Enhancing the enjoyment of fine Cognac with Puiforcat Cognac Beaker

Puiforcat presses on in its exploration of the art of taste: Cognac Beaker à la Puiforcat  In 2000, in collaboration with Champagne maker Bruno Paillard, Luxury French silverwork company Puiforcat (belonging to Hermès Group since 1993) created the Champagne timbale, a unique tasting cup in solid silver. After granting an extraordinary gustatory experience with its Champagne … Read more

Architects David Marks and Julia Barfield: how we made the London Eye

David Marks: ‘Our house and our livelihoods were on the line. Then – in front of the world’s media – it didn’t lift up’

Highlights of Salone del Mobile. Milano 2015: furnishing, lighting and workspace excellence

The 54th edition of the Salone del Mobile will fling open its doors from Tuesday 14th to Sunday 19th April, at the Rho Milan Fairgrounds, Milan, Italy. Quality and innovation, along with major collateral events and a comprehensive, wide range of goods are the ingredients that make the Salone such an unmissable event. Favilla: every … Read more

The’homes of the future’ are increasingly becoming a reality: The W.I.N.D. House by Ben van Berkel / UNStudio

The W.I.N.D. House or the expansion of the smart home. Today’s smart homes integrate information technologies thanks to automation and connectivity. The result is an in increased convenience, energy efficiency, safety and security. The W.I.N.D. House (Ben van Berkel / UNStudio) in the north of Holland incorporates both integrated sustainable solutions and home automation, whilst … Read more

Poltrona Frau home of 2015

Poltrona Frau @ imm Cologne 2015. In the Poltrona Frau home presented at the latest edition of imm Cologne 2015 interiors were in harmony with colours and materials. Designed by Michele De Lucchi, Poltrona Frau stand divided the space into areas perfect for sharing and contemplation of a world that expresses cultured, refined craftsmanship. Poltrona … Read more

La Belle – The first luxury mega yacht designed with a female in mind

Motor Yacht la Belle: Designed for the world’s most powerful women Monte Carlo-based Lidia Bersani Luxury Design studio unveiled an initial flamboyant design project for 80 metre superyacht La Belle targeted at millionaire women with a passion for bling-bling. Called the’first luxury mega yacht designed for a lady,’ the new sea creature completed with mosaics, … Read more