Globe-trotting atmosphere at the new Paris hotel designed by Christian Lacroix

Hôtel du Continent with Christian Lacroix signature     Announced just before Christmas, Christian Lacroix-designed Hôtel du Continent in Paris, announced its grand opening on February 3. French stylist and couturier designed a hotel with globe-trotting atmosphere where each floor is dedicated to a different continent: Europe, Africa, Asia, America, Oceania, and the sixth floor … Read more

Inside the billionaires’ superyachts: helipads, tennis courts and a missile defence system

Boat builders can now design almost anything that the mega-rich can imagine – but most just want room for a giant TV

3D printing directly in color to push the envelope of what’s possible in a 3D world

The first and only 3D printer to combine colors with multi-material 3D printing. A game-changer for product design, engineering and manufacturing processes, the Objet500 Connex3 Color Multi-material 3D Printer is the first and only 3D printer to combine colors with multi-material 3D printing. It will surely help revolutionize design and manufacturing processes. The Objet500 Connex3 Color … Read more

Poltrona Frau at 2014 imm Cologne Design Village

  An atmosphere inspired by the great Italian designer and architect Gio Ponti, strongly recalling the late 1960’s, filled the Poltrona Frau‘s space at 2014 Cologne Design Week. Gio Ponti designed the Dezza armchair for Poltrona Frau in 1965. Products from the new collection come in the colours of the Ponti tradition, evoking a Mediterranean atmosphere. … Read more

Sit, lounge, chill, lie, sleep: Rolf Benz Nova

IMM Cologne 2014: Rolf Benz NOVA – everything your home could desire? At imm cologne 2014, a heaven for furniture and interior design lovers, German luxury  furniture maker Rolf Benz brought award-winning designs like the new Rolf Benz NOVA sofa, the 630 hybrid chair/armchair, 560 armchair on which you can sit or lie, waking or dreaming. … Read more

2014 imm cologne furniture & design fair: Absolute individuality is the trend

The International Furnishing Show in Cologne: the most important design hotspots.     The International Furnishing Show in the German city of Cologne is the key furnishing show in the world’s most important furnishing market. Right at the start of every year, it presents the latest international furniture and interior trends. The huge breadth and depth … Read more