Design highlight of the year: 20th Red Dot Awards Gala

On 1st of July 2013 in the Aalto-Theater in Essen, Germany, it is time once again for the best design products & concepts of the year to take centre stage. For the 20th time, the large opera house becomes the setting for the awarding of the internationally renowned design prize “Red Dot” to creative designers … Read more

Palazzo Versace Dubai to open next summer

Versace’s Dubai outpost to open next summer in Dubai   After the Palazzo Versace Gold Coast in Queensland (Australia), opened in 2000, Versace will inaugurate the label’s second luxury property in Dubai. The Dubai outpost will be ready for opening next summer. The new Palazzo will offer a waterfront setting, spectacular architecture, Italian furnishings, extraordinary … Read more

Red Emperor wine cabinet

We cannot wait to throw a party. Antique style Asian wine cabinet revolves out to become a fully functional home bar. China Creations Limited releases a new Asian-Inspired luxury home bar with a unique 360° rotating inner chamber and hidden compartments, giving wine & spirits enthusiasts even more to celebrate. Hand crafted of 1.5″ thick … Read more

Time to yourself: 3rd Prix Émile Hermès International Design Competition

For the third annual Prix Émile Hermès competition, Hermès has chosen the theme “Time to yourself“. The Prix Émile Hermès supports and promotes the innovative work of talented young designers in response to society’s changing needs and lifestyles. Hermès is looking for thoughtful responses to contemporary lifestyles, postures, gestures, and the social and cultural needs of … Read more

Dubai has the world’s highest twisted tower

The prestigious Marina district in Dubai is home to Cayan Tower – world’s highest twisted tower. Stretching 310 metres into the sky, the 73-storey skyscraper, which costed 272 billion dollars, mimics the shape of human DNA. The effect is achieved by rotating each floor by 1.2 degrees. The tower was designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill … Read more

New “Underground” Innovation Lab for the next generation of travelers

Customization is the direction of future hospitality projects. Marriott Hotels, the flagship brand of Marriott announced the opening of a new 10,000 square foot Innovation Lab located beneath the company’s headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland. The Innovation Lab offers rapid prototyping with instant feedback capabilities, bird’s eye views from Internet-enabled cameras, and multiple avenues for customer … Read more