Eco-neoromance: architects Danny De Munter and Wim Gyselinck design palace in Saudi Arabia

Danny De Munter, a Belgian architect specialized in high-end interior design and restoration, and Wim Gyselinck, have been designated to build the new city palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Flemish approach, far away from the curls and ‘opera style’ often associated with Middle Eastern architecture, can be best described as a combination of ‘eco-neoromance’ … Read more

Made In Italy: 5th Milan Fashion Design

From 16th to 22nd of April 2012, concurrently with the Salone del Mobile and the Fuori salone (Outdoor exhibition), there will be the fifth edition of Milan Fashion Design, the international event which celebrates the increasingly common combination between fashion and design. A busy schedule which foresees, starting from Tuesday 17th the home collection presentations … Read more

Bottega Veneta Home Collection at Salone del Mobile 2012

For the design fair Salone del Mobile in Milano, Bottega Veneta presents its Home Collection. Tomas Maier mixed Bottega Veneta’s famous artisanal craftsmanship and functionality. The entire collection will be on display at via Privata Ercole Marelli 6, including the chairs created in collaboration with Poltrona Frau. In 2008, Bottega Veneta introduced the META chair, … Read more

Roberto Cavalli expands Home collection

The Roberto Cavalli Group expanded the “Home” sector, offering Murano glass lamps, rugs and tableware. The new ranges will make their debut during Salone del Mobile Milano. “The decision to create ‘Roberto Cavalli Home’ derives from my personal desire to share with those who love me the joy of living of my design, of my … Read more

Bouygues Construction to refurbish the Ritz Hotel Paris for 140 million euros

Bouygues Bâtiment Île-de-France, a subsidiary of Bouygues Construction, has been declared the winner of the tender for the refurbishment of the celebrated Ritz Hotel, situated in the Place Vendôme in Paris. The luxury hotel, to close this summer and reopen in 2014, is to be totally refitted. This will encompass complete refurbishment of the decoration … Read more

Design a Harrods window for Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

Harrods Street Party Window Inspiration. Have you ever fancied designing your own window at Harrods?   In celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Harrods is inviting its fans to design a Harrods window. Till Thursday 19th April 2012, Harrods’ customers can create a mood board on the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Street Party theme, using online … Read more