Category: SHELTER
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Numanthia soul captured by Zoe Ouvrier
LVMH’s Numanthia Spanish vineyards collaborates with French Artist Zoe Ouvrier for a very limited edition of hand carved boxes to express the strength and tenacity of the vine. The art project is limited to 134 boxes. Using engraved, carved, painted, and inked plywood, Zoe Ouvrier envisioned an exquisite box for a rare wine. The artist…
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Zaha Hadid’s take on that most traditional of toys sold for $22,000 at Charity Auction
A dollhouse designed by Zaha Hadid Architects sold for $22,000 at Bonhams for UK charity KIDS supporting disabled children, young people and their families. 20 of the world’s best architects and designers build a dolls’ house for the auction which took place on November 11th. Inspired by the dolls’ house that Edwin Lutyens designed…
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François Pianult’s third cultural project in Venice
Teatrino at Palazzo Grassi by Tadao Ando. A contemporary arts centre inside an eighteenth-century palace in Venice. After the restoration of Palazzo Grassi in 2006, followed by that of Punta della Dogana in 2009, the rehabilitation of the Teatrino in 2013 marks the third step of French luxury goods magnate François Pinault’s cultural project…
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Heads or tails. Nendo accessories for the contemporary canine
Nendo accessories for the contemporary canine. The contemporary spoiled dog has accessories like sculptural bones and designers dog bed from Japanese design studio Nendo. Nendo has come up with a three-piece dog accessory collection, consisting of a dog bed, dishes and toys, called Heads or Tails collection. The artificial leather bed becomes a little…
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Bees under Guerlain’s protection
Black Breton Bee protected by Guerlain. Honey has been seen as a symbol of wealth and life since time began… Guerlain luxury house offers the benefits of this natural and universalingredient in its Abeille Royale line by Guerlain. The bee is Guerlain’s symbol and has a very special resonance for the perfume house. Guerlain…
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The British destinations cashing in on big-spending Chinese tourists
George Osborne wants to attract more affluent Chinese holidaymakers to Britain. Who stands to profit from these high-rolling visitors?