Category: SHELTER
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The ‘Billionaire Effect’ is alive and well across the world – and shows little sign of slowing
The billionaire boom of the past five years has now undergone a natural correction. Report. Billionaires are transforming the business of global philanthropy. Billionaire-controlled companies have returned almost twice the average market performance over the past 15 years. This is one of the findings of the annual UBS and PwC Billionaires Insights report,…
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Tattooing porcelain: Pietro Sedda Cilla Marea – the beautifully surreal Rosenthal collection
Pietro Sedda is one of the great tattoo artists of our time. His imagery fascinates and captivates. After completing his studies of scenography at the Milan Academy of Fine Arts, he opted for tattooing. Rosenthal porcelain now serves as his newest stage. Surreal portraits with floral patterns, masculine motifs and romantic impressions of…
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Tailored kitchens: Pastel Turquoise & Satin Nickel interprets the future owner’s culinary routines and desires
Today the kitchen is equipped with avant-guard technology, inserted inside structures that have inherited the ancient artisanal tradition of metalworking. Pastel Turquoise & Satin Nickel by Florence-based Officine Gullo: The personality of this project is overwhelming. In Germany, in Düsseldorf, Officine Gullo, the maker of bespoke home professional kitchens, in collaboration with the…
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Desert ski slopes and outdoor aircon: can the scorching emirates really go green?
It is one of Earth’s biggest carbon emitters, a place where SUVs roar from manmade islands to malls with ski slopes. Can an architecture triennial in the UAE really teach us how to go green?
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Christmassy atmosphere: The Charles Hotel Munich x Baccarat
French manufacturer of fine crystal glassware Baccarat aims to use its crystal creations to light up the décors of the most beautiful hotels and restaurants around the world. Baccarat will exhibit its talents this year in The Charles Hotel Munich, a Rocco Forte Hotel. In addition to marveling at the wonderful crystal ornaments on…
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nose-to-tail experiences: Ittoryu Gozu is introducing an eye-opening perspective on wagyu beef
Wagyu beef is seen as a luxury item, but a new restaurant in San Francisco is serving it in a way that allows guests to taste it in new, different and approachable preparations. Ittoryu Gozu, New Wagyu-focused Restaurant Now Open in San Francisco’s SoMa District. Ittoryu Gozu’s Chef and Owner Marc Zimmerman embraced Japanese…