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Bosco Verticale – World’s First Vertical Forest
Bosco Verticale, by Boeri Studio (now recognized as Barreca & La Varra and Stefano Boeri Architetti), is a high-density tower block that experiments with the integration of a lush landscape within the facade of the architecture. The Vertical Forest, currently in construction in Milan, Italy, deal with the concept of regenerating the lost forests on the ground within the inhabitable…
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Luxury means craftmanship – LE MOSAISTE : handcrafted Moroccan and Arabesque mosaic
In the world of Moroccan zellige tiles, Le Mosaiste stands for authenticity and quality. Le Mosaiste is French and literally means ‘the mosaic maker’, which is a trade the Farhi family has been in for several generations. The name was chosen, says Miloud Farhi, who is a maâlem (Ar. master artisan) himself, because the select…
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Prada’s hyper-real gas station fantasy: Spring-Summer 2012
For its Gas Station Chic ad campaign Prada turned to Kati Nescher, Meghan Collison, Natasha Poly, Elise Crombez, Ymre Stiekema & Kathryn Kruger. The models were photographed by Steven Meisel. Through the lens of Steven Meisel, the groundbreaking photographer of Prada’s campaigns, we see the models tower above us, the cars and modernist architecture set…
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hulsta multi-forma II – Flexibility at its best
hülsta multi-forma – Flexibility at its best Individual wardrobe and storage solutions Multi-Forma is a classic among intelligent wardrobe systems for bedrooms. A convincing concept in every respect: Front design, wardrobe interiors and dimensions offer incredible variability. The current addtions to the system, which include walk-in wardrobes and recess solutions as well as innovative design…
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Object Rotterdam 2012 – the latest limited editions and designers one-offs
OBJECT ROTTERDAM 2012 OBJECT ROTTERDAM is the fair for contemporary design and will be held during Art Rotterdam in the opposite Las Palmas building. The 2012 edition of OBJECT Rotterdam takes place from 9 to 12 February and is under the management of new director Anne van der Zwaag. The fair wpresents the most current…
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Fairmont set to open five hotel projects in key international markets next year
Luxury Hotel Brand Set to Add More Than 1,300 Rooms Around the World in 2012 Fairmont Hotels & Resorts plans to open a number of new and celebrated properties in 2012. Headlining Fairmont’s robust schedule of 2012 openings, which will see the brand debut in several new global markets, are Fairmont Jaipur in India, Fairmont…