Tom Foulsham, Markus Kayser and Philippe Malouin – the Winners of the 2012 W Hotels Designers of the Future Award

W Hotels Worldwide and Design Miami/ Basel Announce the Winners of the 2012 W Hotels Designers of the Future Award From the 51st edition of Salone del Mobile, Design Miami/ Basel and W Hotels Worldwide announced the 2012 W Hotels Designers of the Future Award winners in Milan, Italy. The 2012 winners include Tom Foulsham from the … Read more

“Anything one man can imagine, other men can make it real”.Speaking with Jacques Rougerie, Founding President Fondation Jacques Rougerie and Ariel Fuchs, Science, Education and Media, Director Mission SeaOrbiter

Imagine… Imagine a silvery ship, drifting with the currents at the very heart of the oceans. A visionary architect with a strong passion for sea and space, Jacques Rougerie is the Founding President of Fondation Jacques Rougerie, creator of Mission SeaOrbiter, Academician, Member of the Institut de France, Oceanographer, Member of the Academy of Fine … Read more

The future is today: The Jacques Rougerie Foundation Awards 2012

Build together the civilizations of tomorrow The prizes of the Jacques Rougerie Foundation are meant to offer to conceivers a unique opportunity to submit innovative projects in architecture, design, engineering, urban planning, artistic culture … that meet the current key issues for greater environmental, industrial and technological responsibility, and take into account the precepts of … Read more

Hermès Petit h turns iconic designs into one-off objects

 ‘Petit H’,  Hermès’ creative laboratory for unique and unexpected pieces, has unveiled a new video directed by Mary Clerté & Edouard Bertrand and animation signed by Victor Haegelin. Hermès video sees famous Kelly bag become clock and offers an image of luxury upcycling when leftover materials are transformed into unique products including accessories and home decorations. … Read more

Fig trees, olives and blooming gardens: Armani Privé Figuier Eden

Fig, olives, citrus and blooming gardens, a sort of Mediterranean paradise, was encapsulated in the “Figuier Eden” fragrance (Eau de toilette, 100ml, priced £82.00), the new unisex fruitty fragrance in the collection “Les Eaux” from Armani Privé. A heritage of Mediterranean culture, the beneficial fig tree is deeply rooted in mythological and Biblical tales and … Read more

Starwood Hotels to open a ski resort in China’s leading ski area

China’s Changbai Mountains – home to Starwood’s dual-branded ski resort complex Changbai Mountains is one of China’s leading ski areas and it is no wonder that Starwood Hotels & Resorts choosed to its first dual-branded ski resort complex in Changbaishan. The Westin Changbaishan and Sheraton Changbaishan Resort will open in August 2012, adjacent to the slopes of … Read more