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Surface Design Show: Part 1
January 15, 2010
2tec2's Seamless tiles
Check out the latest, greatest and even the unfathomable from surface brands you know and new ones you need to know. This year's Surface Design Show, is coming up February 16-18, and it's the UK's only show exclusively focused on interior and exterior surfaces.
Walls Are Talking: Wallpaper, Art and Culture
In February, Manchester's Whitworth Art Gallery opens its exhibition of wallpaper, featuring more than 30 international artists. At first thought that may not sound like a wild time, but the designs are. The show wants viewers to re-evaluate the role of wallpaper in contemporary art. In brief, these aren't the florals of your nan's bathroom.
Mareel music and cinema venue
January 14, 2010
Lerwick's forthcoming Mareel performing arts venue designed by Gareth Hoskins Architects will encompass a concert hall, cinema and other faculties like a recording studio, lecture theatre and café. Located on the quayside's edge, adjacent to the Shetland Museum, the striking and contemporary building is part of a regeneration masterplan for the town's waterfront.
New suites at Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
January 12, 2010
I've never needed an excuse to go to Germany, especially Munich--and that couldn't be truer after seeing the new Harald Klein-designed suites at the Sofitel Munich Bayerpost. After an extensive two-year renovation, each has its own contemporary design scheme, tastefully organised around themes like the retro Hollywood glamour or alpine chalet.
Davis + Warshow showroom by Focus Lighting
January 11, 2010
Here are a selection of images that New York's Focus Lighting came up with for bathroom and kitchen specialists Davis + Warshow's flagship showroom, also located in the Big Apple. These are guaranteed to brighten up your day (assuming where you are is as gloomy as London).
Kensington Art and Antiques Fair
January 8, 2010
Sick of seeing white? We thought so. With all the snow, ice and other wintry delights sweeping across the UK, it's time for a dash of colour. Brave the elements for the Kensington Art and Antiques Fair this weekend.
PSTV Studios by HEAD Architecture
When PSTV needed to move out of the headquarters they shared with Star TV in Hung Hom, they required a studio within Hong Kong that could compete with large international news organisations in Asia, Europe and the US. They approached HEAD Architecture to give their new home the desired gloss.
New homeless daycare facility by Featherstone Young
Featherstone Young has secured planning permission for a new building to expand on the existing day centre facilities for local East-end charity for the homeless, Providence Row, which provides support and hope to
homeless people in Tower Hamlets and the City of London.
Out and about in Europe
January 7, 2010
IMM Cologne
Here is a quick round-up of a few January interior design events to keep in mind if you'll be in Europe in the next few weeks. If design is your hobby, keep in mind that most of these are trade events with exception of Brafa and the last two days of IMM Cologne.
Grand Hyatt Macau
Design World Partnership (DWP) drew upon the themes of Earth, wind, water and fire to create the clean, bold design concept of the Grand Hyatt Macau. While understated Asian accents add a dash of chic style. In other words, it's gorgeous. Here's a sneak peek at a few of my favorite bits.
Panerai refurbished 1936 Eilean Yacht
It's snowing in London, so what better excuse to look at yachts and think of basking on the top deck as you sail around crystal clear waters in tropical temperatures! Italian watchmakers Panerai has just finished refurbishing a classic 1936 Fife Yacht Eilean which will race for the first time in decades this April at the Antigua Regatta - part of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge.
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