The Chandelier That Greets You
Suspended under the dome of London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, the chandelier by Dale Chihuly doesn’t just hang , it speaks. A story about glass, fire, and what happens when a museum makes space for something that challenges it
The New Pool Area at Santa Maria on Brickell
Santa Maria's redesigned pool area is more than a cosmetic update. It's a reminder that the best luxury condominiums continue investing in themselves long after construction is complete.
Marina Abramović’s Groundbreaking Venture into Collectible Design at Design Miami 2023
This collaboration symbolizes a pivotal moment in Abramović’s illustrious career. HAADA's discerning curation introduces chairs that transcend conventional art, epitomizing the essence of Abramović's body of work. These chairs, beyond their physicality, encapsulate a deeper narrative—a meditation on the ethereal, inviting contemplation on the spiritual essence inherent in everyday objects.
What Dior Was Doing in Allapattah
Dior’s 2019 Miami show brought fashion to Allapattah as the Rubell Museum and Jorge Pérez’s El Espacio 23 opened in converted warehouses.
A look inside the kitchen of Eleven Madison Park
**Key Insights about Eleven Madison Park (EMP)**
Here are some quick facts about Eleven Madison Park:
- Established in 1998, EMP has a rich history of culinary excellence.
- In 2011, renowned chef Daniel Humm and his partner Will Guidara, backed by unidentified investors, acquired the restaurant from Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group. They also secured a 20-year lease for the same location, marking a significant chapter in EMP's journey.
- EMP achieved the prestigious distinction of being named the number one restaurant on the list of the 50 Best Restaurants in 2017.
"Serious Play" by Nicolas Buffe
His brief followed the logic of an exquisite corpse, giving each participant an allotted area and depth rather than requiring a single architectural language. TimHaahs handled the architecture and engineering of the garage itself. The visual disagreement was designed in; the building still had to work as one structure.
Flotsam & Jetsam at the Jungle Plaza
Flotsham & Jetsam was commissioned by Design Miami after receiving the 2016 Design Miami Visionary Award. Its purpose was to create an environment at the gateway to Design\Miami exhibition.
Title: Flotsam & Jetsam
Design: SHoP Architects
Location: Jungle Plaza, Design District
Developer: Craig Robbins
Technique: 3D Print using Cellular Fabrication technique + biodegradable bamboo mediums
The installation is Coated in copper automotive paint
CitizenM Bowery and the Value of a 151-Square-Foot Hotel Room
At citizenM Bowery, a typical guest room measures approximately 151 square feet, but the small room is only one part of the calculation. The 300-room hotel uses modular construction, technology, art and generous common spaces to reconsider how valuable square footage can be used in Manhattan.
Harry Nuriev from the Crosby Studios, does "office-like" furniture branded with the Balenciaga logo 🤷🏻♂️
Harry Nuriev was called by the New York Times, “The man designing spaces for the Instagram age”, “Harry Nuriev creates environments that seem tailor-made for the social media aesthetic”.
KAWS does a collaboration with the Campana Brothers
Brian Donnelly AKA KAWS collaborates with Brazilian brothers Fernando and Humberto Campana, to bring a limited edition collection of chairs and sofas made of stuffed toys.
Given the reputation the Campana Brothers have, I could guess they were done by HAND
The Vessel travelled 15 days by ship, from Italy to Manhattan, then to be assembled on site piece by piece...
Designed by Thomas Heatherwick, The Vessel will be the public centerpiece at Hudson Yards
Besides being aesthetically beautiful, well thought contributions to the community are what really make a neighborhood come together. The Vessel will bring a public experiential space to the West side. Where people can gather, exercise, rest, play, eat and enjoy multiple views .
It is scheduled to open March 15th 2019
Yayoi Kusama's furniture is really hard to find…
Yayoi Kusama created an entire furniture collection with Osaka design group graf. It was exhibited, sold and published in a book, yet the pieces are now surprisingly difficult to trace.
A look inside the glowing restrooms Chotto Matte 🚽🌈 The new Nikkei restaurant in Miami
The glowing restrooms 🚽🌈 of Chotto Matte have sure been making a statement all over Instagram. It seems that the people of Chotto Matte, Miami, carefully placed the mirrors that reflecting the neon art to serve as the coolest background for a #selfie.
📍1664 Lenox Avenue
Cuisine: Nikkei 🥢🍣
The meaning behind the name: "CHOTTO MATTE KUDASAI" means "Please wait a second" in Japanese
Another one "POPS" in the Design District, Gelareh Mizrahi brings her funky handbags to Paradise Plaza
Funky Python Handbag Designer, Gelareh Mizrahi opens a new pop-up store at Miami’s Design District