Nana’s Green Tea is a Japanese teahouse chain that is trying to reinvent the image of the traditional drink, and introducing “a new form of Japan” to the world through “matcha” (a powdered green tea). The company’s intention is to move away from traditional “Japanese style tea rooms” and create a more contemporary one. With… [Read More]
Archives for February 2014
MYDNA Collection by Joel Escalona for NONO
In 2009, Mexican designer Joel Escalona created the concept for a shelving system that “resembles physically and metaphorically the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)”. Through constant development and improvement, the concept was carried on and edited by Mexican furniture company NONO. The concept was first introduced at the Maison et Object in Paris in 2009, at the talents À… [Read More]
Hibiscus Lane Residence by Luis Pons Design Lab
This Miami residence designed by Luis Pons Design Lab represents a celebration of memorable moments in life through a stunning mid-century furniture and Latin-American art collection. The residence was a personal project showcasing the designer’s personal art and furniture collection. A small renovation that unveil the beauty of the traditional cathedral ceilings. Leaving the expose… [Read More]
Nordea Bank by Henning Larsen Architects
In 2011, Danish firm Henning Larsen Architects in collaboration with Signal Architects and SLA Landscape Architects, won the competition for the new Nordea Bank’s new office building in Ørestad North, Copenhagen. The new 40,000 m² building will house 1,800-2,200 people and will be inaugurated in 2016. Stage one of the project consists of two light, sculptural buildings… [Read More]
Home 07 by i29 interior architects
Located in a stately building in southern Amsterdam, Netherlands, this single-family apartment for four people was designed by i29 interior architects. Titled Home 07, this 150 square meters apartment has been transformed from an enclosed space full of closed doors and long hallways, to a spacious, transparent dwelling full of light and air. The kitchen… [Read More]
Curtis Fentress, Michael McCoy, and Arconas Launch Place™, the Latest Development in Airport Seating
The world-renowned aviation architect Curtis Fentress, and award-winning industrial designer Michael McCoy, collaborated on the design of Place™, a new airport seating aiming to enhance the passenger experience. Place was born as a collaboration between the two designers for leading public seating manufacturer ARCONAS. The vision was to create a next-generation public seating that delivers comfort… [Read More]
Kristiansund Opera And Culture Centre by C.F. Møller Architects
In 2010 Scandinavian architecture firm C. F. Møller won the 1st prize in an international competition for Norway’s Kristiansund Opera and Cultural Centre. Dating back to 1805, Norway’s oldest opera houses each year the Opera Festival Weeks, which is Norway’s “largest and most comprehensive presentation of opera and musical theatre and one of Scandinavia’s largest opera… [Read More]
Arturo Álvarez inspires with the Tati Collection
The Spanish lighting company Arturo Álvarez introduced in 2013 the inspiring Tati collection. The collection was designed by Arturo Álvarez himself drawing inspiration from the symmetry and patterns found in nature. A round shape with texture woven into circles that repeat themselves to make up a skin, a shell. We turn our gaze at the symmetry of… [Read More]
Modular System Galleria by Pearson Lloyd for Tacchini
Galleria is a new modular seating system created by Pearson Lloyd studio for Tacchini. The system lets users create a variety of custom designs that can be adapted to any space. From a simple linear bench to an angular two-seater or a peaceful island as a waiting area, the Galleria system can be customized to… [Read More]
Lajeunesse Residence by _naturehumaine
The minimalist Lajeunesse residence is located in Montreal, Canada and was designed by _naturehumaine. The architects were hired by a young couple to do a complete renovation of the interior space. The house has been in the family for three generations and was originally built by the clients grandfather. The request was to combine two… [Read More]
