Architecture + Design

Celebrating Global History with the Opening of the Louvre Abu Dhabi

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November 11 marked the much-anticipated opening of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, a decade-long project between the United Arab Emirates and France. An architectural and cultural tour de force, the Louvre – with its compelling dome structure and “micro-city” layout – emerges from the mind of internationally renowned French architect Jean Nouvel. Nouvel’s global re[...]

WestEdge 2017: What You Missed

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Bringing style to the West Coast for the fifth consecutive year, the 2017 WestEdge Design Fair showcased the best in modern design from Santa Monica’s Barker Hanger. The four-day event, which stretched from October 19 to 22, brought high-profile names from architecture and interior design across categories including lighting, furnishings and kitchen and bath[...]

KBIS and IBS 2017

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For over 50 years, KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show), the nation’s largest kitchen and bath industry show, has been showcasing the latest awe-inspiring and innovative industry products, trends and technologies. At KBIS, which took place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., more than 500 leading brands and 100 new companies in the [...]

WestEdge Design Fair 2016

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With 2017 just around the corner, we’re reflecting on some of the design shows we attended in 2016 and the impressive and inspiring works we encountered. One of the most memorable ones was the one right in our city – WestEdge Design Fair 2016, which ran from Nov. 3 to 6 at the Santa Monica Barker Hangar. Designers and guests blended together in a casua[...]

What to see at Dwell on Design

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If you are a reader of Dwell Magazine, the Dwell on Design design show will be a treat. Imagine if it was possible to see, touch, try out, and experience those products that pop out from every page. Say goodbye to those moments of “Ah. I wish…”, and welcome a chance to live your design envy. The show begins June 24th, and runs three days at the Los Angel[...]

Designer Spotlight: Sou Fujimoto

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If you are attending Dwell on Design in Los Angeles from June 24-26, then you are in for a treat. Rising star in architecture and design Sou Fujimoto will serve as the keynote speaker on opening night. We couldn’t be more excited, which is why we’re presenting a list of some of his most esteemed designs. Fujimoto’s “Final Wooden House” gives new m[...]

What to See at ICFF

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The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) is known as North America’s platform for global design. The best brands, spanning a plethora of design industries, will show off their newest products in high style at the Javits Center in New York City from May 14-17. In preparation of the event, we’ve picked out some of our favorite brands that are a mus[...]

Smart Design - Higher Education

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While schools aren’t often associated with outstanding architecture or design, there is a growing attempt to build educational environments that greater reflect the experience of childhood and adolescent learning and exploration. We have picked out a number of facilities that reflect this architectural trend, and chances are that these primary and second[...]

Earth Day - Water Conservation

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Earth Day is upon us, and as we take time to commemorate the world we live in, we’re also discovering new ways to combat the deterioration of our ecosystem. With the overall high cost of water and energy in this country, taking shorter showers in the attempt to substantially save just turns into another drop in the bucket. Water-efficient products are be[...]

Designing for an Experience

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Your surroundings are a given, right? According to Elizabeth Danze, FAIA, and Stephen Sonnenberg, M.D, two professors at the University of Texas at Austin, “Buildings are inert objects, but our experience of them transcends the physical realm and extends into our deepest consciousness.” When put in that context, you might just re-think the implicit effect[...]