let’s pretend this never happened

“Let’s Pretend This Never Happened” is a one-of-a-kind presentation at Stockholm Design Week by Portuguese furniture brand De La Espada and Studio Astolfi. The event – which ran for four days in a series of performances – is a heartfelt theatrical presentation set in a stunning 1920s apartment in Stockholm.…
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top 7 delightful design at showup 2017

ShowUp in Amsterdam is a trade show for inspiring home, design and gift brands featuring both established and up-and-coming names. I was there this weekend to discover the latest collections. Here are my favourite discoveries – eye-catching design that delights, inspires and uplift. From sparkling champagne saucers and timeless objects, to…
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telling the story of great norwegian icons

During my trip to Tokyo this winter, I discovered the elegant and awe-inspiring world of Norwegian Icons. Norwegian Icons is an initiative dedicated to telling the world about the best of Norwegian interior design from 1940 to 1975. And spread the word, they do: they are the leading interior design firm in…
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new book: night fever 5 – hospitality design

Presenting, Night Fever 5: Hospitality Design (Frame Publishers), a book I co-wrote with Carmel McNamara, Evan Jehl and Matthew Hurst. This inspiring book unveils show-stopping hospitality interiors from across the globe, as an overview of design trends for bars, restaurants and hotels. As much of a barometer of design as its…
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an artistic design hotel in the heart of milan

Room Mate Hotel Giulia, situated a few steps away from the Duomo in Milan, is designed by Spanish architect and designer, Patricia Urquiola. The newly opened hotel was inspired by the city itself, combining stunning design, Memphis-inspired furniture and gorgeous colour palettes. Inspired by Milan “Working with Room Mate is…
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