The Nanhai Hotel

Preserving heritage

Jane Ram on the awakening of Sleeping Beauty on Shenzhen’s Western Coast: The Nanhai Hotel.  The Nanhai Hotel opened in March 1986 as an iconic...
Farol-wall

Light the Way

Bert Frank’s lighting solutions – Farol – is dramatic. Finished in brass and bronze with two elegant cylindrical shades, the Farol Single Wall Light...
Soleil

Touched by Gold

Gold is a most sought-after accent this year and also the top design trend. The good thing is, gold never really goes out of...
Ritz-Carlton-China

They have designs on You

Interior architectural design firm Pierre-Yves Rochon (PYR) has designed a wide range of iconic interiors for the world’s most prestigious luxury properties. Building on...

Coming of age

To celebrate its 21st birthday, one of Brisbane’s most established hotels has undergone a full renovation. Zara Horner reports. When planning a trip to Australia...
Eaton-HK

Renovation Story

Jane Ram on what a total rethink did to Eaton Hong Kong. Renovation at Eaton Hong Kong began with a big hole in the ground...
design

A united front

Melbourne’s newest hotel offering United Places Botanic Gardens is a unique blend of all things creative. Zara Horner discovers what happens when a range...
Vitra

Laid-back and Sculptural

Vitra’s sculptural MVS Chaise recliner by Maarten Van Severen surprises with its comfort: the resilient material conforms to the body and is exceptionally soft...
vitra-seat

Take a Seat

Vitra’s Soft Work Barber & Osgerby is what public spaces are crying out for: a modular seating system that looks really good. Edward Barber...
Tarquinia-Vases

Dynamic Creations

Coralla Maiuri is a Milan based artist whose work has been exhibited around the world. Resulting from experimentations with various materials, her ceramic and...
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