Favourite Things

Luminessence

Water artist Christy Lee Rogers has released the first images and video from her latest collection, “Luminescence,” into a world beset by darkness. Simply stunning.

christyleerogers.com

 

Digitally sculpted

Ken Kelleher’s digital art pieces offer an element of surprise What goes behind the windowless cars and under the puffy motorcycles is up to the viewers’ discretion and imagination.

kenkelleher.com

 

30th Anniversary sound

Nothing looks, or sounds, like this iconic piece which can be custom made in matched colours to suite your décor.

Bowersandwillkins.com

 

Ever changing

Plans for a Khali Desert safari lodge complex of 25 hotel shell-like pods with retractable skin were inspired by the humble cactus. Called the Oculus, each pod has the ability to adjust to the temperatures and features luxury amenities.

aidia-studio.com

 

Take your seat

From the Paged Alter Ego Collection shown at Salone del Mobile Milano Trade Fair.

alterego.paged.pl/en

 

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The Dylan

Housed in what was the city’s first stone theatre, designed in 1638 by Jacob van Campen, The Dylan Amsterdam is a 41-room canal district boutique hotel nestled along the Keizersgracht. Led by Amsterdam-based Studio Linse and Format Furniture, the Dylan’s

The fine art of “Grilling and Chilling”

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