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Neri&Hu highlights simplicity and functionality at Shanghai art gallery

Dezeen

Chinese studio Neri&Hu has designed a contemporary art gallery for Ota Fine Arts in Shanghai with a focus on the "sublime beauty of the banal". Handmade ivory tiles line the inner side of the window in a subtle woven pattern, serving as a neutral backdrop for the art pieces.

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The Art of Reclaimed Wood: Bringing Back Life

Elmwood Timber

In other cases, different woods may be blended together to form a medley of colors and grain patterns within one area, such as a rustic flooring or paneling. For example, mixing species of oak together is a subtle way to create a contrasting design.

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Experience Prada’s Iconic World View at Prada Caffè, Now Open at Harrods in London

Retail Focus

Pale-blue Japanese porcelain, inspired by ancient Celadon pottery, features contrasting double black lines on tea and coffee cups, teapots, plates, and trays. Blown-glass crystal glassware, including the Triangle series adorned with Prada’s signature triangular pattern, further enhances the dining experience.

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Spacon & X designs "hyper-eclectic" showroom for car dealer Lynk & Co

Dezeen

A mesh curtain separates the car from the rest of the showroom "The overall design is in intentional contrast to your average car dealership, with the spatial design as a louder experience than the actual product – the car," Spacon & X founding partner Svend Jacob Pedersen told Dezeen.

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Choosing the Best Materials for Visual Merchandising Concepts in Luxury Retail Stores

Retail Focus

Dutch contemporary artist Levi van Veluw , the creator of inaugural window display art for Hermès’ at Nordiska Kompaniet, said, “the window becomes an experience.” A sense of contrast . In addition to applying themed patterns on luxury goods, luxury brands also infuse them into window concepts’ narratives.

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Lamborghini, Gaggenau and Firetti Contemporary host event at Lamborghini Showroom

Design Middleeast

Lamborghini, Firetti Contemporary, and Gaggenau unite in a celebration of excellence, blending the sophistication of Lamborghini with the cultural richness of art and spirituality during Ramadan. This event brings together luxury, art, and cultural celebration, creating memories that surpass the ordinary.

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Bluehaus designs ergonomic and inviting interiors for Credit Suisse’s new Riyadh office

Design Middleeast

Paired with high stools in a contrasting green, it offers a convenient spot for brief meetings or individual work. As one transitions to the cafeteria, vibrant reds interweave with culturally rich patterns, creating an inviting communal space that energises and inspires.