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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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MAAP opens Lab bicycle-retailing concept store in Amsterdam

Inside Retail

The store also offers MAAP Edit, a collection of specialised products from local producers ranging from photography to music and art installations. The store features a powder-coated steel staircase, curved timber veneer, and a yellow marble counter, along with contrasting materials such as galvanised steel, white sand, cork, and sandstone.

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Pink-tinged paint store Lick pays homage to London's art deco buildings

Dezeen

Pink paint was applied to the store's ceiling and part of the walls Pink-tinged paint store Lick pays homage to London's art deco buildings Lick's facade, ceiling and a majority of its walls were therefore painted a bespoke dusky pink hue called Northcote 65 that the brand created specifically for the opening.

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Loewe opens its first Australian retail store, in Melbourne

Inside Retail

According to the brand, Loewe Melbourne is a new entry point into “the Loewe universe, where the house’s innate connection to art, craft, and design is brought to life” The interior features handcrafted ceramics, brass, and twisted iron contrasting with large glass windows and concrete floors.

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The Art of Reclaimed Wood: Bringing Back Life

Elmwood Timber

For example, mixing species of oak together is a subtle way to create a contrasting design. The post The Art of Reclaimed Wood: Bringing Back Life appeared first on Elmwood Reclaimed Timber. You can also combine different wood species for an even more dramatic statement that includes deep reds, vivid yellows, and fiery oranges.

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Louis Vuitton opens cultural and culinary destination dubbed ‘LV Dream’

Inside Retail

The Origins room, which is panelled with photos by Kenta Cobayashi, provides a kaleidoscopic setting for learning about classic designs that have endured through the years in contrast to creative partnerships. The Art of Silk room showcases the silk scarf as a medium from which artists have interpreted the world of Louis Vuitton.

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Danish homeware brand Søstrene Grene, to make debut at Festival Place

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Art supplies, stationery, children’s toys and occasion-based accessories will also be on offer, with the selection of products updated weekly.

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