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Hermès reopens its store in Pacific Place Mall, revealing a unique, spacious design and reaffirming its history with Hong Kong

Retail Focus

Transformed by the Parisian architecture agency RDAI , the floorplan is guided by the curved forms of the space and follows a fluid, open layout that encourages the eye to travel from one side of the store to the other. Additional windows enhance transparency and showcase the store’s vivid collections, as well as commissioned artworks.

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Aedas-designed Huanggang skyscraper redefines the Shenzhen urban landscape

Design Middleeast

A simple fluid architectural form is adopted which signifies flowing water, while the cantilevered canopy at the tower’s entrance signifies the splashes. It has adopted a ripple-like cascading form, echoing the overall shape of the tower. The plane design follows a rigorous and symmetrical geometric form.

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This kitchen tap is not like any kitchen tap you’ve seen before

Design Wanted

Available in elegant stainless steel or shiny chrome, the Aquno Select M81 is defined by a stylish round arch that blends particularly harmoniously into kitchen islands without wall units. It comes in the form of a range of easy-to-change filter cartridges that are completely recyclable. © hansgrohe. © hansgrohe. © hansgrohe.

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New Cinema Concept Merges Movies with Literature

VMS

For this space to work, the designers at X+Living focused on the different ways these two different experiences could live harmoniously through one concept. It completely changed the traditional form of cinemas,” she says. “By We also paid great attention to the traffic flow between both spaces, like the corridor leading to the cinema.

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Rotunno Justman Architects gives urban living in Paris A new view

Design Wanted

A contemporary Parisian home enveloped in light and steel curtain embodies a connection to nature and urban harmony. Environmentally friendly materials, a spectacular roof garden, and a redesign of the facade of the apartment with a steel ‘curtain’ all work towards harmonious densification of the district and skyline.

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Taking Shape

Design Middleeast

Descending towards the water’s edge, guests experience the mangroves, where the salty breeze and rustling leaves create a harmonious symphony of nature’s whispers. The foyer welcomes guests with characteristics suggestive of a tranquil forest, such as flowing water fountains and botanical accents.

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Pianca introduces echoes of nature into their new furniture for Milan Design Week 2021

Design Wanted

Pianca presents its latest products for the bedroom and living room: furniture with soft, embracing forms, with echoes of nature and textural balance , designed by Raffaella Mangiarotti, Note Design Studio, and Emilio Nanni. Its classic-inspired forms are reassuringly solemn, distinguished, yet also inviting.

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