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London, by the Future Mapping Company

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:26:12 GMT

Launched this month by the cartographic specialists at The Future Mapping Company, is a brand new, high-colour plan of the capital city. See more from the Future Mapping Company Stretching from Richmond Park across to the Olympic site, and from Hampstead Heath down to Dulwich - the new map, from The Future Mapping Companyï¿½s founder and one-time tailor, Marcus Kirby, has…

Khouri Guzman Bunce showroom, NY

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:31:31 GMT

Pulled together by designers David Khouri and Roberto Guzman of Comma, and Christiaan Bunce - formerly of Christiaan Bunce Design ï¿½ the first Khouri Guzman Bunce Ltd furniture and design showroom opened last week on NYC's West 25th St. See more of the KGB collection Slotted in neatly among the galleries and exhibition spaces of West Chelsea, the 3,500 sq ft KGB Ltd showroom…

Look Both Ways by Matt Stuart

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:47:41 GMT

British photographer Matt Stuart attempts, in his own words, to capture ï¿½genuine moments, which hopefully burrow deep into peopleï¿½s memoriesï¿½. A noble aspiration, the results of which Stuart will this month showcase for a three-week solo show at Londonï¿½s KK Outlet. Armed with little more than a Leica camera and a bucket load of patience, Stuart wanders parks, tube stations…

David Rock exhibition, London

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:28:21 GMT

Architect David Rock has had a prominent and multi-faceted career by any yardstick. He worked in Basil Spence in 1950s, made partner at inter-disciplinary practice BDP in the 1960s, formed his own practice Rock Townsend, and presided over RIBA as its president between 1997 and 1999. More of David Rock at Eleven Spitalfields Paralleling this rich architectural career,…

'Divided Divided' by Carsten Hï¿½ller, Rotterdam

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:23:15 GMT

Carsten Hï¿½ller has filled the Tate Modern with giant slides and helped Prada plant a Congolese eatery in North London - now for his latest exhibition, ï¿½Divided Dividedï¿½ at Rotterdamï¿½s Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, the Wallpaper* Design Awards judge (and past-life biologist) has turned to fungi for inspiration. See more of Hï¿½ller's 'Divided Divided' Launching in-line…

Couture week, Paris

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:10:52 GMT

A highlight of the international fashion calendar, Paris's Haute Couture week is when the big boys come out to play. A chance for designers to let their hair down and flex some creative muscle, the week produces results that are often more like works of art than clothes. This year, we recruited man-in-the-know, Cameron Silver of Decades boutique, LA, to uncover the best…

Mercedes-Benz Berlin Fashion Week

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:39:21 GMT

With three established fashion weeks already in Europe, it might seem superfluous to add a fourth. But, in the absence of a coordinated Belgian movement, Berlin has, as expected, stepped up to claim ownership. Just six seasons young, and under the corporate sponsorship of Mercedes-Benz, who underwrite some 30 regular fashion platforms globally, Berlin is beginning to make…

Article X at Johansson Projects, CA

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:35:07 GMT

Opening this month at Oaklandï¿½s Johansson Projects, 'Article X' is a joint exhibition by Canadian photographer, David Trautrimas and up-and-coming American sculptor, Kristina Lewis. See more of 'Article X' at Johansson Projects, CA Known for transforming everyday objects and trash into art, both Trautrimas and Lewis take an alchemic approach to their respective practices. Taking…

Sit Down at the V&A

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:27:47 GMT

In a bid to unravel the hyperbole surrounding the ultimate design staple, the V&A Museum of Childhood will this month play host to an exhibition devoted entirely to ï¿½the chairï¿½; but far from offering a back-seat take on the form, the show presents a point of view to engage even the most juvenile of fans. See more of the seats on show at the V&A Featuring key pieces…

London_Istanbul at the Architecture Foundation

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:14:00 GMT

If architectural talent spotting is your thing, then head to the Architecture Foundationï¿½s new Carmody Groarke-designed project space in London this month. The AF launched its London_Istanbul exchange program at the end of 2009, which sent three upcoming London-based practices - David Kohn Architects, Studio Weave and 00:/ - on a trip to the Turkish capital for a series…

Toronto Design Week 2010

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:42:40 GMT

Torontoï¿½s annual Interior Design Show, took place last week in a new location - the cityï¿½s centrally located Metro Convention Centre, directly in the shadow of the CN tower. See our highlights from Toronto Design Week Another change this year saw the trade show form the back bone of the cityï¿½s first all-singing design week, the Toronto International Design Festival.…

Interactive floor plan: Sommerhaus, Switzerland

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:35:41 GMT

This classically modern pavilion perches elegantly on the edge of a picturesque river in Kanton Thurgau, shielded from nearby houses by a stand of tall trees. Set back just a short distance from the water's edge, behind reeds and grasses, this summer house is intended for quiet contemplation. Consisting of an open plan living space on the ground floor, with a terrace set…

Q&A with Stuart Vevers of Loewe

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:42:35 GMT

Stuart Vevers started out as Creative Director at Spanish fashion house, Loewe, two years ago this month, and his time at the helm has been nothing if not eventful. The recent opening of Loeweï¿½s flagship store in Valencia, and the appointment of swarthy matador-turned-model, Cayetano Rivera, as the face of the brand's upcoming new fragrance count among just a few of Vevers'…

Helveticookies by Beverly Hsu

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:41:01 GMT

Thought up by graphic designer Beverly Hsu, in response to a ï¿½love for both design and foodï¿½, these Helvetica cookie cutters are the ultimate typographic treat. Unveiled at a design show during her senior year at Pennsylvaniaï¿½s Carnegie Mellon University, Hsuï¿½s unique kitchen utensil has since received plenty of attention ï¿½ with biscuit fans around the world placing…

Sovereign Asian Art Prize results

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:50:56 GMT

In the dawn of 2010 we brought you news of the sixth Sovereign Asian Art Prize, profiling each of the 30 finalist's work. Last week, at a gala dinner held at the Four Seasons Hong Kong, Korean artist Debbie Han was voted the winner by the jury for her piece 'Seated Three Graces'. Han's piece, which took two years to complete portrays three, nude women, seated as marble…

Fabergï¿½ boutique, Geneva

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:32:37 GMT

Following Fabergï¿½s re-launch last September - after a near-century hiatus - the historic Russian jeweller has recently opened the doors of its first boutique since 1917, on Genevaï¿½s rue Pierre-Fatio 5. See more of Fabergï¿½'s Geneva boutique The Fabergï¿½ boutique - located within a townhouse overlooking Le Jardin Anglais - encourages clients to browse the latest creations…

Q&A with Jaime Hayon

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:06:48 GMT

We catch up with Spanish designer Jaime Hayon, fresh from his collaboration with Fabergï¿½, to talk shop and to congratulate him on his latest award for achievement in design. Youï¿½ve just been named designer of the year at Maison & Objet, you must be very pleased. What did you do when you found out? I was flattered, of course. This particular award was given for achievement…

Men's A/W 2010 venues

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Now the shows are over, there's a little time to reflect on some of the highs and lows. And we're happy to report there were considerably more of the former than the latter. As always though, it wasn't just the clothes that caught our collective attention - this season, more so than ever before, the venue designs were every bit as compelling as the shows they hosted. Here's…

Claude Parent exhibition, Paris

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:59:08 GMT

Requiring no introduction, iconic French architect Claude Parent - together with theorist and urbanist Paul Virilio - famously developed the theory of 'fonction obliqueï¿½ in the 1960s, which explored the concept of a fluid form of design - with ramps, curves and geometries in mind. In an article exploring Parent's work back in 2007 (W*98), we eked out a few of his most famous…

Maison & Objet 2010

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:57:45 GMT

As the definitive home accessories fair, the bi-annual Maison & Objet has always been the major platform for manufacturers around the world to unveil their creations each year. See our highlights from Maison & Objet As we made our way through the seemingly endless halls of Parc des Expositions, the general feel of the fair was considerably more upbeat than last year.…

Interactive floor plan: Capilla del Retiro, Chile

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:49:47 GMT

Chile's reputation as a crucible for rigorously crisp yet evocative contemporary architecture continues to swell with this new chapel in Santuario Santa Teresa de Los Andes in Auco. See more of the Capilla del Retiro Set in the heart of the Valley of the Andes, the Capilla del Retiro is set alongside Auco's Carmelite Monastery, a red-roofed, white-walled complex that…

Wallspace: Thomas Demand

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Thomas Demand was born in Munich in 1964. Based now in Berlin, he is one of the most internationally renowned and respected artists of his generation. His art consists of photographs of scenes that have an uncanny resemblance to real life but with a distinctly artificial distortion. …

Sao Paulo Fashion Week report

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:11:06 GMT

Sao Pauloï¿½s tropical oasis, Ibirapuera Park, was abuzz last week with the vibrant colours, clicking heels and dazzling flashbulbs of Sao Paulo Fashion Week (SPFW). Housed in Oscar Neimeyerï¿½s serene Pavilhï¿½o Ciccillo Matarazzo, SPFW is now in its thirteenth year and flourishing. See highlights from SPFW While officially recognized as a viable alternative to shows in Europe…

Men's A/W 2010 collections: Paris

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT

It's show time again. We couldn't wait for the models to hit the runway so we went behind the scenes to snap them before the shows started. In addition we scoured the menswear crowds for the finest folk on the ground to chronicle their take on fashion week.Photographer: Jason Lloyd-Evans Guest bloggers John Skelton creative director of oki-ni View John's blog Read…

Pitti Uomo 77 report, Florence

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The show season wouldnï¿½t be the same without a little kick-start from Pitti Uomo, the menswear fashion week institution that never fails to raise the bar with an expertly calibrated mix of established brands and directional designers. And this year, as usual, it didnï¿½t disappoint. See highlights from Pitti Uomo 77 To start, Pitti Uomo77 was marked by a total revamp of…