Eternity sculpture from Jonathan Loxley selected for residential development
Alison Pickett, a Curator and Art Consultant based in Hong Kong, specialises in curating site-specific commissioned collections of sculptures for corporate, commercial and retail development clients all over the world. Alison’s recent commission was for The Austin Road residential development, a condominium complex comprising two sites – The Austin and The Grand Austin – which features Sculptor Jonathan Loxley’s ‘Yong’ sculpture.
Bold and beautiful design statements from Timorous Beasties
Alistair McAuley and Paul Simmons both met and studied at Glasgow School of Art. Following this, Paul studied at RCA, London, and Alistair undertook a post-grad in Glasgow. The duo realised early on that if you want to do anything in your way, you have to do it yourself and both wanted to produce their own fabrics – also, to be pragmatic about it, physically it takes two people to print fabric, one to push and one to pull the squeegee.
Grace Santorini receives spectacular upgrade
Luxury boutique hotel group, Grace Hotels, has reopened its iconic destination Grace Santorini following extensive enhancements. The hotel’s complete renovation provides guests with a significantly upgraded experience, whilst retaining the intimacy it has become synonymous with. Innovative design, a new champagne lounge, an extensively expanded culinary experience and a holistic approach for enriched luxury wellness reinforces Grace Santorini as one of the world’s top luxury boutique hotels.
How to make a statement with the latest heating trends
When choosing a heating solution there are many aspects to consider including material, size, cost, design and functionality; there are also other features and benefits as radiators and towel rails have become more sophisticated. Here, Steve Birch, Sales Director at Aestus, explains the latest trends on the market.
Formica Group transform Barcelona's oldest Japanese restaurant
The oldest Japanese restaurant to inhabit Barcelona has benefited from a sleek, modern update to enhance its central position within the centre of the city. Formica Group has played a central role in this Japanese themed interior refurbishment which has been transformed with the company’s decorative high pressure laminate, Terril.
A divine project of classic modernism
Chicago-based Designer Donna Mondi has injected the dark glamour of 1920s Chicago in her latest interior design project, which features custom-made armoires from KOKET.
Beefbar Monaco provides the ultimate retail experience
In 2007, two architects, Emil Humbert and Christophe Poyet, joined forces to form Monegasque agency Humbert & Poyet. The design and fashion enthusiasts decided to pool their skills to provide a full range of services from construction to interior design.
Retro-inspired lighting adorn the ceilings of boutique hotel
Hotel Vincci Centrum in Madrid is a contemporary boutique four-star hotel placed in an historical building. Modern, functional and in an outstanding location, the hotel provides its guests with a welcoming and comfortable aesthetic.
Collaboration enhances contemporary woven rugs
High-end hand-woven rug manufacturer La Manufacture Cogolin has collaborated with Architect Laurent Buttazzoni to present three graphic and playful rugs, Syracuse, Modica and Noto.
What to consider when designing a winter roof terrace
Patricia Fox, Founder of award-winning landscape architecture practice, Aralia, talks Inex through which elements to consider to make the most of a winter roof terrace.