Since its inception a few short years ago, the Eco Design Fair has been building a following among both local and foreign communities. The media too have been providing more airtime and coverage to the event. The recent event was held at Shanghai's new boutique hotel in the South Bund at Waterhouse. An ideal venue for everyone. Check out a few of the exhibitors, participants and ... read more
We are recently back from a visit to Tokyo. We made our plans with mixed feelings. Had enough time passed since the earthquake? Was it a good time to go? Was it safe? Are the people ready for visitors? The answer in all cases is Yes. People are slowly getting their lives back in order. While the physical signs of the earthquake are not seen in the city, the terrible catastrophe is felt by everyone. Japan never fails to exceed our expectations. In places around the world, ofter the city people of a country are breezy, busy, important, and have little time for you, while you often get more gracious welcoming from people outside the main city (think Paris, think New York). Not true in Tokyo. We found everyone we interacted with to be hospitable, polite, and wonderfully helpful. And given the recent events, amazingly resilient. The quick snapshot below nicely captures the wonderful harmony of Tokyo. The man-made coexisting with nature. The sleek and modern, shiny and metal, hugging nature and framing nature. There is a certain reverence for nature that shows itself in so many different ways in Japan. [caption id="attachment_2280" align="alignleft" width="800" caption="tokyo harmony"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_2257" align="alignleft" width="500" caption="bambu Japan team"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_2258" align="alignright" width="450" caption="Ariel Office Tokyo"][/caption] read more
New York launches DIFFA's Dining by Design in New York this weekend, showcasing some dazzling dining installations, and delectable food and wine pairings. DINING BY DESIGN brings together internationally celebrated designers and local talent to create three dimensional dining installations that awe, inspire, and delight. See dining installation ... read more