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Completed end of 2022 by MAD Architects, Quzhou Stadium is the centerpiece of a complex spanning almost 700,000 square meters that will be known as Quzhou Sports Park in Zhejiang Province. It is conceived as a piece of land art that submerges itself into the nature and welcomes everyone to gather and share the sports spirit. Despite its impressive 30,000-seat capacity, Quzhou Stadium was designed to appear as a continuation of the surrounding landscape rather than an object standing out against it.

Cà Select is a space made to produce and promote the famous drink the Spritz cocktail. The multifunctional space, designed by Turin-based architects Marcante - Testa, is imagined as a theatrical sequence where the audience becomes protagonists as in the famous 'Bal Oriental,' whose images 'immerse' the visitor in what has gone down in history as the most extraordinary masquerade party of the Venetian twentieth century.

The historic Carlton Cannes on the Côte d'Azur, with 20.000 square meters renovated and a 28.000 square meter new build expansion, offers itself to its guests with even more generosity than ever. The light-color Carrara marble floors and carved ceilings, the finely crafted moldings, rosettes, marbleized stuccoes, and gold decorations are based on shades of cream, ivory, and light beige making it a hospitable and peaceful place all to be discovered.

Wonder Book Spring 2024. The transformative power of design. The transformative power that architecture exerts on places, in exteriors and interiors, is plain to see in any context. Examples in this book include The Red Church in Olomouc, Czech Republic, Palazzo Velabro in Rome, the Generator Building in Manchester, the Linley House in Bristol, the Hotel Mix Brussels, the Carlton Cannes, and the Rosewood Munich. Yet we should remember that one goal runs through all design and that is to trigger a process of rethinking behavior, objectives, and values, to transform people. Our Wonder Book Spring 2024 is now available in our online store! https://lnkd.in/dCpEQj5m

The thread, woven in various dimensions and materials, is the leitmotif of the latest outdoor collections. Armchairs, tables, sofas and rugs with structures made of ropes, yarns, metal elements or aluminium rods resembling bamboo create corners dedicated to relaxation and conversation, both in the home and in the outdoor areas of hospitality structures. Discover our selection within our Monthly Journal review, dedicated to "Outdoor Dimension" https://lnkd.in/e3vvK4fS

The new Czech winery GURDAU Vinařství lays claim to Kurdějov’s great wine heritage by adopting the village’s historical name and choosing a strategic, poetic position in the middle of the countryside near rows of vineyards. With a jump in height, the contour of the building designed by architect Aleš Fiala curves to form a wave in the landscape – a hill among the hills. The camouflage effect is achieved by a sloping, grass-covered roof integrated into the building’s natural surroundings and planted with 150 shrubs and mature trees, some of which grow through the perforated roof.

Once again this year, during The Belgian Night @MIPIM 2024, many political decision-makers, investors and real estate professionals operating on an international level will come together in Cannes. The central focus of the event, a true global festival about cities held from 12 to 15 March at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes, will be on new responses to the challenges facing the real estate industry, summoned to come to terms with an urban landscape in a state of continuous change. 

A lovely mingling of forms, lines, hues, and skillfully placed accents of colors create a cozy, inviting atmosphere at Ying’nFlo, a guesthouse designed by Linehouse in the vibrant Wan Chai neighborhood of Hong Kong. Discover the project on https://ifdm.design/

By combining a transdisciplinary approach and analytical rigor, Cristina Celestino is able to create surprising spaces, objects, and experiences. This is clearly visible in this penthouse in Rome nestled within a Rationalist building dating back to the 1930s. The apartment stands out as a natural evolution of Celestino’s design language, a kind of feminine maximalism deeply rooted in the classic Milanese style cultivated by the Italian architect-designer herself.

Modularity plays a significant role in contemporary living, with upholstered furniture taking center stage. They can create configurations that transcend the rigidity of traditional décor. Great attention is given to details and unexpected surprises that pique one's curiosity, transforming sofas and armchairs into the focal points of the living space. We'll be discussing all these aspects in our January Monthly edition. Go to the website to enjoy the selection of captivating images of sofas and armchairs; they truly are the stars of the show. https://lnkd.in/gU4Ukv7z