Hotel Palazzina Grassi Book the Palazzina Grassi Hotel here Philippe Starck has really outdone himself with his latest hotel masterpiece: The Hotel Palazzina Grassi. Set in Venice, Italy, this hotel is absolutely gorgeous, and is a very welcome addition to Venice. Starck has taken the mystery of Venice and translated it into this hotel, making [...]
Kong Restaurant Bar Paris Kong is an Ultra Hip Restaurant and Bar Book Kong Restaurant here Kong restaurant bar is on the top two floors of the prestigious Louis Vuitton building – 1 Rue du Pont Neuf. The Kong restaurant is an elevators ride up, above the Kenzo flagship stores. The top floor of Kong [...]
Mama Shelter: The New Urban Hotel Mama Shelter is Fun, Wacky, Cool and Affordable Book Mama Shelter Here Mama Shelter is a stunning hotel by Philippe Starck with prices that one would expect to find in a hostel. Mama Shelter is smart, clever, and brash. Graffiti covers the ceiling of Mama Shelter’s bar, while an [...]
Starck – October’s Guest Editor for Wallpaper* Philippe Starck designs the front Cover of Wallpaper* The October 2009 Wallpaper* magazine was edited by Philippe Starck and Karl Lagerfeld. Wallpaper* is my favourite magazine, so it’s quite fitting that my favourite designer and favourite magazine join forces and create something great. Both designers are at the [...]
Emeco Chairs Emeco makes all aluminum chairs, kitchen stools and barstools of 80% recycled material, and they are considered a green product according to the LEED criteria. Many chairs and stools stack – saving space, and most can be used outdoors. Seat pads are available on most chairs and stools, and Emeco recently reissued a [...]