Design Trade

Design Trade

Design Trade featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Roofjar

An open terrace has its own unique challenges and its own unique charm. Based in a boutique hotel this terrace was designed to be a unique experience of covered semi covered and open experience. Flanked by a water body on one side and open farmland on the other side the design had to capture all the views and make the guest feel homely and comfortable.

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Cafe FLO Taikooli

Cafe Flo is located in Taikooli at Sanlitun District of Beijing and the mall itself is a must-see destination attraction for visitors, both domestically and internationally. The challenge was to create an inviting dining experience, with respect paid to the building’s existing imposing beams and columns. The color tones of this cafe were inspired by the elegance of bygone Napoleonic era Parisian blue and Brass gold. The overall design was base on the iconic French Art Deco style brasserie. The chandelier, with its honeycomb structure, can be traced back as a symbolic icon to Art Deco period.

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Rangla Punjab

Located on a roof top in a commercial premises, Rangla Punjab is a North Indian regional cuisine restaurant. One can get the feel of rural Punjab while you dine and enjoy North indian Punjabi Cuisine. Rangla in Indian language means colourful. Designers are inspired from the rural areas of Punjab state of India. Rural Indian people love colours and that can be seen on their attire, clothes, accessories they wear or even the decorations they do. Designers have attempted to take out essence of colours from the life of Punjab state and infuse in otherwise contemporary style.

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Chinar

Chinar is the local name for the Oriental plane tree (Platanus orientalis), abundant in the region and part of local life for generations. The name has inspired the creation of a new dining destination, a modern tea house that offers several bars and pan-Asian dining options. Located inside a light glass and timber building, the holistic design looks to deliver a theatrical vision of the myths, legends and cultures found along the ancient Silk Road.

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Dalchini

The childhood memories are always cherished and one gets emotional over the sense of nostalgia and gets connected immediately with the place. These memories have been our moments of joy as you recollect them with family and friends. Designers have used Stacks of news papers that represent the monotonous and busy city life where as the subtle use of childhood paper craft gives it a relief and emotional connect; the sense of belonging with the place as you enjoy Indian mother’s recipe at Dalchini. Overall it gets a contemporary look with earthy touch of Indian ethos.

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Z temple

Cleansed for the journey beyond- The project is located right at the foot of Emei Mountain.The design of the interiors is a modernized extension of the structure found in indigenous temple architecture dated centuries ago. The colors and materials used in the space all resonates with old Chinese poems where famous poets invited friends to their Emei residence for an exceptional experience in the mountains deep in the clouds. Every detail in the interior environment respects nature and culture, helping Le Meridien giving its guests the most unforgetable journey.

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Design interview of the day

Read the latest interviews and conversations on design, creativity and innovation between design journalist and world-famous designers, artists and architects. See latest design projects and award-winning designs by famous designers, artists, architects and innovators. Discover new insights on creativity, innovation, arts, design and architecture. Learn about design processes of great designers.

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