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27 May ’13

Youraok.com Launch Event | Event and Exhibitions

 

Tomorrow evening YourAOK will be launching their website which is practically an online and print platform for creative people in the GCC and Middle East region. This is the first website of its kind with such standards. I have been following Architecture of Kuwait for a while now, who are the founders of this website, and am impressed with their work.

The event will be a collaborative effort with Nuqat.

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19 May ’13

Monsieur Bleu At The Palais De Tokyo in Paris By Joseph Dirand | Restaurant Design

Such an elegant interior. Located in the new wing of the Palais de Tokyo, perched on the quays of the Seine just across from the Eiffel Tower, Monsieur Bleu caters equally well for sociable suppers, business lunches, family meals, artist meetings, or indeed lively late-nights. Its kitchens open around the clock, offering menus full of flair but conscious of the simple needs of the lunch-breakers, This versatile address designed by the architect Joseph Dirand, both cosmopolitan and international, presents a haven as delectable to the gourmet as it is to the gourmand, a living space where you may nibble just as easily as you’ll lunch, a forum for chance encounters as much as regular rendez-vous and if you fancy a dance, well you can do that too. The bar menu has been created created in collaboration with Alix Lacloche.

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17 May ’13

New Christian Louboutin Boutique Design By Lee Broom At Harrods in London | Retail Design

Designer Lee Broom has created a new store concept for Christian Louboutin located in the eveningwear department at Harrods in London. The design of this boutique reflects the city of London but in a theatrical way. Lee Broom is well known for his crystal pendants which have been featured in several projects and exhibitions.

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Zaha Hadid Designs The King Abdullah Financial District Metro Station In Riyadh | Architecture

 

It is all over the news now that Zaha Hadid Architects have been commissioned by the ArRiyadh Development Authority to construct the new King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) Metro Station in its capital city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

I don't really get the 'ship' idea but i am sure there is a valid reason. The interlacing structure and the lovely horizontally developed structure is her trademark and it's beautiful. This project should be realized by 2017 which is relatively little in time but apparently a condition set by the King personally.

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12 May ’13

The Perfect Selection Of Armchairs For Your Living Space | Furniture

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You might opt for a simple sofa or sectional for your space for the sake of being convenient or because it is the major part of the room. When it comes to armchairs or loungers, I prefer to go for statement pieces whether in terms of  overall design, color, finish, or simply because it is designed by a well known designer. In 2013 many designers presented magnificent pieces which I fell in love with such as the above armchair designed by Jaime Hayon for the Republic of Fritz Hansen. This specific photo made me love pastels, the whole chair is just a delight to look at. the fact that it feels like someone is already seated in it, gives the impression of comfort.

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8 May ’13

A Look Into Karl Lagerfeld’s Parisian Apartment | Celebrity Homes

Karl Lagerfeld took photos of his Parisian apartment which is probably one of the most futuristic spaces I have come across. At first I thought it was a series of 3D images. I love the way Legerfeld thinks, but this time I felt the design was too cold to live in.

In the photo above, retractable glass walls reveal part of the huge collection of books by Karl Lagerfeld (estimated at around 40 000) .

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7 May ’13

Beautiful Illustrations by Mads Berg | Graphic Design

I came across these lovely vibrant illustrations by Mads Berg, a Danish illustrator who is specialized In posters and brand illustrations.

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29 Apr ’13

From My Kitchen | Quinoa The Lebanese Way

Recently I have been trying to add as many healthy foods to my kitchen as possible to try and outdo the damages our bodies face everyday from various sources. Quinoa is a food which has become popular in the past few years but has been considered a superfood for thousands of years, since the time of the Incas. Quinoa is very high in protein, fiber, magnesium, iron, & manganese and must be a staple in every home. Very easy to cook, for every cup of quinoa you require two cups of liquid and just cook till done. Since quinoa has no strong flavor, it absorbs any flavors added to it, which is why I decided to make it similar to the way I cook Bulgar (burghol), a dish my daughter loves.

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