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Explore TRUNK (HOTEL), a Boutique Gem Fitting Perfectly into Tokyo’s Laid-Back and Sophisticated Vibe

D5 editorial — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:12:27 +0000

Finding a unique niche among the large hotel chains of the wider Tokyo area, the boutique hotel TRUNK (HOTEL) at Yoyogi Park is designed to fit into the spirit of the district, featuring a laid-back, human-centric program and aesthetic choices that echo the easy-going, yet sophisticated atmosphere of the neighborhood. The project’s design and color inspiration came from Tokyo’s…

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Lighting Design Takes Center Stage at Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening

D5 editorial — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 05:29:30 +0000

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games have opened in spectacular style with a unique opening ceremony, held for the first time outside a stadium, on the Place de la Concorde. Para athletes from 168 delegations paraded around the largest square in Paris, which was transformed for one evening only into a magnificent open-air arena. Making their way around the Obelisk from the bottom of the Champs-Elysées…

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Buying a House in Japan Made Easier With ‘Not a Hotel’

Leila Mekhdi — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 06:33:00 +0000

In the age of globalization, when people are no longer confined to the borders of their home countries, the idea of a home is no longer limited to only one geographic location. With new concepts of homeownership on the rise, Not a Hotel is a pioneer company focusing on the co-ownership model in Japan. Inspired by mottainai (Japanese: “what a waste”)—a Japanese philosophy of waste praised by…

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The 2024 Lexus GX Inspires You to ‘Live Up to It’

D5 editorial — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 05:47:25 +0000

Whether your idea of adventure is overlanding in a remote place, trekking across the desert, visiting a national park with your family, or making your daily commute, the all-new 2024 Lexus GX inspires drivers to take their aspirational goals and make them a reality. “For more than two decades, the GX has proven that you don’t have to choose between sophisticated luxury and undeniable…

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Centre Pompidou Unveils The Cycloïde Piazza, a Colorful Skatepark for the Paris 2024 Olympics

Leila Mekhdi — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 03:59:53 +0000

The newly-presented at Centre Pompidou, “skating sculpture” Cycloïd Piazza designed by French artist Raphaël Zarka has been labeled as part of the Paris 2024‘s Olympiade Culturelle (Cultural Olympiad). As skateboarding continues its Olympics presence four years after its Tokyo debut, the installation of a skatepark corresponds to the anticipation of the upcoming Games.

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Monospinal Headquarters by Makoto Yamaguchi Design Brightens Tokyo and Innovates Office Design

D5 editorial — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 03:25:34 +0000

Designed by Makoto Yamaguchi Design, Monospinal is a relocation project of a game production company’s headquarters in Tokyo. It aims to become a place for the highest level of creation that captivates fans worldwide, supporting the foundation of the game production process. Almost all employees engage exclusively in creative operation, we focused mainly on providing a balance between…

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A Look at the University of Westminster’s BA Fashion Graduate Show 2024 Nurturing Tomorrow’s Innovators

Mirna Huhoja-Dóczy — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 20:17:45 +0000

The University of Westminster BA Fashion course is a leader in technical excellence and cultural marketing relevance within the discipline. Under the directorship of Rosie Wallin, the institution’s mission is to deliver visionary, responsible, employable graduates and the most creative, driven, original thinkers with the capacity to shape the contemporary fashion industry.

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The Automobili Pininfarina Battista Cinquantacinque Redefines the 50s Classic

D5 editorial — Wed, 08 May 2024 08:03:30 +0000

Automobili Pininfarina has curated a unique Battista commission as a fitting tribute to the 1955 Lancia Florida – a vehicle designed and loved by Battista ‘Pinin’ Farina. The Lancia Florida was penned by Battista ‘Pinin’ Farina in the early fifties. It was renowned as a rolling sculpture which inspired new design perspectives. Pinin’s personal Florida, which can be admired as part of the…

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2024’s Top 10 Must-Attend Furniture Design Fairs

Leonor Gomes — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 06:29:03 +0000

The year started a while ago, and some of the most promising and interesting furniture design fairs have already rocked the world of design, but many more are yet to come. D5 has already covered some this year, such as Maison et Objet, Salone del Mobile Milano, and Stockholm Furniture Fair, so some of the fairs shouldn’t come off as a surprise to our readers (or to any design aficionado, really).

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Tiny But Grand: 3 Must-See Tiny Homes for Design Lovers

Leonor Gomes — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 08:19:00 +0000

Tiny homes have always been popular with those who prefer to keep their space intimate and easy to tidy up; it can even be seen as the opposite of maximalism in design since residents must keep only what they really care about due to the lack of space. Online, many digital creators can be seen constructing their very own tiny homes in the middle of nowhere, and one can watch countless videos of…

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