January 19th, 2010
Creative Museum Restaurants are the Latest Exhibits
Above, the Guggenheim, New York; Below, Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago
In recent years, as museums around the world receive face-lifts from such notable architects as Frank Gehry, Herzog & de Meuron, and Renzo Piano, so too has followed the museum restaurant which previously was a cafeteria after-thought where a guest might stop to pick up a bottle of water. Now, however, many museums have created their own dining masterpieces that offer just as much curated appeal in the food as in the design. Read the rest of this entry »
January 18th, 2010
Prada’s new film “First Spring” showcases Shanghai
Innovative fashion line Prada has collaborated with the rising young Chinese artist, Yang Fudong, to create a beautiful nine-minute black and white video entitled, First Spring, to showcase the 2010 Spring/Summer menswear collection. The film artfully showcases the elegance of the clothes and the city that serves as an alluring backdrop. Learn more about Shanghai and its elegant restaurants here. Read the rest of this entry »
January 13th, 2010
Italian architect Pierluigi Piu shares his design notes
Pierluigi Piu is an Italian architect whose energetic work stands out for his deep attention to impeccable details as evidenced by the award-winning Olivomare restaurant in London. Today, Piu tells us a little more about his background and design philosophy, and goes in-depth about the restaurant that has brought him so much acclaim.
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January 11th, 2010
A quick chat with GLAMOROUS co.’s Yasumichi Morita
Yasumichi Morita (Photo by I.Susa)
Welcome to a new year and a new decade! To kick things off we wanted to share our little chat with noted Japanese designer Yasumichi Morita. Morita had his start at the age of 18 when he designed the bar Cool in Sannomiya, Kobe. He went on to become chief designer at renowned design consultancy Imagine Inc.
In 1996, Morita started his own company Morita Yasumichi Design Office which in 2000 was restructured and renamed GLAMOROUS co., ltd. He has since worked on award-winning projects of all types all over the world.
DE: Please tell us about your background. What led you to a career in design?
YM: In my school days, I had a part time job doing window displays. I was so much into fashion that I needed money to buy hip clothes and the job was good pay because it required night duty. My talent was found there and I got more and more offers. In those same days, there was not an outlet that me and my mates wanted to go to. So I thought I would design and make one if there was not any.
DE: We really admire the breadth and depth of your work! Looking back over the last 14 years, which project stands out most in your mind? Which of them best represents a key moment of growth for you?
YM: Thank you! MEGU New York was my debut project in USA and it has gotten lots of acclaim. That project led to other projects as the job offers began rolling in, including W Hotel Hong Kong, my first 5-star hotel project. W Hotel Hong Kong is also a memorable project for me, boosting my new reputation and inviting new clients from around the world.
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January 4th, 2010
Wishing all our readers a very happy new year!
Lots of exciting things to come in 2010 on DesignEats.com so check back with us soon!
December 7th, 2009
Great Books to Give or to Treat Yourself for the Holidays!
Food Writers:
Serve the People — Jen Lin Liu
This debut nonfiction memoir presents an aspiring cooks’ tour of China’s changing landscape, from cuisine to consumption, as she works her way up from cooking school to noodle stall, dumpling house, and trendy restaurant, with illuminating side trips en route. (Check out some fantastic restaurants in China!)
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November 23rd, 2009
The Largest City in China is a Study in Contrasts
View of the skyline in Pudong, Shanghai
DesignEats.com has now added Shanghai, China restaurants to the site! Shanghai is the largest city in China with a rich a storied past and exciting, limitless future. It is the cosmopolitan center of the Mainland that showcases the best of its historical architecture next to its new gleaming and modern beauty.
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November 19th, 2009
Host City of the 2010 WInter Olympic Games
Vancouver Skyline with Mountains Beyond
DesignEats.com has now added stylish restaurants in Vancouver, BC Canada — the host city of the
2010 Winter Olympic Games.
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November 11th, 2009
The Prolific French Designer Chats with DesignEats
Born in 1967, French design master Patrick Jouin has reached a level of accomplishment that belies his relatively short professional career. A graduate of the Ecole Nationale de Création Industrielle (ENSCI), Jouin founded his eponymous design agency in Paris in 1998. Over the years he has been involved in projects that span the globe and cover all genres of design — interiors, industrial design, and architecture — creating everything from chairs and clocks to restaurants and large-scale homes.
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November 10th, 2009
New Restaurant Wins 2009 Singapore Experience Award
Interior of The White Rabbit, Singapore
The White Rabbit, a Singapore restaurant owned by The Lo & Behold Group, was recently awarded “Best Dining Experience” by the Singapore Tourism Board for their Singapore Experience Awards. This award recognizes The White Rabbit as offering an “exceptionally memorable and differentiated dining experience” that positively promotes Singapore both locally and internationally.
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