Archive for Design

Finding One’s Origins

Born in Milan, Brazilian of nationality, Spanish passport and part time living in New York, I have parents from Lebanon, grandparents from Siria, Turkey and Spain . It’s in this Ixelles residence that with the help of Radu Mihaileanu last movie “Le Concert ” I finally discover the truth about my own personal journey.

Posted by Joelle in Brussels, Design, Film

Floating Ecopolis

Awarded with the best diploma project at the Institute Victor Horta in Brussels, architect Vincent Caulleubat militates long lasting development of new Ecopolis architecture mixing biology to information and communication technologies. Being a global nomad by excellence I have picked, my two new cities: Lylipad and Dragonfly.

Posted by Joelle in Brussels, Design

Kanaal Complex

When Vervoordt decided to buy the Kanaal, a complex of warehouses, grain silos and a large round building, on the banks of a nearby canal, he wanted a truly minimalist environment where he could exercise his vision of “limitless spatial purity.”

Posted by Joelle in Brussels, Design

Floral Sculptor

Daniel Ost has been known to travel 900 kilometers to collect the materials for one bouquet. His artistry is in demand by royalty, celebrities, and corporations. His installations, which last only a few days, are extremely costly, but the artistic value is absolutely priceless. I checked the artist floral emporium at Rue Royale,13 in Brussels.

Posted by Joelle in Brussels, Design, Profiles, Shopping

Brazilian Vintage at Pierre Berge

Established in the heart of the Sablon area in Brussels , Pierre Bergé life long partner of Yves Saint-Laurent & associés is focusing its new gallery on the world of contemporary design and American vintage. Luckily for me, the gallery is showcasing an impressive exhibition on American and Brazilian design .

Posted by Joelle in Art, Brussels, Design

New Museum

Designed by Tokyo-based architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa of SANAA the New Museum building is a home for contemporary art, an incubator for new ideas, as well as an architectural contribution to New York’s urban landscape.

Posted by Joelle in Art, Culture, Design, New York

New Elevated Park

The High Line is a public park built on a defunct railway that runs 30 feet above Manhattan between 10th and 11th Avenues, from 34th Street to Gansevoort Street in the meatpacking district. The first phase opened to the public June 9, 2009.

Posted by Joelle in Design, Lifestyle, New York

New Hotels Glut – The Ace

After inaugurating their first three locations (Portland, Seattle, and Palm Springs) from a far, I was psyched to learn the hipster-brand ACE Hotel had finally opened an east coast locale in New York City. Decidedly masculine vibed the hotel should soon be crawled with indie bands.

Posted by Joelle in Design, Hospitality, New York

The New Architecture

After the tragic event of September 11 2001, the behavior of the New York city inhabitants and developers altered considerably. Invited by Marcel’s Steiner Sao Paulo developer’s Magazine I have been on an design expedition into the city newest ” architectural monsters”. All of extreme vanguard , some still in construction. Check my favorite 5!

Posted by Joelle in Design, Lifestyle, New York