Why Do We Still Want Objects We No Longer Need?
From letter openers to handbags and cases, objects that have lost their place in our daily routines continue to tell stories about how we work, travel, present ourselves, and choose to live. By Letícia Lima Laurino A letter opener rests on a desk. It may remain there for weeks before an envelope arrives. Tearing the […]
Carved Narratives
There are decorative arts that survive centuries unchanged in their ability to mesmerize. Boiserie is one of them. Born in seventeenth century France, when Versailles dictated not only taste but the very grammar of beauty, it began as a solution to cold and irregular palace walls. Yet the carved wood panels soon evolved into a […]
Crafted Union
There are unions in the world of design that seem destined long before they materialize. The meeting between Trousseau and Casa Costa emerged precisely this way, as two names shaped by affection, ritual, sensoriality and a shared belief that a home is not merely a backdrop but a living extension of the people who inhabit […]
The poetic balance of Guilles & Boissier: Parisian Elegance Reimagined for the World
Patrick Gilles and Dorothée Boissier founded their Paris studio in 2004, after formative years with leading figures of contemporary design. He worked with Christian Liaigre and she with Philippe Starck. Together they built an agency quickly recognized for interiors that balance rigor with sensuality, geometry with lyricism. Their approach is never formulaic. It is a […]
Brazilian Design and Minimalism
The city of São Paulo has been treated to countless wonders lately, such as the Bruno Covas Park which will feature decks, floating walkways, and beach tennis courts. Even after the pandemic, the gastronomic industry hasn’t stopped growing; just last month 15 new establishments opened – the city is coming back with its former energy. […]
Design Desire – The Expert
We live in the information age, but you certainly already knew that. One of the consequences of existing at this particular moment is the coexistence with various data, multiple strands, and numerous interpretations and reinterpretations of the same aspect or artifact. By Wallace Rezende This constant swell of information is present in the news, on […]