Crafted Locale

Temple of tradition

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Temple of tradition

Chengdu, China – To preserve the heritage of the rapidly expanding city of Chengdu, Swire Hotels has launched The Temple House hospitality complex.
The Temple House : Make Architects : Crafted Locale
Laurence Brahm: The economics of identity

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Laurence Brahm: The economics of identity

In his new book, Fusion Economics, Laurence Brahm calls for a new approach to economics.
Crafted Locale : Climate Change : Identity
Adelaide Safari

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Adelaide Safari

Adelaide renowned as a lifestyle hotspot, is gaining a reputation as the gastro capital of Australia thanks to its flourishing restaurant scene and...
Australia : Adelaide : Sweet Tooth Hospitality
Diana Verde Nieto: Why luxury brands need to be socially and environmentally aware

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Diana Verde Nieto: Why luxury brands need to be socially and environmentally aware

Luxury does not have to mean compromise between style and a positive impact, says the founder of luxury standards-setter Positive Luxury.
Accessories : Narcisso Rodriguez : Candice Swanepoel
To smile for: Bangkok design hostel shows two sides of Thailand’s past

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To smile for: Bangkok design hostel shows two sides of Thailand’s past

Bangkok – The Yim Huai Kwang hostel – yim means smile – offers budget travellers a unique glimpse into the multi-faceted Thai identity through a ...
Designer Bunks : Hostels : Crafted Locale
Jungle fresh: Hotel blends local craft and luxury

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Jungle fresh: Hotel blends local craft and luxury

Jakarta – The Kosenda Hotel is the perfect combination of modernity and heritage. The traditional houses of Indonesia’s ethnic Betawi tribe are tra...
Jakarta : The Kosenda Hotel : Sanchia T Hamidjaja
Luxe Locale

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Luxe Locale

Earlier this year, LS:N Global tracked how retail design was drawing on local nuances and materials in our Crafted Locale design direction. In the ...
Crafted Locale : Architecture : Luxury
International Luxury Travel Market 2013 Overview Part 1

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International Luxury Travel Market 2013 Overview Part 1

For the super-rich, the world is their oyster. Nowhere is this more evident than at the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) event in Cannes, ...
Occupancy : COMO : Como Hotels And Resorts
Sweet surprise: Latticed walls create cavernous dining

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Sweet surprise: Latticed walls create cavernous dining

Auckland – Walking into the Milse dessert restaurant in Auckland is like stepping into a world away from New Zealand. Cheshire Architects used mouc...
Restaurant : Cheshire Architecture : Milse
Local twist: Designers of the Future on location

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Local twist: Designers of the Future on location

Basel – The W Hotels Group launched an update of its young designers collaboration project at Design Miami/ Basel this week. The brand has giv...
Hotel : Millennial : Seung-Yong Song
Thatch work: Market and hotel reflect local history

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Thatch work: Market and hotel reflect local history

Thatch work: Market and hotel reflect local history
Heritage : Building : Vacation
Alone again naturally: Lodge offers seclusion

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Alone again naturally: Lodge offers seclusion

Alone again naturally: Lodge offers seclusion
Furniture : Solitude : Crafted Locale
Shop local: Aesop blends with the neighbourhood

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Shop local: Aesop blends with the neighbourhood

Shop local: Aesop blends with the neighbourhood
Design : Stores : Retail Concept
Milan 2012: Ones to Watch

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Milan 2012: Ones to Watch

Milan Design Week is one of the largest and most exciting shows in the world, and often one of the best places to find new and emerging design tale...
2012 : Studio WM : Front And Nacho Carbonell
Milan 2012: Overview

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Milan 2012: Overview

Manufacturing and process were the focus at Milan this year, along with – for designers – developing international relationships. Across the board,...
Furniture : Vibrant Folk : Crafted Locale
Looking East: Asian design comes to Paris

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Looking East: Asian design comes to Paris

Paris – Dries Van Noten took inspiration from ancient Chinese, Korean and Japanese costumes for its autumn/winter 2012/2013 collection at Paris Fas...
Crafted Locale : Craft Aesthetic : Asian
The best of 2011: The top three Travel & Hospitality and hospitality Seeds of the year

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The best of 2011: The top three Travel & Hospitality and hospitality Seeds of the year

The best of 2011: The top three Travel & Hospitality and hospitality Seeds of the year
New York : Hilton Pattaya : Glamourvanning
The best of 2011: The top three product design Seeds of the year

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The best of 2011: The top three product design Seeds of the year

The best of 2011: The top three product design Seeds of the year
Milan : Trade Union : Rachel Griffin
The best of 2011: The top three Branding & Packaging Seeds of the year

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The best of 2011: The top three Branding & Packaging Seeds of the year

The best of 2011: The top three Branding & Packaging Seeds of the year
Craft : Seeds Of The Year : Charleston
The best of 2011: The top three luxury Seeds of the year

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The best of 2011: The top three luxury Seeds of the year

The best of 2011: The top three luxury Seeds of the year
Dunhill : Fendi : Valentino
Material world: Ceramics seen in a new light

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Material world: Ceramics seen in a new light

Material world: Ceramics seen in a new light
Design : Ceramics : Copenhagen
Beach camp: Pop-up hotel plays on local theme

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Beach camp: Pop-up hotel plays on local theme

Beach camp: Pop-up hotel plays on local theme
Mexico : Design Hotels : Pop-up
Performance art: Designers turn to Craft Alchemy

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Performance art: Designers turn to Craft Alchemy

Performance art: Designers turn to Craft Alchemy
Fendi : Design Performance : Design Miami
Super sonic: Sound brings city spaces to life

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Super sonic: Sound brings city spaces to life

Super sonic: Sound brings city spaces to life
Birmingham : Soundscape : Crafted Locale
Pour ritual: Architects turn over a new leaf

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Pour ritual: Architects turn over a new leaf

Pour ritual: Architects turn over a new leaf
Natural : Burned Timber : The Black Teahouse
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