Karl Fournier and Olivier Marty, the duo behind the french firm Studio KO, have offices in Paris, Marrakech and London and projects all over the globe. This time around, the french architects design Yves Saint Laurent museum in Morocco.  It’s true: Studio KO brings their instinct for balance and sophistication to […]

This is the latest collaboration between Adrian Gloaguen – the man behind Paris’ charming Hotel Paradis – and decorator Dorothée Meilichzon. Quirky, all angles and corners, the Panache Hotel has already the cards to become the new trendy hideout. So, in case you’re finding it hard defining where to stay […]

Under a tight budget, an orphanage for teenagers was designed by Damien Brambilla. And it has actually become one of the most amazing things to see in Paris. Brambilla found in this group home that the bureaucracy was heavy, the room to design was something radical, more or less, non-existent. […]

Summer is around the corner and it’s the best time to plan and enjoy a design weekend. What do you think about a relaxed couple of days in Nantes, surrounded by the best festive design? From the 4th of June until the 4th of November 2016, the festival ‘La Cîté […]

The beautiful and romantic french capital is a great place to visit any time of the year. But if you are a laid-back person, you’ll especially appreciate it during summer. The nice weather invites you to walk down the streets, see the amazing green gardens and pass by all the […]

If you work in Paris, you don’t necessarily need to live in the heart of the french capital. Good connections to outer suburbs make living outside of Paris a feasible option, particularly for those who are seeking more space or dream of a country house. See also: HUANG YONG PING: ‘EMPIRES’ […]

Until June 18th 2016 at the Grand Palais, Paris, there will be a 250-meter skeletal serpent. Why – you ask? Well, franco-chinese artist Huang Yong Ping has formed an immense immersive installation for Monumenta — now in its 7th edition. So, if you’re looking for Paris events to attend to, […]

Paris is best known for the croissants, the Eiffel Tower and its beautiful architecture. But that’s not all that defines the city. There are many design icons that we all automatically link to the french capital, but they don’t always come to our minds. Think about the metro station entrances […]

A 300 sqm space makes the restaurant Koï, in Aix-en-Provence, the south of France. Up to this point, no big thing. But, what’s amazing about this particular restaurant is, of course, the interiors. Right when we enter the door, we can see the true identity of this Japanese restaurant. Architect […]

France is, as we all know, famous (not only, but also) for its fashion, architecture and design. In fact, the french preserve a lot the arts and the cultural side of life. Beauty is not just a value, it’s to be applied and enjoyed. As so, nothing is left to […]

The sixth of Renaissance Hotels has opened its doors in the neighbourhood of La Republique, Paris, and french designer Didier Gomez is the name behind the interiors. Known in the industry for his creations for Yves Saint Laurent and De Beers, among others – Gomez’s interiors give a contemporary feel, […]

French design duo M/M (Paris) presented their latest project in Milan during Salone del Mobile. The duo introduces a new functionality to their playful iconography and has created and crafted over 50 alphabets, from literal A-Z series to more visual and ambiguous sets of symbols. In fact, french designers Mathias […]

If you want to add a little Paris magic to your home decor but still don’t know why, maybe you just need a bit of inspiration. In that case, this article is for you. Here you will travel inside interior designer Christopher Noto’s Paris apartment and see how he gives […]

Imagine you had a good friend in Paris offering you a place to stay during your next trip to the city. Can you picture how their house would be like? Does a Paris apartment come to your mind? Or a Parisian chic land house with a garden and flowers? Well, […]

Famed for making everyday household items serious style statements, the french designer Philippe Starck just launched a brand new collection. Lou collection expresses playful anthropomorphic qualities and consists of a seating collection with armchairs and sofas. Now that he has unveiled the models, it’s time to meet the specifics behind […]

Department stores in France are held in high regard, mainly because the architecture of many of them is incredible, and window displays show off the latest fashion trends. Several are also known for their amazing views of the city from the upper levels. One thing you need to keep in […]

You have already the plane tickets but still don’t know where to stay in Paris? Maybe you’d like to consider Le Meurice since it embodies the perfect French palace hotel. It has also been ranked among the most elegant hotels in the world, combining exceptional 18th-century opulence with contemporary chic, […]

When you think of Paris, you probably start imagining in your head some of the ex libris for which the city is so famous: croissants, the Eiffel Tower, the metro station entrances… and possibly the balconies! So typical, wrought iron detailing, right? This is another design icon in Paris. And […]

[BDCK category=3 Keywords=”BB-catalogue, BB-comercial”][/BDCK] Even in this digital age, sometimes there’s nothing better than cozying up to a design magazine. France has more magazines per capita than almost anywhere else in the world. It’s a paradise for every design lover! If you want to know every detail about the latest trends […]

Planning a trip to Paris may be the dream come true of many people, but although exciting, it’s not an easy task. Why? Because there are so many beautiful places to go and things to see in Paris that narrowing them down to those we can actualy visit, it’s not […]

Paris cafés are the meeting place, the neighborhood hub, the conversation matrix, the rendez-vous spot, the networking source, a place to relax or to refuel – the social and political pulse of the city. The glamorous Paris, the birthplace of café culture, is home for many coffee bars that design […]

In 2011, the SFL group, owner of the building complex entrusted Philippe Chiambaretta with the design and development of an ambitious restructuring project for office space. Consisting of three buildings, the Richelieu cluster has undergone a major redevelopment to create a high-end business center around flexible and modern platforms equipped […]

Paris-based interior designer Sarah Lavoine brings a fearless graphic edge to her work and debuts a line of carpets. Sarah recently added to her rapidly expanding product range with the launch of a hand-knotted, woolen carpet collection developed in collaboration with the French rug manufacturer Chevalier Édition. Like in the […]

Paris may be the city of love and light, but it’s also the city of design, where fashion, art and decor are worshiped so devoutly that they’re almost a religion of their own. Everyone knows Paris’ design scene is constantly evolving and inspiring with its mix of timeless antiques stores, […]

Conceived as the french capital’s first great concert hall, the Philharmonie de Paris opened last january. The building was designed by acclaimed architect Jean Nouvel. The £280 million building, located in the city’s Parc de La Villette, features a multi-tonal facade of interlocking bird-shaped tiles that extend across both wall […]

Maison et Objet 2015 Paris has given us a lot of reasons to say… we are excited to get here in January for Maison et Objet 2016 Paris! Why? Paris Design Agenda witnessed standout furniture design trends for home decor and key products. Daily Design News always look forward to the trends at […]