16 Haussmann, sophisticated chic in the legendary Ambassador Hotel Undeniably one of the best tables in the Opera district, the restaurant 16 Haussmann offers a trendy French cuisine in an ultra chic minimalist environment, recently renovated by Sybille de Margerie, perfect for escaping the chaos of the busy Parisian streets. In a cosy blend [...]
Artcurial presents Intérieurs 2010, Le Style Français The prowess of French creation remains one of the major influences in contemporary architecture and interior design. In honor of the recent trend that has sent everyone clamoring for the latest designer or design object, be it a shop, hotel, restaurant or club, France has decided to show [...]
Watch world famous French designer, Philippe Starck, at work in his studio. From the man who snubs his nose at propriety, this renegade artist has his hand in just about everything these days, from limited edition design collaborations to music and art, hotels, restaurants and luxury apartment complexes. As Starck himself says, “You don’t make [...]
Reminiscent of the project he did in collaboration with Soundwalk (The Starck Mix), Philippe Starck has once again lent his genius to the contemporary art world. In The Starck Mix, a unique 24-hour soundtrack selected, arranged and composed by Philippe Starck (produced by Stéphan Crasneanscki), brilliantly blends the various sounds that emanate from our environment into [...]
After decades of fabulous design projects, each one more decadent than the other, Philippe Starck joins Cyril Aouizerate and the Trigano Family in creating the perfect urban shelter, appropriately named Mama Shelter. Flashback to your university days, or even your childhood in this democratic dormitory for ‘everyman’. Walking into the lobby of the Hotel Mama [...]
