Each week, our editors bring you a round-up of selected products, events, exhibitions, and anything else of interest to the design lover.
Sweet Lullaby
Strip your stresses away and relax with Rituals, the European skincare brand that just made its way to Asia last month with a store in Times Square. Offering eco-friendly refills and 100 per cent compostable packaging, the brand’s sustainability-driven home and body-care products range from the luscious, woody Black Oudh fragrance sticks to zesty Green Cardamom candles, and a host of rice milk and cherry blossom-infused bath essentials from the Sakura collection.
Find out more at rituals.com
Refreshing Scene
Envisioned by Danish creative firm Frama Studio is Mediterranean restaurant Yaffa, which just opened last month in Copenhagen. A welcoming environment is achieved through a delicate combination of custom-mixed terrazzo, traditional Harrogate tiling and neutral palettes that connect traditional values and modern aesthetic approaches, while the space is highlighted by custom-designed stainless-steel sconces, built-in furniture and vintage pieces.
Find out more at framacph.com
Loud and Clear
Experience timeless aesthetics on-screen with Bang & Olufsen’s Beovision Eclipse TV. Available in 55” and 65” versions, it delivers arresting picture and sound quality with a sleek, minimalist silhouette by Danish designer Torsten Valeur. Equipped with the webOS smart TV platform and the powerful 450-watt three-channel SoundCentre, this set makes for a sublime home entertainment experience.
Find out more at bang-olufsen.com
Urban Garden
As seasoned travellers and discerning tastemakers are increasingly conscious about the environmental impact of tourism, a demand for an eco-friendly accommodation has grown in popularity. Specialising in architecture, urban planning and engineering, Japan-based firm Nikken Sekkei helms the design for the Alva Hotel by Royal in Sha Tin, which encourages sustainable architecture and a healthy lifestyle. The striking V-shaped construction takes its cue from a soothing scene of a large bird resting on an island, transporting guests to a place of harmonious nature. The hotel is set to open later this year.
Find out more at nikken.co.jp; alva.com.hk
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