The world’s most popular sport is soccer, but as I wrote before, it’s still baseball in Japan. Let me tell you a definite proof. The average annual salary of Japanese professional baseball players is about 280,000 USD, while that of soccer is about 200,000 USD. Mind you: Shohei Ohtani (30 million USD in 2023) is an exceptional exception, by the way. This year the very po...
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Do you know where the biggest film production country is? It’s not Hollywood in the US but Bollywood in India. According to the stats by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, the annual production number was 1986 in India in 2016. For your reference, that of Hollywood in the same year was only 660, though I think it’s still a huge number. If you haven’t watched any B...
Do you know how to make your guests leave in a polite manner when they overstay your welcome? I’ll tell you a 100 % sure way, though I think it works only for Japanese guests. It’s very easy. Just play the Scottish folk song “Auld Lang Syne.” The arranged version of this song was used in a Hollywood movie “Waterloo Bridge” in 1940, and the movie was a big hit here in Jap...
The Rutz Restaurant in Berlin has been awarded three Michelin stars since 2020, making it an unprecedented authority among gourmet dining addresses in the capital. After initially opening as a wine bar in 2001, the Rutz saw a sensational reopening in 2022 after around two months of extensive renovations to mark the restaurant’s 21st birthday. In the shortest possible pla...
Composition with central compartment designed for bio-fireplace with glass back panel. Above the top of the fireplace compartment with 2 lateral glass doors with push-pull opening. Complete with bio-fireplace with tempered glass back, with base in "white real" quartz agglomerate.
It can be easily shaped, rolled, polished and machined. Thermoplastic polymers are characterized in that they are meltable at one temperature and formable for some time. The melting point of thermoplastic polymers is much lower than that of thermosetting polymers. Once fused, the thermoplastics can be molded. This allows obtaining products with a complex shape and a wi...
To leave behind the hustle and bustle of everyday life and surrender to the enveloping embrace of a generous seat, in search of a weightlessness that’s not only formal but also a state of mind. The Cloud sofa, the brainchild of Maurizio Manzoni, fulfills this desire and brings a bit of relaxation up to the clouds, just like its name would suggest. Capable of transforming...
Personalised is synonymous with commitment, which means that something meets your preferences and that your voice has been taken into account. We are naturally inclined to throw ourselves into something that we find interesting and relevant. When you purchase a customised item, you don’t just get what everyone else has, but something specially tailored to you. The res...
The new catalog, containing new products for 2023 is now available. You can download it from here Credits Concept and design Choice-Studio Photos Gionata Xerra Miro Zagnoli Stylist Simona Silenzi Studio
A new interpretation of the living room system where the lightness of glass is the principal quality. WG system can be designed with maximum liberty, with compositions of horizontal elements available in two heights and two depths. The vast range of storage units includes solutions with hinge door, flap door, drawers and shelves.
On Monday 6 May 2019, the inauguration of the new Italo Calvino Congress Center was held on the seventh floor of Palazzo Squarcialupi. The space, designated for conferences and events, defined by the municipal administration, MICE, was put into fire regulations and renewed thanks to funding from the Monte dei Paschi di Siena Foundation. Within the convention center, si...
As many as three products from Mara collection are winners of the German Design Award 2023, the most important award conferred by the German Design Council: an annual competition established on the initiative of the German Bundestag in 1953. With its worldwide spectrum and international appeal, it is one of the most prestigious awards in the design scene in all sectors, ...
Atypical Capusule Hostel is the first capsule establishment in the Canary Islands. Located in Tenerife, it offers a unique and fun experience, for wich they have chosen some of our products that become part of this innovative accomodation system. Enjoy this magnificent experience with the company of Mandarina, Don Out, BigBag, Puf Pool & Sit Pool. atypicap.com
Particularly appreciated in ski resorts, the Megève billiard table integrates a new hotel at the foot of the slopes of the 3 Valleys in France. The Nouvel Angle agency has indeed chosen a billiard table made in France for the games area of the 5* Hotel M Lodge & Spa. A real jewel box of luxury and refinement.
Have you ever had Japanese instant noodles? Having made some research, I found more than 100 billion meals of instant noodles are eaten annually in the world. Considering the world population of 7.5 billion, people eat instant noodles at least 13 times a year. Instant noodles can be said to be the staple for people all over the world. Some of you may say “I don’t eat tha...
Which do you prefer, Kindle or physical books? This question has been much talked about on the Internet. I thought I preferred Kindle. In fact, I’ve been buying many books on Kindle. As you know, it makes it much easier for us to buy new books without searching here and there, trouble to carry them around, and a space to store them. If we think rationally, there’d be no ...
The proposal was already a finalist at the Delta Awards 2022 and is now consolidated in the international sphere thanks to an award that recognizes, in other respects, its versatility, differentiation and respectful impact on the environment. In 2021 we received our first IF DESIGN AWARD with the Knossos occasional table by Issac Piñeiro and this new recognition, in add...
On the occasion of the milan design week 2023 we are pleased to invite you to our showroom to discover all the news.
Located at 2 Via Sant'Antonio, between Via Larga and the State University of Milan, the new store is part of one of Milan's neighbourhoods dedicated to furniture shops, which is quickly becoming a point of reference for architects and decorators, as well as for private clients. The store has a storefront and street entrance, and the interior space is divided between the...
This happens very often in Japan. Mind you. It’s not about our furniture but about Japanese kid snacks. More than 30 years ago, when I was a kid, a chocolate snack was very popular. To be more precise, it is stickers included in the snack that we kids were crazy about. Come to think of it, the popularity was so crazy. The chocolate snack was released every Saturday but s...
In fact, it seems that a man is an animal to gossip. According to a study by UC Riverside, we averagely spend 52 minutes a day to gossip. For your information, the academic definition of gossip is just talking about someone who isn’t there, and it’s not limited to negative topics. Our perception, however, seems to be correct, and the study also revealed that negative gos...
Shop, Food and Art are contained in the GYRE building , designed by the Dutch architecture firm MVRDV, located in Shibuya known as the center of Tokyo. There's a French restaurant called bonélan in GYRE that serves the wonderful flavors of a French bistro, tempting you to enjoy them on a daily basis. Our prime Wing LD Armchairs and the starts coming down from the seali...
The Nakanoshima Museum of Art in Osaka finally emerged on February 2nd, 2022 after the 40years of conception to completion. We teamed up with the design firm Taiji Fujimori Atelier to apply for the open call for the furniture project of the museum. Our proposal was successfully chosen out of a number of applicants. When you enter the museum, the first thing catches y...
We very often hear the words in Japan in March to April. Let me explain what it is. There are 58 sample cherry trees across Japan, and the officers of Japan Meteorological Agency check them every day this season. When they find more than five flowers bloom, the agency officially announces “cherry blossom flowering” for the area of the sample tree. TV weather news reports...
Our interior design team is capable of producing spectacular works, interior style design from 3D visualisation. We're proud of our excellent portfolio, which includes opulent designs, top-notch interior designing, and a lovely look and feel. Modenese Luxury Interiors has a large number of clientele all around the world. Our interior designers build beautiful interiors, ...
The interior design of a home must always be planned around the homeowner's preferences and personal tastes. The clean lines and classic furniture, which is either made of high quality wood or other large materials, and, of course, the neutral color palette, make the classic style of a house a favorite of many. In a nutshell, the classic style is defined by the symmetry ...
Whether your tastes are modern or conventional, luxury bathroom design Dubai is all about providing a space where you can fully relax and unwind after a long day, as well as a place where you can swiftly get ready on those hectic weekday mornings. When creating a luxury bathroom design Dubai that meets all of your requirements, luxurious materials are essential. Perfect...
The elegant meeting area has been created with a high level of luxury and elegance. Wood is a good material choice for a gorgeous modern style in your luxury interior design. This luxury modern interior design’s luxury conference space is meant to give employees with a fashionable and one-of-a-kind experience. The décor is also created using the same colors to tie the sp...
It is our responsibility as parents to assist our children in developing their creativity, intelligence, and discovering their potential from an early age. Giving them the greatest area in the house to call their own will be a terrific first step in making them feel and know how important they are. Every child, like adults, deserves their own space in the house where the...
A publication that narrate the encounter between CEA know-how, innovation and product culture by enhancing the values that distinguish the company: innate passion for stainless steel AISI 316L, love for design, strong attitude for technological innovation and sustainability. ABACO is a modular, sober, and linear system, which hides sanitary functions and plant-engineeri...
PENT. is a manufacturer of the world's most luxurious fitness equipment known for its quality and innovative and sophisticated approach to sports equipment. Thus, the exterior of the building itself and the out-of-the-box office space also had to be designed in keeping with the spirit of the brand. The extensive brief resulted in a building that was larger than previo...
What if there’s a museum where you can see all the masterpieces of art at a time? Like “Mona Lisa” by Leonardo da Vinci, “Sunflowers” by Vincent Van Gogh, “Guernica” by Pablo Picasso, etc. Of course, I know they are exhibited in different museums in Paris, Tokyo, and Madrid respectively, but there is one such “what-if” place in Japan. It’s “Otsuka Museum of Art.” The mus...
How often do you think Japanese people eat sushi? According to one research, about 60% of us eat sushi at least once a month. Me? Much less than that because I don’t like sushi very much. I may as well eat in a high-class sushi restaurant once a year rather than in a cheap belt-conveyor sushi restaurant once a month. Originally, that’s what sushi was all about: a special...
It is a welcoming environment for all family members, friends, and visitors. The design of a living room is the conclusion of an interior tale, which interior designers Dubai tell in every project. In this piece, we will go through some fresh living room interior design concepts in a traditional style. For ages, this style has been popular. Furthermore, classic-style in...
