Hotel replaces Bibles with ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’
Do you like to find Bible in your hotel room or do you prefer something more spicy? In the case you prefer some spicier books, there’s a good news for you. NBC says: “Bibles in nightstands are a familiar amenity for hotel guests, but travelers seeking to read their favorite verse at one establishment will … Read more
Heston Blumenthal’s Like a Kid in a Sweetshop
Those lucky enough to be looking forward to a visit to Heston Blumenthal’s world-famous Fat Duck restaurant will now, approximately one month before their booking, be offered access to an online location for an exclusive anticipatory experience… The project, based on Blumenthal’s brief that the experience should evoke a kind of “kid in a sweetshop” joy, has … Read more
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
From 10-year-old Katherine Dewar’s winning design for the national emblem to Sir Paul Smith’s tribute crown for Harrod’s, creative displays of respect for Queen Elizabeth II’s 60 years on the throne have reached a fever pitch both in the UK and abroad. Her Royal Highness truly embodies majesty, and several designers have successfully captured the spirit of … Read more
An ultra-modern hideaway in the heart of Central London
Eccleston Square Hotel will be opened in August 2011. When arriving at Eccleston Square Hotel, a pair of historic townhouses on an award- winning garden square bordering Belgravia and Victoria in London, guests are immediately drawn to the historic and impressive Georgian character of the property. By contrast, Eccleston Square Hotel is an adults only, ultra-modern … Read more
Top 10 Romantic Hotels in Britain
The world’s largest travel site today reveals the ten most romantic hotels in the UK, as decided by TripAdvisor travellers. 1. Yorebridge House, Bainbridge, North Yorkshire, England Yorebridge House is picturesquely situated on the riverside at the edge of beautiful Bainbridge. The hotel, perfect for a romantic rendezvous, is set amidst the breathtaking scenery of … Read more
The London Design Festival 2010- A Year of Collaboration and Creativity
The 2010 London Design Festival has just ended, but echoes of activity which brought the capital’s design community together will resound for many months. This has been a bumper year, with over 240 registered partner events and a tempting mixture of launches, pop-ups, exhibitions, tours and talks taking place all over the capital. Ben Evans, the Festival’s Director commented: “The Festival is a platform … Read more
Eight Industrial Robots invade Trafalgar Square
London, UK - Outrace opens today, 16th September from 19:00h. To launch this year’s London Design Festival, the organisers have commissioned Clemens Weisshaar and Reed Kram to design an installation in Trafalgar Square. Supported and enabled by Audi, Outrace enables the public to take control of eight industrial robots on loan from Audi’s manufacturing line in … Read more
Outrace on the Trafalgar Square
The London Design Festival has invited Clemens Weisshaar and Reed Kram to design this year`s Trafalgar Square Installation. Their project entitled OUTRACE empowers the general public to take control of eight large-scale industrial robots on loan from Audi’s manufacturing line that will descend onto London’s most public square. Both visitors to the square and a … Read more
