Indian Architecture Inspires Ruana Designs’ Newest Collection

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Moksha in Sanskrit means liberation of the mind and soul.

Konark Sun Temple in Orissa, India

This collection from Ruana Designs was inspired by the Konark Sun Temple in Orissa, India. The temple’s grandeur, intricate sculptures, beautiful stone carvings and unique architecture inspired the true beauty of the Moksha collection.

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Hotel Art in Asia

Art Fair Hong Kong

It’s no secret; the luxury hotel industry is positively booming in Asia! In May of 2012 the BBC blogged about “Asia’s international boom” and it’s not just the luxury hotels that are making moves in Asia. With the proliferation of both luxury and economy hotel brands throughout the Asian Pacific region, I have to ask—what [...]

Five Architectural Elements in a Japanese House

Modern Japanese house Architecture named Kofunaki House is designed by Japanese Studio ALTS Design Office.

“The ancient Taoist scholar Laotse espoused that the true beauty of a room lay in the vacant space enclosed by the roof and walls, rather than the roof and walls themselves. He aspired to an aesthetic ideal of emptiness…The mind, the imagination of the beholder, should be allowed to complete the picture in the mood [...]

Each Piece has a Story

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A look at Robert and Rita Shore and their intriguing collection of Japanese pottery A “collector” is understood as an individual who collects objects of particular personal intrigue. What I find interesting about Robert Shore’s relationship to his collection of Japanese pottery is that these pieces are more than just interesting objects to admire on [...]

Do we romanticize imitation?

Zaha Hadid's project is scheduled to be completed in 2014

 Various articles and blog posts have been commenting on the uncanny resemblance of Zaha Hadid’s Galaxy Soho complex in Beijing and project Meiquan 22nd Century in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongquing. While Hadid’s project is scheduled to be completed in 2014, the rumored pirated copy,  Meiquan 22nd Century, looks like it may be completed [...]