Hotel Murano, decked out with the work of over 40 glass artists from around the world, will open in downtown Tacoma, Washington in March 2008. Featured artists include Dale Chihuly of the United States, Hiroshi Yamano of Japan, Richard Whiteley of Australia, Miriam de Fiore of Italy, Karen La Monte of the Czech Republic, Vibeke Skov of Denmark, Janusz Walentynowicz of Poland, and Costas Varotsos of Greece, among others.
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Category product : Bathroom Furniture
Design by : sonia-sa.com

To create Anniversary Edition bathroom furniture, Raul Villares Gayan splashed bold colors onto groovy glass inserts. The newly restyled Atic bathroom console will be limited to 300 signed and numbered pieces in North America.

Category product : Furniture Home Decoration
Design by : furthurdesign.com

William Couig’s hand-blown glass objects explore the effects of depths of color paired with sensuous shapes. His Opaline Groove series plays with opalescent glass and his signature organic forms. Vases and bowls range from 7 to 14 inches.

Category product : Interior Accessories Design
Design by : artetmaison.com

Taking the quotidian desk accessory to a new level, Oscar Maschera and Claude Bouchard are styling leather within an inch of its hide. A highlight of their 27-piece collection is the hand-stitched Slash basket, produced in nine colors.

AUSTRALIAN firm Woodhead has achieved more design success through its pivotal role in creating the interior of the impressive new Terminal 3 at Singapore’s Changi Airport.

The Australian firm, along with Wilson and Associates Singapore, won the bid for the interior and retail design of T3 in June, 2000.

Seven years later, its efforts are set to wow passengers using the stylish new terminal.

The $S1.75 billion ($1.33 billion), 380,000sqm terminal is meant to boost Changi’s already strong claim to be the world’s favourite transit airport.
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