Architecture

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ArchitectureArchitecture

What’s your style?What’s your style?

Architecture-- why now? Architecture-- why now?

» Age of the starchitect» 1997. Frank Gehry. Bilbao» China. Rem Koolhaas.» Zaha Hadid.

DESIGN AND ARCHITECTUREArchitecture is the most important design element in today’s worldBilbao. Frank Gehry. Changing the paradigm

DESIGN AND ARCHITECTUREDESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE

Zaha Hadid, Jean NouvelFrank Gehry

SAADIYAT ISLAND ABU DHABISAADIYAT ISLAND ABU DHABISAADIYAT ISLAND ABU DHABI

WHY ARCHITECTURE IS IMPORTANT

It is the way countries show that they have arrived. China’s massive architecture boom. India will be next. Architecture can be a cultural touchstone

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CollectiblesCollectibles

WatchesCarsFashion-- Hermes, Chanel. Galliano, PradaWine, Single malts.AntiquesArt (of course)Design-- furnitureFountain pens, stationeryLocks, coins, matchboxes, bells….Unusual interests/collections.

Horology, Watches, TimeHorology, Watches, Time

» Jules Audemar

Websites to watchWebsites to watch

Luxury Insider Luxury Culture netaporter

Style is knowing who you are,What you want to say and not giving a damn.Gore Vidal

Personal StylePersonal Style