Aminimal Studio — Urban Gridded Earrings/Necklace - Toronto. My New Roots. 25 NYC Must-See Spots for the Design Conscious. Twice a year we head to Manhattan to catch up on all things design. We like being well prepared for our travels and we’re currently deep in the trenches of our Manhattan research. Part of our homework involves following trusted publications, tracking design blogs and talking to our favorite NYC field correspondents. Although we’re always on the lookout for new venues, exhibits and events, we always visit some older favorites as well.
These favorites are so important to the modern culture of Manhattan that we decided to round them up into a tidy little post. If you’re design-minded, you’d be foolish to miss these 25. Ace Hotel, 20 W 29th S This place is re-engineering culture and doing so in exciting ways, like with their current Dasein show by Chase Jarvis. Hudson, 356 W 58th St, designed by Philippe Starck The Hudson was one of the first design-forward boutique hotels in Manhattan and they spared no expense with designer Philippe Starck at the helm. Classy Camper. Pictured above is the latest innovation in classy folding campers for chic nomads. Do the overlapping curves and peaks of the design remind you of anything? If you picked the Sydney Opera House as the design inspiration behind this camper, you're absolutely right.
Belgian designer Axel Enthoven modeled the camper, fittingly called Opera, after the unique aesthetic of Australia's most recognizable building. Below is photo of the Opera as a prototype. Though it folds out to become a mini-masterpiece of canvas and stainless steel, Opera starts out as a compact, 4-wheel trailer that hooks up to your car. Don't be deceived by the common trailer shape – it's when you pull up to your campground that the real fun begins. Though it only measures an economical 7 meters once expanded (around 23 feet for us non-Europeans), Opera is packed with modern amenities not usually found in pop up campers. Of course, such luxury doesn't come cheap. A guide to classy campgrounds exclusively for Opera owners. Women's Indie & Bohemian Clothing, Dresses, & Accessories.