My definition of good architecture is the skill of intelligently and creatively using existing structures; enhancing and transforming them to fit new functionalities and ways of living. This is progressive architecture; architecture that will preserve the environment, increase energy efficiency, reduce waste and minimise unnecessary impact on the urban fabric and our planet.
London
For Clerkenwell Design Week 2012 the Order of Saint Johns has been taken over by various designers. One of the standout pieces is 'The Left Over Collection' by Rabih Hage for Corian® Colour Evolution.
Rough Luxe Hotel with architect and designer Rabih Hage. Flawlessly balanced between the artistic and the functional, the hotel intricately merges contemporary and antique furnishings. This unique layering between the modern and the traditional features from the original building create a truly opulent and bespoke atmosphere for any guest.
The French Ambassador’s Residence
Kensington, London
On the 23rd of March, the Trade Department of the French Embassy in London presented the second annual French Design Forum and Exhibition with great success.
In this article for America’s TIME Magazine, Kate Graham discusses the Rough Luxe Hotel, one of London’s more interesting boutique guesthouses.
The hotel was created and designed by Rabih Hage, and it is a fantastic example of how cutting-edge contemporary design can fuse with historical character in a way that is inspirational for both designers and collectors alike.
At Object Rotterdam, the Rabih Hage Gallery, London is showing a range of works from notable contemporary designers Karen Ryan, Johnny Swing, Rabih Hage, and Aki Kuroda.
This is the Rabih Hage Gallery’s first exhibition in the Netherlands and so they have chosen to exhibit a range of objects representative of the gallery’s own character.
Cruise Terminal Rotterdam
Rotterdam, Netherlands
The mood was high at the opening of Object Rotterdam on Wednesday the 3rd of February, with many at the private view remarking that it is as good, or even better than some of the major fairs.
Cruise Terminal Rotterdam
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Object Rotterdam 2010 promises to be a source for genuine autonomous design. This small fair, now in its third year, is quickly becoming the event to watch for emerging designers and galleries. Here are some highlights from this year's fair...
Hotel development is a major source of business for the interior and architectural design industries. In this interesting video, produced by The Luxury Channel, viewers are given the chance to explore the concepts and aesthetics of some truly unique hotels including Terence Conran’s groundbreaking Boundary Hotel and Rabih Hage’s urban chic Rough Luxe Hotel.
Vorstadt 14 FACE
Zug, Switzerland
Now on view at Vorstadt 14 in Zug, is ‘Sit Now’, a show curated by The Rabih Hage Gallery, London, which focuses on the current trend in contemporary design to treat the seat as a sculptural element.
Rabih Hage
69-71 Sloane Avenue, London,
For this year’s London Design Festival, Rabih Hage Gallery presents an exhibition of pieces from the Rabih Hage collection that have been reworked and “Roughed Up” to capture a new definition of luxury.
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