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wonderwall

Posted on: 2 November 2009

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Masamichi Katayama’s legendary interior design firm Wonderwall has recently updated their website. Working with flash interaction master Yugo Nakamura, and his company Tha Ltd, the result is an aptly literal, wall of wonder. Moving through the site the Wonderwall portfolio pieces jump out in geometrically resizing bubbles, in a uniquely mesmerising way. Drilling down further into the site you can also find an equally cool slideshow mechanic, which, along with the top level navigation, still play second fiddle to Wonderwall’s amazing interior design work. Though mostly Japan based – you may see some familiar work for stores in cities such as New York, London, and Paris continue reading »

texture

Posted on: 1 November 2009

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coolography loves collaborations. Usually these are limited to the realm of fashion, music, and art, but rarely do we come across this in things gastronomical. In this case, Texture grabbed our attention with their bold claim to be the first restaurant founded by both a top chef and an award winning sommelier. The formidable pairing in question is Agnar Sverrisson (formerly of Gordon Ramsey’s Petrus, and head chef of Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir Aux Quat’ Saisons), and Xavier Rousset (once UK sommelier of the year and also head sommelier at Le Manoir Aux Quat’ Saisons). The two respective experts in food and wine’s joint venture has already garnered a flurry of recognition and newcomer awards – so naturally, we felt it was our duty to see what the fuss is all about…

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