New Zealand's Definitive Design Destination

These pieces by Italian sculptor Fabio Viale are incredible. Constructed entirely in 100% marble, despite the fact that they seem as though they are constructed from cheap polystyrene. They are beautiful.

Reminiscent of something out of a petri dish, Charles Clary's paper installations use acrylic, graphite, hand cut paper and lots of patience to put together.

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With the intention of using as little materials as possible to create a stable structure, the Faraday Chair by designers Tuen Fleskens is amazingly light, transparent and ergonomic.

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Growing up in the island of the south pacific, including New Zealand, French artist Jim Skull developed a passion for oceanic style art forms. His recent works include these stunning skulls that use electrical wires for an impressive effect.

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The Merlot table draws its influence from the crochet handiwork of doily's. The intricate patterns are laser cut into the stainless steel form of this unique table.

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Designer Chun Chun cleverly uses the modern technology of 3D laser engraving within crystal glass to create this new take on the traditional diamond solitaire ring.

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Drawing on her British Punk Rock roots fashion designer Vivienne Westwood has released a range of Wallpapers with fellow British company Cole & Son. With classic punk rock references like tartans and Union Jacks, with vintage lace thrown in for good measure, the range is sure to appeal to avid followers of all things related to the British Punk scene.

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Created by the recently deceased french designer Pierre Paulin as a re-interpretation of the TV Chair he designed in 1953, the Archi Chair was released in Milan earlier this year. Featuring a tubular metal frame with a sculpted foam seat - all classic elements of the design symmetry so loved by the late designer Pierre Paulin.

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Shortlisted for Condé Nast Traveller Innovation and Design Awards 2009 for it's interior design Villa Moda designed by the always fanstastical designer Marcel Wanders is a multibrand luxury store unlike any other. Combining a melting pot of styles and cultures the designer has created the ultimate marketplace within its labyrinth of varied spaces.

The ubiquitous Philippe Starck is at it again, this time designing kitchens. Stark has created four new kitchens for German manufacturers Warendorf. The new styles certainly don't break any new ground.

These outdoor planters by DeCastelli are constructed in iron, Cor-Ten and stainless steel. Their minimal design makes them the perfect solution for smaller urban courtyards.

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If you have plans to visit Istanbul, Turkey anytime soon we recommend you check into the Whitt Istanbul Suites. Designed by  award winning designers Autoban each of the suites displays a artistic ensemble of carved woods, tufted leather and marble. It's easy to see why the hotel has been voted one of the 100 best hotels in the world by The Times Travel Magazine.

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New York based French designer Paul Mathieu's furniture pieces are a harmonious combination of elegant modernism sinuous curves and tailored geometry. Mathieu uses the richness and depth of woods with the comfort of upholstery detailing to create his simple yet luxurious furniture. 

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There are reportedly over 750,000 abandoned concrete bunkers scattered throughout Albania, remnants of Communist dictator Enver Hoxha and his policies of paranoid xenophobia.  A group of graduate students have developed a plan called Concrete Mushrooms that would ‘invert the meaning’ of these structures by turning them into a network of habitable eco-hostels, cafés, gift shops and more. Though still in the proposal stage, the Concrete Mushrooms project is a comprehensive plan not only for transforming Albania’s concrete bunkers into economic assets, but also for reclaiming the structures symbolically.

Chilean sculptor Livia Marin takes mass-produced and mass-consumed objects and turns them into precious and uniquely hand crafted works of art for a stunning outcome.