ROCHE BOBOIS PREMIERS NEW COLLECTION
Roche Bobois is excited to announce a partnership with Chinese designer Jiang Qiong Er , featuring her Bamboo Mood collection which has premiered at Milan Design Week 2024 .
Jiang Qiong Er is a multitalented artist , designer and entrepreneur known for
blending traditional Chinese culture and craftsmanship with contemporary and sometimes futuristic elements . Jiang Qiong Er ’ s collaboration with Roche Bobois in the Bamboo Mood collection exemplifies her talent for seamlessly blending traditional Chinese symbolism with modern design sensibilities . By infusing elements of bamboo , a symbol of integrity and resilience in Chinese culture , into a range of furniture pieces , she creates a poetic interpretation of these values , marrying innovation with elegance .
The partnership with Roche Bobois not only showcases Jiang Qiong Er ’ s artistic vision but also highlights the commitment of both brands to craftsmanship , heritage , and innovation . Roche Bobois ’ s worldwide dedication to showcasing diverse creative talents aligns perfectly with Jiang Qiong Er ’ s multidisciplinary approach , resulting in a collection that embodies both brands ’ values .
Furthermore , the inclusion of exclusive pieces crafted specifically for the Guardians of Time exhibition in Paris during the Olympic Games demonstrates
the depth of collaboration between Jiang Qiong Er and Roche Bobois . These pieces , such as the meditation seat and cocktail table , add an extra layer of significance to the exhibition , further enhancing the immersive experience for visitors . www . roche-bobois . com
REFURBISHMENT FOR SPIER HOTEL - WINELANDS ICON SET FOR INSPIRING CHANGE
A landmark wine and hospitality destination in the Stellenbosch winelands , Spier Wine Farm has begun an extensive refurbishment of its hotel to reflect the vision and philosophy of its owners , the Enthoven family .
With significant refurbishments planned from mid-March 2024 , reopening in 2025 , Spier ’ s hotel will offer curated immersive experiences on this historic working wine farm and an even more purposeful approach to food , wine and wellness .
“ Our farm and hotel will be an immersive place of peace and connection . Simple and timeless , with elegant comfort that never shouts . Set in a magnificent wild Cape garden , it ’ ll be a more personal , more encompassing expression of our family ’ s vision ,” said Mariota Enthoven , who lives on the farm and is leading the project .
Spier ’ s eighty rooms will reflect traditional Cape style with elegantly updated finishes and artwork curated by Spier Arts Trust from the Spier Arts Collection . Ground floor rooms open out onto wild Cape indigenous gardens while upper level accommodation offers magnificent views of the gardens and farm from Juliet balconies . The hotel ’ s rooms will be updated with layers of natural textures , linen and solid oak floors or wool carpet underfoot . The emphasis will be on clean lines , generous proportions and light , earthy tones .
Bathrooms will feature classic brass accents and marble vanites with clotted cream walls and black and white tiles .
Plans include a tranquil , secluded wellness spa that invites guests to rebalance with a private pool , spa treatments and phytotherapy using healing fynbos botanicals harvested on the farm .
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