Ludwig Favre, Born in France in 1976, in north of Paris. Ludwig Favre is a Photographer specializing in major cities and landscapes of America, raised in Paris, he has created visuals on a variety of media platforms from advertising campaigns to magazine editorials, books, gallerys over the world. Ludwig Favre is without doubt a man with skills and a keen sensibility for aesthetics and composition. Favre travels the world documenting its wonders in a way that elevates their look, creating an almost surreal, paint-like quality to the very landmarks we probably take for granted. From the front-facing wall of a building, to national parks, the designs of universities, pristine beaches and cityscapes around the world, click on any of Favre’s projects on his official online portfolio and you’ll be inspired by every shot, each representing a stunning scene of the world like you’ve probably not appreciated as much before. Here’s his take on the one-and-only New York City.
It’s Asian cuisine engineered by a Cuban born and raised chef done with a Latin twist. It speaks true to the character of New York City as its innovative, appeals to the senses and runs the fine line between sophisticated and whimsical. There’s a representation through the food of one man’s dream to make it big in New York, this man being chef Luis Pous but more importantly it holds a much larger significance within a unique social context. The menu is exquisite and genuinely original. From black bean & plantain empanadas to ginger & papaya marinated palomilla, there’s something for every persons taste. What’s most fascinating is how chef Pous has found intricate and delicate connections between two cuisines which traditionally have never mixed. It’s a classic example of art imitating life as the worlds of innovation and cultural diversity have originated from within a social context and transferred into an exciting gastronomical experience. It’s the New York mentality which has allowed such an amazing thing to occur.
The vision and inspiration behind the menu is particularly interesting as it’s an exploration by chef Pous into the evolution of Cuban cuisine. His belief being that the menu he has developed is a representation of where Cuban food would be had they had access to a wider range of global ingredients within the past 50 years. Food is only really half of this amazing tale though. The other 50% is in Asia de Cuba’s sleek and modern design. Its clean, minimal, classical and a great interpretation of old Havana within a modern context. Conceived by renowned designer Rafael de Cárdenas this beautiful layout has characteristics of 1950’s Hollywood, it’s a little ‘mad men’, somewhere cool to escape the streets in salvation of a good drink and a nice meal.
Fashion meets function with the QBracelet, a lightweight unisex jewelry piece developed by new york-based Q design studio that has the ability to charge smartphones and other electronics. The wearable piece of technology enables users to plug-in their devices directly to the QBracelet via an attachment that lies within the bracelet’s clasp. Once connected, the smart-jewelry offers a charge of approximately 60% thanks to its built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The electronic wrist-band is available in brushed and matte black, polished and matte silver and polished gold, and comes is in two configurations; micro-USB for android or similar devices, and an apple lightning connector version for iOS devices. The QBracelet is now available for pre-order and will be shipping later this year.
QBert is a DJ icon, one of the most inventive DJs to ever step up to the decks, and he is widely regarded as leader in the world of turntablism. He is a founding member of the Invisibl Skratch Piklz with Mix Master Mike and DJ Apollo (later adding DJ Disk, Shortkut, D-Styles, DJ Flare, Yogafrog, and A-Trak) and also a member of Rock Steady DJs (the DJ unit of the legendary Rock Steady DJs). QBert has also released a series of critically acclaimed concept albums including 1994′s Demolition Pumpkin Squeeze Musik, and 1998′s Wave Twisters (which was followed by a full length animated film in 2000).
During a recent visit to the East Coast for a showcase at the DMC New York City Regional DJ Battle, QBert was gracious enough to stop by Dubspot NYC in Manhattan’s West Village to demonstrate some of his trademark scratching techniques and talk to us about his early days as a DJ, his influences (including Mix Master Ice of UTFO, Grand Wizard Theodore, Grandmaster Flash, and Christian Marclay), taking cues from jazz artists, his music production process, and outer space and extraterrestrial life.
Specht Harpman Architects are the masterminds behind the renovation of this 425ft² (apprx 40m²) micro loft. The layout, is done in such a creative way that one wouldn’t know it was small. Check the method.
Steven Bonner is a talented american designer and illustrator. His latest project was to designed the bottle of the Alexander Hamilton Vodka. The Hamilton Vodka is a new brand of premium vodka based in New York. The beautiful bottle is 100% handcrafted in New York and is highly detailed and the vodka is 100% made of distilled potatoes.
Diego Fonseca is a New-York-based designer and art director who grew up with comics books and superheroes. He created with Red Bull and DC Comics, a wonderful series of cans wraps with the symbols and colors of the mighty Justice League superheroes.
Ludwig Favre, Born in France in 1976, in north of Paris. Ludwig Favre is a Photographer specializing in major cities and landscapes of America, raised in Paris, he has created visuals on a variety of media platforms from advertising campaigns to magazine editorials, books, gallerys over the world. Ludwig Favre is without doubt a man with skills and a keen sensibility for aesthetics and composition. Favre travels the world documenting its wonders in a way that elevates their look, creating an almost surreal, paint-like quality to the very landmarks we probably take for granted. From the front-facing wall of a building, to national parks, the designs of universities, pristine beaches and cityscapes around the world, click on any of Favre’s projects on his official online portfolio and you’ll be inspired by every shot, each representing a stunning scene of the world like you’ve probably not appreciated as much before. Here’s his take on the one-and-only New York City.
