Generally speaking, I’ve mostly said that if / when it’s time to take money out of China, it was pretty easy and straight-forward as long as one followed China’s laws. Lately, this is more and more not the case. These days, China lawyers are receiving more “money problem” calls than the previous year (2015). And…
Are things like the internet, automation, robots and artificial intelligence (A.I.) creating a new economy which can NOT be controlled by capitalism or the so-called “free-market”? According to a new book entitled “Postcapitalism“ by Paul Mason… this is the case. Personally, I adamently disagree with Mason’s book and his premise that these “new technologies” will replace the ‘old…
In an age when you can’t go on vacation without documenting (and let’s face it, bragging about) your trip on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, travelers are desperate for a unique, “my friends won’t believe this” experience. And where you stay on that vacation is an essential part of crafting the perfectly shareable narrative. The Internet…
Change is a constant in the universe and in many ways, it can be the antithesis of the “status-quo” and “Business As Usual”. In today’s world, change occurs at a seemingly ever-increasing rate.
One of the largest boutique-hotel operators in the U.S. is counting on a new acquisition to propel an expansion into Asia, joining a number of lodging companies looking to export this type of hotel abroad. Commune Hotels & Resorts said last week that the Singapore-based luxury hotel company Alila Hotels & Resorts will become Commune’s fourth…
Interior Design Project client: Driekronen location: TianJin, China / 天津, 中国 year: 2015 status: completed
Three Squirrels is an internet phenomenon, an emerging food brand and a remarkable success in charming consumers in China. Despite its lighthearted name, Three Squirrels seems set to grow into a heavyweight. The two-year-old startup from Anhui Province has managed to turn a relatively mundane product, nuts, into a higher-valued snack for the young generation. It…
Interior Design Project client: Mojo | sushi • grill • lounge location: Shanghai, China / 上海, 中国 year: 2014 status: completed
Interior Design / Lighting Project client: Kemuri Japanese Restaurant location: Shanghai / 上海 year: 2013 status: completed
Interior Design Project client: Bajario Restaurant & Bar location: Bangkok, Thailand year: 2012 status: completed
