{"id":341665,"date":"2026-03-16T07:03:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T07:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/341665\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T07:03:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T07:03:23","slug":"omas-pavilion-at-the-casa-wabi-foundation-saverne-in-hudson-yards-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/341665\/","title":{"rendered":"OMA\u2019s Pavilion at the Casa Wabi Foundation, Saverne in Hudson Yards, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. OMA Constructs Mystical Pavilion at Bosco Sodi\u2019s Casa Wabi Foundation in Mexico<\/p>\n

Cut into the rough, dense vegetation on the Oaxacan coast in Puerto Escondido, Mexico, artist Bosco Sodi\u2019s Casa Wabi Foundation<\/a> is a longstanding haven for artists, who gather at the Tadao Ando-designed structure for residencies, exhibitions, and other creative programming. Now, a new building has opened on the 65-acre site: The Mushroom Pavilion, a capsular-shaped structure by OMA constructed to cultivate mushrooms and cooperative exchanges around art, food, nature, and community. The architecture studio\u2019s first build in Mexico, the Mushroom Pavilion is crafted from concrete intended to weather over time. Inside, tiers support artisan-made terracotta pots used for growing mushrooms and seating for in-the-round style presentations illuminated by a central oculus.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMushroom Pavilion by OMA at Casa Wabi in Puerto Escondido.
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPhoto: Rafael Gamo<\/p>\n

\u201cWorking with Bosco Sodi<\/a> and Fundacion Casa Wabi<\/a>, we conceived a pavilion for the very specific function of mushroom cultivation while offering a space for people to come together,\u201d says OMA partner Shohei Shigematsu<\/a>, a Galerie Creative Mind. \u201cThe result is an incubator of both food and community that\u2019s spatially fit to support all types of activities for the locals, visitors, and the foundation. As a Japanese architect, it was especially meaningful to contribute an art campus guided by Japanese philosophy and spatial traditions.\u201d\u2014Jill Sieracki<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\"Modern<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Lattice Mirror Collection by Bower and Sectrum on view at Mociun and Bower\u2019s showroom in Brooklyn.
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPhoto: Matthew Gordon<\/p>\n

2. Bower and Spectrum Weave Gradient Glass into Sculptural Mirrors<\/p>\n

Known for layering pure metal elements on glass to achieve lustrous dissolving color gradients, South African design duo Spectrum<\/a> found an intriguing collaborator after its Stateside gallery, Kombi<\/a>, introduced founders Caitlin Warther and Wendy Dixon to Bower<\/a>, the New York studio established by Danny Giannella and Tammer Hijazi. The partnership produced a series of woven mirrors using three finishes from Spectrum\u2019s extensive gradient library: Ametrine, which shifts from dark purple to brass; Phantom Quartz, a transition from silver to brass; and Cyprine, which moves from orange to green. Strips of gradient glass thread across each surface in undulating sequences that suggest woven textiles, an approach Giannella and Hijazi developed while researching patterns for a new body of sculptural mirrors.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Giannella recalls the immediate appeal of Spectrum\u2019s material: \u201cWe loved the colors and gradients that Spectrum had developed and immediately began translating the darks to lights into illusions of undulations moving forward and receding back into space,\u201d he says. Spectrum fabricated the gradient glass panels in South Africa before shipping them to Bower\u2019s Brooklyn studio for assembly. The teams refined each piece through successive prototypes that balanced the limits of glass production with the demands of Bower\u2019s compositions. The finished works present mirrored bands that glide over and under one another within finely crafted walnut frames, their shifting hues bending light across the surface as viewers move through a room. The works are currently on view at the Williamsburg showroom shared by Bower and Mociun<\/a>, the jewelry and homewares brand founded by designer Caitlin Mociun, Hijazi\u2019s wife. \u2014Ryan Waddoups\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSaverne dining room.
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPhoto: FRANCESCO SAPIENZA<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\"Gourmet<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSp\u00e4tzle fricass\u00e9e.
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPhoto: FRANCESCO SAPIENZA<\/p>\n

3. Chef Gabriel Kreuther Opens Saverne, a French-Style Brasserie in Hudson Yards<\/p>\n

For many gourmands, a multi-course chef\u2019s tasting meal at Gabriel Kreuther<\/a>\u2019s namesake restaurant on New York\u2019s Bryant Park has been a bucket list item for a decade. Now, foodies can enjoy his culinary prowess in a more relaxed setting with \u00e0 la carte options at the newly opened Saverne<\/a> in Hudson Yards. Taking its name from a town in Alsace, this French-style brasserie shines for its exemplary execution of the basics as well as the magic of a wood-fired grill. Standout dishes include a half-roasted chicken with pommes pur\u00e9e,\u00a0aged blue fin tuna with black garlic anchoiade, and boudin noir croquettes. Plus, fans of his extraordinary tarte flamb\u00e9e from his days at The Modern\u00a0will be thrilled to see three variations of the classic on the menu.\u2014Jacqueline Terrebonne<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\"Intricately<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA precious scarf composed of forty-two rows of natural pearls, weighing 500 grams, all matched in color and luster, accented with reversible elements of white and yellow gold set with diamonds, emeralds and rubies.
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPhoto: Laziz Hamani<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\"Vintage<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCartier New York flower basket corsage ornament of millegrain platinum set with hexagonal, half-
\nmoon, square and round old- and single-cut diamonds and natural pearls, 1918, from the Cartier Collection.
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPhoto: Fadhi Muhammed<\/p>\n

4. The History of the World\u2019s Most Treasured Pearl Is Explored in Riveting Tome<\/p>\n

Widely recognized as some of the most sought after and exquisite pieces of jewelry in the world, pearls sourced from the country of Bahrain\u2019s Arabian Gulf hold a history as captivating as the gems themselves. In a new tome, Bahrain Pearls: Treasures From the Land of the Two Seas (Assouline<\/a>), the object\u2019s deep history is explored, starting from its origins as the power source of the pearl trade to its presence in multigenerational fine jewelry houses. Accompanied by stunning imagery provided by photographer Laziz Hamani and words from editor Carol Woolton, the new release is available now in classic and ultimate collection formats. \u2014Shelby Black<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA guest room at The Dean Berlin, a new boutique hotel designed by Rachel Gowdridge.
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPhoto: Dean Hearne<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe lobby\u2019s library nook is stocked with design titles from local bookstore B\u00fccherbogen am Savignyplatz on shelving clad in a distinctive Ettore Sottsass veneer.
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPhoto: Dean Hearne<\/p>\n

5. The Dean Debuts in Berlin with a Color-Rich Hotel by Rachael Gowdridge<\/p>\n

The Dean<\/a>, the Irish-born lifestyle hotel brand known for its character-rich properties, has made its German debut with an 81-room hotel in Berlin\u2019s Charlottenburg district. London-based interior designer Rachael Gowdridge<\/a> oversaw the transformation of a late-19th-century building whose original character had faded after years of renovation and conversion to offices and hospitality use. When crews stripped back later finishes, fragments of texture and irregular surfaces surfaced across the structure, which Gowdridge embraced. \u201cAlthough the building\u2019s origins date back to the 19th century, much of its character had been stripped away through successive renovations,\u201d she says. \u201cWe retained and celebrated those moments wherever possible, allowing patina and imperfection to sit alongside more precise contemporary insertions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Exuberant color and sculptural lighting define the interiors, which draw inspiration from Charlottenburg\u2019s historic facades and modernist architecture. Guest rooms open with deep red vestibules before transitioning to bedrooms lined with painted paneling, bespoke furniture, and headboards upholstered in Pierre Frey fabrics whose graphic motifs recall Anni Albers. In the public areas, a lobby sequence incorporates a bakery, restaurant, lounge, and library nook clad in Ettore Sottsass<\/a> veneer and furnished with vintage and contemporary pieces. Throughout the hotel, curator Thom Oosterhof has installed artwork by the likes of Xia Peng, Wolfgang Guenther, Ricky Lee Gordon, Erika Richter, and Wiebke Maria Wachmann. \u2014Ryan Waddoups<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\"Gold<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\tColor Blossom Bracelet in Sodalite and diamonds.
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPhoto: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\"Gold<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\tColor Blossom Star Stud in Sodalite.
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPhoto: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton<\/p>\n

6. Louis Vuitton Introduces New Stone to Color Blossom Collection<\/p>\n

Louis Vuitton has launched a new Color Blossom collection<\/a> that includes the introduction of a new stone, Sodalite. Inspired by the Monogram Flower, which was first designed in 1896 by Georges-Louis Vuitton, each piece of the Color Blossom collection is hand-polished with the stones meticulously selected by Louis Vuitton<\/a> experts. The collection is offered in 18-karat rose, yellow, or white gold, and available in earrings, bracelets, rings, pendants, and necklaces, designed for mixing and stacking. Due to the natural origin of the stones, the colors may vary between creations, making them truly unique to the wearer. \u2014Alexandria Sillo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"1. OMA Constructs Mystical Pavilion at Bosco Sodi\u2019s Casa Wabi Foundation in Mexico Cut into the rough, dense…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":341666,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[437,434,435,436,19024,412,160956,167182,160957,438,146,167183,3356,85,46,29169,46041,167184,167185],"class_list":["post-341665","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-arts-and-design","tag-arts","tag-arts-and-design","tag-artsanddesign","tag-artsdesign","tag-assouline","tag-books","tag-bosco-sodi","tag-bower-and-spectrum","tag-casa-wabi","tag-design","tag-entertainment","tag-gabriel-kreuther","tag-hotels","tag-il","tag-israel","tag-louis-vuitton","tag-oma","tag-saverne","tag-the-dean"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/341665","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=341665"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/341665\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/341666"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=341665"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=341665"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=341665"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}