China Ceramics Network NewsSome people say that Paris is an open-air museum, and the quaint Gothic buildings and every old building in the city center are pieces of architectural art; even Even the sculptures on the street all show their unique artistic charm. But Paris, which is so profound and profound, can never be explained thoroughly.
Before leaving for France, my imagination of Paris was as follows: go to a Left Bank coffee shop in Paris to experience the French literary and artistic atmosphere, experience the romantic fragrance of a cruise ship on the Seine River, and then experience a movable feast in the eyes of Hemingway. The golden and prosperous Huadu... But what I never expected was that the French stop of Casaro's world-wide design tour actually allowed me to see a different France and a different Europe.
01In-depthM&OHome FurnishingExhibition, explore the forefront of home fashion< /p>
It is said that France is the center of fashion, and its most important feature is the continuous exhibitions. There are more than 180 "international convention" level exhibitions every year, and there are more than 1,400 large and small exhibitions, covering almost all categories. The M&O Paris International Home Furnishings Exhibition stands as one of the world's largest home fashion exhibitions, becoming France's fashionable side to the world.
During this French design trip, we were fortunate to follow Yvette, a well-known French fashion consultant, and use our unique vision to experience and learn from this fashion home conference. According to teacher Yvette, M&O has two exhibitions a year, namely the autumn exhibition and the January exhibition. The autumn exhibition is the main battlefield for various design boutiques, while the focus of the January exhibition is the display of furniture and home furnishings from world-renowned brands. The inspiration theme of this January exhibition is "Excuse my French", which takes a humorous tone and perspective to take a serious look at the powerful French trend. I didn’t expect to see an exhibition and feel the French humor. Maybe this is the fun of coming to France.
To say that the most impressive thing about this exhibition is the “WHAT’S NEW” special exhibition area curated by three curators: François Bernard, Francois Delclaux, and Elizabeth Leriche. The three "WHAT'S NEW" exhibition areas display about 500 of the most important new products of the season, distinguished by different themes, including innovative design thinking, new material use, and new process technology or quality. If you are a designer, you must not miss this place!
02 Watch traditional and modern architectural tours in three European countries
It’s a rare trip to Europe, and of course you can’t just go to France. Therefore, the organizer of the design tour took us to France, the Netherlands, and Belgium to watch a tour of traditional and modern architecture.
The Netherlands has always been inseparable from water. It can be said that Amsterdam, which lives by the water, is the most special canal city in Europe. Take a glass canal sightseeing boat and cruise through the famous river. You will be surprised to find scenery that you never noticed when walking on the street. Typical traditional Dutch residential buildings are lined on both sides of the river. The houses along the canal were built in the mid-17th century. Most of them are red brick buildings with stepped spires and exquisite and elegant shapes.
When passing through Brussels, Belgium, a must-see is of course the Grand Place. This Grand Place in Brussels, located in the city center, was built in the 12th century AD and is surrounded by Gothic buildings shaped like burning flames. The ground of the square is paved with granite. The simple style and bright pictures show the cultural characteristics of the city. Most of the buildings around the square are Gothic, Renaissance, Louis XIV and other architectural forms built in the Middle Ages. Their architectural styles are different, making people feel like they are in the Middle Ages. I heard that Marx, Byron and Mozart all left their footprints here.
Passing the Grand Place of Brussels and next to the Brussels Park, you will find the most beautiful and magnificent building in Belgium - the Royal Palace of Brussels. Like other royal palaces, the Royal Palace of Brussels also has a solemn design. The marble building is covered with reliefs, majestic and spectacular. The reliefs in the palace depict the political history of France, and visitors can have an overview of the historical development of France through the front hall. Sure enough, Europe has been one family since ancient times.
When you return to France, you cannot miss the world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris. The Louvre is located on the north bank of the Seine River in the center of Paris, France. It was founded in 1204 and is one of the oldest, largest and most famous museums in the world. Its entire architectural design retains the French Renaissance design style. And my favorite is the glass pyramid designed by the design master I.M. Pei!
The glass pyramid designed and built by I.M. Pei is 21 meters high and 34 meters wide at the base, standing in the center of the courtyard. Its four sides are composed of 603 pieces of diamond-shaped glass. The total floor area is approximately 1,000 square meters. Designers believe that this glass pyramid is not only a masterpiece that embodies modern art style, but also a unique attempt to use modern science and technology. There are also three five-meter-high small glass pyramids on the north, south and east sides of this large glass pyramid, which together with seven triangular fountains form a unique and beautiful scene of two-dimensional and three-dimensional geometric shapes. It is said that "a huge gem flew into the courtyard of the Louvre".
In fact, there are still many classic and modern outstanding buildings in Europe waiting for us to discover. Maybe next time I come back, I will slow down and appreciate them quietly.
03France, Netherlands, Belgium on the tip of your tongue!
As well-known as one of the three major culinary kingdoms in the world, the French are very particular about their diet. In addition to paying attention to the color, aroma and nutrition of food, they also particularly pursue the mood during meals, and even give food a philosophical meaning. The characteristic of French cuisine lies in the use of fresh seasonal ingredients and the chef's personal unique preparations to complete unique artistic dishes. No matter in terms of sight, smell, taste or taste, it is an unparalleled enjoyment.
Belgium, located in northwest Europe, between France, the Netherlands and Germany, is the country with the most Michelin restaurants per capita in the world. Its reputation as a country of gourmet food is second only to France in the entire Europe, and it is also an unshakable one. The gluttonous kingdom of Button. Walking on the streets of Belgium, you can see not only chocolate shops but also sweet waffle shops everywhere. In addition, Belgium also has nearly 800 different beer brands, with countless tastes.number. So, how can you not come to Belgium without drinking a glass of local beer!
In the Netherlands, the Kingdom of Tulips, although the local people’s diet is not complicated, it has one characteristic – they are very nutritious. The most famous one is pea soup. Since the 17th century, the Dutch have used peas, vegetables and meat as raw materials and spent a long time cooking pea soup. At that time, sailors relied on the thick pea soup to maintain nutrition and relieve their homesickness. . To this day, this delicious soup is still a Dutch favorite in winter.
Where water and soil nourish food, and after this design journey, I think my life quote should be changed to: Food and design cannot be let down!
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