Designers create graphics in solidarity with Iranian women, Feria Hábitat València showcases thousands of products in Spain, and Lamborghini yachts arrive in the U.S. All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday.
Dog-friendly restaurant Dogue opens in San Francisco
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Restaurant industry veteran Rahmi Massarweh, who left the business several years ago, has returned to cooking, albeit not for human consumption. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that his newly opened restaurant Dogue caters exclusively to canine clientele. Channeling his creativity into dog-friendly entrées, Massarweh developed a restaurant featuring Insta-ready treats behind a glass display case (one rose-shaped petit gâteau contains wild venison heart) and serves “doguccinos.” On Sundays, the spot transforms into Bone Appetit Cafe, serving a $75 tasting menu for hungry pups with dog-friendly ingredients like chicken-mushroom “soup” and filet mignon tartare.
Artists create graphics to show solidarity with Iranian women
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On September 17th, 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died in the custody of Iran’s “morality police,” after being detained for not wearing her hijab “correctly.” Since her death, protestors have taken to the streets in support of Amini, cutting their hair and burning or removing their veils. Protests are ongoing—despite the government of Iran has since shut down the internet to quell organizing—and it is estimated that more than 100 people have been killed so far. To show solidarity for Iranian women and to further amplify awareness for the cause, artists from around the world have created graphics and shared them on Instagram, showcased in a roundup on Dezeen.
American Airlines hotel Skyview 6 opening in 2023
American Airlines is entering the hotel business. Skyview 6, a 600-room hotel set to open in 2023, will mark the brand’s foray into hospitality. The catch? The public can’t book a room there. Though the building is reserved for employees visiting its Fort Worth, Texas campus, the building is replete with amenities rivaling public hotels. According to The Points Guy, every floor of the hotel offers a communal lounge area for pilots or flight attendants to study or relax. A 73,000-square-foot fitness center complete with pool, basketball, tennis, pickleball, and volleyball courts creates a multitude of fitness options, and to refresh, visitors can hit the Tavern restaurant for drinks or light bites.
Lamborghini expands luxury market footprint with yachts
Ferruccio Lamborghini founded his namesake company in 1963, and now, that pivotal number is the inspiration behind Technomar for Lamborghini 63, a yacht that is 63 feet long, reaches a top speed of 63 knots, and of course, will be the number manufactured. A recent article from Architectural Digest reveals the automobile-inspired interiors with hexagonal patterns, racing seats, and V-12 power. The ultra-limited-edition boat starts at a base price of $3.5 million, which only increases from there with custom colors and trims available.
ICYMI: Standout products showcased at Feria Hábitat València
The Offo modular seating collection by Annud
In September, nearly 50,000 visitors flocked to Valencia, Spain (named the World Design Capital of 2022) for Feria Hábitat València, where 408 exhibitors from 12 countries showcased novelties in furniture, textiles, lighting, and more. Talks from venerated designers Patricia Urquiola and Philippe Starck set the stage for inspiration, while events—including the opening of Jaime Hayon’s retrospective InfinitaMente at Carme Contemporary Culture Centre and Twisting & Twining, an exhibit by MUT Design and Boisbuchet—celebrated creativity. Check out HD’s roundup of show favorites here.
