No more incandescent lights in sight?

Remember my article on the development of lights throughout history? Well these days, one light in particular has been in the news lately, the incandescent light bulb! Few years ago, a ban was invoked at a federal level to many countries of the EU; specifically in Germany, where incandescent light bulbs were to be totally banned. Ironically, this made demands …

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Reflective directive!

I had a busy weekend; decided to go see a couple of things in the shopping malls and then had a meal at a downtown hotel. Sounds like pretty normal activities, but it wasn’t what I was doing that’s the point, rather what I was seeing “Sooooo many reflective surfaces!” It’s rampant…everywhere I look I see myself looking back at …

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LED there be light!

I was stuck in Bangkok infamous traffic jam, my eyes started hurting then I realized I was surrounded by screens, billboards, lights, lights, lights everywhere. It’s LED lights; which is an abbreviation for Light-Emitting-Diode. They have changed the advertising industry and of course the interiors of all buildings. Everyone is familiar with the types of lights we use everywhere in …

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WATCH OUT! (for signs)

GO. STOP. RESTROOM. LIFT. STAIRS. etc …. These days we seems to be surrounded by signs, they even have signs that tell you where to find another sign, no kidding!. From the streets to inside buildings, you won’t miss them, they are SOO important and SOO many they hide the place you are trying to find. So, Why do we …

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Furniture secrets

In my last article I wrote about furniture and the way it says a lot about the way we live. I thought I will share with you some more thoughts: Location Where you live dictates the type of furniture suitable for the place. You’re not going to be buying a furry carpet to be laid in your house in the …

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Furniture follows function

WHERE we live will determines HOW we live. Let’s start with an example: we’ve all seen the traditional Japanese houses with elevated platforms, paper walls, and seemingly no furniture. Ever wondered why? It’s not because they have a thing against furniture, but because the climate dictates the type of living they can have and what kinds of furniture they can …

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The Case of concealed service corridors!

Well folks, in case you didn’t know it’s that magical passage that exists in hotels/restaurants/etc…for staff, so that they can work behind the scenes. With that being said, somehow I realise that some places do not plan for such things. Last week, I stayed at a certain luxury hotel where I was ‘privileged’ to see the entirety of the hotel’s …

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Why shouldn’t a condominium be a home as well??

Let’s start today with a reflection: size isn’t everything some would say….but somehow, when it comes to living space…..I really must beg to differ! Lately, I’ve seen a certain advertisement regarding some new condominiums that really gave me a shock. They blatantly imply, that it is okay for their condos to be so small in living space, because happiness simple …

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Psychology of seating

Ever wondered why eating in certain restaurants make you feel better than in others? Simple answer: the chairs! A restaurant in principle, targets a certain market or group of people before even going into business. It is the simple business of what service they are selling. In fast food restaurants, it’s common for stiff, stale, and mostly uncomfortable chairs and …

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About The Author

Lydia Tiasiri

Graduated with B.A.(Hons) Interior & Product Design from Florence, Italy: the capital of the renaissance & a valuable experience in the grand tradition of Italian design that influences all our lives daily.

Joined Fenn Designers to work on hospitality and commercial projects for large clients such as, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok and BITEC. Then, completed a Masters degree in Sustainable Interior Environments from New York City, USA: the forefront of the sustainable movement structure.

Her global experience spans a multitude of project types, from hospitality, residential, to high-profile commercial buildings. She is deeply interested in the design of buildings that contribute to environmental sustainability and strive to engage project owners in the process.

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