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"Design Life Now | New York The 2006 National Design Triennial: Design Life Now, which opens December 8 (through July 29), aims to present the most innovative American designs of the past three years in all fields: product design, architecture, film, graphics, new technologies, animation, science and fashion. This year the show will include established names\u2014Apple, Pixar, Google, Herman Miller and NASA\u2014plus new faces such as Joshua Davis, Jason Miller and David Wiseman. Clear Blue Hawaii&amp;#039;s Napali kayak, a Met Home choice for Design 100 in 2005, is pictured above (2 East 91st St.; 212/849-8400, cooperhewitt.org). Mus\u00E9e des Arts D\u00E9coratifs | Paris Ten stunning period rooms and five floors featuring contemporary design are the stars of the newly reopened Mus\u00E9e des Arts D\u00E9coratifs, whose 150,000-object collection dates from the Middle Ages to the present. The ten-year, $48.5 million revamp spotlights re-created spaces, including a library office for a French embassy designed by Pierre Chareau (right). Classic 20th-century works by Prouv\u00E9, Perriand and Roy\u00E8re are matched by cult pieces by Philippe Starck, Marc Newson and the Bouroullec brothers (107 rue de Rivoli; 33+1/44.55.57.50, ucad.fr).  Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel | London The Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel in Belgravia, just steps from Knightsbridge, has been completely refurbished with a soign\u00E9 design by the British firm Hunt Hamilton Zuch. The 87 serene rooms, done in tones of ivory, pale green and lilac, have every conceivable amenity, including iPod docks and high-speed Internet access. The Lowndes&amp;#039;s Mimosa Bar &amp;amp;amp; Restaurant serves up beguiling Mediterranean fare\u2014grilled scallops marinated in lime juice\u2013 and a decadent hot chocolate pudding. Rooms at this five-star hotel start around $530 (21 Lowndes St.; 44+207/823-1234, jumeirahlowndeshotel.com).  Katsuya | Los Angeles The hottest dining spot in Brentwood has to be the ultra-chic Philippe Starck\u2013designed Katsuya. Starck has created an alluring Japanese bento box of an interior with all-wood walls dramatically enlivened by giant photos of a geisha&amp;#039;s eyes and lips. An all-glass exterior facade leads outdoors to a teak terrace. The restaurant is named for master sushi chef Katsuya Uechi, who presides over the menu&amp;#039;s inventive array of sushi and grilled robata dishes. Try the crispy rice with spicy tuna, or sample dishes from the kitchen: a Japanese-style spicy bouillabaisse or scallops with kiwi slices. The restaurant also features an extensive list of premier sakes\u2014and a sake somelier. Main courses start at $16 (11777 San Vicente Blvd.; 310/207-8744). Pantone | Hong Kong Pantone, the well-known color-reference source for designers, continues to build its brand, opening its first store here in Mongkok (the most highly trafficked area on the Kowloon side) in the aptly named Trendy Zone shopping center. The 300-square-foot boutique sells the brand&amp;#039;s collection of travel wares and is launching Pantone Universe&amp;#039;s line of clothing for men and women and a collection of sandals with changeable color straps (Shop No. 24, 3rd floor, 580A Nathan Rd., Mongkok, Kowloon; 852/2780-6268).  Evolution | Miami Evolution, which opened recently in the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, South Beach, marks another pairing of a star cook and designer. David Bouley, the much-lauded NYC chef (four-star Bouley and Danube), branches out from his Manhattan base to open this dramatic art deco space created by French designer Jacques Garcia (H\u00F4tel Costes in Paris; Spice Market in New York). Evolution will include a lounge and sushi bar. Although the menu has not been finalized, expect classic Bouley dishes such as rack of lamb in a black truffle crust and wild king salmon with crispy citrus skin (One Lincoln Rd.; 305/604-6090, bouleyevolution.com). Bluehouse | Baltimore Located in the Harbor East area, Bluehouse offers eco-friendly products for the home plus a caf\u00E9 featuring organically grown coffee, teas and natural foods. Set in an airy former warehouse, the furniture and accessories store features exclusive products with very specific criteria\u2014they must be created from reclaimed, recycled, organic and chemical-free materials or made locally and by hand. You&amp;#039;ll find EcoTimber hardwood and bamboo flooring, GreenLife natural rubber and wool mattresses as well as Loop organic cotton sheets and bath towels (1407 Fleet St.; 877/276-1180, bluehouselife.com). "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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