Southern California’s Orange County carries certain connotations but these stereotypes oft-overshadow Laguna Beach’s history as a bastion of counter-culture activity. Since at least the days of prohibition, the compact coastal city has been a haven for surfers, craftspeople, and other creatives. Looking to channel this nonconformist essence in the $15 million gut-renovation of what was […]
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Situated beside the storied Elysée Montmartre concert hall in Paris, France, a once-abandoned building is stepping into a new era of design and sustainability. The recently opened Elysée Montmartre Hotel is the brainchild of design studio Policronica, which has meticulously transformed the space into the 16-room hotel integrating architecture, craftsmanship, and environmental responsibility. Unlike conventional hospitality […]
The Loren Hotel Austin represents a new paradigm in hotel design – one that measures luxury not in gilding and grandeur, but in the quality of experience and environmental responsibility. Its location, set slightly apart from downtown’s intensity while remaining connected to its energy, mirrors its design approach – distinctive yet integrated. The hotel’s design […]
Standing atop a cliff overlooking Mexico’s Pacific coast, a visitor might easily miss the Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo at first glance, which is precisely the point. The resort’s remarkable architecture, conceived by an alliance of Mexico’s most distinguished design firms, seems to emerge from, and then dissolve back into the landscape – a contemporary interpretation […]
Of the several pristine, beach-ladened islands that extend from New England and New York, Nantucket is perhaps the most remote. Jotting off Cape Cod, this smaller and quainter outcrop has a strong seafaring character and maritime tradition, fishing and whaling in previous centuries. Though it counts among some of the costliest vacation and second home […]
In an ode to his practice, noted Dutch designer Marcel Wanders ‘modestly’ declares: “Sometimes, when I think of design and interiors, and I trash the ignorant, the unthoughtful, the lazy and the tired use of white walls and under-inspired minimalism, I hallucinate and dream of a world, a design, a philosophy that truly builds on […]
Set along the crest of the Adelboden Massif in the Bernese Oberland region of central Switzerland, The Brecon, previously called Hotel Huldi, has long been a choice destination for a discerning clientele. Since at least the 1950s, a jet set crowd has come here in search of relaxed yet refined respite; not to mention stunningly […]
Named for its defining architectural element, Dome is a new restaurant within Bali’s ever-popular Desa Potato Head resort. Joining its rich offering of hospitality and cultural amenities, which includes a beach club, 225-room hotel, and spa, the OMA-designed haunt reflects the sprawling destination’s earthy aesthetic and embodies its eco-conscious mandate all while introducing a tinge […]
While design is inherently woven into hotels through architecture and furniture, infusing fashion into a property’s essence poses a far greater challenge – one that SO/ Paris gracefully celebrates throughout its most recent transformation. This fashion-forward sensibility extends to the hotel’s boutique, partnering with the likes of legendary LVMH-owned department store, La Samaritaine, for year-round […]
Through its evolution as the Central American country’s capital and an ever-scrappy microcosm of different cultures – the lasting impact of the many polymathic radical thinkers and creatives that have passed through its vast sprawl at one point or another – Mexico City has long been a test bed for experimental architecture. The lack of […]
In its post-Civil War evolution, Atlanta was something of a phoenix rising from the ashes. This now booming metropolis was one of the first in the Reconstruction era to embrace the “New South” model, favoring more modern and industrialized development over an adherence to the agricultural system that had long dominated the South Eastern region […]
While not uncommon for buildings to receive a gut renovation when being rehabilitated, buildings in Portugal tend to try and maintain as much of the original structure as possible. More than likely you will see remnants of a building’s historical past when examining renovation projects within the seaside nation. This is a result of properties […]
London is awash in trendy neighborhoods, each with their own distinct historic charm and contemporary character. Strategically situated at the intersection of chic Marylebone, highbrow Mayfair, and hip Soho, BoTree Hotel is a new 229-room destination that evokes the village-like atmosphere of these surroundings. Dutch architecture firm Concrete Amsterdam’s bold, site-responsive design of its lobby, […]
While most visitors of Rome are expected to immerse themselves in its rich history and architectural marvels, the Eternal City is also home to the opening of its newest wellness-focused luxury hotel, Six Senses Rome. With interiors designed by none other than Patricia Urquiola, Six Senses Rome marks the brand’s first urban property, as well […]
Nestled in the bustling Jinjiang District in Chengdu, China, the NI HAO Hotel is set to open as a boutique yet budget-minded alternative catering to a younger generation of international travelers attuned to contemporary design while prioritizing convenience. With its cinematic-styled decor, the hotel’s name says it all – the Mandarin greeting for “Hello” – […]
While Vipp is best known for their impeccably designed kitchens and accessories, the confidence in their quality of products has expanded to a collection of 10 guesthouses, each outfitted with Vipp furniture, lighting, and kitchens. Vipp Guesthouses are thoughtfully positioned in unique locales across the globe, and Casa Vipp Andorra is no exception. Located in […]
Along the shoreline of Puerto Escondido can be found a motley of architecture – surfer beach huts, traditional Oaxacan homes, open air eateries and bars, interspersed with a growing number of contemporary vacation homes and resorts attached to architectural pedigree. Casona Sforza belongs to the latter, a blend of organic modernism with local craftsmanship characterized […]
