Author: Levi

Cars, Classic Cars

PORSCHE 356 PRE-A GLASER SPLIT WINDOW CABRIOLET

Those looking for the original Porsche could hardly find a better example than this Porsche 356 pre-A split-window cabriolet. Made from 1948 to late 1952, this split-window 356 among the earliest of the model produced. The Glaser 356 cabriolets were sent to coachbuilder Glaser for conversion, due to the main […]

Lodging, Travel

SNOW PEAK PORTLAND HQ

Snow Peak began bringing their Japanese-designed outdoor gear to the U.S. in 1999. Now, they’re officially expanding their company to The States with a new headquarters and flagships store in Portland. Designed by Skylab Architecture, the 15,000-square-foot building features a two-story retail space along with upper level brand offices and […]

boats

DIMITRI BEZ ZEBRA BOAT

Styled after a classic wooden ski boat, the Zebra Boat brings the vintage vessel to the 21st-century with the addition of a few modern features. Designer Dimitri Bez keeps the exterior close to the original with a combination of wood and leather, while the diagonal placement of the slats and […]

Gear, Knives

JAMES BRAND DAMASCUS POCKET KNIFE

Versatile with a modern, minimal design, The Carter is the most well-rounded knife in The James Brand arsenal. This everyday-carry knife features a slide-lock mechanism, a reversible ultra-deep-carry pocket clip, and black micarta handles. The drop-point blade is made from a new 110-layer Damascus steel that is a hybrid of […]

Cars, SUV, Trucks

1988 LAMBORGHINI LM002 TRUCK

The Lamborghini LM002 is the original luxury super-SUV. Originally designed as a rear-engined military vehicle, the production version had a front-engined chassis and the V12 from the legendary Countach. The tubular steel chassis was covered in fiberglass panels, and the V12 was mated to permanent four-wheel drive with a five-speed […]

Architecture, Lodging, Travel

SCANDIC GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL

Housed in the historic Central Railway Station designed by Eliel Saarinen, the Scandic Grand Central Hotel fuses Art Nouveau elegance and contemporary convinces. The 500-room hotel reminds guests of its heritage with a careful restoration of the former administrative building’s century-old details. The period architecture is replicated in a new […]

Cars, Classic Cars

2022 BUGATTI CHIRON SUPER SPORT COUPE

In 2019, Bugatti pared back the Chiron to create the world’s first 300 MPH-capable production car, the Chiron Super Sport 300+. Much of the luxury and comfort of the Chiron was removed to pull every ounce of performance out of the platform, but now those wanting the best of both […]

Architecture, Lodging, Travel

CASA PREBARCO

Inspired by the bow of a ship, Casa Prebarco points toward vistas of the sea. The compact shelter is situated among the dense vegetation on the coast of Chile. Its exterior is formed by a series of dramatic angles, while a blackened timber facade helps the exterior fade into its […]

Art

THE REEFLINE UNDERWATER SCULPTURE PARK

With its arts districts, internationally acclaimed shows, and galleries and museums, Miami has long been a top destination for art enthusiasts. Now, the coastal metropolis is adding to its credentials with the Reefline. Developed by BlueLab Preservation Society, the project is an environmentally-focused sculpture park placed below the surface of […]

Cars, Classic Cars

RIMAC NEVERA COUPE

First introduced at the 2018 Geneva Auto Show, Croatian manufacturer Rimac has unveiled the Nevera electric hypercar in its final production-ready form. The Nevera features an active aero system that can convert to a high-downforce setup for corners and an ultra low-drag configuration of 0.3 Cd for straights, enabling a […]