Distinguished Goods For The Savvy Individual
Tucked away in an undisclosed forest in Ontario, the Arcana Wellness Retreat keeps the focus on the surrounding nature. The secluded getaway is features compact cabins designed by Leckie Studio Architecture + Design. Clad in polished stainless steel, the mirrored facade reflects the natural landscape to camouflage the volumes with […]
Bentley’s sport-focused S designation is coming to the Bentayga SUV with the Bentayga S. First and foremost is what’s under the hood, Bentley’s twin-turbo 4-liter V8 making 524 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque. That’s good for a 0-60 time of 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 180 MPH. […]
Named after a native species of birds, the La Loica & La Tagua Cabins are built to embrace the rugged surroundings. The retreats are anchored to Lagunilla Hill on the coast of Chile by a wooden pilon. To keep the footprint small, the volumes rise vertically minimizing disruption to the […]
The Maldives archipelago consists of 1,190 tiny islands spread through the Indian Ocean, and the government is auctioning off 16 of them. The sale will come as a 50-year lease and the conditions require new owners to build island resorts. No private estates allowed. Construction has to begin within 36 […]
With 18 consecutive Dakar Rally wins between 2001 and 2019, KTM has proven its offroad credentials with the 450. Now mere mortals can get their hands on a faithful replica of the Dakar bike with the 450 Rally Replica. Part of KTM’s “ready to race” philosophy, the 450 Rally Replica […]
Sited adjacent to Santa Cruz’s iconic surf breaks, Feldman Architecture has reimagined the classic surf shack into a modern beach retreat. The Surf House doesn’t shy away from the California boho vibes with a clean, simple form clad in repurposed Monterey Cypress. Its board and batten facade create a nearly […]
In 1998, 20 teams of two from countries across the world set out on a 3,000-mile journey across Chile and Argentina for the Camel Trophy. Each team had two vehicles — a Land Rover Defender and the just-introduced Freelander. The Defender 110 up for auction here participated in that run […]
Honda engineer Michimasa Fujino came up with the HondaJet’s signature over-the-wing engine mount configuration in 1997, nearly 10 years before the founding of Honda Aviation. In the years since the company has continued to refine the design. The Elite S is the latest continuation of this trend. Operational improvements include […]
Built in 1779, the Bodmin Jail housed petty criminals until it closed in the 1920s. Now, its former cells serve as luxury suites for Cornwall’s latest hotel. The conversion comes after a six-year, multi-million dollar restoration, transforming the derelict ruins into inviting communal spaces and 70 guest rooms. Cells were […]
In 2001, an orange Toyota Supra took the automotive world by storm when it starred in what would become a multi-billion dollar movie franchise. The car that spawned untold numbers of imitators, the Supra from the first Fast & Furious film is coming up for auction at Barrett-Jackson’s Las Vegas event with […]