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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 […]
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 […]
Visitors of Los Angeles have a new luxury rental to choose from. The Zoltan Pali-designed Orum House is available on Airbnb. The 9-bedroom home can sleep up to 16 people throughout its three floors. During their stay, guests can take advantage of the 1,000-bottle wine room, cedar-lined sauna, a home […]
Just an hour outside of Melbourne, Sean Godsell Architects has placed the Shack in the Rocks. The home is situated on a large concrete plinth nestled among the natural boulders of a grassy hillside. Adapted from a simple hay shed, the home includes two steel-frame volumes — one for cooking […]
Located in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, Casa Bautista is an eco-luxe retreat nestled between the lush Tulum jungle and the crystal waters of the Caribbean. The impressive escapist’s paradise fuses traditional Brutalism design with elements of Brazilian modernism to form a concrete and timber L-shaped structure. Appearing to be […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A long-time favourite of European travellers, Mystique, announces its opening on the 14th May 2021. Guided by the island’s singular aura, extraordinary landscape and the appeasing sight of the deep blue of the sea that meets a clear blue sky, owners Kalia and Antonis Eliopoulos of Kanava Hotels & Resorts […]