Distinguished Goods For The Savvy Individual
Converted from a former garage, this loft in Lyon, France is a worthy abode for both design and car enthusiasts. The 2,163-square-foot residence showcases its industrial roots with exposed brick walls and wood beam ceilings. Floor-to-ceiling steel frame windows add to the aesthetic while flooding the opening living space with […]
Forget what you think you know about country clubs. Inness Retreat if moving away from the stuffy dress codes and overly manicured greens to reimagine the traditional golf getaway. Its 9-hole course is designed by the minds behind Sweetens Cove in Tennessee, King Collins Golf, and integrates the fairways into […]
Situated on the sands of Mexico’s Puerto Escondido, the Casona Sforza is a tranquil oceanfront hotel inspired by the area’s rich heritage. The retreat’s unique silhouette borrows from ancient techniques to form a series of varying arches. These curved volumes create dramatic vaulted ceilings on the interior for both private […]
Tucked in the trees at the edge of a Czech forest, the Ore Mountain Chalet is an angular weekend retreat inspired by its surroundings. The exterior’s abstract silhouette is formed as a lookout tower with a classic steep roof to support the snow load during winter months, while a cutout […]
Organized around a rice patty field 800 meters above sea level, the Dianjiang Bagu·Suji Hotel offers guests a unique stay with unparalleled views. The property consists of a cluster of buildings situated in a U-shape, preserving the natural paddy field while maximizing the views. Its 25 rooms are contained in […]
When planning a project for Qatar, ordinary won’t do. That’s why Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio pulled out all of the stops when they envisioned the Eco-Floating Hotel. The ambitious project extends from the shore of the Arab country and rests on the surface of the Persian Gulf. Its circular […]
On the coast of Greece’s Tinos island, Aristides Dallas Architects celebrates both traditional and contemporary architecture with the A Touch of New House. The cube-like structure utilizes existing Tinian stonework left on the site and extends the volume up with a minimalist concrete addition, forming a modern tribute to the […]
The Palace of Versailles was home to the Kings of France from 1662 and 1789 and has hosted numerous historical events since, including The Peace of Paris and the Treaty of Versailles. The renowned Chateau has drawn in millions of daily visitors, but for the first time, the property is […]
New Orleans’ Lower Garden District welcomes its latest destination, Hotel Saint Vincent. Housed in a landmark 1861 building, the hotel fuses the original 20th-century Italian architecture with mid-century and art deco elements to create an eclectic atmosphere full of modern opulence and grandeur. In its 75 rooms and suites, gray […]
Although the Estrella Superyacht isn’t inspired by a galaxy far, far away, it is giving us Star Wars vibes. The unique vessel borrows from cantilevered architecture and divides the hull into three volumes for a silhouette reminiscent of a Y-Wing. The innovative Y-shaped design gives passengers multiple vantage points of the sea […]