Distinguished Goods For The Savvy Individual
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fusing local Oaxacan culture with modern architecture, BAAQ’ has created an idyllic beach escape. The Naila House places four volumes on the rocky coastline of Mexico’s Puerto Escondido. Each structure is situated on a concrete base, forming a cross-shaped courtyard with a swimming pool at their center. Their wood frames […]
Named after the Finnish word for “dream,” the Uni Villas introduces a modular hospitality concept for aspiring entrepreneurs. The sustainable pilot project features three modules located on a lakeshore at Finland’s Kytäjä Golf. The U-shaped blocks are clad in cross-laminated timber with a dark exterior that blends into the forested […]