New Old review – everything you need for a techno-utopian retirement

Design Museum, London
From next-gen mobility scooters to bloodstream nanobots, this pop-up exhibition explores how technology can better help an ageing population

Lexus Sport Yacht Concept

Lexus design language could be applied to a maritime lifestyle. A new concept stirs Lexus design team’s creative energies and pushes the imagination to design and lifestyle possibilities outside of the automotive realm the car manufacturer knows well. Lexus, the premium division of Toyota Motor Corporation, unveiled a stylish premium performance yacht concept to complement … Read more

Bosch’s Garden of Earthly Delights shows a world waking up to the future

With its giant strawberries and nudity, Hieronymus Bosch’s painting has been seen as a celebration and warning about sin – but it’s really about a Renaissance-era curiosity that helped better explain the world

Adler Suprema is a yacht made to change the game

Adler Suprema opens a new world of yachting – far away from traditional design and technology.

Adler Suprema is a private living room at sea. Generous and perfectly equipped relaxation areas invite you to sit back and indulge in the comfort on board.

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This yacht by Adler Yachts delivers what its creators’ names promise: Italian style at its best. Designed by Carlo Nuvolari and Dan Lenard, the ADLER SUPREMA leaves a lasting impression at first sight.The intelligent design lets you enjoy a feeling of freedom like no other ship: By opening all side panels on the main deck the boundaries between inside and outside merge together.

Each deck is barrier-free, so you can move around without a single obstacle or having to take a flight of stairs. Needless to say, the ADLER SUPREMA has been awarded the CE certificate in design category “A”.

Nuvolari-Lenard, the highly awarded and renowned Venice-based superyacht design studio, provided both interior and exterior design for the Adler Suprema, which is constructed from carbon fibre, Kevlar and fibreglass to provide a tough and rigid hull that is also sporty and efficient. It is the first carbon fibre yacht in its category.

Two years of testing and four years of development on the hybrid system have resulted in what is probably the most efficient yacht in its class, with up to 50% more efficiency than a conventional system. At a rate of 8 knots, with a fuel capacity of 5,200 litres, the yacht can  provide a range of over 3,500nm.

The result is a trailblazing 23.11m flybridge yacht that offers many of the comforts and technology one rarely sees on a superyacht, let alone a vessel in this size category.

There is accommodation for between six and ten guests in three or five hi density cabin  arrangements, as well as two live-aboard crew. In the former arrangement, the full-beam master  cabin amidships on the lower deck includes a walk-in wardrobe and en suite bathroom, while double ensuite guest cabins are located to the bow and the stern.

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On the main deck, a partitioned wheelhouse provides guests in the galley and adjoining saloon with total privacy. Opening up the side panels in the main deck’s saloon gives a feeling of space and connection to the outside, whether you are lounging on the sofas or seated at the dining table overlooking the aft deck.

Small details will make a large impact for those on board, including under-floor heating on the main deck and lower deck bathrooms. There is an infrared heating strip on the stern cockpit to protect against chilly conditions. Showers on the fly deck and swim platform mean guests can cool or rinse off whenever needed, while chilled cup holders keep drinks refreshing in the summer’s heat.

Technology is a key part of the Adler Suprema’s appeal. iPad controls allow an owner to monitor and change the settings of the yacht’s various systems, even when not on board. For ultimate discretion, privacy glass provides one-touch transformation of windows into opaque glass panels.

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The high-capacity batteries will last all day, meaning guests can enjoy the full suite of facilities without needing to touch the generator or engines. Drawing on aviation, automotive and marine backgrounds, the team behind the Suprema have placed paramount focus on safety and security. A sophisticated fire alarm and suppression system, CCTV, and infrared and underwater cameras offer peace of mind, while Adler provides 24-hour phone support to clients.

The Suprema’s HMS diesel-electric hybrid propulsion system includes carbon propellers with twin diesel Caterpillar engines and twin ATE high-efficiency 100kW e-units, which alone can provide up to 60min of silent electric propulsion at 8 knots (with a full recharge taking an hour). Emission- and vibration-free propulsion can be achieved up to 10 knots, but when the situation calls for speed, the Suprema can provide a maximum output of up to 28 knots and a high-speed cruising of 22 knots.

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Jaguar F-PACE and GoPro capture the most epic moments from a luxury car

World-first ReRun app developed with GoPro creates high quality video with real-time performance data.

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At the end of last year, the Jaguar F-PACE has been named ‘Supreme Winner’ at the 2016 Women’s World Car of the Year Awards. As well as collecting the top accolade, the car was also named as Women’s World SUV/Crossover of the Year. Women’s World Car of the Year is the only car award voted for entirely by women.

At another end of the spectrum, the F-TYPE sports car continues to evolve, with a fresh look, state-of-the-art infotainment system and world-first ReRun app. The luxurious car debuts world- first GoPro technology.

Since launch in 2012, Jaguar’s all-aluminium two-seater has firmly established itself as the best-selling sports car in its segment in its home market and has won nearly 160 awards worldwide. Every F-TYPE now features the Touch Pro infotainment system.

True enthusiasts will be able to capture and share their driving experiences using the new ReRun app developed in collaboration with GoPro. In a world-first, ReRun combines real-time video from the driver’s GoPro with key vehicle performance data including speed, throttle position, gear selection, braking force and g force. The high quality video – including unique ‘highlights’ sections – can be downloaded to the driver’s smartphone and shared on social media.

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“Great sports car design is about proportion and purity. The most challenging element of the process for designers is to focus on and maintain an exciting silhouette that promises performance. For the 2018 model year F-TYPE, we looked at how we could fine-tune key details to deliver even more clarity of purpose in the overall design – for the driver, the passenger and onlookers,” explained Ian Callum, Jaguar’s Design Director.

To mark the introduction of the new F-TYPE range Jaguar has developed the exclusive 400 SPORT launch edition, which will go on sale worldwide but for one model year only. Power from the new 400PS version of the 3.0-litre supercharged V6 engine is complemented by an uprated chassis comprising the Super Performance braking system, Configurable Dynamics and 20-inch wheels with a unique Dark Satin Grey finish.

Joining the F-TYPE’s comprehensive suite of driver-focused assistance systems is a semi- automated park-assist function designed to make parallel parking in even the tightest of spaces quicker and easier. When passing a potential space, the car’s ultrasonic parking sensors measure its length. If suitable, the system takes care of the steering: all the driver has to do is press a button, engage reverse and control the throttle and brakes. The system will also guide the vehicle out of the space when it’s time to leave.

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The best but lesser-known culture gems: Top Culture Destinations

“Given our adventurous appetite, why not start by building a better bucket list? One that’s a notch or two higher on the intrepid scale with destinations that have just as much wow factor as, say, the Inca trail, but far fewer tourists.” According to Booking.com research polling 34,000 respondents across 17 global markets, we are … Read more