Buildings are becoming responsive: This new smart room controller covers virtually all applications in the room

    New KNX Touchpanel from Siemens makes every room smart. Siemens Smart Infrastructure’s new KNX Touch Control TC5 room operator unit makes passive buildings adaptive, consequently boosting the evolution of smart building technologies. With its individually configurable controls, the easy-to-use device simplifies the operation and display of all relevant functions. Thanks to the capacitive … Read more

From a guest house for fishermen to a haven for discerning travelers: Splendido Mare Portofino revived

  Splendido Mare Portofino reopens with completely fresh makeover. The history of Splendido Mare is emblematic of Belmond’s commitment to preserving the heritage if its remarkable properties while remaining faithful to the spirit of the destination. Splendido Mare Portofino is the first hotel Belmond has renovated since joining the LVMH luxury Group in 2019. To … Read more

The Romanov in Houston, Texas is one of the most extraordinary houses anyone may ever see

  The enormous, secluded, nine-acre Romanov Estate compound sits in the heart of Hunters Creek Village and is within Houston‘s wealthiest zip code. Most Expensive Private Compound in Houston Hits Market for First Time. The 22,000 SQFT luxury home is complemented by a 3,500 SQFT guest lodge in its own private 5-acre setting. The prominent, … Read more

The Benefits of Installing Mirrors in Your Workplace

    If you’d like to change up the decor around your workplace, then you might be looking for a relatively affordable and superficial way to do so. The power of mirrors is often underestimated, and a properly placed mirror can turn a small room into a large one, provided it’s placed on the right … Read more

Net-zero carbon footprint oceanfront home owned by award-winning actor listed for $4,995,000

    A true net-zero build, the home’s combination of energy efficiency, solar and recycling systems help it produce as much energy as it uses, making it one of the most remarkable green homes ever built in California. At the end of a private road on a quiet stretch of beach between Los Angeles and … Read more

Walpole welcomes a new cohort of luxury creative entrepreneurs to the 2021 Brands of Tomorrow

  Brands of Tomorrow Class of 2021: Walpole unveiled the next generation of luxury businesses. Walpole, the industry body for the British luxury sector, has unveiled the 2021 participants for its annual Brands of Tomorrow programme, supported by partners Mishcon de Reya and moneycorp. The initiative will nurture and guide 12 of Britain’s most innovative … Read more