First Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud launched at the Yacht Club de France in Paris

Deceased in 1807 in Groslay, celebrated in 1907 with a commemorative monument, the name of ‪Ferdinand Berthoud‬ is now entering a new era in the form of a new Horological Maison in homage to the great master named “the Watchmaker to the King and to the Navy”, the most distinguished title in watchmaking. You can … Read more

Zaha Hadid: from Baghdad to global ubiquity (and the RIBA gold medal)

One of the most sought-after architects in the world, Iraqi-born London-based Hadid is first woman to be awarded prestigious Riba gong in her own right

Ai Weiwei, Julian Assange and graffiti grannies – the week in art

Ai Weiwei and the Celts conquer London. Plus extraordinary outsider artists, endangered buildings and the real Alice in Wonderland – in your weekly dispatch

London fashion week launches in quirky new home – a multistorey car park

Star-studded event moves from Somerset House to concrete landmark as practicality and accessibility take centre stage

The most charming castles transformed in hotels

Fonab Castle Hotel in Pitlochry, Scotland named crowned top castle hotel in the world. Top 10 Castle Hotels in the World. For travelers seeking the royal treatment, TripAdvisor has identified the top castle hotels where you can surround yourself in old world elegance. The list of top 10 castle hotels in the world is based on … Read more

Lord Norman Foster for Porcelanosa New York flagship

Porcelanosa calls New York City home with the opening of a new flagship. Spanish luxury ceramics and tiling company Porcelanosa has completed the renovation of the former Commodore Criterion building in Madison Square Park, New York City to become their U.S. flagship store. The building, a protected city landmark, was originally designed and built in … Read more