Marcel Wanders’ Kameha Grand Zurich and The Cotton House Barcelona – Autograph’s newest addition to the collection

Autograph Collection portfolio in Europe expanded with Kameha Grand Zurich and The Cotton House Barcelona. When opened in spring 2015, the new 245-room Kameha Grand Zurich will represent the first Autograph Collection hotel to open in Switzerland. Featuring stunning architecture and world class interior design by acclaimed Dutch designer Marcel Wanders, the hotel will be … Read more

Aureus XV Absolute – for the most demanding sailors and more radical long courses

Total control and performance worthy of pure racers, combined with the maxi yacht’s comfort. The 15-meter sailing yacht Aureus XV Absolute debuts at the Cannes Yachting Festival (from September 9th to 14th). For the most demanding sailors and more radical long courses, the “Absolute” version of Aureus XV yacht is full of excess. 100% made … Read more

Swim in the highest swimming pool in Western Europe

A sneak peek of the new infinity pool at London’s most anticipated address. Now open: the 52nd-floor infinity pool at Shangri-La Shard, London A stunning infinity Skypool is now open 52 floors above ground level in the sleek Gŏng bar at Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London – making it the highest pool in Western Europe. … Read more

The world’s couture greats for The Masters on Oxford Street

Selfridges invited the world’s couture greats to create an exclusive look or capsule collection and to curate a window display at its flagship location on Oxford Street London. Each of the 12 of The Masters who shape the fashion landscape is designated as “The Master” of a specific domain: Marc Jacobs is The Master of … Read more

Size isn’t everything for the new Four Seasons opened in the city of superlatives

Four Seasons to open hotel in glittering city of Dubai. Four Seasons Dubai at Jumeirah Beach. The crowded Dubai hospitality scene celebrates a new addition – a new Four Seasons hotel. The new luxury hotel demonstrates that size isn’t everything in Dubai. Here is a sneak peek of the view from the roof top terrace. The … Read more

Shard leads Olympic Aquatics Centre in race for the Stirling prize

Other contenders for architecture award include Birmingham library, Everyman theatre in Liverpool and LSE student centre

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