Peninsula Paris. A decidedly 21st century palace

The Peninsula at a glance. George Gershwin wrote, ‘An American in Paris’ while staying at this Parisian landmark hotel, one of France’s most iconic “grands hotels”. Peninsula Paris will be reopened in August 2014, but the available images show the grandeur of the project and the scale of Peninsula’s grand entrance into Europe. The century-old … Read more

The best spa resorts to check out in 2014

Top 10 spa destinations around the world for 2014. What a spa destination must offer to be included in top 10 spa destinations around the world for 2014? Aside from the scenery, luxurious and efficient spa treatments, the best spas include an assortment of health-conscious dishes, smoothies made with local products, personalized service, the “wow” … Read more

Designs of the Year 2014 pits the ingeniously amusing against the admirably innovative.

Designs of the Year 2014. Nominations include students and design stars such as Zaha Hadid, John Pawson, Stephen Jones, David Chipperfield and Miuccia Prada. Looking for the very best in global Architecture, Digital, Fashion, Furniture, Graphic, Product and Transport design? Welcome to Designs of the Year 2014. The 76 nominations for Designs of the Year … Read more

Joel Shapiro, Ai Weiwei, and Jeppe Hein’s large-format work @ ART COLOGNE 2014

        48th ART COLOGNE (10 to 13 April) welcomed art lovers with spectacular large-format sculptures and installations. Outside of the entrance hall, three monumental bronze sculptures of the American artist Joel Shapiro catched the eye of the visitor. Shapiro, born 1941 in New York City, is considered one of the most important … Read more

The foundations of a sustainable future?

Nanoparticles have the potential to revolutionise the construction industry, but we need to tread carefully until the potential hazards of these “wonder materials” are fully understood

The kitchen has replaced the living room in revealing a homeowner’s status. Salone del Mobile 2014. Hi-tech yet warm EuroCucina

From classic kitchens to designer kitchens, brick, wood and laminated plastic kitchens, EuroCucina 2014 caters for every style and taste.       There is no playfulness in the 2014 kitchen, nor allusions to the style imported from self- production so widespread in the pavilions of the Salone del Mobile 2014, held in Milan these … Read more