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DB28 Steel Wheels Sapphire Tourbillon is now for the first time equipped with a tourbillon
On the occasion of the Geneva Watch Days 2020, De Bethune, the high-end Swiss watch brand, presented the iconic DB28 Steel Wheels now for the first time equipped with a tourbillon. The movement’s delta bridge and two barrel covers are made of sapphire crystal. 2020: Year of celebration of De Bethune DB28’s 10th anniversary.…
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Frank Lloyd Wright home in Phoenix set for new lease of life after $7.25m sale
Desert home was built for son and daughter-in-law in 1952Buyers reportedly intend to preserve and restore house
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The new Ghost is a slightly smaller, less ostentatious means to own a Rolls-Royce
The new Rolls-Royce Ghost embodies what the luxury brand has described as ‘post-opulence’. The most technologically advanced Rolls-Royce yet. Over its ten-year lifespan, which began in 2009, Rolls-Royce’s Ghost car has become the most successful model in the marque’s 116-year history. Built on rigid aluminium Rolls-Royce spaceframe architecture, the new Ghost reflects ‘Post…
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Bamboo airports and psychedelic oil refineries: Richard Rogers’ thrilling legacy
The visionary architect behind some of the world’s favourite landmarks – and some of its most expensive housing – is hanging up his pencil. Our critic assesses his impact
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Calatea armchair: Botany meets ergonomics in a reciprocal exchange of influences
Pianca Calatea by Cristina Celestino: Relax and melt into the soft embrace of a delicate and charming garden. Botany meets ergonomics in a reciprocal exchange of influences, resulting in an appealing, comfortable volume. This is how Pianca’s Calatea armchair design was born, inspired by Calathea, a native plant of South America. Its leaves, primitive and…
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A Contemporary Glass Addition To Grace Tiffany & Co. Classic Fifth Avenue Flagship
Tiffany’s Fifth Avenue flagship is more than a retail space; it is a destination with a public dimension. Tiffany & Co. Unveils Plans for a Contemporary Glass Addition Atop Its Classic Fifth Avenue Flagship Store The expansive Tiffany flagship was a symbol of modern architecture when it was built in 1940. The grandeur…