‘We never thought it would happen’: Thomas Heatherwick’s $200m gamble
The British designer has landed in New York with the Vessel, an extravagant 150ft-tall structure, the most talked about element of Hudson Yards
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Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite: New auction highlights elite examples of precious gemstones and exceptional diamonds
Sotheby’s Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite Spring Sale 2019 presents a curated auction showcasing decades of jewellery design, from the renowned Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery Set ‘Bellflowers’ brooch, to the iconic Cartier Panthère bangle. This jewelry auction is an assemblage of jewels representing connoisseurship of the highest level. On 2 April, … Read more
Rodent leather and designer kidneys: art in the age of bio-revolution
Bespoke breasts, cloned frog meat and a gold gimp suit all feature in a remarkable new exhibition exploring the cutting edge of science
Buyer beware: Amsterdam seeks to ban buy-to-let on newbuild homes
London and others will be watching closely as Dutch city tries to tackle housing shortage
Two-thirds of UK’s highest paid live in London or south-east, HMRC data shows
About 205,000 people in the region paid more than £150,000 a year
This European city has been named the world’s most livable city for the 10th year running
European cities continue to have the highest quality of living in the world. The Austrian capital has had the world’s highest quality of living for a decade, says 21st Quality of Living Report by Mercer. Western Europe dominates Mercer’s new safety ranking with Luxembourg topping the list. Mercer’s 21st annual Quality of Living … Read more