How are protected views shaping cities?
In the battle between heritage and development, we face a ‘crisis of verticality’. But does an approach to planning based on protected views just turn the city into a museum?
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Fabio: confessions of the original male supermodel
Before Zoolander, David Gandy and Insta-fame, there was only one male model worth knowing: Fabio Lanzoni, a man with flowing blond locks and a jaw as square as a packet of ham. Now 56, he talks about setting a new industry standard and shares his life lessons
Seven champagne sites belonging to LVMH are now listed as UNESCO’s World Heritage sites
Champagne and Burgundy vineyards join UNESCO World Heritage. France’s Champagne terroirs and the unique climate of Burgundy were added to the UNESCO World Heritage list on July 4th. The unique French candidates reviewed by the UNESCO committee this year, Burgundy and Champagne were the only terroirs added to the World Heritage list this year. This … Read more
The Water Book review – a compelling insight into this vital resource
Alok Jha’s study of water is awash with astonishing data about an extraordinary substance
Take a look at The Best Resort at Hospitality Design Awards 2015
Last week, Hospitality Design magazine hosted the 2015 HD Design Awards ceremony in New York City. Malliouhana, An Auberge Resort received top honors as the year’s Best Resort. This iconic resort, originally constructed in 1984, was completely re-designed by SB Architects, in collaboration with TAL Studios (interior design) and SKS Studios (landscape design). Winners of … Read more
Robbie Williams v Jimmy Page – and other celebrity neighbours from hell
The singer’s planned building works on his London home have got his guitarist neighbour up in arms. But they’re not the only celebrity neighbours antagonising each other with grandiose reconstruction plans