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?

88th Pitti Uomo: Mini’s high-end fashion accessories for gents

Cool fashion classics encounter a modern design idiom. The first MINI Capsule Collection presented at 88th Pitti Uomo in Florence. A Collection inspired by MINI Clubman. On the occasion of the 88th Pitti Uomo, MINI got together with six young Italians and the heads behind the Pitti Uomo gentleman’s fashion fair to design the first MINI … Read more

Sony introduces the most advanced, versatile Cyber-shot cameras

Sony aims to break through all existing boundaries of compact cameras. According to the world’s largest image sensor manufacturer, its new camera will allow professionals, hobbyists and enthusiasts to capture images and video that they never before thought were possible. The leader in digital imaging announced two of the most advanced, versatile Cyber-shot cameras ever … Read more

The all-new 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider debuts with panoramic views

The all-new 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider debuts with panoramic views complemented with a signature Alfa exhaust note, plus the essential sportiness of the award- winning 4C – handcrafted in Modena, Italy; Italian style; a Formula 1 inspired carbon fiber monocoque chassis that enables an incredible power-to-weight ratio; advanced technologies, including the all-aluminum 1750 turbocharged … Read more

Giorgio Armani’s Vespa 946 produced in ‘strictly limited numbers’

That’s what Vespas are about … cruising round in Giorgio Armani style… There is no better way to experience and enjoy a tour of Rome than on the back of a new Vespa 946 Emporio Armani! Giorgio Armani celebrates the 40th anniversary of his label with a series of events and limited edition products. The … Read more

Audi R8 e-tron’s extras make it capable of autonomous driving

Audi R8 e-tron piloted driving. Audi R8 e-tron electric concept car gets some extras that make it capable of autonomous driving. Audi’s electric vehicle project, presented at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, now have some additional gadgets unveiled at CES Asia in Shanghai. The R8 e-tron is equipped with all of the functions of piloted … Read more