Mies van der Rohe’s plans for an office tower in the City were scuppered by Prince Charles’ criticism and Margaret Thatcher’s fear of new public space – yet this tale has as much to do with shifts in public opinion against modernist architecture
W Hotels Worldwide to open in Prague, the capital of Czech Republic The city of Prague, one of Europe’s most exciting and diverse destinations, will have a W-branded hotels in the near future. W Prague marks the W Hotels Worldwide’s debut into the Czech Republic, and will be located on Wenceslas Square, one of the … Read more
For their new flagship VIP rotorcraft, Bell Helicopter adopted the best features of business jets in order to make helicopter travel a very pleasant experience. The 525 Relentless is projected to achieve a maximum cruising speed of 186 mph. The most luxurious version of the cabin was presented during last year’s Monaco Yacht Show. The … Read more
A breath of fresh air: First ambitious Vertical Forest project is raising in Nanjing. Not only will the sustainable urbanization project be the first in China, but in all of Asia. A total amount of 1100 trees from 23 local species and 2500 cascading plants and shrubs will cover a 6.000 sqm area of the … Read more
This zigzag volume clad in luminous white glass skin is inspired by fragmented glacier. The new luxury hotel aims to convert the Hakaniemi waterfront into a vibrant part of Helsinki. Famous Snøhetta design studio has won the invited design competition for a new hotel on the Hakaniemi waterfront in Helsinki, Finland. Snøhetta’s design proposal, Hilbert’s Hotel, … Read more
A quick immersion into Ligne Roset’s new 2017 collection. Discover the latest in French design throughout Ligne Roset’s 2017 collection where high-end design meets a nonconformist spirit. Ligne Roset’s 2017 designers include Pierre Charpin, Inga Sempé, Philippe Nigro, Christian Werner, Marie Christine Dorner, among others. Well known for their creations, they all bring their own … Read more