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With its private bar, cinema and pool, London’s latest skyscraper aims to be a new blueprint for communal living. But why does it act as if its neighbours aren’t there?
Casinos in Vegas are nothing like what the Hollywood shows us. They are dull, boring and overfilled with simple-minded commoners and tourists. You won’t find a single man in a tuxedo there. All of them wear shorts and sandals and those ugly belt-purse-thingies. And all of them are overweight and ugly. No class, no style, … Read more
British-Iraqi architect behind London 2012 aquatics centre leaves £1.7m to relatives and £500,000 to business partner
Think about some of the nicest homes you have ever seen. You may have a gorgeous three-story house in your neighbourhood that everyone dreams of owning. You may have toured a few homes owned by wealthy celebrities. Few people, however, ever get the chance to see inside the world’s most pricey homes. You won’t believe … Read more
The much-loved Paris landmark was designed in the 1970s by two young unknowns – Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano. On the eve of its 40th birthday, they recall the sheer joy and bravado – and the struggle – of creating it
By daring to cross the disciplines of architecture and engineering, Maria Smith, Steve Webb and Andy Yates can approach their projects in a fresh way
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