As days in the northern hemisphere get shorter and colder as an unequivocal indication that winter is swiftly approaching, my thoughts turn to warmer and sunnier climates. While perusing a few websites to indulge my… The most beautiful homes in the world: Villa Greda, Brazil
Italian fashion label Versace inaugurated its latest store in Singapore on 17 October 2013. Located in the Paragon Shopping Centre, the 187-square-meter boutique has interiors by English architect Jamie Fobert conceived in consultation with Donatella… Versace unveils new store in Singapore
Belgian fashion designer Kris van Aassche has inaugurated the first store for his menswear label KRISVANASSCHE at 16 Rue Saint-Roch, in Paris. Designed by architecture and design studio Ciguë, the boutique makes the most of… KRISVANASSCHE flagship store opens in Paris
Luxury accessories label Delvaux has unveiled a global flagship store in Brussels’ Galerie de la Reine, the historical shopping arcade inaugurated in 1837 as part of the Belgian capital’s Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert. With interiors conceived… Luxury brand Delvaux unveils new global retail concept
Swedish architects Wingårdhs have unveiled images of the Emporia shopping centre, the first building of a large masterplan comprising residential and office blocks in Malmö, Sweden. The building (designed after Wingårdhs won a competition for… Emporia shopping centre in Malmö, Sweden, by Wingårdhs architects
Astley Castle, a modern holiday home inserted into the crumbling walls of a 12th century moated castle in Warwickshire, England, has won the 2013 RIBA Stirling Prize for the best building of the year. The… Winner of RIBA Stirling Prize for best building of the year announced
The Serpentine Sackler Gallery, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, is opening to the public on Saturday 28 September 2013 after extensive building work that cost £14.5 million. Located a few minutes’ walk from the Serpentine… Serpentine Sackler Gallery by Zaha Hadid
Portuguese architecture and design studio Carvalho Araújo have completed a building for wine makers Quinta de Lemos that comprises a restaurant, a three-bedroom guest house and wine showroom designed to provide a holistic experience about… Quinta de Lemos in Portugal by Carvalho Araújo
The winners of this year’s Emporis Skyscraper Award (the only annual prize for high-rise buildings) have been announced. Chosen by the Emporis editors (who are architecture experts from all over the world), the awards have… Emporis Skyscraper Award winners announced
French clothing label Zadig & Voltaire has recently opened a new Paris flagship designed by Isabelle Stanislas, who has been responsible for the design of the company’s 200 stores in collaboration with its founder Thierry… Zadig & Voltaire unveils new Paris flagship store