Moreau Kusunoki Architectes win Guggenheim Helsinki design competition

Moreau Kusunoki Architectes has today been announced as the winner of the design competition for the Guggenheim museum outpost in Helsinki. With expected construction costs of approximately €130 million (or £92.5 million), the building will be located in the South Harbour area of the Finnish capital, and will occupy a...

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach, by Piero Lissoni

Italian designer Piero Lissoni has recently unveiled the first images for ‘The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach’, his first architectural project in the USA. Developed for Lionheart Capita and located at 4701 North Meridian Avenue in Miami Beach, Florida, the development comprises 111 condominium residences and 15 two-to five-bedroom single-family villas...

Burberry marks year of financial growth with new stores worldwide

Following the successful implementation of core business strategies in 2014 that included launching a new fragrance, relaunching heritage products, and upgrading its mobile platform, British luxury fashion and accessories brand Burberry is closing the year with a 14% underlying growth revenue and an overall outperformance across its digital channels. However,...

Will.i.am unveils new eyewear collection

Singer and fashion-aficionado will.i.am has added another venture to his entrepreneur career by creating ill.i, a new eyewear brand comprising sunglasses and optical styles for men and women. Developed in partnership with designer and long-term friend George Gorrow, the brand is described by will.i.am as being “about dedication and passion”...

New Mexico City airport by Foster + Partners and FR-EE

Architectural practices Foster + Partners and FR-EE (Fernando Romero Enterprise) have won the international competition to design Mexico City’s new international airport. Occupying 555,000 square metres, it will be one of the world’s largest and most sustainable airports. The entire terminal was designed as a continuous lightweight glass and steel...

Valentino Store in New York by David Chipperfield

Luxury fashion house Valentino has recently opened its largest ever retail space. Located at 693 Fifth Avenue in New York City, the new 20,000 square foot flagship store was designed by British architect David Chipperfield, who has worked on other projects for the Roman fashion brand. The store houses Valentino’s...