Hotel Château du Grand-Lucé
Royal welcome.
An 18th-century château has opened as an opulent hotel in the Loire Valley.
Design
The Border Crossing House By Simone Subissati Architects in the Hills of Italy’s Marche Region
At home.
On a hill in Polverigi, amidst Italy’s golden Marche farmland, a modern private residence revisits the spirit of traditional local homes while invoking the radical Italian architectural avant-garde.
The Girotondo Lamp: Illuminating Design
Going in circles.
Modern design gets nostalgic with the Girotondo floor lamp, shaped with undulating curves reminiscent of a spinning top in motion.
Designer Spotlight: Nicholas Gurney on Beautility in Interior Design
Future dwelling.
His designs have garnered attention due to his creative use of modular cabinetry to transform the utility and flow of small spaces.
Building on Canada’s Historical Architecture with Adaptive Reuse
Re-structuring.
Adaptive reuse is the process of giving new life to an existing building, to highlight its history and past purpose rather than just building anew.
Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura in Beverly Hills
A Rodeo Drive escape.
Gucci opens its first-ever North American restaurant — a rooftop terrace inside their Beverly Hills flagship — with Michelin starred chef Massimo Bottura at the helm.
Holts Café Invites Guests with Vibrant New Design
Holts-listic experience.
The latest addition to the Bloor Street refresh that started with Eataly (visible from the Holts Café’s stunning new 20-foot-high floor-to-ceiling windows), reopened at the end of January and has contributed to the street’s reputation as a major foodie-shopping destination.
The Renovated Seattle Asian Art Museum Mixes Art Deco and Contemporary Design
Making space.
The cultural exchange between the Pacific Northwest and different parts of Asia has lasted for generations. In this spirit, Seattle welcomed the renovations to the Asian Art Museum, whose art deco façade overlooks the Puget Sound city’s unmistakable skyline.
4 Beautiful Diffusers from Vancouver (and One Strange Bonus)
Something’s in the air.
Here are four of the best diffusers on the market from Vancouver-based companies, and one that was too weird and wonderful not to share.
