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Steppe In; Mongolia’s Latest Hotel Lets You Sleep Among The Volcanoes

Admin — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:19:32 +0000

In a novel feat of organic architecture, PLAT ASIA has unveiled its latest project. The Beijing-based architecture and design firm recently completed work on the Volcano-In Hotel of Arrivals, part of the Baiyinkulun Steppe & Volcano Tourism Resort located in Xilinhot, a region within Inner Mongolia, China. The low-impact hospitality project takes place across the southern slope of a dormant volcanic landscape. In contrast to the lush vegetation in the area surrounding the volcanoes, this section of land had undergone […]

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Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Le Chalet Is A Rural Retreat For Its Most Loyal Customers

Tanisha Angel — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 06:26:25 +0000

Joining the likes of Audemars Piguet and Vacheron Constantin in the ranks of watch manufactures with hospitality offerings—the former has its own Hôtel des Horlogers in its home of Le Brassus, Switzerland as well as AP House offerings around the world, while the latter has Suite 1755 at the Mandarin Oriental Jumeira in Dubai—Jaeger-LeCoultre has unveiled Le Chalet, its first accommodation offering. Nestled in the Vallée de Joux, the heart of watchmaking and home to Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Le Sentier manufacture, Le […]

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N°001 Minami Aoyama Marks Aston Martin’s First Japanese Residence

Theo Rosen — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:33:20 +0000

Aston Martin has announced the completion of its first ultra-luxury residence in Asia, N°001 Minami Aoyama in Tokyo. We initially reported on the announcement of the project two years ago, with its completion cementing the British marque as an all-encompassing lifestyle brand that extends beyond the automotive realm. Designed by Aston Martin’s in-house design team in collaboration with Japanese luxury real estate developer VIBROA, N°001 Minami Aoyama is a display of bespoke craftsmanship and technological prowess, with its visual language […]

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This Finnish Hotel Proposes That True Luxury Can Be Found In Considered Discomfort

AR Staff — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 08:57:50 +0000

While many luxury hotels and accommodations within the wilderness provide a lavish respite from the elements, Panorama Landscape Hotel & Forest Spa seeks to embrace its rugged setting. Perched atop the Tahko mountain in Eastern Finland, the newly opened boutique accommodation spans ten minimalist cabins, each working to foster a dialogue with its frosty surrounds. Designed by acclaimed Finnish architect Sami Rintala of Norway-based Rintala Eggertsson Architects, Panorama Landscape Hotel & Forest Spa is divided into three parts. The restaurant […]

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Casa TO Draws Inspiration From Ancient Oaxacan Temples

Theo Rosen — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 03:09:56 +0000

Located in the coastal region of La Punta Zicatela, often referred to as the ‘international capital of surfing’, in the south of Puerto Escondido, Mexico, Casa TO draws inspiration from the past to create a boutique hotel with a singular design identity. You’ll also enjoy:The Bulgari Hotel Tokyo Synergises Italian & Japanese Design PhilosophiesIndia Mahdavi Gives Rome’s Villa Medici A Colourful Geometric MakeoverA Former Cement Factory In Spain Becomes A Fairytale Home Designed by French architect Ludwig Godefroy, Casa TO […]

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Vibrant Futurism Takes Centre Stage In This Subterranean Menswear Boutique

Admin — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 07:36:01 +0000

Located on Melbourne’s prestigious Flinders Lane, Melbourne menswear boutique Up There has found its new home. Purveyors of streetwear and sneakers, Up There was founded by James Barrett, Brendan Mitchell, and Jason Paparoulas in 2021 and has since then become an important–if understated–part of Melbourne’s fashion scene. Born out of a need for more space, the 345sqm flagship was designed in collaboration with Melbourne architecture firm Kennedy Nolan. Designed to push the boundaries in terms of colour and materiality, Up There […]

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A Former Cement Factory In Spain Becomes A Fairytale Home

AR Staff — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 05:45:01 +0000

Late Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill first encountered La Fábrica in 1973 on a drive to the western outskirts of Barcelona. Located in Sant Just Desvern, the cement factory was then still active, defined by its vast slabs of concrete, towering siloes, and chimneys exhaling smoke. The 31,000 sqm industrial complex was dismantled a mere month after the architect’s first encounter with it and offered the ideal opportunity to satisfy Bofill’s desire for space. Representing the rejection of functionalism in favour […]

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Rest Your Weary Bones In This Dystopic Moncler x Rick Owens Sleeping Chamber

AR Staff — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 04:37:13 +0000

Luxury French fashion house Moncler has reunited with American fashion designer Rick Owens for a hyper-specific collaboration. While their last link-up three years ago saw the duo customise a tour bus with upholstered puffy interiors crafted from army blankets for a road trip to Area 51, the latest Moncler x Rick Owens collaboration takes on a more introspective tone. You’ll also enjoy:Moncler & Mercedes-Benz Want To Drive You To The MoonAesop x Rick Owens Wants You To Be GENTLE AND […]

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Mid-Century Modern King Frank Lloyd Wright Has Designed The Most Covetable WFH Setup From The Afterlife

Tanisha Angel — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 01:26:06 +0000

Legendary American architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright has entered his work-from-home era from beyond the grave, with a series of mid-century modern office desks and chairs. While Wright is best known for his beautiful prairie-style homes that invite nature indoors, he also turned his eye to furniture and décor. You’ll also enjoy:These Cliffside Cabins Float Above The Breathtaking Norwegian FjordsRome’s Historic Villa Medici Receives A Tasteful Modern Update Courtesy Of FendiIn This Tokyo Home, The Aston Martins Are The […]

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These Cliffside Cabins Float Above The Breathtaking Norwegian Fjords

AR Staff — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 03:35:00 +0000

Blurring the line between indoors and outdoors, Norwegian architecture studio Snøhetta has created a quartet of wooden cabins that sit atop Norway’s Lysefjorden. Commissioned by local developer Tom Bjarte Norland and featuring pared-back interiors by Danish homewares brand Vipp, the minimalistic cabins are designed to be in harmony with nature and immerse hikers and visitors in the landscape. You’ll also enjoy:Rome’s Historic Villa Medici Receives A Tasteful Modern Update Courtesy Of FendiThis $150 Million Wellness Club Brings Ancient Roman Bathing […]

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