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Europe is home to many of the most iconic castles in the world. Though not nearly as numerous or famous as the castles in Germany or France, the Netherlands has its fair share of beautiful castles. From fairytale-like medieval castles to impressive fortified castles, there’s a pretty wide array of them scattered across the country. Many of these castles are …

Following a significant architectural, engineering and interior design intervention by the CaberlonCaroppi studio, the Umiltà 36 Luxury Hotel has reopened to the public in Rome. The style philosophy of the five star luxury hotel, designed for an international and cosmopolitan clientele, found its match with Gessi, a brand which represents the excellence Italian design with the Made in Italy ethos …

When you go away with your family, you’ll want to have as much fun as possible. While the destination may significantly contribute towards this, the journey can also bring excitement and new experiences. Who doesn’t fondly remember the road trips from their childhood? And if you’re flying by plane, most children won’t be able to get enough of seeing clouds …

The William, a mixed-use development building that will be opposite the building that will shelter London’s first Six Senses hotel and spa, has just been granted planning approval. Designed by Foster + Partners, which worked closely with Westminster City Council and local residents, the building is set to help ‘transform’ the northern end of Queensway in Bayswater, London. The renders …

Everyone still thinks Colombia is dangerous. They think of Pablo Escobar, they’ve heard about drug cartels, they’ve seen Narcos on Netflix and think they know what Colombia is like today. I get it. The cliche images from the past can take a long time to wash away. But trust me on this: traveling in Colombia is so much fun and …

This year, GROHE took a huge step in supporting designers, hoteliers, and architects’ make easy and transparent comparisons with regards to sustainable specification, with the launch of EPDs (Environmental Product Declarations), across a wide range of their portfolio. By utilising EPDs, designers and specifiers can make informed statements about the environmental impact of buildings, which is often a cornerstone for …

Inevitably when looking back at standout bathroom designs and innovations over the year it is the products which initially grab the spotlight. With so many beautifully designed and considered products – from taps to toilets – there are always a few that stand out from the crowd. Starting off by looking back to the era of Art Deco era of …

Overlooking Mui Ne’s white sand beach, The Anam Mui Ne, sheltering 127 guestrooms and suites inspired by Vietnam’s Indochine era frames spectacular East Sea vistas. Like its predecessor, The Anam Mui Ne’s design is an echo out of Vietnam’s bygone Indochine period, with architecture guided by Hanoi’s grand old French villas. Evoking a romantic atmosphere, with glowing lanterns, customised encaustic …