Category: Shelter

  • Oases in The Sky: The Garden Terrace Suites at the St. Regis Mexico City

    Oases in The Sky: The Garden Terrace Suites at the St. Regis Mexico City

    [ad_1] These recently renovated guest rooms feature verdant terraces with breathtaking views Courtesy of the St. Regis Mexico City Many aspirational travelers keep lists of hotels they hope to overnight at around the world. In advance of its 15th anniversary, the St. Regis Mexico City—which rises 31 stories along the verdant Paseo de la Reforma…

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  • Notes: Returning to Felix, Frieze Los Angeles and The Future Perfect

    Notes: Returning to Felix, Frieze Los Angeles and The Future Perfect

    [ad_1] Uncovering inspiration at three of the most compelling art and design destinations in the global circuit Photo by Rigo Ramirez I missed Los Angeles Art Week in 2023 for one very good reason: I wanted to attend my husband’s ceremony to become an American citizen here at home in New York City. This year,…

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  • Banksy’s Holywell Row Happy Choppers

    Banksy’s Holywell Row Happy Choppers

    [ad_1] In 2006, the Shoreditch office building in London became the canvas for Banksy’s Holywell Row Happy Choppers. The artwork drew large crowds and constantly triggered the security light, leading the owner to cover the mural with black paint and sell the space. Years later, the new owners discovered the hidden Banksy when reading Steve…

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  • Daniel Arsham’s Bronze Rome Deified

    Daniel Arsham’s Bronze Rome Deified

    [ad_1] Daniel Arsham revisits his 2021 exhibition at KÖNIG GALERIE for a limited edition piece. The Bronze Rome Deified recreates a Roman bust using the artist’s signature eroding technique. It’s cast in bronze and finished in Arsham’s trademark green paint with individually polished crystal pieces in the decaying areas. Limited to 99 examples, the sculpture…

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  • The Place Firenze | Uncrate

    The Place Firenze | Uncrate

    [ad_1] After an extensive redesign, The Place Firenze offers a chic getaway in the heart of Florence. The boutique hotel is situated in the piazza within walking distance of the iconic Santa Maria Novella church. It features 20 timeless rooms and suites finished with local marble, bespoke fabrics, and recreations of the frescos found in…

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  • Wahi Lani House | Uncrate

    Wahi Lani House | Uncrate

    [ad_1] Meaning “heavenly place” in Hawaiian, the Wahi Lani House lives up to its name. The modern beach house is located in Hanalei Bay on the island of Kauai. Its exterior is treated in the traditional Japanese method of Shou Sugi Ban, creating a charred black facade. The inside contrasts the stark exterior with warm…

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  • Soneva Secret 2024 Resort | Uncrate

    Soneva Secret 2024 Resort | Uncrate

    [ad_1] The Maldives are known for their over-the-water bungalows. Now, the archipelagic paradise is welcoming its first floating villa. Located at the Soneva Secret 2024 Resort on Haa Dhaalu Atoll, the two-story retreat is only accessible by sea and is designed to be unaffected by wave movements. It features a private saltwater pool, a retractable…

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  • Mexico City Art Week’s Inspiring Highlights

    Mexico City Art Week’s Inspiring Highlights

    [ad_1] Innovative, impressive art, design and architecture—both local and international Courtesy of Nilufar There can be no discussion of Mexico City Art Week without first mentioning the magnitude of Zona Maco, the art fair that anchors it all. There are no greater highlights than the Mexican and Latin American galleries exhibiting within Zona Maco, many…

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  • Richard Neutra’s Taylor House | Uncrate

    Richard Neutra’s Taylor House | Uncrate

    [ad_1] Originally built in 1961, Richard Neutra’s Taylor House is a master class in creating a connection with nature. The 1,477-square-foot dwelling is situated on a half-acre in California’s Verdugo Woodlands. Surrounded by nature, Its open floor plan is encased in glazing, blurring the boundaries between the living spaces and the neighboring live oak trees…

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  • Gordon Pointe Estate | Uncrate

    Gordon Pointe Estate | Uncrate

    [ad_1] Situated on a peninsula in Naples’ exclusive Port Royal neighborhood, the Gordon Pointe Estate is a beach compound seeking record-breaking status. The property spans just over nine acres and is priced well over the United States’ current most expensive home, a New York penthouse. It boasts 1,650 feet of waterfront and includes three homes,…

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  • Parihoa Farm | Uncrate

    Parihoa Farm | Uncrate

    [ad_1] Sotheby’s is handling the sale of Parihoa Farm. Operating as a working farm, the 728-acre property is located just 30 minutes outside of Auckland but feels a world away. It’s situated on the coast overlooking the Tasman Sea and is made up of rolling pasturers and 2.5 miles of waterfront. A black-clad main house…

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  • Serenity Heights Estate | Uncrate

    Serenity Heights Estate | Uncrate

    [ad_1] Nestled into the jagged Ridgeline in Arizona’s Paradise Valley, the Serenity Heights Estate is an architectural icon in the making. The un-built residence spaces 16,000 square feet across an 11-acre hillside plot in the Clearwater Hills community. its contemporary form integrates into the rock backdrop, while the glass bottom pool cantilevers over the cliffside,…

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  • Banksy’s Crazy Horse Car Door

    Banksy’s Crazy Horse Car Door

    [ad_1] On October 9, 2013, Banksy unveiled the *Crazy Horse mural near the corner of Ludlow and Stanton in the Lower East Side. The aerosol painting spanned two vehicles and displayed horses stampeding over a group of people. It includes a phone number that went to audio clips of the 2007 Apache airstrike in Baghdad…

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  • Dragon Crest House

    Dragon Crest House

    [ad_1] Even the gym has views of the Las Vegas Strip in this Nevada megamansion. Visit Uncrate for the full post. [ad_2] Source link https://uncrate.com/dragon-crest-house/

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  • Barnes Bay Estate | Uncrate

    Barnes Bay Estate | Uncrate

    [ad_1] Concierge Auctions has listed a private retreat on the island of Anguilla. Perched on the rocky shoreline, the Barnes Bay Estate is situated on 1.7 acres overlooking the Caribbean waters. It spans 28,000 square feet and is comprised of a four-wing layout for enhanced privacy. The interior offers two primary suites with private terraces…

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