The Society Hotel

Built in 1881 to safely house sailors while on shore, The Society Hotel now serves as a refuge for Portland travelers. Accommodations come in three forms, offering a room for every type of guest.

The Thornbury Castle

Living like a king is usually just an expression. At Thornbury Castle, it’s reality. King Henry VIII and his new wife Anne Boleyn stayed in the castle during their honeymoon tour in 1535.

Daily Life Realistic Animated Illustrations

The New York-based graphic designer Leland Foster takes us in his visual universe where pictorial scenes subtly come to life.

The Warehouse Hotel

Originally built in 1895 along the Singapore River, The Warehouse Hotel is a fully-renovated accommodation that blends historical elements with modern amenities.

The Sky Swimming Pool With a Window in It

When noa* (network of architecture), were asked to re-design Hotel Hubertus that sits at the foot of a ski and hiking area in Valdaora, Italy, they included a new 82 foot (25m) swimming pool.

The Dreadful Beauty of Abandoned Places

Kieron Connolly’s new book of photographs of more than 100 once-busy and often elegant buildings gives an idea of how the world might look if humankind disappeared.

Rubjerg Knude lighthouse, northern Jutland, Denmark. This lighthouse was built on the top of a cliff in 1900 and ceased operating in 1968.

Elbphilharmonie on Elbe River, Hamburg

Hamburg, a harbour city in northern Germany, is soon to gain a new cultural landmark designed by the celebrated architecture practice Herzog & de Meuron.