Architecture

June 20, 2018

770-Room Luxury Hotel by Zaha Hadid Architects Opens in Macau

As Asia's top entertainment destination, Macau saw over 32 million visitors pass through the city in 2017. And now, travelers have a new luxury hotel to spend the night in with the opening of the Morpheus Hotel. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the 770 room hotel is nestled into Macau's City of Dreams Resort, which is already home to four hotels, 20 restaurants, a casino, and two theaters.

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June 9, 2018

Installation Artist Olafur Eliasson Unveils His First Building as an Architect

Four conjoined cylinders rising from the water form the core of Olafur Eliasson’s first foray into architecture. The Danish-Icelandic artist recently finished his first building, an office located in the Vejle Fjord in Denmark. The Fjordenhus is the base for Kirk Kaptal, a holding and investment company. Not only did the firm hire Eliasson to execute the building, he also designed all the office furniture.

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May 29, 2018

‘Sunflower’ House Opens Like a Flower With Beautiful Views of the Mediterranean

Nestled in the craggy hills of the Costa Brava, Sunflower House is a stunning vacation home that offers its residents sweeping views of the Mediterranean. Designed by the Barcelona and Mexico-based Cadaval & Solà-Morales, its petal design is an innovative way to bring more light—and picturesque views—inside. The Sunflower House is located on the Cap de Creus peninsula in Port de la Selva, Spain.

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