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May 19, 2023

Luxury Resort in Thailand Takes Design Cues From the Golden Age of Train Travel

If you're enthralled with the romantic notion of train travel, then the InterContinental Khao Yai Resort in Thailand is the place for you. The resort is located in the Nakhon Ratchasima province, Pak Chong district, and invites you to explore the “golden age of train travel” through its idyllic accommodations and surrounding natural beauty. There are even upcycled train carriages included in the resort design.

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May 13, 2023

Luxurious Self-Sufficient Eco Lodge in Africa Is Designed To Give Back

Italy-based design firm MASK Architects has created a unique eco-safari in Africa that will give back to the surrounding communities.

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May 6, 2023

Retired Boeing 737 Is Transformed Into a Luxury Villa on the Cliffs of Bali

Perched on a cliff in Bali, a retired Boeing 737 has been transformed into a luxury villa.

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April 30, 2023

Towers in Doha Designed To Look Like Crossed Swords Are the Sites of Two Luxury Hotels

On the banks of the Persian Gulf, a new hospitality tower rises up in the sky. But this is no ordinary building. The Katara Towers cross like the two swords and are meant to pay homage to Qatar's national emblem. The building is shared by two luxury hotels, the Fairmont Doha and Raffles, with each taking up one of the curved towers.

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April 29, 2023

Sumptuous Boutique Hotel in India Is a Hidden-Gem Swathed in Red

Inspired by the tradition of great hotels of the past, Villa Palladio Jaipur is a country estate that transports guests...

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April 24, 2023

Tranquil Pavilion Design Look Like It’s Levitating Over the Water

When you get away, you really want to be away?

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April 24, 2023

Breathtaking ‘Chapel of Souls’ in Portugal Is Lined With 15,947 Illustrated Tiles

Architecture and travel are intertwined. People often journey to foreign lands for the opportunity to see great landmarks and the breathtaking Capela das Almas, aka Chapel of Souls, is definitely a must-see. Located in Porto, Portugal, this architectural attraction is covered in 15,947 blue and white ceramic tiles. These individual pieces form one massive beautiful design over the entire exterior of the neoclassical Saint Catherine Chapel.

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April 23, 2023

Notre-Dame Fire Revealed Cutting-Edge Technology Used to Originally Construct the Church

There's one positive byproduct of the devastating 2019 fire that ravaged Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral.

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April 22, 2023

Suspended Pods in the Sharjah Mountains Takes Glamping to a New Level

Architect Omran Alowais of Ardh Architects has created a resort concept meant for adventurous thrillseekers.

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April 8, 2023

Striking Contemporary Art Museum in Orange County Epitomizes Southern California Living

Clad in white terracotta tiles, the Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) cuts a striking figure at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. Designed by American architectural firm Morphosis, the 53,000-square-foot museum opened to the public in October 2022.

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