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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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April 8, 2023

3D Renderings of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Unbuilt Architecture Celebrate His Creative Genius

One of the most prolific architects of the 20th century, Frank Lloyd Wright had no shortage of ideas.

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April 6, 2023

South Korea Announces Construction of Enormous Futuristic Spokeless Ferris Wheel

South Korea has announced that it will be building the world's largest hubless Ferris wheel.

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April 2, 2023

National Library of France Completely Transformed After a 15 Year Renovation

After 15 years, Bruno Gaudin Architectes has completed work on the Bibliothèque Nationale de France (BnF). The massive undertaking saw the firm touch every part of this national archive, which is spread across two sites: the Richelieu and François-Mitterrand. Tackled in two phases, the first of which was completed in 2016, the fulfillment of the project has revolutionized the library for both its employees and the public.

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