Architecture

November 7, 2025

The Only Way To See if This Cocktail Bar Is Open Is To Look for the Red Glow

Cocktail bars are more than the inventive drinks they have on the menu. While the cocktails are certainly important, the locale's vibe plays an important role; it sets the mood and tone of your evening. Suite 115 in Toronto gets the vibes right with a “moody glow” that’s striking in its minimalism and inviting in its intimacy. Local studio Atelier Sun is behind the bar’s look and feel.

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October 31, 2025

Renzo Piano’s Floating Performance Center in Hanoi Is Shaped Like a Mother of Pearl

With its mother-of-pearl shape, the new Isola della Musica offers a striking visual to the landscape in Hanoi. Designed by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW), the performance center acts as a bridge between two lakes and will become a new monument visible from all shores. The plans call for an innovative construction, taking advantage of existing land rather than attempting to build over water.

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October 28, 2025

5 Historic Buildings in New York City That Can’t Be Missed

Filled with iconic buildings, New York City has always been shaped by its architecture. It's this architecture that has helped New York transform from farmland to the bustling metropolis we know today. In fact, the built environment is so intertwined with the city that it's impossible not to think of these famous buildings when mentioning New York.

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October 13, 2025

Look Inside the Museum Dedicated to Frida Kahlo and Her Family That Just Opened in Mexico City

Before the art world new her name, Frida Kahlo was a young woman living in the quaint neighborhood of Coyoacán, in the south of Mexico City. A curious child who developed an interest in art from a young age, Kahlo loved learning about the world as much as she loved spending time with her parents and sisters. Museo Casa Kahlo, a new museum honoring Kahlo’s family life, has just opened in the Mexican capital.

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