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September 26, 2020

Spend the Night in a Giant Barrel Nestled Among Agave Fields in the Town of Tequila

If you're a tequila lover, get ready to book your next vacation at the Matices Hotel de Barricas. This unique hotel is not only located on the grounds of a tequila distillery, but it also has rooms shaped like giant barrels. That's right, you can actually tuck in for the night inside a cozy room made to look like a tequila barrel.

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September 13, 2020

Singapore’s Apple Store Is a Sleek Glass Bubble Floating in Marina Bay

Singapore's Marina Bay is already iconic for its architecture, and now, thanks to Apple, there is a new contemporary structure...

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September 13, 2020

7 Work-From-Home Shed Makers Offering a Stylish Way To Get Some Much-Needed Space

Working from home has become a way of life for many of us.

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September 8, 2020

This ‘Wizard of Oz’ Hotel Room Has Its Own Yellow Brick Road

There’s no place like home, but for Wizard of Oz fans; this themed hotel room is the next best thing. The Wizard of Emeralds room at The Roxbury in New York is inspired by the classic 1939 film, and the designers have put out all the stops to transport guests to the wonderful world of Oz.

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August 30, 2020

Explore Frida Kahlo’s ‘Casa Azul’ Through a Fascinating Virtual Museum Tour

A new immersive virtual tour by the Frida Kahlo Museum might be just the salve for travel lovers who miss...

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August 23, 2020

5 Fascinating Facts About Saint Basil’s Cathedral, the Cultural Gem of Moscow

With its scarlet red walls and fantastical onion-shaped domes, it's no wonder that Saint Basil's Cathedral is considered to be...

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August 23, 2020

This Company Will Renovate a School Bus Into a Chic Home for You

The old-school road trip is making a comeback. A custom renovated school bus by the company Mybushotel might be just the ticket for a new adventure. While the hashtag #vanlife has been trending for several years, the appeal of camper vans, RVs, and other livable vehicles has risen as people look for ways to hit the open road with minimal contact. The Mybushotel bus models—Leon, Barbara, and Natasha—offer ample space and amenities.

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August 19, 2020

Bangkok’s Apple Store Looks Like a Futuristic Tree Bearing “Fruit” for the Digital Age

After working on projects for Apple in Miami, Tokyo, Paris, Dubai, and New York City, architects Foster + Partners have...

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August 9, 2020

Architect Kengo Kuma Wrapped a Giant Wooden “Nest” Around a Building in Sydney

Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, known for his innovative use of wood, has made a splash with his first building in...

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July 25, 2020

How the Florence Cathedral Spent Centuries Under Construction to Become a Beloved Landmark

From its scarlet red dome to its beckoning bell tower, the Santa Maria del Fiore is an architectural gem. Also known as the Florence Cathedral, it is one of the most significant—and most visited—landmarks in Italy and the fourth largest church in Europe. At first glance, the Florence Cathedral may appear to be one vast feat of architecture, but it is actually made up of a few different components.

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