Architecture

July 27, 2018

Giant Pair of Hands Hold Up a Curving Pedestrian Bridge in Vietnam

A new bridge in Vietnam is causing quite a stir for its unusual design. Located outside of Danang at the Bà Nà Hills mountain resort, the golden bridge is seemingly suspended in the air by a pair of giant hands that lift it toward the heavens. The nearly 500-foot-long bridge opened in June as part of the continuing development of the Thien Thai Garden within the resort.

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July 13, 2018

Colorful Glamping Pods Let You Spend a Night of Luxury in a South Korean Forest

If you love de-stressing outdoors but aren’t so fond of bugs and dirt, these minimalist camping pods might be just what you’re looking for. These “glamping” accommodations allow guests to spend time in nature without compromising on comfort. Located deep within the forests of Suncheon, South Korea, the SJCC Glamping Resort’s 16 tents were designed by London and Seoul-based architecture firm Atelier Chang.

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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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