Hotels
December 24, 2022

America’s First Carbon-Positive Hotel Opening in Denver Is Inspired by Colorado’s Native Trees

Denver will soon be home to America's first carbon-positive hotel. Developed by Urban Villages and designed by Studio Gang, Populus is a modern 265-room hotel that will open in late 2023. For the design, Studio Gang took inspiration from the patterns of Colorado's native Aspen trees, with the building's windows mimicking the trees' distinctive “Aspen Eyes.

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Architecture
December 23, 2022

Monumental Waves of Flowing Rattan Transform an Art Gallery in Thailand

Challenged by a private art collector to upgrade the art displays in his gallery, Enter Projects Asia has created a dynamic, fluid space using rattan. The Thai firm is known for its use of this local, sustainable material that grows in abundance. And in order to transform the Chiang Mai gallery as the owner requested, the studio created a warm, immersive experience that is quite different than a typical white box gallery.

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Funny
December 23, 2022

Funny Father Poses in Creative Family Photoshoots With His Two Young Daughters

There is a famous quote by the author Gretchen Rubin that says, “The days are long, but the years are short.” Ask any parent and they will likely tell you that it’s true. The years fly by. As their children get older, photos will help them remember the fleeting past. Sholom Ber Solomon is doing just that, but with a delightful and hilarious twist.

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