Cats
January 31, 2022

Meet Willow, the Bidens’ “First Cat” That Has Just Moved Into the White House

The White House has a new furry resident roaming its hallowed halls. On Friday, January 28, the Biden administration announced that the first family had adopted a gray shorthair tabby cat named Willow. First lady Jill Biden was the driving force behind Willow's adoption. The cat had a memorable introduction to her nearly two years ago; Dr. Biden was giving a speech at a Pennsylvania farm where Willow was living.

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Architecture
January 30, 2022

Futuristic Tower Complex Has a “Breathable Façade” With Dazzling Lights To Bring It to Life

In response to the congested nature and vehicular traffic of Chengdu, China, architects have proposed a mixed-use development with plenty of walkable public space for city dwellers. QUAD Studio and Dalu Architecture were selected as the winners of a design competition for the Chengdu NBD Center. Along with environmental consultants Atelier 10, the team imagined two sinuous towers with a shared podium, connecting bridge, and a large sunken plaza.

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Travel
January 30, 2022

Bali’s First Underwater Restaurant Is Nestled Into an Immersive Aquarium Experience

Kempinski is synonymous with luxury and the five-star hotel group has really upped their game in Bali. At their hotel in this Indonesian paradise, they've opened a fine dining restaurant inside an aquarium. The Koral Restaurant at the Apurva Kempinski is a unique opportunity to taste gourmet food while being surrounded by marine life. Opened in 2019, the Koral Restaurant is Bali's first underwater dining experience.

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