The North Pole is an extreme place — so the North Pole Igloos Hotel only shows up there, on request, in April only. Once booked, the company provides up to 10 heated igloos, each with its own toilet and glass wall and ceiling for views of the surrounding glaciers and Northern Lights. The booking also includes a camp manager, arctic wilderness guide, chef, and security, lest the guests become lunch for a northern predator.
For years, this 2,427-square-foot unit at 25 West Houston St. served as Kim and Kanye's base in SoHo. One year after they sold it, it's on the market again. The corner unit offers outstanding city views to the north and east, via 13 oversized windows. French limestone flooring is found throughout the home, while pearwood can be found on both the kitchen cabinetry and floor-to-ceiling closets in the hallway. The open kitchen is ideal for entertaining, with a massive stone island complementing the apartment's earth tone scheme, Subzero and Miele appliances, and a customized Gaggenau cooktop.
The Crawley's Edwardian country house is just as iconic as any other Downton Abbey character and now fans have a chance to spend a night at the actual estate. England's 100,000-square-foot Highclere Castle is welcoming in two people to experience the aristocratic lifestyle of the Lords and Ladies of the show. During their stay, guests will sip cocktails in the saloon before dining with current residents the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon in the State Dining Room. There, you'll be served a traditional dinner while being waited on by Highclere Castle's own butler. After coffee in the Library, guests will retire to their own gallery bedroom overlooking the 1,000-acre property. Reservations begin on October 2, 2019, and require a verified Airbnb profile, positive reviews, and a strong love for Downton Abbey while the visit will take place on November 26th.
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The largest Banksy canvas known to exist, Devolved Parliament is among the artist's most prescient, as well. It depicts the House of Commons, filled with chimpanzees instead of MPs. First exhibited in 2009, it was purchased from the artist by its current owner in 2011, and measures over 14 feet wide by just over 9 feet tall. It was exhibited again this March in honor of "Brexit Day", a reminder of its importance in the modern political climate, and a signal of its place in the overall history of political satire. It will be auctioned off by Sotheby's in London and could well set the record for most expensive Banksy ever sold.
When Anthony Bourdain passed away in 2018, he left behind a rich legacy and a collection of personal treasures. Some of those possessions are scheduled to go up for auction beginning next month. Featuring over 200 lots, the sale will contain items ranging from artwork and books to furniture and vinyl records with highlights that include a Peter Lovig Nielsen teak desk, artwork by Hunter S. Thompson collaborator and friend of Bourdain Ralph Steadman, and the chef's own custom Bob Kramer steel and meteorite knife. The proceeds will be split between the Anthony Bourdain Legacy Scholarship at The Culinary Institute of America and the Bourdain estate. Auctions will start on October 9th and continue through October 30, 2019.
If you're only going to have one room, it better be incredible. The Central Hotel & Cafe nailed it with their charming guest suite. Situated above one of Copenhagen's best cafes, the cozy double room features authentic handcrafted details, wooden beams, and built-in furnishings. Since it's the only room in the building, privacy and noisy neighbors are never an issue. Stays include breakfast at Granola where they serve homemade pancakes and omelets with coffee made from beans freshly roasted at Risteriet. Located in the Vesterbro neighborhood, the city's finest restaurants, bars, and galleries are just around the corner.
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When building the Eames House in 1949, the iconic design duo took extra consideration to preserves the land's numerous Eucalyptus trees. Today, their conservation efforts live on through the Eames Eucalyptus LTR Table. The piece utilizes Charles and Ray's original 1950 design — a table used to furnish the couple's own home — featuring a low rod base and a wooden surface. Traditionally made from plywood, the special edition release comes with a top made from two trees harvested from the Los Angeles property during a recent preservation project. Created in partnership with Herman Miller and Vitra, the table is limited to roughly 600 examples.
Daniel Craig's direct hand in shaping the wardrobe for James Bond has been well documented, and his earliest influence on modern Bond style is reflected in the Sunspel Riviera polo. Worn by Craig in the early moments of Casino Royale while in the Bahamas, the polo was hand selected for the film after being pulled from Sunspel's archives and altered to a more modern silhouette. Originally designed by the owners of Sunspel in the 1950's to be worn in the heat of the French Riviera, the mesh fabric was custom developed to provide the maximum amount of cooling to the wearer. Almost an oversized piqué, the fabric is truly unique and now instantly recognizable thanks to Bond. It's cut short and comfortably trim, and is always meant to be worn untucked. Available in black, white, and navy (as worn in Casino Royale), it's ideal for the summer heat anywhere your mission may take you.
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Sited in the desert highlands of Hawaii's Big Island, the Anekona House is an off-grid retreat with impressive views. The home is situated to take advantage of the surrounding volcano peaks, lava escarpments, and the Pacific Ocean. Inspired by the rugged landscapes, the structure takes on a natural palette of site-cast concrete, local hardwoods, lava rock, and blue stone gravel. Living spaces are housed below a steel roof where glazed doors slide open, transforming the interior into an open-air pavilion overlooking a wild stream and the coastal scenery. Completely self-contained, the dwelling is powered by rooftop solar array while natural ventilation and cooling and LED lighting help minimize energy usage.
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Housed in Florence's historic Palazzo Degli Angeli, Hotel Calimala uses the building's ancient relics as a backdrop for 38 eclectic guest rooms. In each one, modern Mustard beds and shiny brass fixtures pop against the 19th-century palace's ancient stone walls and salvaged oak woodwork. Public spaces share the same infusion of old and new where distressed plaster is adorned with contemporary art. The property also offers an outdoor pool and garden as well as a rooftop restaurant overlooking the Centro Storico neighborhood.
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The Gramercy Park Hotel is known just as much for its art collection as its swanky digs. Pulling from its $50 million dollar archives, the hotel adorns its walls with a revolving display of pieces from Jean-Michel Basquiat, Enoc Perez, Keith Haring, Tom Wesselman, and Damien Hirst, but their latest exhibit might have just slated the Manhattan hotspot as the best gallery in New York. Located in the exclusive Rose Bar, guests can view 16 Andy Warhol originals. The pop portraits feature personalities like Jerry Hall, Rudolph Nureyev, and the Shah of Iran. Although, the most valuable pieces are a pair of paintings featuring Giorgio Armani. While there is no official run time, the hotel's exhibits tend to last around six to twelve months.
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UK-based Koto is invading the Bay Area through their collaboration with US startup Abodu. The partnership aims to increase property value and create rental revenue for San Jose residents by streamlining the building process of backyard homes. They've developed a permitting program that has pre-approved 500-square-foot apartments, expediting the turnaround time to just two weeks. Buyers will get a sleek, Scandinavian-inspired dwelling that features one bedroom, a kitchen, bathroom, and living area. Interiors are fitted with premium finishes and Wolf and Fisher & Paykel appliances while decking, landscaping, and furniture upgrades are available.
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Sitting adjacent to some of Mexico's prime surf breaks, Casa Volta is a remote beachfront getaway where the jungle meets the sea. Its three vaulted structures are like ancient shrines situated among the dense vegetation, offering a series of open-air living spaces within their concrete and clay-fired brick facade. Each unit spills out to a network of outdoor terraces, seamlessly connecting guests with the central pool as well as the surrounding sights and sounds of the lush coastline. While the retreat gives the impression that your miles from all of civilization, the waves of the Pacific Ocean are just mere steps away.
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The Loch Eight House is a gravity-defying design from Antony Gibbon. Inspired by traditional floating homes and villages, the stone and glass dwelling hovers over a glass lake. Its tranquil appearance is created by two, flat concrete planes resting on the surface of the water. Stone walls prop up the slabs while floor-to-ceiling glazing gives the structure a sense of weightlessness. Internally, rooms are organized in an L-shape where accents of wood, concrete, and immersive views of the natural surroundings through the translucent facade create a calming, minimalist atmosphere.
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Situated in the bamboo jungle of Thailand where its border meets Burma and Laos, the Four Seasons Golden Triangle is a luxury safari-style retreat. The resort is comprised of 15 canvas tents featuring king size beds, hand-hammered copper bathtubs, outdoor rain showers, and private terraces. Their unique interiors replicate the spirit of 19th-century exploration with hardwood floors, custom bamboo furniture, and a collection of adventure-inspired antiques while Deluxe Tents include wooden hot tubs overlooking the Burma mountains. The location offers unique experiences to sail down the Ruak River and befriending the local elephants, or for something a bit more lavish, unwind during an open-air massage at the jungle spa.
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After a storm washed away a deserted warehouse, the structure was replaced with the Straume Weekend House. The timber-clad home is situated on a rocky outcropping on the coast of Remøya in Norway. Sharing the same footprint as the original, It was constructed entirely off-site and consists of seven steel frames. When vacant, the building takes on an unassuming form, with wooden shutters closing off the interior. The coverings slide open when the home is in use, revealing glazed panels and exposing fjord views to the interior.
Photos: Inger Marie Grini, Hans Olav Hasund / Knut Hjeltnes
Based in Hamburg, Germany, Sternglas creates functional, no-nonsense timepieces inspired by the Bauhaus design movement. The Topograph is one of their latest releases, centered around a black brushed stainless steel case and black dial with thin white markings. Among the highly legible indices is a Rehaut with each second inscribed that conveys the appearance of a technical measuring device. The minimalist watch is powered by rock-solid Miyota 821A automatic movement that's visible through the crystal case back and protected by slightly domed sapphire glass. Short, curved lugs make for a comfortable fit along with a leather strap that is handmade in Germany that can be swapped out in seconds for another thanks to the built-in quick release spring bars.
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Inspired by the iridescent wings of the Blue Morpho butterfly, this new jacket from Vollebak has over two billion microscopic blue glass spheres embedded in resin on the jacket's surface. The glass spheres create an entirely reflective jacket that is constantly changing color while you ski or snowboard. The Blue Morpho is engineered for a max range of motion with plenty of room for a hoodie underneath. The jacket also is fully seam-sealed, waterproof, and includes an ocean-racing style marine hood and high collar. The visibly stunning piece of outerwear acts like a mirror for whatever light conditions you're in, with a liquid metal appearance under the sun that shifts to a bionic blue at night with any camera flash, torch, or searchlight.
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Inspired by the 1977 Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me, the Anthenea Floating Hotel Suite is an aquatic luxury lair. The sea-faring saucer is the work of naval architect Jean-Michel Duacancelle and although its influencer Karl Stromberg had plans to destroy the world, Anthenea is attempting to protect it. The eco-friendly pod is completely self-sufficient, using five solar panels for its power and responsible waster water systems. Its sustainable-crafted interior is fit for a 21st-century villain featuring a wet bar, lounge a living room, and a master bedroom with a circular soaking tub. While the living spaces are wrapped in expansive glazing, an upper-level solarium with seating for 12 affords 360-degree views of the oceanic scenery.
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Just a quick 15 minutes from the Male International Airport, the SAii Lagoon Maldives is Hilton's latest offering in South East Asia. The 198-room resort is situated in the aquamarine waters of Emboodhoo Lagoon. Tranquil views of the Indian Ocean are the main attention in both the suites and over the water villas, with the latter featuring private pools. Interiors are inspired by the surroundings, displaying a contemporary palette of natural materials and vibrant hues. The property also includes two dining options — a poolside Mediterranean grill and a Thai fusion restaurant — as well as a cafe and waterfront infinity pool.
Overlooking the Trondheim Fjord, the Powerhouse Brattorkaia is the world's northernmost energy-positive structure. The office building is clad in black aluminum and 3,000-square-metres of solar panels. Its position, facade, and pentagonal roof were carefully designed to collect the maximum amount of solar energy possible, allowing it to produce more than twice as much electricity as it consumes daily. With the excess clean energy going to a local micro-grid to power buildings, electric buses, cars, and boats, the building doubles as a miniature power plant. Its interior also aids in the overall efficiency with proper insulation, smart air-flow solutions, heat recovery systems, and minimal use of artificial light.
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Originally built in 1961, the Black A-Frame is a picturesque cabin in the Catskills. Although you can't have this one, it's now possible to build your own. The complete blueprints to the 1,277 square foot a-frame are available for purchase. The set includes the downstairs and upper-level floor plans to the two-bedroom dwelling, including kitchen and bathroom layouts, front and rear elevations, and the exterior deck design. Plans are instant digital downloads and come in two formats — floor plan set and set plus AutoCAD file. If you're interested in giving the house a test run before you commit, the original is available for rent.
Photos: Chris Daniele / A Black A-Frame
Occupying 650 acres in the rolling hills of Mississippi, Splinter Creek is a housing development unlike any other. The project offers nature lovers a rural community to build their own private retreat. Their 26 lakeside properties range from 2-26 acres surrounded by dense forests. Rather than fences and manmade barriers, lots are formed by the land's natural creeks and ravines. LANG Architecture has designed modern timber-frame cabins to complement the natural scenery. Houses are nestled among the mature oaks and plantation pines, resting on a foundation of stilts to preserve the native flora and existing trees. Their barn-inspired wood cladding resembles traditional agrarian buildings while light-washed interiors feature a welcoming combination of natural finishes and contemporary fixtures. Each dwelling includes expansive views as well as direct access to the lake and forests.
Photos: Jean Allsopp / Splinter Creek
Situated on a mountaintop, the Pingjiang Homey Wild Luxury Hotel overlooks the rivers, mountains, and bamboo forests of China. The Eagle Rock Cliffs project completes the resort's third phase with three new additions — the Dinghui, Yanshang, and Ziyahui. Each building is inserted throughout the rocky terrain, using materials and the existing topography to organically integrate themselves into the natural environment. The Dinghui curves around a natural plain and houses guests suites capped by an infinity swimming pool. The Yanshang is sited on a small hilltop and offers additional rooms and a rooftop wading pool while the Ziyahui is a venue for events. Featuring expansive glazing, terraces, and viewing platforms, every structure is fully immersed in the pristine landscapes.
Photos: Weiqi Jin / Vague Edge Architectural Design
Perched above the rolling landscape, the Holmsland Dune House is a remote retreat on the coast of Denmark. The cross-formed structure is elevated off the ground, cantilevering in the four cardinal directions — north, south, east, and west — while the introduction of light becomes the fifth. The changing angles of incoming rays along with views of the wind-swept landscape allow for altered scenes to be viewed from the expansive glazing. The effect creates a cinematic experience throughout the interior inspired by the Roman Polanski film The Ghostwriter.
Photos: Studio Viktor Sørless
Banksy was at a New Year's warehouse party at the turn of the millennium and was asked to paint this 1988 Volvo FL6 box truck. While he started on a stage that night, he continued adding to it over the next two weeks, with details that read like a Greatest Hits of the artist's works: winged monkeys, SWAT teams, gas masks, and TVs. The title, Laugh Now But One Day We'll Be in Charge, is sprayed on the side, and the truck is signed not once, but twice, in stencil. The owner of the truck, Mojo, then used it for his company Turbozone International Circus, touring mostly though Europe but as far as South America. Produced long before he rose to fame, it's one of Banksy's largest works, with provenance and a backstory like few others.
In 2024, humans will return to the moon. SAGA Space Architects wants to colonize our satellite with their Lunark Moon Habitat. To test the domains readiness, its creators Sebastian Aristotelis and Karl-Johan Sørensen are looking to put the potential lunar dwelling through its paces by placing it in Earth's most extreme environment — Northern Greenland. Like the moon, the arctic region has long periods of sunlight, a vast landscape, and harsh temperatures below 30 degrees, allowing the team to get an authentic simulation of living on the Moon. The three-month expedition will allow the pair to test the pod's solar panel skin and zero wast ecosystem as well as its ability to withstand alien polar bears. The mission will start in April of 2020.
Housed in a 19th-century New York bank building, Hotel Kinsley brings historic Kingston to the present day. Its interior is full of nods to its neighborhood's rich heritage in art and exploration with a spirited mix of mid-century furnishings and bold textiles. The refined vintage atmosphere encourages sipping an Old Fashioned before dining at the property's signature restaurant. The sun-washed dining room continues the retro affair with pastel hues and soft velvets while the kitchen fuses big-city dining and Hudson Valley fare. The result is a fresh, seasonal menu lead by local ingredients. While the aesthetic is old the amenities are quite new. Rooms are equipped with Bluetooth speakers, Smeg mini-fridges, and Carrara bathrooms as well as an on-site treatment room that offers a variety of massages and an infrared sauna.
Casa Ry reimagines the traditional farmhouse aesthetic into a refined countryside dwelling. The home is comprised of three individual buildings — the house, a workshop, and a barn for their pet falcons. Free of any unnecessary elements, its clean lines and a uniform cedar facade give the exterior a sleek, minimal appearance. At the same time, sliding barn doors and a metal roof are a nod to its traditional agrarian inspiration. The structures are organized around a central courtyard. Each one opens out to the outdoor area where Corten planters create a garden space among the concrete pathway. Its interior runs linear with the kitchen, living room, and dining area in the center, capped by two bedrooms on either end. Smoked oak walls divide the spaces while polished concrete flood run throughout. To remind inhabitants of the rural surroundings, floor-to-ceiling walls of glass flank the interior, revealing the courtyard on one side and the Danish countryside on the other.
Photos: Tina Stephanse / Christoffersen Welling Architects
Borden Park has served the Edmonton community for over a century. While the grounds have hosted a pool since 1924, the recent update gives Canada its first chemical-free public swimming facility. The basins use a combination of natural filters that include stone, gravel, and sand along with an ecosystem of plants and microorganisms to create living water. Comprised of a children's pool, a deep pool, a sandy beach, and picnic areas, the recreation pavilion is contained by dark limestone gabions. These rocky barries also form a pool house that includes outdoor showers and changing rooms. While its low profile resembles the site's existing mid-century buildings, it also allows for views of the tree canopies above, enhancing the experience of swimming in the middle of nature.
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