Inspiration: Collections

Architects, with increasing sophistication, are producing nuanced structures that provide some comfo rts for visitors in remote and often harsh locations.

Historians mark Bastille Day as one of the most important days in history because of what followed a fter the storming of the French fortress from which it takes its name on this day over two centuries ago. July 14th, 1789, marked a key moment at the very onset of the French Revolution, which would lead…

Tourism in South Korea has more than quadrupled in the last 20 years. The majority of travel is dome stic as the transportation infrastructure, including trains and buses, becomes increasingly sophisticated. In addition, the cultural phenomenon known as the Hallyu, or the “Korean Wave” has brought tourists from neighboring Asian countries such as China, Japan and…

New York City is home to some of the best examples of postmodernism’s paradoxical relationship to th e high-rise typology.

These contemporary homes incorporate sloping rooflines to accommodate winds from the ocean, untreate d wood siding and muted colors.

These homes demonstrate a powerful mastery of industrial building techniques combined with an admira tion for traditional materials and vernacular style.

For thousands of years, the arch has formed both the basic structural supports for many buildings an d its definitive aesthetic marker in the public imagination.

To kick off our summer fun product series, we recently showcased our favorite recent projects and si te furnishings geared toward public spaces and amenities. Now we’re focusing on some of the best new introductions — and a few old ones — for outdoor entertaining at home, from a freestanding hammock to charcoal grills. Blu Dot:…

Few cities have undergone radical urban transformation like Shenzhen. Designated as China’s first Sp ecial Economic Zone in 1980, this market town of 30,000 people experienced an explosive population increase to 10,000,000 inhabitants over the last 30 years. Shenzhen’s powerful economic status drove massive building projects across the city; new architecture seemingly emerged overnight, continuously reshaping…