Hotel Screen Kyoto – Kyoto, JapanJuly 14, 2008
Year after year Kyoto continues to maintain its status as one of Japan’s most beautiful cities and a highly sought-after travel spot. The city is rich in cultural history and incredible architecture,... Read More
Jerónimas 8 – Lisbon, PortugalJuly 14, 2008
While the Portuguese are generally cosmopolitan world travelers, the capital of Lisbon is not the global city one might expect. Lisbon is still affected by the nearly half decade of military dictatorship,... Read More
Lux 11 – Berlin, GermanyJuly 2, 2008
Berlin is no stranger to good press. As one of Europe’s older yet newer cities, its construction boom has received much attention in the years following the reunification of Germany. Despite the... Read More
Fuijya Inn – Yamagata, JapanJuly 1, 2008
In 1991, Jeanie Fuji, the American wife of Fuji Atushi, assumed the role as okami (female innkeeper) of the Fujiya Inn in Yamagata, Japan. Atushi was the heir to this 350-year-old hot spring hotel,... Read More
Hotel Omm – Barcelona, SpainJune 25, 2008
Barcelona set the standard throughout the world in the 1990s for urban planning and regeneration in preparation for the 1992 Olympic Games. The poster child for the modern makeover fell victim to its... Read More
Chicago . . . and all that jazzJune 23, 2008
The Windy City. Wrigleyville. Chi-Town. Second City. Whatever the surname, it’s Chicago and it is at the forefront of modern architecture, with its sleek skyscrapers, trendy clubs and four-star... Read More
URBN Hotels Shanghai – Shanghai, ChinaJune 9, 2008
From its roots as the “Whore of the Orient” when the British took over after the Opium Wars to the left wing headquarters of Madame Mao during the Cultural Revolution, Shanghai has been... Read More
Sunsets at The ClarendonMay 25, 2008
A rooftop lounge is not a new concept, just new to Phoenix. In the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego, Altitude Sky Bar overlooks Petco Park, while down the street one of Stingaree’s most popular floors... Read More
Escape to New YorkMay 18, 2008
New York City has long been a standard in weekend getaways: see a Broadway show, take in the exhilarating nightlife, fund a small shopping spree, sample fare from the melting pot of the U.S., and so... Read More
Istanbul (Not Constantinople)May 5, 2008
Once the capital of several former empires and now one of the largest cities in Europe, Istanbul is currently undergoing a renaissance; a transformation from ancient capital to modern city. Istanbul... Read More
Energy TreeApril 8, 2008
It’s like an eco-babysitter; be good or suffer the consequences. Designed by budding UK designer Brent Arent, the Energy Tree is a dedicated central computer that monitors energy consumption and... Read More
Los Angeles: More than a SceneMarch 3, 2008
Los Angeles, above all things, is a place to see and be seen. Socialites, celebrities and ingénues all dash from one hot spot to another with their publicist in tow, trying to become the next toast... Read More
Rediscovering DublinJanuary 7, 2008
Ireland’s capital city builds up to further embrace a global economy and global opportunities. The historical significance of Ireland’s capital city spans centuries of commerce and innovation.... Read More
Toronto: Where Old Meets NewDecember 28, 2007
America’s neighbors to the north know a thing or two about trekking forward into 21st century territory. Canada’s largest metropolis and capital city, Toronto, is quickly becoming an architectural... Read More
Destination: Downtown DenverDecember 16, 2007
Mention Denver and visions of the Rocky Mountains, snowbunnies and the Broncos come to mind. Those whom have never been to the Mile High City are under the impression there’s not much else. The... Read More
