Shenzhen is a city defined by bold innovation and boundless growth, a young, international metropolis often dubbed “China’s Silicon Valley.” Yet, in its heart, nestled on the upper floors of a striking 79-storey landmark in the Futian district, lies a sanctuary dedicated to both high art and bespoke service: Mandarin Oriental Shenzhen

In the quiet, rhythmic heart of Cannaregio, where the Rio di Noale weaves through Venice's storied topography, a 15th-century architectural jewel has reawakened. After six centuries of private residence and noble lineage, the Palazzo Donà Giovannelli has been transformed into the Orient Express Venezia by Aline Asmar d'Amman

In the rugged heights above Cannes, a dialogue between French sculptor Olivia Cognet and the organic architecture of Jacques Couëlle redefines the boundaries of domestic space

Where ancient Eastern wisdom meets the high-precision of regenerative medicine in a Keralan landscape of engineered calm

Moksha is a house about renewal, formed of an aggregation of structures tumbled across a rolling hill in Portola Valley, California. Designed by Dan Spiegel and Megumi Aihara of SAW, it sets a contemplative frame around the layered material conditions of inhabiting a specific place over time. For the architects and their clients, it was a decade-long journey of friendship and resilience

In a sun-drenched Parisian apartment, Sandie Roy Saul is breathing vibrant, lacquered life into the forgotten relics of French heritage

In Hainan, where established luxury clusters thrive in Haitang Bay, a new definition of bespoke escape has emerged in the Kimpton Aqeos Hainan. Nestled in the pristine, naturally enchanting landscape of Clear Water Bay, Lingshui County, this resort is not only the first Kimpton-branded property in Greater China but a serious study in avant-garde aesthetics and compelling social magnetism

Diptyque's newly opened flagship store on Hollywood Road is a masterclass in the Maison’s roving imagination and commitment to savoir-faire. Spanning 100m² over two floors, the space is a manifesto of the originality and poetry that has defined Diptyque since its inception

The 13th edition of Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong will take centre stage at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 14 to 17 May 2026, welcoming 105 exhibitors for a vibrant celebration of contemporary creativity and a showcase of global contemporary work

Fondazione Dries Van Noten proudly presents THE ONLY TRUE PROTEST IS BEAUTY, that opened 25th April in Venice. The Presentation stands as an exploration of beauty as a force of provocation, reflection and transformation while the title draws from a line by American songwriter and political activist Phil Ochs, whose songs became protest anthems of the 1960s: “In such ugly times, the only true protest is beauty”. Here, the concept of beauty is not understood as mere prettiness, but as a moment of intensity: a charged encounter, an unexpected harmony, or a subtle disturbance capable of unsettling, awakening, and creating space for the new