The Grand is a Victorian hotel in Brighton, on the south coast of England. More than a hotel, this is an institution, an iconic piece of British history, perched contentedly at the centre of one of the most famous seafronts in the world. Grand by nature, welcome to old world luxury. There is nothing boutique […]

“Valentino: Master of Couture” is a major exhibition celebrating the life and work of this great Italian designer. The exhibition, held at Somerset House in London until this last March 3rd, showcased over 130 exquisite haute couture designs worn by icons such as Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Grace Kelly, and Sophia Loren. Divided into three sections; […]

When in Vancouver, any visitor interested in architecture and design should visit the University of British Columbia (UBC). One of the main buildings on campus is the Life Sciences Centre (LSC), designed by B+H Architects (this project was completed by Bunting Coady Architects, whose operations were acquired by B+H in 2010) in joint venture with Diamond […]

Italian Design refers to all forms of design in Italy, including interior design, urban design, fashion design, and architectural design. Italian fashion is amongst the world’s most important and influencial. Examples of major Italian fashion houses are: Gucci, Armani, Valentino, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Ferragamo, Roberto Cavalli, Trussardi, Versace, Etro, Max Mara, Fendi, Moschino, Missoni, and Benetton to name a few. Italy is also very influential in car design. Over the ages, Italian cars have been recognised worldwide for their stylishness and […]

La Place de l’Hôtel de Ville is the centre of beauty and history in elegant Aix-en-Provence, France. This Provençal town, whose name in Latin means “water”, is flanked by many architectural wonders built around the mid-1600s and is especially very proud of its nearly 40 fountains that one can find all over town. Built in 1756, […]