Built in 1779, the Bodmin Jail housed petty criminals until it closed in the 1920s. Now, its former cells serve as luxury suites for Cornwall's latest hotel. The conversion comes after a six-year, multi-million dollar restoration, transforming the derelict ruins into inviting communal spaces and...
It might be no match for Jeff Bezos’ superyacht (which is big enough to probably have its own yacht club inside it), but there’s definitely a lot that’s awe-striking about Thilina Liyanage’s Luxury Yacht Club. Inspired by the shape of a manta ray, the club...
As drones and automated flight continue evolving, it’s become increasingly clear that VTOLs (or “Vertical Take Off and Landing”) vehicles almost certainly represent the future of short to medium-distance urban travel and commuting. And one new startup is aiming to spearhead this emerging space with...
Electric bikes are the future we are heading towards as some of the world’s most popular cities like New York have adopted them as a part of the eco-conscious lifestyle. Civilized Cycles wants to give considerate riders a cool way to commute in the cities in...
Located on China's Mount Tai, the Jiunvfeng Bubble Pool aims to draw urban dwelling to the rural village and renew the area. The complex consists of three curved buildings — a changing room, pool, and fitness center — with their sculpted forms contrasting the wooded...
One of the major thrills of escaping to a cabin — either for a vacation or as your primary residence — is the isolation and freedom from the stresses of civilization and, more importantly, nosy neighbors. Well, digital artist Thilina Liyanage has taken that concept to the...
Sun-tzu’s The Art of War is a favorite reference for many a hard-charging power broker, but José Neves cites a decidedly less aggressive classic of Chinese literature as an early influence: Lao-tzu’s Tao Te Ching. After stumbling upon Taoism’s foundational text as a 13-year-old in...
How do coffee machines and electric bikes happen to make an appearance in the same space? In fact, why are we even talking about these two distinct verticals together here on our platform? That’s because design has no boundaries, and one utterly unique observation led to the...
Designed primarily with the idea of facilitating responsible sailing backed by clean, renewable energy, the Sunreef 80 Eco yacht has just received the go-ahead to be a real sail for the affluent. When it’s out there for grabs, this will be the most sustainable luxury...
With all-wheel-drive and a quad-turbo, 1,600 horsepower motor, the Bugatti Chiron has the bones for an all-conquoring offroad vehicle with a few modifications. Designer Rafal Czaniecki explores that possibility with the Chiron Terracross concept, reimaging the hypercar as an all-terrain rally car. A hexagonal theme...