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Louis Kahn, 1962
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佐川美術館茶室
最近上映的《銀翼殺手2049》，是1982年同名經典科幻電影的續集，激發了大眾對影片中背景設定的極大興趣，一個…
「安縵京都」坐落於京都名山左大文字山腳的隱僻庭院中，四周被面積達 32 公頃的蓊鬱森林環繞。青苔覆蓋的石像如同散落在蔥蘢植被間的綠色寶石，蜿...
Louise Kahn had once said, “architecture appears for the first time when sunlight hits a wall”. It is true that light and shade is an essential component...
Yes, it’s the same Vik, the one who’s quietly taking over South America. Not with a staggering number of new hotels — for Alexander Vik and his hotel group, it’s about impact. In Uruguay, he’s made a splash with a series of remote and avant-garde beach getaways, known for their dazzling contemporary architecture, over-the-top luxury and lively art collections. He brings the same sense of style and whimsy to one of Chile’s famed wine-growing regions with Vik Chile, a 22-suite hotel and spa perched on a hilltop and surrounded by vineyards. It’s one of those hotels where the guest rooms and suites are nearly as impressive as the smartly designed public spaces. Which is saying something, considering the wow factor of the airy central living area, the verdant gardens, and the cantilevered granite swimming pool that seems to extend into the landscape like a series of interconnected mountain lakes. All guest suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows that provide unobstructed views over the pristine surroundings — some overlook the vineyards and the Colchagua Valley beyond, while others face the snow-capped Andes. Unsurprisingly, Vik brings the drama, both inside and out: think sleek white and blonde wood with one-of-a-kind woven throw rugs, elegant writing desks, and sculptural molded chairs where you can sit and feast your eyes on the paradise outside while sipping Cabernet Sauvignon produced on the premises. And art, of course, and lots of it, from tabletop sculptures and paintings to graphic screen-printed pillows. King-sized beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, complimentary minibars, and huge bathrooms, stocked with natural products made with grape seed extract, are standard. Tempting as it is to, well, stay in your room, you definitely won’t want to: winery tours and tastings, trail rides, and loaner rental bikes are all included in the room rates, as is access to the infinity pools, fitness center, and sauna. The hiking trails nearby are free, too, though you’ll want to hurry back to the hotel afterward for a massage in the Vik wine spa followed by a gourmet asado, or Chilean barbecue, paired with Vik wines and served al fresco. If this is Vik’s idea of a South American retreat, consider us onboard. How to get there: Vik Chile is approximately two hours by car from Santiago International Airport (Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport) via Ruta 5.
The Spring Road home consists of modernist lines with a rustic California sensibility with a series of stacked boxes that optimizes views with precision.
Completed in 2009 in Montreal, Canada. Images by Marc Cramer. Located in the heart of historic Old Montreal and facing the vibrant piers of Old Port, Scandinave Les Bains Vieux-Montréal is an urban spa whose...
German photographer Ken Schluchtmann has published his photographic study “Architecture and Landscape in Norway”
