Author: Levi

Architecture, Lodging, Travel

SCANDIC GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL

Housed in the historic Central Railway Station designed by Eliel Saarinen, the Scandic Grand Central Hotel fuses Art Nouveau elegance and contemporary convinces. The 500-room hotel reminds guests of its heritage with a careful restoration of the former administrative building’s century-old details. The period architecture is replicated in a new […]

Cars, Classic Cars

2022 BUGATTI CHIRON SUPER SPORT COUPE

In 2019, Bugatti pared back the Chiron to create the world’s first 300 MPH-capable production car, the Chiron Super Sport 300+. Much of the luxury and comfort of the Chiron was removed to pull every ounce of performance out of the platform, but now those wanting the best of both […]

Architecture, Lodging, Travel

CASA PREBARCO

Inspired by the bow of a ship, Casa Prebarco points toward vistas of the sea. The compact shelter is situated among the dense vegetation on the coast of Chile. Its exterior is formed by a series of dramatic angles, while a blackened timber facade helps the exterior fade into its […]

Art

THE REEFLINE UNDERWATER SCULPTURE PARK

With its arts districts, internationally acclaimed shows, and galleries and museums, Miami has long been a top destination for art enthusiasts. Now, the coastal metropolis is adding to its credentials with the Reefline. Developed by BlueLab Preservation Society, the project is an environmentally-focused sculpture park placed below the surface of […]

Cars, Classic Cars

RIMAC NEVERA COUPE

First introduced at the 2018 Geneva Auto Show, Croatian manufacturer Rimac has unveiled the Nevera electric hypercar in its final production-ready form. The Nevera features an active aero system that can convert to a high-downforce setup for corners and an ultra low-drag configuration of 0.3 Cd for straights, enabling a […]

Architecture, Lodging

ORUM HOUSE

Visitors of Los Angeles have a new luxury rental to choose from. The Zoltan Pali-designed Orum House is available on Airbnb. The 9-bedroom home can sleep up to 16 people throughout its three floors. During their stay, guests can take advantage of the 1,000-bottle wine room, cedar-lined sauna, a home […]

Motorcycles

HOOKIE CO. ANT CAKE OSA MOTORCYCLE

Dutch manufacturer Osa’s Ant electric motorcycle is the ethos of Scandanavian design — simple, functional, and easily customizable. That made the Osa a perfect blank slate for Hookie Co.’s custom touch, resulting in the Ant — a kit that gets even more out of Osa’s platform. The center of the […]

Architecture, Lodging

SHACK IN THE ROCKS

Just an hour outside of Melbourne, Sean Godsell Architects has placed the Shack in the Rocks. The home is situated on a large concrete plinth nestled among the natural boulders of a grassy hillside. Adapted from a simple hay shed, the home includes two steel-frame volumes — one for cooking […]

boats

INGENITY NAUTIQUE GS22E ELECTRIC TOWBOAT

Ingenity debuts a new era of boating with the first fully electric towboat. Equipped with an electric drive system, the Nautique GS22e Electric Towboat is powered by a 120kW/hr battery delivering up to three hours of use in a single charge. It still produces the torque you need for any […]

Architecture, Lodging, Travel

CASA BAUTISTA

Located in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, Casa Bautista is an eco-luxe retreat nestled between the lush Tulum jungle and the crystal waters of the Caribbean. The impressive escapist’s paradise fuses traditional Brutalism design with elements of Brazilian modernism to form a concrete and timber L-shaped structure. Appearing to be […]