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Freudenstein Castle
Built in the 12th century as a fortress to protect the silver mining treasures of the region, Schloss Freudenstein today shines as new. Since its renovation, the castle has housed not only the mining archives but also one of the largest mineral collections in the world.
Over the past centuries, the former fortress in the east German town of Freiberg underwent radical conversions as well as war-related reuses, destruction and reconstruction.
In 2004, AFF architekten from Berlin won a Europe-wide competition to convert the castle into a cultural facility. A total of three years of planning and building work were necessary to modernise the castle. The functional design today provides ideal storage conditions for cultural treasures – whil... More
Aqua Tower
As much sculpture as structure, Chicago’s newest jewel in its breathtaking skyline is the Aqua tower, located on the 200 block of North Columbus Drive. A mixed-use skyscraper that boasts 215 hotel rooms, 475 rental units and 263 condos and penthouses, the 82-story building was designed by Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang Architects and developed by Magellan Development.
Despite its prime location, Aqua was not built for the super-wealthy; and in spite of its great height, it is not an iconic attention-grabber. With almost 750 residential units and nearly 2 million square feet, the challenge of Aqua was to house a large number of people at a reasonable cost, while enhancing its environment with an elegant design, according to architect Gang.... More
The Leela
One of India’s most famous beaches, where the sound of the coconut palm trees waving in the wind and the rolling ocean waves make for a very relaxing background music, provides the backdrop for a very special hotel – “The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach Kerala“. Perched on a rock-face above the sea, its three terraced wings afford breathtaking views of the shoreline of the popular resort of Kovalam. The interior design of the 5-star luxury hotel is a successful marriage of traditional Indian flair and modern appointments. This also applies to the bathrooms, where GROHE faucets combine traditional design with modern technology.
The philosophy of “The Leela” in Kovalam, which continues to attract celebrities from all over the world, is quit... More