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The Hotel Puerta America in Madrid boasts a unique collection of ultra-stylish interiors, designed by world-famous architects and decorators.

This approachable guide to over 300 designers and manufacturers features biographies, descriptions and lots of photographs.

A network of Thai silk producers is fighting back against the cheap imports that threaten to destroy their traditional livelihoods.

Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West offers a striking example of the architect's theory of organic architecture applied to the stark but beautiful southwest desert.

The purpose of environmental design is to accomodate life's necessities in a most optimal integrated structure.

During Winter 2008 the V&A is offering a wide choice of shows. However, check in advance for gallery closures and wheelchair access restrictions due to refurbishment.

Attractive, easy to install and maintain, and available in a wonderful range of classical and modern designs, a sundial can enhance any garden or patio.

The museum boasts an impressive collection of Impressionist, Modern, and Post-Impressionist works, and is a must for art lovers when visiting the Windy City.

A look at why Valencia should be high up on any traveller's hit list. Details the sightseeing highlights of this vibrant city and where to stay and eat.

After Leonardo's drawings of the parachute nothing was done in that field until about 100 years later, and after one jump the idea was left until the Montgolfier Brothers

Why not change a few routines with your kid tweenies and have them stop in at the house for a refreshing drink at Halloween time?

See the beginning of a futuristic style of architecture that dominated America in the early 1900s.

Fought between Pakistani and Indian armored units forty-two years ago today, the Battle of Asal Uttar has its own page in military history.

The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, designed by the famed architect Zaha Hadid, will break ground at Michigan State University in East Lansing.

Helsinki, Finland has three main traditional Christmas markets in December, spanning the 21 days before Christmas. Your guide to what's on when.

Yellow is a great gender-neutral hue. It's bright, happy, and works well with a variety of looks.

San Francisco plans to open a new museum in the fall dedicated exclusively to conservation. Environmental exhibits and future energy practices have people talking.

Choosing where to spend the night is as important as picking which vineyards to visit when touring California's wineries. Check out these top hotel recommendations

Lofts are quintessential for the young, urban professional who wants an all-around space for today's modern and demanding lifestyle. Learn these super-saver tips!

The Huron Wendat First Nation, whose 3000 members live north of downtown Québec, are the owners of a new four star luxury hotel in Wendake, their traditional homeland.

Mazda 5 has the traditional Mazda drive with the space of a mini-minivan. It is praised by reviewers for its fuel economy and size and its economical sticker price.

A must-see destination on the cultural map of Barcelona is the Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA) designed by architect Richard Meier.

New materials in bathroom sinks, bathtubs and vanity tops detail the modern bathroom. Brightly colored lucite and resin, and easy to clean quartz, transform the bathroom.

On a deep natural harbour at the crossroads of East and West, Hong Kong claims a privileged location where visitors enjoy some of the best shopping in Asia.

A trip to a museum is an easy choice for most travellers but the Bata Shoe Museum and the Gardiner Ceramic Museum are two Toronto treasures that many people overlook.

If you love to take functionality beyond your modern home, this quick guide will help you achieve your dreams of an ultra modern space to enjoy.

Chinatown in Vancouver, BC is a thriving neighbourhood with a night market, Chinese stores, produce, Chinese restaurants, and festivals.

The Villa Savoye is considered one of Le Corbusier's most important works and stands as an icon of early modern architecture.

Whistler Blackcomb during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics will be busy. Head to Pemberton, Canada for nearby accommodations.

Best-selling cowboy hats from Stetson endure for their comfort, practicality, quality, range of choices and styles, and authentic links to rich Western heritage.

Decorating a modern nursery is easier and cheaper than ever when you follow these ideas for inspiration.

Sir Nikolaus Pevsner was one of the great architectural critics of the twentieth century, a leader in his field who revolutionised ideas of building design.

Oxford's Ashmolean museum is finally reopened after several years of construction and a multi-million pound investment towards a new extension to the classic building.

Lisa Borchetta, a design consultant for Tile Showcase, in Natick, Massachusetts shares her thoughts and advice on kitchen and bathroom design.

Learn more about the design concepts behind the red seal and the five fuwas (good-luck dolls).

Creating a beautiful and fruitful garden can be easy by utilizing the gardening techniques of mulch and compost.

Airline executives and aviation enthusiasts alike eagerly await the official arrival of the Dreamliner.

Carpet squares are environmentally sustainable and less costly and easier to install and repair than broadloom, especially for homeowners to repair carpet themselves.

Discount platform beds with storage serve as a dresser and bed frame--saving money on extra furniture and conserving space in a small room.

St. John's, Newfoundland, has many stores where Christmas shoppers can find something special for this holiday season.

Cold War Modern is a fast-track survey of how the post-war period influenced the arts and the design of posters, clothing and everyday objects.

Go to the source in Copenhagen, Denmark to see cutting edge Scandinavian and Danish design in museums, galleries, and shops.

Here are three different looks to inspire you to decorate a nursery in green.

Exhibition explores the work of 20th-century designer Dieter Rams whose Ten Principles of good design have led to the production of ground-breaking household products.

In 1961, Minneapolis destroyed one of its most famous buildings in an effort to modernize the city. This prompted a number of citizens to become outraged.

Filet crochet can create both simple and complicated stitch patterns appropriate for many projects. Explore filet crochet and make something lacy and striking.

The internet presents a wealth of opportunity for knitters. There a rich source of modern patterns freely available, antique and vintage patterns can also be found.

Sustainable buildings, green architecture, and conservation of energy and water were highlights of a conference and show for interior designers and facility managers.

In 1492, the same year that Columbus discovered America for Spain a rich nobleman in Italy was creating Ferrara, "the first modern European city."

Spring is a great time to spruce up your kitchen and kitchen cabinets are a good place to start.