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The 17 most beautiful ski resorts to visit this winter—including three in the US
Come for the slopes, stay for Ralph Lauren beds, sprawling spas, and heated alpine pools
The 17 Most Beautiful Ski Resorts to Visit This Winter—Including Three in the US
All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. When winter arrives, the world’s most idyllic mountain towns transform into playgrounds for serious adrenaline seekers. But, as the most beautiful ski resorts prove, the appeal of an extraordinary alpine escape extends well beyond its slopes.
Les 17 bâtiments les plus spectaculaires de Zaha Hadid à travers le monde
Il suffit parfois d’un simple regard pour reconnaître un bâtiment de Zaha Hadid. L’architecte irako-britannique s’est fait connaître pour son style résolument futuriste, caractérisé par des façades courbes, des angles vifs et des matériaux bruts tels que le béton et l’acier. Ses créations reposent sur un contraste saisissant : l’utilisation de matériaux parmi les plus résistants au monde pour créer des formes qui semblent à la fois souples et robustes.
The 6 most shocking art heists in history
Most Talked-About Art Heists in the World The Magnani-Rocca Foundation is a small private museum that sits in the quiet countryside outside Parma, Italy, surrounded by the kind of flat green land where the most dramatic event in a given week might be a change in the weather. But on the night of March 22, 2026, something unprecedented took place in this pastoral scene.
These 17 Zaha Hadid Buildings Are Her Most Beautiful—and Ones Everyone Should Know
Michigan State University’s campus was never the same after Zaha Hadid completed her design for the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum. Opened in 2012, the contemporary art museum appears frozen in motion. Clad in lustrous stainless steel and glass, the building’s folded design was intended to evoke movement, representing the intersecting paths of people flowing between the university and the city.
27 Real Locations That Inspired Famous Paintings
During his lifetime, Vincent van Gogh had no inkling that his work would become one of the world’s most famous paintings. Far from it. But that didn't stop the Postimpressionist artist from sharing his musings on art with friends and family. On June 5, 1890, Vincent van Gogh sat to write a letter to his younger sister, Wilhelmina. The Dutch artist was less than two months from a gunshot to the abdomen that would tragically end his life.
Our Reporters Toured New York to Find a Bar for Every World Cup Team
Photo: Christopher Testani for WSJ June 11, 2026 12:10 pm ET Every World Cup, New York remembers that it is not just a city, but a collection of more than 150 countries that happen to share a subway map. For 39 days, local ethnic communities will make themselves known. Brazilians will pack into a Queens restaurant where samba dancers provide pregame entertainment. Spaniards will gather in a 158-year-old social club where longtime members can still get a glass of wine for $4.
Natural Instincts (and an Olive Grove) Shape a Home in the California Desert
To build a home at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains is to negotiate a paradox: the natural beauty demands attention while the wind and unforgiving California sun require refuge. For psychotherapist Sonny Granade and her husband, the artist Rives Granade, this tension became the driving force in shaping their family retreat just outside of Palm Springs.
War and Nachos on My Social Media Feed Original
You have been granted access, use your keyboard to continue reading. Guest Essay April 27, 2026, 11:00 a.m. ET Credit...Illustration by Shoshana Schultz/The New York Times On the first Saturday morning in April I sat on my sofa in Brooklyn, drinking coffee, and watched the B1 bridge outside Tehran partly collapse on my phone. Iranian engineers had spent years building it. It was meant to connect Tehran to Karaj, a city where I have relatives and that I visited as a child.
The 6 Most Shocking Art Heists in History, From the Mona Lisa’s Disappearance to the Latest Italian Scandal Original
The Magnani-Rocca Foundation is a small private museum that sits in the quiet countryside outside Parma, Italy, surrounded by the kind of flat green land where the most dramatic event in a given week might be a change in the weather. But on the night of March 22, 2026, something unprecedented took place in this pastoral scene.
For 47 years, my family built an identity against the permanence of the Islamic Republic. On Feb. 28, that ended. The feeling wasn’t triumph. It was vertigo. Nick Mafi as a young boy (bottom, center) at his aunt’s wedding during the 1990s. His mother, whose uncle was a prime minister of Iran in 1921, stands above him, her hand on his shoulder. Mafi Family My mother’s uncle, Seyed Zia Tabatabai, was prime minister of Iran in 1921.
34 Extraordinary Frank Gehry Buildings From Around the World
Frank Gehry buildings have reshaped the visual language of modern cities for more than half a century. Few architects reshaped the visual language of modern cities quite like Gehry. Known for sculptural forms and daring materials, the Pritzker Prize-winning architect spent decades challenging what buildings could look like, creating structures that feel at once playful, radical and monumental.
19 Real Locations That Inspired Famous Paintings
11 fascinating facts about Vincent van Gogh and his famous 'Starry Night' painting Most of us know bits and pieces about the man and his art, but perhaps don't have the full picture. Vincent van Gogh's "The Starry Night" is one of …
19 Real Locations That Inspired Famous Paintings
During his lifetime, Vincent van Gogh had no inkling that his work would become one of the world’s most famous paintings. Far from it. But that didn't stop the Postimpressionist artist from sharing his musings on art with friends and family. On June 5, 1890, Vincent van Gogh sat to write a letter to his younger sister, Wilhelmina. The Dutch artist was less than two months from a gunshot to the abdomen that would tragically end his life.
Celebrate Wimbledon 2025 With 24 of the World’s Most Beautiful Tennis Courts
British No.1s Jack Draper, Emma Raducanu are out. Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka are still in. Ons Jabeur retired from this year's match. So, who will win Wimbledon 2025? And when will Kate Middleton attend the game? It seems that there is more off-court drama at this year's tournament than on-court tantrums, but that doesn't distract from the majesty of the game. Specially when its beautiful tennis courts still hold the promise of jaw-dropping finales and unexpected wins. When is Wimbledon 2025?
With a New Mons Train Station, Santiago Calatrava Links Communities and Cities
Linking thousands of people by high-speed train has long been a phenomenon in Europe,” says Santiago Calatrava. As the mastermind of several railway hubs throughout the continent, including showstoppers in France, Belgium, and Portugal, the Spanish-born architect should know. But with his latest project, the newly completed Mons train station, located near Belgium’s southwestern border with France, Calatrava also took aim to bridge neighborhoods within the city.
How Zaha Hadid Redefined Modern Architecture: 21 of the Most Famous Buildings by the Iraqi British Architect
Zaha Hadid’s most famous buildings changed how the world views modern architecture. From Saudi Arabia to China and Iraq, these impossibly sinuous structures pushed both the design and construction industries beyond their limits, raising the bar for creative, material and structural innovation. Did these structures always stick to project budget and timeframes? Not always; maybe there is some merit to the saying that greatness can't be rushed.
19 real-life locations that inspired famous paintings
During his lifetime, Vincent van Gogh had no inkling that his work would become one of the world’s most famous paintings. Far from it. But that didn't stop the Postimpressionist artist from sharing his musings on art with friends and family. On June 5, 1890, Vincent van Gogh sat to write a letter to his younger sister, Wilhelmina. The Dutch artist was less than two months from a gunshot to the abdomen that would tragically end his life.
【全球最美街道：美洲篇】23條美麗街道定格城市發展軌跡，也是好萊塢電影裡熟悉的拍攝場景 | Vogue Taiwan
在美麗的街道漫步、來一場精彩的公路旅行以及迷人的鐵道之旅⋯⋯，以緩慢的步調踏上旅程確實別有一番滋味。這樣的體驗不僅讓旅途充滿驚喜，也提醒著我們只要願意花時間尋找與體會，身邊到處都有美好的事物。 Vogue去哪玩「全球最美街道」專題來到美洲篇，23條落在北美和南美的城市街道，有些是好萊塢電影的取景地，有些定格了城市的發展軌跡，更有藝術家在街頭揮灑抗爭極權，只有親身造訪才知道它們的魅力的確足以作為城市代表。 原文出自AD US
Jeanne Gang Reimagines Hospitality with an Aspen-Inspired Hotel Original
The exterior of the Populus hotel in Denver. Photo: Jason O’Rear Photo: Jason O’Rear “I’m a big nature fanatic,” confesses architect Jeanne Gang, an avid hiker and the genial founding partner of the award-winning firm Studio Gang. Her outdoorsy predilections, not to mention her knack for balancing flair and function, reveal themselves fully in a new project, the Populus hotel in Denver.
Le One World Trade Center : 10 ans d’un immeuble monumental
À New York, le One World Trade Center est construit sur le site des attentats du 11 septembre 2001. Il est aussi connu sous le nom de Freedom Tower, qui fête ses 10 ans d’existence. L’édifice a un pouvoir culturel si fort que certains le considèrent comme l’incarnation même de la liberté. Depuis l’avènement du One World Trade Center, je me suis mis à travailler en tant que journaliste pour Architectural Digest US dans les bureaux de Condé Nast situé au sein même de cette tour.
One World Trade Center: A Monumental Building, 10 Years Later Original
Architecture, at its best, can prove the power of emotions. And nowhere is this more evident than New York City’s One World Trade Center—also known as Freedom Tower, which was completed 10 years ago this month on the site of the tragic September 11 attacks. The building has such cultural potency that, for some, it’s become the embodiment of freedom itself.
Strade più belle del mondo: le 71 da percorrere una volta nella vita
Imboccare una di queste 71 strade più belle del mondo ha sempre i suoi vantaggi. Oltre a rendere il viaggio emozionante, queste esperienze ci ricordano che la bellezza è tutto intorno a noi, a patto che ci prendiamo il tempo necessario per trovarla. In questa selezione per esempio si trova di tutto, la strada dello shopping più chic in Florida, la strada dall'architettura unica in Inghilterra e quella trasformata in galleria d'arte in Cile.
Vogue去哪玩｜【全球最美街道：歐洲篇】從風景如畫的歷史街區到精品雲集的時尚大道，以最具代表性的31條街道為起點開始你的城市探索
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The Oldest Hotels in the World
All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. So many things change in a single year, let alone a century—it's a true marvel when a piece of architecture can withstand the test of time. The oldest hotels in the world are almost like a livable time capsule of a certain era or moment in history.
The Oldest Hotels in the World
15 hours ago Wait, this space is kind of amazing. Is there anything you can't get at Costco? From home decor accents like cordless lamps to studio sheds that double as your guest house, the wholesaler's product offerings are unmatched. And just when we thought we had discovered everything there is at Costco, we …
Jimmy Butler’s House: Inside the NBA Sensation’s Southern California Oasis
All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. On the basketball court, Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler has carved a 14-year career by gliding through space with the melodic flow of an orchestra. When he dribbles, the basketball doesn’t seem to leave his hand so much as become an extension of it.
19 Real Locations That Inspired Famous Paintings
1 / 19 Café Terrace at Night by Vincent van Gogh (Arles, France) For over a year, Vincent van Gogh lived in the French city of Arles. It was there that he produced some of his most celebrated work. Unfortunately, it was also in Arles where the post-Impressionist artist suffered his most famous mental breakdown, one that culminated in the severing of his left ear. Café Terrace at Night was painted in the early fall of 1888, some four months before the ear-cutting incident in December.
Former NFL Standout Romeo Okwara’s New Lakeside Home Embodies His Dynamic Personality
The path that led Romeo Okwara to his new home outside of Detroit is as long and sinuous as the many rivers, lagoons, and estuaries that feed into his native Lagos. Born in Nigeria, Okwara moved to North Carolina when he was 10 years old. It was there, in his newly adopted country, that the young Okwara leaned into his two unmistakable talents: football and fine art.
The 25 Most Advanced Bridges in the World
From the Zaha Hadid–designed Sheikh Zayed Bridge in Abu Dhabi to Buenos Aires' Puente de la Mujer by Santiago Calatrava, these are the most advanced bridges in the world that were ahead of their time. In the world of architecture, perhaps nothing is more utilitarian than a bridge. Indeed, not only do these spanning structures allow us to safely pass over a gap, but unlike some skyscrapers and homes, everyone has access to a bridge.
The World’s 39 Most Beautiful Tennis Courts
Katherine McLaughlin, Nick Mafi, Elizabeth Stamp August 29, 2024 at 2:59 PM 1 / 39 Domaine Des Etangs (Massignac, France) A 14th-century château in France’s Limousin region is home to Auberge Resorts Collection’s Domaine Des Etangs, an art-filled countryside resort on 2,500 protected acres. Guests can test their skills at the floating tennis court in the property’s pond—or watch from tree-shaded benches on dry land.
Take a look at the world's most beautiful tennis courts
To enjoy beautiful tennis courts one doesn’t have to be Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal. With exquisite design and picturesque surroundings, you can perfect your strokes on some of the world’s most beautiful tennis courts, located in places like villages, busy streets of bustling cities, the Amalfi Coast in Italy, or high over New York City. Designing tennis courts—or any sport facility, for that matter—has both a structured simplicity and an artistic challenge.
The 27 Most Beautiful Bridges in the World
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The 27 Most Beautiful Bridges in the World
The idea of “beautiful bridges” might be unexpected. In the world of architecture, perhaps nothing is more utilitarian than a bridge. Indeed, not only do these spanning structures allow us to safely pass over a gap, but unlike some skyscrapers and homes, everyone has access to a bridge. And just because they are functional it does not mean they have to be ordinary in design. In fact, it’s in bridges that some of the world’s biggest architects show what their creative minds are capable of.
Celebrate Wimbledon 2024 With 24 of the World’s Most Beautiful Tennis Courts
Will Kate Middleton attend Wimbledon 2024? Why are so many athletes withdrawing from this year's competition? Will Andy Murray play at Wimbledon 2024? And how did Jack Draper become Britain's No 1 Wimbledon hopeful? It seems that there is more off-court drama at this year's tournament than on-court tantrums, but that doesn't distract from the majesty of the game. Specially when its beautiful tennis courts still hold the promise of jaw-dropping finales and unexpected wins. When is Wimbledon 2024?
The 9 Best-Designed New Hotels to Book Right Now (2024) Original
When, in April 1933, The New Yorker published a story on the best hotel in the world, their requirements were not extravagant by today’s standards. “Simple in taste, with a good view and an excellent cuisine,” was the recipe for success, the magazine argued. And while today, just shy of a century later, the same requirements still stand, one factor has evolved with time: design. Great design, like great art or literature, is difficult to define.
Une apaisante villa à Beverly Hills, conçue au rythme du soleil
Une villa à Beverly Hills à l'ambiance sereine Les lois de la géographie et de la nuance sont ainsi faites qu’il n’existe pas deux maisons identiques. D’une côte à l’autre des États-Unis, par exemple, entre une maison en briques dans l’Upper West Side de Manhattan et un bungalow à Long Beach à Los Angeles, l’architecture prend des formes à l’évidence bien différentes.
Questa magnifica villa a Beverly Hills è stata progettata per sfruttare al massimo la luce del sole della California
Una villa a Beverly Hills è stata progettata per sfruttare al massimo la luce del sole della California. Per le leggi della geografia e dell’architettura, non esistono due case uguali. Se si considerano le residenze di New York (una brownstone nell’Upper West Side di Manhattan) e di Los Angeles (una casa in stile bungalow a Long Beach), ad esempio, è ovvio che l’architettura assume forme diverse in luoghi diversi.
Casa serena; un refugio armonioso iluminado por el sol
Una casa serena es el resultado de una renovación inteligente. Por las leyes de la geografía y los matices, no hay dos casas iguales. Si consideramos las residencias costeras de Nueva York (una casa de piedra rojiza en el Upper West Side de Manhattan) y Los Ángeles (una casa de estilo bungalow en Long Beach), por ejemplo, es obvio que la arquitectura adopta formas diferentes en los distintos lugares.
This Zen Beverly Hills Home offers Unexpected Inspiration for Middle Eastern Homes
How could a Beverly Hills home offer creative cues for homes in the Middle East? Read on to find out. Hint: Both places are blessed with abundant sunshine… So why not let the sun's path guide the design? By the laws of geography and nuance, no two homes can be the same.
Das sind die 26 schönsten Straßen der Welt – von Bayern bis China
Das sind die 26 schönsten Straßen der Welt – von mittelalterlichen Gassen bis zu blühenden Alleen. Einzigartige Straßen auf der ganzen Welt: Wir haben die schönsten für Sie gesammelt. Wie wäre es etwa mit einem Spaziergang durch das farbenfrohe Viertel La Boca aus dem 19. Jahrhundert in Buenos Aires? Doch Straßen müssen nicht unbedingt eine Geschichtsstunde bieten oder in Technicolor-Farben leuchten, um einen Ausflug – oder wenigstens einen Umweg – wert zu sein.
71 Beautiful Streets Around the World, From Kyoto to San Francisco
Between beautiful streets, stunning road trips, and mesmerizing train rides, there’s something to be said for taking the scenic route. Not only do these experiences make for an exciting journey, but they remind us that good, beautiful things are all around us—so long as we take the time to find them. When it comes to streets, it goes without saying that not all are created equal.
71 Beautiful Streets Around the World, From Kyoto to San Francisco
British Royal Family 16 hours ago King Charles: First official portrait since coronation is unveiled, painted by Jonathan Yeo bbc.co.uk - Katie Razzall • 16h The first official painted portrait of King Charles III since his coronation has been unveiled at Buckingham Palace. The vast oil on canvas shows a larger-than-life King Charles in the uniform of the Welsh Guards.
Tour a Serene Beverly Hills Home Designed to Maximize the California Sunlight Original
By the laws of geography and nuance, no two homes can be the same. Consider coastal residences in New York City (a brownstone in Manhattan’s Upper West Side) and Los Angeles (a bungalow-style home in Long Beach), for example, and it’s obvious that architecture assumes different forms in different locations. Yet with fundamentals such as proportion, space, texture, and light, the nature of that lived experience can seem very similar, no matter a dwelling’s location.
Tour a Serene Beverly Hills Home Designed to Maximize the California Sunlight
1 / 10 Tour a Serene Beverly Hills Home Designed to Maximize the California Sunlight Throughout the house, Suchi Reddy had to be mindful of how sounds would reverberate. “We worked hard on dampening any potential for acoustic distractions, which included many soft surfaces, or even in some instances, plaid walls,” she says. The warm family room consists of a rug from Flitterman, a Mex Cube sofa from Cassina, and Philip Linen Drum pendants by Alder & Ore from Lumens.
The Most Beautiful Streets in the World: 71 Destinations You Must Visit at Least Once
Between beautiful streets, stunning cycling routes, and mesmerising train rides, there’s something to be said for taking the scenic route. Not only do these experiences make for an exciting journey, but they remind us that good, beautiful things are all around us – so long as we take the time to find them. When it comes to streets, it goes without saying that not all are created equal.
The 71 Most Beautiful Streets in the World
Architectural Digest Tour a Goop Executive’s Dreamy Pacific Palisades Abode With a Touch of “Paris Grandma” The dining room of Noora Raj Brown’s Pacific Palisades home, which she shares with her entrepreneur husband, Ryan Brown, and their two-year-old daughter, Lily, was designed with LA-based decorator Adam Hunter to transport guests.
The 71 Most Beautiful Streets in the World
Nick Mafi, Jessica Cherner, Katherine McLaughlin April 27, 2024 at 10:09 AM 1 / 71 Colmar, France Located in Colmar, France, near the border with Germany is one of the most charming towns in Europe. Yet, arguably the most picturesque area in Colmar can be found wandering through the streets of the Old Town. The architecture, which seems untouched by time, with its colorful timber structures, contains an Alsatian aesthetic.
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