In this week’s architecture and design video round-up (above), New York-based creative studio Roman and Williams has designed the new Ace Hotel Brooklyn. Created in collaboration with Atelier Ace, the hotel is expected to open during late spring in the city.
Take a look at the winning competition entry for Tower C in China. Devised by Zaha Hadid Architects, the proposal includes open-air public terraces below two super-tall towers that stretch to a dizzying 400 metres in height.
The Tsingpu Yangzhou Retreat by Heri&Hu architects places a sense of sustainability front and centre by reusing several old buildings and employing reclaimed bricks for most of the new structures. Take a tour.
And finally this week, luxury resort and hotel group Aman has announced bespoke driving journeys that offer guests fully supported road trips through some of the world’s most spectacular terrain.
For more information on each of these stories, see below.
- Ace Hotel Brooklyn: Opening during springtime in New York City, Ace Hotel Brooklyn was designed by local creative studio Roman and Williams in collaboration with Atelier Ace. Read more.
- Tower C by ZHA: The winning design for Tower C by Zaha Hadid Architects proposes to integrate the surrounding city and nature, creating a dazzling “superscape” with futuristic ambitions. Read more.
- Tsingpu Yangzhou Retreat: Reclaimed bricks form the partially enclosed passageways of Tsingpu Yangzhou Retreat, guiding guests through the peaceful property while also creating eye-pleasing effects. Read more.
- Aman driving journeys: Luxury resort group Aman delivers its legendary service to the open road with bespoke driving journeys through some of the world’s most spectacular terrain. Read more.
Stroll through the passageways of Tsingpu Yangzho Retreat and make plans for the road trip of a lifetime.
