Published: September 16, 2026 Curated by: Susanna Moreira Photography: Maurício Araújo Main Facts In contemporary residential architecture, the threshold between formal design and lived-in functionality is frequently contested. Enter Casa Noor (Noor House), a striking new architectural residential project designed by Marcos Lula, recently spotlighted on the global architectural stage.…
In an era defined by the relentless pursuit of "perfection"—where diamonds are laser-cut to exact specifications and graded by sterile, standardized metrics—one Copenhagen-based atelier is leading a quiet rebellion. RoughDiamonds.dk, founded by the visionary Maya Bjørnsten, has spent nearly two decades championing the raw, unrefined beauty of diamonds exactly as…
Introduction: A Milestone for African Artistry The 10th-anniversary edition of GemGenève, held in 2026, served as more than just a global marketplace for the world’s finest gemstones; it acted as a launchpad for the future of African design. Among the highlights of this prestigious industry gathering was the unveiling of…
WASHINGTON — For decades, the rhythm of philanthropic planning in wealth management has followed a predictable, albeit rushed, seasonal cadence. As the calendar pages turn to November and December, advisors and high-net-worth clients engage in a familiar year-end scramble. Conversations pivot swiftly toward tax efficiency, deductions, and compressed timelines, with…
In the rapidly evolving urban landscape of L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, just outside Barcelona, a new residential development is challenging traditional notions of affordable multi-family housing. Designed by the renowned studio b720 Fermín Vázquez Arquitectos, a newly completed "build-to-rent" housing block comprising 37 dwellings demonstrates how tight economic constraints and transitional…
Published on August 23, 2026 By Robb Report Aviation Desk Main Facts The landscape of global transportation is undergoing its most radical transformation since the advent of the commercial jet airliner. Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)—long discussed as a futuristic concept of science fiction—has solidified into a multi-billion-dollar operational reality. The…
Main Facts In the heart of Brasília, a city globally celebrated for its monumental modernist heritage and utopian urban planning, a new benchmark in contemporary workspace design has emerged. Designed by the renowned studio SAINZ arquitetura and curated by architectural writer Susanna Moreira, the Tejo Engenharia Office represents a radical…
