February 19, 2008 – 9:29 am
I was recently advised that hoteliers treat New York City much like a separate country within the United States. NYC has its own gravity and way of working. As major (and minor) hotel companies strive to find a little bit of differentiation within an increasingly monolithic industry, the New York Times profiles an architect who [...]
September 5, 2007 – 8:04 am
This is Yamaha’s new TENORI-ON
I want one.
August 29, 2007 – 2:40 pm
Fora.tv is my new favorite website. Here is Andrew Keen in a debate about the premise of his newish book “The Cult of the Amateur—How Today’s Internet is Killing Our Culture”.
View The Cult of the Amateur on FORA.tv
August 21, 2007 – 2:31 pm
With Mr. Schrager dressed coolly in a black Nehru shirt and blazer, and Mr. Marriott buttoned-down in a gray suit and tie, the men played down their differences and announced plans to create a new brand of boutique hotel. Also known as lifestyle hotels, boutiques are distinctive for their innovative, individualized and intimate designs, and “destination” bars that lure travelers and locals alike. Mr. Schrager popularized the concept in the early 1980s.
“Ian is going to be developing a new experience for people looking for more than just a bed, and breakfast,” Mr. Marriott proclaimed.
August 21, 2007 – 11:24 am
I heard about these interesting little and cheap ambient music boxes from friends in Canada and bought one for myself. Here’s the story behind it…
August 20, 2007 – 12:13 pm
A few Matter folks might dig these miniature cardboard synths.
August 17, 2007 – 3:25 pm
Looks like Boeing wins the award for both, but check out these photos on the most attractive and ugliest designs of airplanes.