"You're doing what?" my friends asked. I had just told them I was flying across the world to see Renzo. "Yes, for a third date," I replied.
25.09.2023 - 17:27 / forbes.com / Art
In a mere half-decade, Istanbul, where the whispers of Byzantine antiquity meld with the rhythm of a bustling metropolis, has unfurled architectural marvels that continue to captivate and astonish. This metamorphosis greets visitors upon arrival: The colossal Istanbul Airport, unveiled in 2018, presents columns that echo Ottoman splendor, juxtaposed against modern art installations like the evocative Wish Tree and the kinetic Istanbul in Motion mural. Remarkably, this nexus ushers in over 90 million travelers annually, eclipsing even the iconic Hagia Sophia's draw.
As Istanbul's skyline continues to evolve, this year heralded another icon: the Istanbul Modern Museum, a Renzo Piano magnum opus. Perched on the Karaköy waterfront, its nautical contours are amplified by aluminum panels that dance with sunlight. The city's artistic resurgence crescendos with the awaited 18th Istanbul Biennial in 2024, under the discerning eye of curator Iwona Blazwick. Such endeavors fortify Istanbul's indelible mark on the world's cultural tableau. Amidst this renaissance, the Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul emerged in 2021 as the epitome of Istanbul's grandeur in hospitality.
Anchored in Kuruceşme's esteemed waterfront, the Mandarin Oriental unveils its newest Turkish jewel, a tranquil haven by the Bosphorus. With a discreet span along the iconic strait and a modest three-story ascent, its elegance is quietly profound—the aspiration of every urban resort. Delve deeper, and its corridors unfurl a rich design narrative, resonating with Istanbul's layered chronicles dictated by New York-based studio Tihaney Design, whose artfully-woven narrative instantly evokes the majesty of the heritage-protected yalı palaces neighboring the hotel on both sides of the strait.
Stepping into the Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, visitors find themselves enveloped in a design echoing Istanbul's age-old spirit. The atrium, clad in undulating Australian redgum, mirrors the Bosphorus' tranquil undulations, evoking the luxury of superyacht craftsmanship. Yet, the crowning jewel remains the “Nuage” chandelier, a creation of the revered French atelier, Concept Verre, casting a glow reminiscent of the grand courts where sultans once presided over tales of passion and power.
Building upon this rich design narrative, the hotel introduces another emblematic element: the property-specific tulip motif. This abstract design, steeped in reverence for the Ottoman Empire's flourishing Tulip Period of the 18th century, is manifested across a diverse palette of materials, from bronze and onyx marbles to glass mirrors and wrought iron. Not confined to the facade, this motif graces the tiling of all 77 rooms and 23 suites, and when illuminated, the fixtures
"You're doing what?" my friends asked. I had just told them I was flying across the world to see Renzo. "Yes, for a third date," I replied.
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In 2018, I packed up my New York City studio apartment and moved to Paris to be with the French guy I met on vacation two years earlier.
The Waldorf Astoria Chicago is filled to the brim with Art Deco design details.
By the time you read this, Elizabeth Polanco De Los Santos, 21, will finally be home. The young college student just returned to New York City after five months of detention in the United Arab Emirates. Her release commutes a sentence of one year’s imprisonment in Dubai’s notorious prisons, on nebulous charges of touching or ‘assaulting and insulting’ an airport security woman.
Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines have expanded their codeshare partnership to launch 17 new flights between the U.S. and Mexico starting next year.
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One of the best things about the Swiss city of Lausanne is its brilliant location. Located in the heart of Europe, on the shore of beautiful Lake Geneva, and within spitting distance of both the Alps and the Jura, it’s the ideal base for numerous day trips, whether cultural, physical or simply peaceful.