Zaha Hadid Architects-designed Morpheus Hotel includes world’s first free-form high-rise exoskeleton
The design of the new Morpheus Hotel in Macau, China is embellished with a series of voids carved through the center that give the structure a fluid, almost liquid look reminiscent of the T-1000 terminator’s mimetic polyalloy reforming......»»
Miami"s $300 million "exoskeleton" skyscraper is complete after 7 years. Look inside the Zaha Hadid-designed tower, which comes with a private rooftop helipad.
One Thousand Museum Famed architect Zaha Hadid's "exoskeleton" skyscraper in Miami, One Thousand Museum, is finally finished after seven.....»»
Downtown Dayton"s oldest high-rise eyed for $30M redevelopment project
A historic downtown Dayton building is being eyed for a $30 million mixed-use redevelopment project that includes a hotel, luxury apartments, office space and retail......»»
High-rise mixed-use project proposed for downtown Phoenix transit station
The proposal includes office, hotel, residential and retail and restaurant uses......»»
The Tell: The world risks ‘running out of copper’ — and here’s how high prices may rise as the economy reopens, BofA warns
Copper inventories are falling low just as the global economic reopening gets under way, according to BofA. “If scrap supply doesn't come through, stocks would deplete by 2024,” the bank’s commodity strategists warn......»»
Metals Stocks: Gold prices gain, aim for roughly 2-month high as COVID’s rise rattles market
Gold futures trades slightly higher Wednesday, partly supported by unease in markets over a rise in cases of COVID-19 from more transmissible variants, especially in Asia and Latin America, that could hurt the world economic rebound from the pandemic......»»
Rock solid: Ingalls Building still stands strong
The Ingalls Building at East Fourth and Vine streets downtown was the world's tallest concrete high-rise when it was built in 1903. Now it's getting a face-lift and a new lease on life......»»
"High Steaks" As Israeli Startup Prints World"s First Ribeye
'High Steaks' As Israeli Startup Prints World's First Ribeye Israeli-based Aleph Farms Ltd. has created the world's first slaughter-free steak using three-dimensional "bio-printing" and real cells from a cow......»»
Why State Aid Stirs Controversy From China to the EU
In theory, the system of free trade driving the world economy is supposed to provide a “level playing field” for all. In practice, countries have long complained that rivals unfairly dish out aid in the form of state-backed subsidies to boost .....»»
One Thousand Museum penthouse sells for $16M
A penthouse in One Thousand Museum, the Miami condo designed by the late Zaha Hadid, sold for $16 million. Unit 5001 in the condo at 1000 Biscayne Blvd was sold by 1000 Biscayne Tower, an affiliate of the development team led by Louis Birdman,.....»»
Why State Aid Has Become a Stumbling Block in Brexit
In theory, the system of free trade driving the world economy is supposed to provide a “level playing field” for all. In practice, countries have long complained that rivals unfairly dish out aid in the form of state-backed subsidies to boost f.....»»
19 new hotel openings across the US that should all be on your radar for when it"s safe to start booking again, according to Condé Nast Traveler
Condé Nast Traveler published its prestigious Hot List of hotels, highlighting the best new properties to open in the last 12 months. The list includes 76 entries from all over the world, including 19 hotels across the.....»»
Asian stocks set to rise as markets brace for China GDP data
Asian stocks look set to bounce on Friday to recover towards a one-month high as investors, following Wall Street's lead overnight, sought silver linings in a run of data that showed the world is in its worst recession in decades......»»
18 hotels and Airbnbs around the world are currently offering virtual classes in lieu of their usual on-site activities and events — almost all of them are free
Due to the novel Coronavirus, the travel industry has experienced massive disruptions. The hotel industry is adapting to these circumstances by pivoting to offer on.....»»
David, Victoria Beckham buy Miami penthouse for $20M (Photos)
Soccer superstar David Beckham and Spice Girl turned fashion designer Victoria Beckham paid $19.8 million for a new penthouse in One Thousand Museum, the Miami condo tower designed by the late Zaha Hadid. Unit 5901 and 5902 was sold by 1000 Biscay.....»»
Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill dominate the state in gradate program rankings
A new ranking of higher education programs across the U.S. has the usual Triangle names dominating the health care pipeline, but it also includes a dramatic rise in pole position for one program. On Tuesday, U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 Best.....»»
Here"s why Obamacare would likely make any coronavirus vaccine free for patients — and prove critical in fighting the disease
Heather Hazzan, SELF Magazine Public concern is rising that the high costs in parts of the US's healthcare system could form a barrier that discourages people from getting treatment for the novel coronavirus. But one layer of the .....»»
I"ve been to more than 10 high-rise viewing platforms around the world, and the SkyBridge in Riyadh is one of the best for price, crowd levels, and the quality of the view
Getty Images/Bill Bostock/Business Insider I visited the SkyBridge viewing platform in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in Janua.....»»
High-rise hotel, water park proposed at Circuit of The Americas
The developers behind Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark near Dallas are planning to bring a similar attraction, plus a hotel, to Southeast Austin near Circuit of The Americas, the home of Texas' only Formula One car race......»»
I used credit card points to stay at $1,000-a-night luxury hotel for free. Here"s exactly how I did it.
Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa (Facebook) The Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa offers everything you could want in a high-priced yoga/meditation retreat, plus a ton of spa amenities. A vacation here is expensiv.....»»
Inside Look: futuristic Miami condos receive finishing touches
The vision of the late Zaha Hadid, a world-famous architect, has come to life at the One Thousand Museum condo in downtown Miami. The amenity spaces have been completed for the 62-story tower at 1000 Biscayne Blvd. The futuristic design by Hadid off.....»»