Madrid Journal: Three firms to redesign and revitalize Madrid-Chamartin rail station and neighborhood Rendering: Play-Time by Ron Bernthal In December, 2022, it was announced that the design proposal submitted by UNStudio, with b720… Posted by By Ron Bernthal December 16, 2022Posted inArchitcture & Design, European Train Travel, International Travel, Urban Revitalization
Helsinki Journal: Five architectural firms to re-design city’s Makasiiniranta waterfront district. (The winning 'Saaret' design proposal by Konsortium Gran team (Niam, K2S Architects, White Arkitekter, Ramboll Finland, Rakennuttajatoimisto HTJ Oy, JLL). Image… Posted by By Ron Bernthal November 30, 2022Posted inArchitcture & Design, Business Travel, International Travel, Office Buildings, Resorts & Hotels, Urban Revitalization
Harajuku Journal: Revitalization of Tokyo district will attract visitors and local residents. (images courtesy of OMA and Inplace) by Ron Bernthal Designed by Shohei Shigematsu and OMA New York for NTT Urban… Posted by By Ron Bernthal November 10, 2022Posted inArchitcture & Design, Cultural Travel, International Travel, Museums & Attractions, Urban Revitalization
Brisbane Journal: University of Queensland revitalizes campus environment with new design-savvy building (All images © Peter Clarke) by Ron Bernthal A flagship project for The University of Queensland, in Brisbane, Australia, The… Posted by By Ron Bernthal October 26, 2022Posted inArchitcture & Design, International Travel, University Design, Urban Revitalization
Washington Heights Journal: Radio Hotel & Tower adds design and color to NYC neighborhood (All Photography: Ossip van Duivenbode) by Ron Bernthal The Radio Hotel, which opened in early 2022, is in the heart… Posted by By Ron Bernthal October 12, 2022Posted inArchitcture & Design, Hotel Reviews, Resorts & Hotels, U.S. Travel, Urban Revitalization
Bengaluru Journal: Kempegowda International Airport opens terminal within a garden. Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (image © SOM | ATCHAIN) by Ron Bernthal The airport operator, Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL), will… Posted by By Ron Bernthal September 22, 2022Posted inAirports, Architcture & Design, Business Travel, International Travel, Uncategorized
Baltics Journal: High-speed railway project uncoupling Baltic states from their Soviet past (All images courtesy Rail Baltica) by Ron Bernthal Rail Baltica is a rail transport infrastructure project with the goal of… Posted by By Ron Bernthal September 21, 2022Posted inEuropean Train Travel, International Rail Travel, International Travel, Uncategorized
Bozeman Journal: Western mountain town gives birth to Japanese-style mountain beer. Ron Bernthal On January 28, 2022, Beringia & New Hokkaido Brewing launched Beringia Pilsner as part of a multi-year beverage… Posted by By Ron Bernthal September 13, 2022Posted inUncategorized
Brasov Journal: New hotel opens within Romania’s largest urban revitalization project. Ron Bernthal Ceetrus, the developer of Cartier Coresi, Romania’s largest urban regeneration project, has opened the French group Qosmo Hotels' first… Posted by By Ron Bernthal August 30, 2022Posted inBusiness Travel, Cultural Travel, Family Travel, International Travel, Resorts & Hotels, Urban Revitalization
Taipei Journal: New performing arts center opens in Taiwan ( © OMA by Chris Stowers) Ron Bernthal The landmark Taipei Performing Arts Center by Dutch architecture studio OMA has officially opened to… Posted by By Ron Bernthal August 16, 2022Posted inArchitcture & Design, Cultural Travel, International Travel, MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS, Urban Revitalization