Paris Journal: Snøhetta-designed headquarters for Le Monde Group opens (photo © Marwan Harmouche) by Ron Bernthal With the completion in late 2020 of its new Paris headquarters, designed by Snøhetta,… Posted by By Ron Bernthal December 18, 2020Posted inArchitcture & Design, International, Urban Revitalization
Zurich Airport opens large, mixed-use project. Aerial view of The Circle (image courtesy Zurich Airport) by Ron Bernthal After a construction period of almost six years, a… Posted by By Ron Bernthal November 11, 2020Posted inArchitcture & Design, International, USA / Canada
Zhuhai Journal: New Waterfront Neighborhood Adds to “China’s Most Livable City” ReputationMo Dg By Ron Bernthal With almost two-million residents, Zhuhai is considered a “small” Chinese city, but it is certainly not an undiscovered… Posted by By Ron Bernthal November 2, 2020Posted inArchitcture & Design, International, USA / Canada
Bilbao Journal: Basque Gamble Still Drawing Crowds Exterior of Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (photo GMB) By Ron Bernthal In the 1989 film, Field of Dreams, Kevin Costner hears a… Posted by By Ron Bernthal October 13, 2020Posted inArchitcture & Design, Cultural Travel, Family Travel, International, International Travel
Berlin Journal: After many delays, the new Berlin airport is set to open. Really. Terminal 1 facade at new Berlin Brandenburg Airport, official opening is October 31st, 2020. (photo Berlin Brandenburg Airport) By Ron Bernthal… Posted by By Ron Bernthal October 1, 2020Posted inArchitcture & Design, International, International Travel
Germany’s 30-Year Reunification Celebrations Begin in Oct 2020 Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate, 1964 (photo © Ron Bernthal) By Ron Bernthal With Germany’s reunification on October 3, 1990, Berlin was reinstated… Posted by By Ron Bernthal September 29, 2020Posted inInternational, International Travel
New 2020-2022 Hotel Openings in Italy View of restored 14th-century Barco house at Castello di Reschio Estate in Umbria, Italy (photo © Castello di Reschio) By Ron… Posted by By Ron Bernthal September 25, 2020Posted inArchitcture & Design, Hotel Reviews, International, International Travel, Resorts & Hotels
Cabo Verde Journal: Sunsplashed islands off African coast wait patiently for prosperity by Ron Bernthal Césaria Evora, Cabo Verde’s “Barefoot Diva,” often sang about her home, the stunningly beautiful island of São Vicente,… Posted by By Ron Bernthal August 31, 2020Posted inArchitcture & Design, International, International Travel, Resorts & Hotels
Airport City Manchester Journal: A large, mixed-use development ent to Manchester Airport in England satisfies business and residential needs. Green space, office, retail, hotels, and residential housing are part of the Airport City Manchester project, located adjacent to Mancester Airport… Posted by By Ron Bernthal August 31, 2020Posted inArchitcture & Design, International, International Travel, Resorts & Hotels
Nice Journal: New “Joia Méridia” Quarter Adds Architectural Gems to Cote d’Azur Lifestyle Méridia Tower by Sou Fujimoto overlooks Metropolitan Plaza in Joia Méridia, the central town of Nice Méridia. (rendering courtesy Sou Fujimoto… Posted by By Ron Bernthal August 7, 2020Posted inArchitcture & Design, International, International Travel