Louvre conservation center

Officials hope to store some 250,000 artworks at the new center in five years' time. About half of the newly-constructed building's sprawling space will house art from the famed Paris museum, the world's biggest. … [Read more...] about Louvre opens center to protect art from flooding

HCMC is set to announce policies for the conservation of old villas to safeguard its architectural heritage and stop unauthorized demolitions. The People’s Committee instructed the Department of Construction Management to keep an eye on the city’s nearly 900 villas built before reunification in 1975, and ensure they are not demolished or altered. … [Read more...] about HCMC seeks to conserve pre-1975 villas

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“The Park Service complained that the pipeline developer ignored the shape of the land, even more than a road or railroad would, and carved through mountains and valleys with no consideration for what the route would do to these scenic treasures," he said. … [Read more...] about The Appalachian Trail is Going to the Supreme Court

Located in the 8th arrondissement, also known as Triangle d’Or  (the Golden Triangle), this newly opened luxury boutique hotel exceeds all expectations. Nestled in between three of Paris’ most famous boulevards, this hotel is for the deep pocketed crowd. For 100 years there’s been a hotel at this address, but what used to be a four-star hotel has now gotten an extensive make over. Everything from the original Art Deco chandelier in the lobby to the scented Diptyque candles and the flower arrangements are part of making this hotel experience an unforgettable one. With almost a third of the rooms having views of the Eiffel Tower, this five-star boutique hotel is the epitome of Paris. It’s glamorous without being ostentatious, with its white marbled bathroom floors and huge walk-in rain showers. The Thala Spa offers tailor-made treatments by Dermalogica and is open to non-residents as well. … [Read more...] about 5 Parisian boutique hotels to keep an eye on