24 hours stop over in Bangkok / Shanghai Mansion / BKK / Thailand

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24 hours stop over in Bangkok / Shanghai Mansion / BKK / Thailand

Shanghai Mansion Bangkok, a beautiful hotel nestled amongst the streets of Bangkok, it offers a perfect hideaway. The guests are able to enjoy fine cuisine and elegance of Shanghai Mansion’s interiors alongside with the cultural views and walks of Chinatown/BKK. Its just charming and easy to get atmosphere reminiscent of the Orient of old but with the grip of a modern hotel. All 76 guest rooms are uniquely designed in Chinese style with great attention to detail to provide the very distinctive experience of comfort…Continue Reading “24 hours stop over in Bangkok / Shanghai Mansion / BKK / Thailand” →

House HK, roof top houses (illegal) /China

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Yep, most architects or anyone in general know the policies about illegal roof structures. In Hong Kong it is different, the funky third “bedroom” is often an illegal structure because it is built on the rooftop terrace. The builidngs are often 40 years and more old and the structures were built back towards the beginning. It is concrete and has an adjoining bathroom and is connected to the rest of the flat with a small internal staircase. The HK government has been really cracking down on…Continue Reading “House HK, roof top houses (illegal) /China” →

Morocco – hideaways abroad

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This unique bathroom, belongs to an old house in Morocco and was converted into usable rentable, commercial house space.  The interior of the house is different. I will post some more info on this cool property soon. Anyway, cu in Morocco. Besides Marakesh go to Casablanca and watch out for nice locations of the American romantic drama film directed by Michael Curtiz, starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman and Paul Henreid.

Capsule hotel, Tokyo / Japan

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Capsule hotel, Tokyo / Japan

Capsule hotels are trendy in Asia, lack of space but not of fun. You will find them in Japan, and HK and eg. They are also very popular in Tokyo and you will find them everywhere, a lot of businessman love to stay overnight in these places in Tokyo, just take a nap and later on back to work. It would be a shame to come to Tokyo and not take a walk across the famous intersection outside Shibuya Station. On sunny afternoons or clear…Continue Reading “Capsule hotel, Tokyo / Japan” →

Cities we like: Berlin

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House & Hotel Magazine features Berlin. Why Berlin? Because it is one of the sexiest cities in the world. We would suggest to stay a bit longer in a house (private guest house) as part of a “downgrade” residential home. If you like feel free and stay in a Hotel, a rooming property designed to make nightly rental revenue. So, thats a bit about the name houseandhotel. Enjoy one of the sexiest city in the world. New resto tip in the hotel: LABANCA, a bit of…Continue Reading “Cities we like: Berlin” →

Gastro tip: Noma in Copenhagen – Denmark

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Organic, organic, organic, thanks to foodpioneers like the chef Mr. Redzepi we are on our way back to nature. The list of the world’s best restaurants containing some news and the winner is Noma/ Denmark. The title of world’s best restaurant has finally been wrenched from the grip of El Bulli in Spain, with Denmark’s Noma a newcomer, being acclaimed as the globe’s greatest dining experience. Mr Redzepis groundbreaking restaurant in Copenhagen, which serves only food from the Nordic region, was placed into the top spot thanks…Continue Reading “Gastro tip: Noma in Copenhagen – Denmark” →

Lofts in the “Paul-Lincke Höfe” – five courtyards in Berlin

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Today we feature a special housing project. The Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales are the inspiration for five courtyard gardens in an abandoned factory being converted into luxury loft apartments. Situated over a parking garage and in the shadow of surrounding buildings, the courtyards are a series of man–made, magical vignettes. By transforming traditional tales into a built environment, a cultural connection is made to German folklore, celebrating the mythical quality of Germany. The design provides a strong and memorable identity for the courtyards, creating a…Continue Reading “Lofts in the “Paul-Lincke Höfe” – five courtyards in Berlin” →

Houses ” Travel & bureaucracy”

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The working environment of civil servants tells us about the personalities of these servants and the country for which they work. Gypsie travel to Bolivia, China, France, India, Jemen, Liberia, Russia and the United States, in order to portray civil servants while sitting behind their desks. Kunsthal Rotterdam shows more, the portraits provide a clear image of bureaucracy in various forms of government. We invite you to see something different and regret nothing…

Burning Man, Nevada

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Burning Man is a week-long annual event held in the Black Rock Desert ( Nevada, USA). The party starts on the Monday before, and ends on the day of, the American Labor Day holiday. It takes its name from the ritual burning of a large wooden effigyon on Saturday evening. The event is a kind of an experiment in music, dance, community, fun and self expression.

KLM Delft blue

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The Netherlands is famous for its windmills, wooden shoes and Delftware – and for KLM of course. What do you get when you combine all of these things? KLM’s new worldwide campaign ‘Tile & Inspire’. As part of the campaign, KLM has invited  Facebook and other fans from around the globe to create a Delft blue tile showing their (profile) picture and an (inspiring) personal message. The tiles submitted by participants put them in the running to have their message placed on a real Boeing…Continue Reading “KLM Delft blue” →

Hotel Arizona Biltmore (Waldorf Astoria) in Phoenix

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House & Hotel Magazine likes the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix. The Biltmore is a Waldorf Astoria Hotel and since its opening in 1929 this resort, that is called “Jewel of the Desert”, has been one of the most recognized resorts in the world for its distinctive Frank Lloyd Wright architectural style. It offers luxurious facilities and storied history as a playground of the rich and famous. The hotel is nestled on 39 acres at the foot of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, has  737 luxurious guest rooms including…Continue Reading “Hotel Arizona Biltmore (Waldorf Astoria) in Phoenix” →

House/ Loft / My home is my castle – Urban gypsy life / Berlin / Germany

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My home is my castle, we proudly present the very special housing project for urban gypsies and furthermore a little introduction how to build your own tennis court next to Paul-Lincke Höfe in Kreuzberg / Berlin. Tennis being one of the most popular games around the world, individuals begins playing the game pretty early. With the lack of space, most have to go through long queues and endless waits before they get a change to hit the tennis ball around the court. Public tennis courts…Continue Reading “House/ Loft / My home is my castle – Urban gypsy life / Berlin / Germany” →