New York Designs 2010: call for submissions

The Architectural League of New York is hosting an ongoing call for submissions for quality architectural works. Whether you’re a budding student or a seasoned architect, this could be your chance to assist them in their mission to to advance the art of architecture. Continue Reading

Billionaire Koch to remake Met

In an interview on Thursday, billionaire David H. Koch announced plans for redoing the entrance of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Having been inspired by the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Koch plans to remake the fountains into what he dubs as “spectacular”.

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Coming soon: Ground Zero hotel

Although some may view the memories of September 11th as sadness and destruction, some see it as an opportunity.

Cheryl Palmer, along with the crew at Club Quarters Inc., are well on their way with the World Center Hotel, located in the spot where the World Trade Center once stood.

The hotel began to take reservations last month, amidst the current construction of the rest of the hotel – it’s still in progress, but already doing well.

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Featuring: Rockefeller Centre

Not much can trump Rockefeller Centre, a complex lot of buildings that were developed in the midst of the Great Depression. Originally known as Radio Continue Reading

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Featuring: Brooklyn Bridge

As the oldest suspension bridge in the United States, the Brooklyn Bridge connects Manhattan and Brooklyn across the East River. It was completed in 1883, Continue Reading

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Featuring: The Statue of Liberty

As a gift of friendship from France to the United States, the Statue of Liberty stands tall and free, solely located on a 12 acre Continue Reading

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Featuring: Times Square

In the borough of Manhattan is Times Square, a well-known and major intersection in New York City.  Named after the Times Building (now called One Continue Reading

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The Empire State Building

Here's the second installment of The Swish Life Magazine newest feature: a

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Nendo Studio: clever design

We've recently discovered the truest meaning of an eco-inspired home- that is,

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Architecture Guide for iPhone

Who wouldn't want to have the world's best architectural masterpieces in the