Architecture

October 7, 2025

Cheech Marin Speaks About His Love for Chicano Art and the Collection That Led to a Thriving Museum [Interview]

For most people, Cheech Marin is known as part of the comedic duo Cheech & Chong, who were at the peak of their fame in the 70s and 80s. But for the art world, Marin has long been one of the greatest patrons of Chicano art. This artistic movement has its roots in the plight of Mexican Americans in American society, taking a stand against racism, oppression, and class disparity.

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October 2, 2025

Louis Vuitton Store Designed To Look Like a Giant Boat in Shanghai

There is a giant boat at the front plaza of HKRI Taikoo Hui, a shopping mall in central Shanghai. And no, itโ€™s not a shipwreck. Itโ€™s The Louis Shanghai, a boat-shaped concept shop created by Louis Vuitton (LV). The companyโ€™s in-house team designed a docked ship thatโ€™s an incredible addition to the plaza.

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September 19, 2025

Japanese Sauna With Views of Mount Fuji Inspired by the Mountainโ€™s โ€œHatโ€

Tranquility can take many forms, but thereโ€™s perhaps no better way than in a spa with a mountain view. CYCL, located in Japan on the shores of Lake Yamanaka in Yamanashi Prefecture (about two hours west of Tokyo), offers both. It features a sauna with incredible, uninterrupted views of Mount Fuji, nourishing the body, mind, and spirit. CYCL opened its doors in April 2024 with a 1,300-square-foot facility.

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September 5, 2025

Tadao Andoโ€™s National Museum of Uzbekistan Is an Exercise in Geometry

Japanese architect Tadao Ando has broken ground on his first major project in Central Asia with the National Museum of Uzbekistan. Andoโ€™s minimalist style is on full display in the museum, which works as a series of simple geometric shapes. Located in the heart of Tashkent, the museum will become the countryโ€™s leading institution for preserving and disseminating Uzbek culture. Andoโ€™s design for the museum sees circular and square shapes connected by a triangle.

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