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Tour the 10 Most Expensive Cities in the World

Can you guess which locale topped the list?

The Best Palm Springs Airbnbs for Old Hollywood Vibes and Desert Views

From futuristic cave homes to Frank Sinatra’s midcentury-modern abode

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Where Is Pope Francis’s Funeral and When Will He Be Buried?

Despite the papal tradition of a St. Peter’s Basilica burial, it’s expected that Pope Francis will be laid to rest elsewhere, in accordance with his wishes

Travel

9 Tulum Hotels to Book for Rest, Relaxation, and Proximity to the Playa

Where chilled-out interiors meet wildly beautiful exteriors

Here’s Where Our Editors Love to Stay in Milan

From a ’70s-inspired gem to a former seminary-turned-boutique hotel

9 Serenely Beautiful Tulum Airbnbs to Book Away From Touristy Hotspots

Enjoy peace, quiet, and your very own private pool

15 Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed Houses You Can Rent for Your Next Vacation

Get up close and personal with an architectural marvel

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Fashion

Alaïa Opens the Doors to a SANAA-Designed Paris Flagship

The bespoke atelier tapped the Japanese firm to design their new boutique, inspired by the concept of second skin

How the House Became a Muse for Fashion Designers

Unpacking the fascination between dressing ourselves and our homes 🏠

Bed Rotting, Adult Bunk Beds, and “Bedcore”: How Sleep Culture Took Over the World

What if the slumber party never ended?

These Shiny Pink Sheets Are Living in My Head Rent-Free

If loving this makes me a freak in the sheets then so be it

Walking Tour

How Modern London Rose From Roman Ruins
Today, AD joins architect Nick Potts in London to uncover the city’s ancient Roman origins. Before London, there was Londinium, the capital of Roman Britain, and although it was abandoned by AD 450, the influence and some remnants of the ancient city still remain. Join Pott’s as he explores how modern London rose up from Roman ruins.
How the UN Popularized Modernism in NYC
Today Michael Wyetzner of Michielli + Wyetzner Architects joins AD in New York for an in-depth walking tour of the United Nations. Founded in 1945, the UN now comprises 193 member states, all of whom assemble at their modernist headquarters on the bank of the East River in NYC. The birthplace of international diplomacy, the United Nations became the first major building in New York to represent International Style architecture.
How Thousands of Years of History Weave Through NYC's Central Park
Today Michael Wyetzner of Michielli + Wyetzner Architects joins AD in New York as he returns to Central Park to explore the thousands of years of history found there. Although Central Park itself would not have existed 200 years ago, you can track the use of the land back 13,000 years. From ancient Native American trails to billion-year-old rocks, take an in-depth look at the thousands of years of history housed inside this iconic park.
Why NYC’s Grand Central is So Hard to Build Around
Despite boasting some of the most valuable real estate in New York, Grand Central is a hard area to build on. Join architect Nick Potts for an in-depth walking tour of Grand Central Terminal and its surrounding offices and discover what issues arise when building atop 40 acres of hidden railroad tracks. 270 Park Ave Lobby Render | Courtesy of Foster + Partners Union Carbide Photos | Ezra Stoller/Esto Director: Hiatt Woods Director of Photography: Eric Brouse Editor: Daniel Finn Host: Nick Potts Producer: Skylar Economy Field Producer: Christie Garcia Director of Creative Development, Lifestyle: Morgan Crossley Line Producer: Joe Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon Fuhr Production Manager: Melissa Heber Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Camera Operator: Marc Manasse Audio Engineer: Brett Van Deusen Production Assistant: Caleb Clark; Sonia Butt Post Production Supervisor: Andrew Montague Post Production Coordinator: Holly Frew Supervising Editor: Christina Mankellow Assistant Editor: Fynn Lithgow VFX: Sam Fuller Colorist: Oliver Eid
How an Abandoned Railroad Became One of NYC’s Most Popular Parks
Today AD joins architect Nick Potts in New York City for a walking tour of The Highline. Once an abandoned commercial railroad, the area is now a thriving public park lined with designer buildings courtesy of some of the world’s most famous architects. Explore with Nick and discover how The Highline has transformed NYC’s Meatpacking District. Archival Photos | Courtesy of Archive of Industry
Architect Breaks Down 200 Years of NYC Mansions
Today Michael Wyetzner of Michielli + Wyetzner Architects joins AD in New York for a walking tour of the city’s mansions. From the early colonial abodes of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr to the grandeur of the Gilded Age, and 20th century brutalist design, Michael walks you through 200 years worth of homes belonging to wealthy New Yorkers past and present.
How Central Park Was Created Entirely By Design and Not By Nature
Today Michael Wyetzner of Michielli + Wyetzner Architects joins AD in New York for an in-depth walking tour of Central Park. Everything in Central Park got there by considered choice, not by nature, and the park as we know it today is the result of a design competition held in the 1850s. From hidden through-roads to its calming bodies of water, join Michael as he walks you through why Central Park is the best-designed city park in the world.
Architect Tours New Orleans’ Most Haunted Houses
Today AD joins architect Robert Cangelosi in New Orleans for a walking tour of the infamous French Quarter. Often regarded as the most haunted city in America, New Orleans has a deep history of ghosts, torture and…vampire nuns?! Join Robert for an in-depth look at the French Quarter and its history to find out how it became one of the spookiest spots in the world. Vampire Cafe on a Sunny Day | Lia Rainsford Director: Skylar "Edgar Allan Poe" Economy Director of Photography: Alejandro "In the Shadows" Moreno Editor: Alex "Ghoulish" Mechanik Host: Robby "Omniscient" Cangelosi Senior Producer: Vara "It's Alive, It's Aliiive!" Reese Line Producer: Joseph "For the last time, I'm not related to Steve!" Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon "Here's Johnny!" Fuhr Production Manager: Melissa "Goosebumps" Heber Production Coordinator: Fernando "Psycho" Davila Casting Producer: Nick "Fava Beans" Sawyer Audio Engineer: Lee "Huey Lewis and the News" Garcia Production Assistant: Ashley "Pennywise" Bush Post Production Supervisor: Andrew "6 feet under" Montague Post Production Coordinator: Holly "The last Irish Vampire" Frew Supervising Editor: Christina "Nooo! Don't go down there" Mankellow Additional Editor: William "All work and no play..." Long Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds, "The Demon Barber of NYC" Colorist: Oliver "Can I have some more, please" Eid Special Thanks: Chris "Mother told me to do it" Conti Keleigh "Wednesday Adams" Nealon Monica "The Friendly Ghost" Mulhall
How The Upper West Side Revolutionized NYC Apartments
Today AD joins architect Nick Potts in New York City for a walking tour of the Upper West Side. At the turn of the century, apartment hotels such as The Dakota and The San Remo started populating the Upper West Side. Servants' quarters, elevators, and the realization of views were making apartment living more appealing to the upper middle classes and increasing the value of the top floors. Join Nick for an in-depth look at how the Upper West Side revolutionized apartment living and became the birthplace of the penthouse in Manhattan. Director: Hiatt Woods Director of Photography: Eric Brouse Editor: Tristen Rogers Host: Nick Potts Producer: Skylar Economy; Vara Reese Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon Fuhr Production Manager: Melissa Heber Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Audio Engineer: Brett Van Deusen Production Assistant: Noah Bierbrier; Ryan Coppola Post Production Supervisor: Andrew Montague Post Production Coordinator: Holly Frew Supervising Editor: Christina Mankellow Assistant Editor: Courtney Karwal Colorist: Oliver Eid
How Walt Disney Concert Hall Was Designed To Be Pitch Perfect
Today AD welcomes back architect Valery Augustin to tour Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles. Designed in 1987 by Frank Gehry, music runs through the veins of this building. A unique steel exterior houses an acoustically perfect auditorium designed by Yasuhisa Toyota and is home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. Join Valery as he takes an in-depth look at how the concert hall pioneered new design techniques and became a true gift to the people of Los Angeles.