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Painting of Armenian motif of a cherub's head surrounded by folded wings, inside the main prayer hall of Vank Cathedral (Holy Savior Cathedral, Church of the Saintly Sisters), in Isfahan, Isfahan province of Iran.
The cathedral was established in 1606, dedicated to the hundreds of thousands of Armenian deportees that were resettled by Shah Abbas I during the Ottoman War of 1603-1618.
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This is a landmark of Gangnam(now famous for Gangnam Style), Seoul called Tower Palace apartment buildings.
It has Yangjaecheon Stream right next to it that runs all the way to Hangang River.
It's very good spot for taking a walk. It's famous for bike course too.
During the autumn season, Kiyosato Lake becomes a favored spot as the foliage transforms into vibrant hues, creating a stunning display of colors.
© yohanes.budiyanto, 2013
2012 was another phenomenal year. It was a year of travel, so much travel indeed that it has disturbed my daily jobs; my time with family and friends back home; and most importantly, it has severly postponed the completion of my current pet project: my own residence!. The 1,400m2 built structure has remained an unfinished project, while the designer items (Chairs and sofas by Antonio Citterio, Poltrona Frau, Marc Newson, Carl Hansen; Phillipe Starck sanitary fittings; Iconic lamps by Tom Dixon and Arco by Castiglioni; et al) are currently on their way through the Indian Ocean directly from Europe at the risk of being homeless.
That said, the amazing time I took flying over Asia seemed to have paid off as I finally stayed at 3 hotels that have been on my dream list for years: The Lalu in Taiwan by Kerry Hill; Plateau Spa in Hong Kong by John Morford; and I.sawan Residential Spa & Club in Bangkok by Tony Chi. They have proven to be some of my most favourite hotels of all time, with I.sawan Spa actually reigns supreme on my list this year.
I was also extremely excited to finally stayed at some of the year's most eagerly awaited hotel re-openings after an extended period of closure for a complete refurbishment, which included these grande dames: The Peninsula Hong Kong, Shangri-la Singapore's iconic Garden Wing, and The Palace Hotel, Tokyo and the Park Hyatt Sydney. Unfortunately, the results have been a mixed bag. Park Hyatt Sydney started with a bang and it delivered. The newly refurbished interiors are modern, luxurious and elegant, yet it is quite subtle not to compete with the million dollar (Opera) view outside. I love the hotel so much that I paid 3 separate visits in less than 2 months.
On the other hand, both Peninsula Hong Kong and Shangri-La Singapore's Garden Wing fell short of my expectation, although Peninsula collectively still scored high on the list. The biggest surprise was actually the unveiling of the newly rebuilt Palace Hotel in Tokyo as it brings glamour back to the city with its beautifully decorated guest rooms, magnificent public spaces and uninterrupted views over the Imperial Palace next door.
Last year, I managed to stay at 3 Amanresorts (Amankila, Amanjiwo and Aman Summer Palace); and this year I visited another 3, including a stay at one of its oldest and pioneering properties: Amandari in Bali, which was spectacular. I was most impressed with the fact that it ages well, although no one ever suspected it being 25 years old now.
The trips this year would not be complete without my annual visit to my #1 favourite place on earth, Tokyo; But there is a twist this time as I made it special: Tokyo 777 as a sequel to my Shanghai 777 trip in the past; and this time it involved 7 Hotels, 7 Designers and 7 Michelin Restaurants, which included key players such as Park Hyatt, Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton and Mandarin Oriental; and fine dining institutions from the kitchens of Joel Robuchon, Alain Ducasse, Michel Troisgros and Paul Bocuse. My clear favourite? Joel Robuchon and the Palace Hotel Tokyo.
The most memorable stay this year? Without a doubt, the Aussie outback experience at the 6-star Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa in the Blue Mountains. It is truly out-of-this-world; and it is absolutely one of the places that you must visit before you die!. It scored very high across my 13 categories of assessment with seven perfect score of 100 (Only eclisped by I.sawan Bangkok with eight). Here, the all-inclusive food and activities were absolutely phenomenal; the natural surrounding was breathtaking; each villas even have its own fireplace and indoor/outdoor swimming pool; and best of all? You get to see Kangaroos, Wallabies and Wombats so close to you that they could almost be your pet; plus you get to see the Southern Cross stars by your naked eyes at night. After checking-out, it did not get better than this: flying back to Sydney on the cockpit of the helicopter that took me pass the greater Blue Mountains range and Sydney's beautiful harbor. It is truly a lifetime experience.
Pictured above is the breathtaking natural surrounding of the 6-star Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa in Blue Mountains, Australia.
38 hotels stayed in 2012 and here are the best of the best:
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All Time Best Hotel:
Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong 95.38/100
#1 for the 7th consecutive year, since 2006
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1. Best Hotel
I.sawan Residential Spa & Club, at the Grand Hyatt Erawan, Bangkok 93.92/100
2. Best Resort
Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa 94.28/100
3. Best Room
Spa Cottages (I.sawan Residential Spa & Club, at the Grand Hyatt Erawan, Bangkok) 100/100
Plateau Deluxe Room (Plateau Spa, at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong) 100/100
Opera Deluxe Room (Park Hyatt, Sydney) 100/100
Vivienne Tam Suite (Hotel Icon, Hong Kong) 100/100
Junior Suite (Keraton at the Plaza, Jakarta) 100/100
4. Best Bathroom
Four Seasons Hotel, Guangzhou 100/100
I.sawan Residential Spa & Club, at the Grand Hyatt Erawan, Bangkok 100/100
St. Regis, Singapore 100/100
W Taipei 100/100
Palace Hotel Tokyo 95/100
5. Best Bed
I.sawan Residential Spa & Club, at the Grand Hyatt Erawan, Bangkok 100/100
St. Regis, Singapore 100/100
W Taipei 100/100
W Hong Kong 100/100
Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa 100/100
6. Best Service:
Amandari, Bali 100/100
Keraton at the Plaza, Jakarta 100/100
Amanfayun 95/100
Bvlgari, Bali 95/100
Palace Hotel Tokyo 95/100
7. Best In-room technology
The Peninsula, Hong Kong 100/100
I.sawan Residential Spa & Club, at the Grand Hyatt Erawan, Bangkok 95/100
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong 95/100
St. Regis Singapore 95/100
Palace Hotel Tokyo 95/100
8. Best In-room amenities
Amandari, Bali 100/100
I.sawan Residential Spa & Club, at the Grand Hyatt Erawan, Bangkok 100/100
Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa 100/100
Vivienne Tam Suite, at the Hotel Icon, Hong Kong 95/100
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong 95/100
9. Best Architecture / Design
I.sawan Residential Spa & Club, at the Grand Hyatt Erawan, Bangkok 100/100
The Vivienne Tam Suite, at the Hotel Icon, Hong Kong 100/100
The Lalu, at Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan 100/100
Plateau Spa, at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong 100/100
Sofitel So, Bangkok 100/100
W Taipei 100/100
Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa 100/100
10. Best Hotel Food
St. Regis Bali 100/100
Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa 100/100
Bulgari Bali 95/100
Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo 95/100
Four Seasons Hotel, Guangzhou 95/100
11. Best View
Vivienne Tam Suite, at the Hotel Icon, Hong Kong 100/100
Opera Deluxe, at the Park Hyatt, Sydney 100/100
Premier Suite, at the Ritz-Carlton Millenia, Singapore 100/100
Grand Deluxe Harbour View Room, at The Peninsula, Hong Kong 100/100
Plateau Deluxe Room, at the Grand Hyatt, Hong Kong 100/100
12. Best Pool
Amandari 100/100
Peninsula Hong Kong 100/100
Sofitel So, Bangkok 100/100
Bvlgari, Bali 100/100
Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong 95/100
13. Best Health & Spa Facilities
I.sawan Recreational Spa & Club, at the Grand Hyatt Erawan, Bangkok 100/100
Grand Hyatt, Jakarta 100/100
Plateau Spa, at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong 100/100
The Lalu, at Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan 100/100
Emirates Wolgan Vallery Resort & Spa 100/100
14. Best Location
Amanfayun 100/100
Bvlgari, Bali 100/100
I.sawan Recreational Spa & Club, at the Grand Hyatt Erawan, Bangkok 100/100
The Peninsula, Hong Kong 100/100
Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa 100/100
15. Best Value
Amandari, Bali 100/100
Four Seasons Hotel, Guangzhou 100/100
I.sawan Recreational Spa & Club, at the Grand Hyatt Erawan, Bangkok 100/100
Vivienne Tam Suite, at the Hotel Icon, Hong Kong 100/100
Plateau Spa, at the Grand Hyatt, Hong Kong 100/100
Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa 100/100
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Католический приход города Владимира был основан в 1891 году. Тогда же было получено разрешение городских властей на приобретение участка земли и строительство часовни в Куткином переулке (ныне улица Гоголя), неподалеку от Золотых ворот. Строительство было начато в 1892 году и завершено в первые месяцы 1894 года. В том же году часовня была освящена как филиал нижегородского прихода во имя Божией Матери — Царицы святого Розария.
Ceramic tile mosaic columns at the Palace of Catalan Music, Palau de la Musica Catalana, Barcelona, Spain, in 1908 Lluis Domenech i Montaner, a Catalan architect, designed this structure, including the ceramics. It stands today, restored, as a classic example of modernism.
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View of the magnificient frescos depicting Bible stories, inside the main prayer hall of Vank Cathedral (Holy Savior Cathedral, Church of the Saintly Sisters), in Isfahan, Isfahan province of Iran.
The cathedral was established in 1606, dedicated to the hundreds of thousands of Armenian deportees that were resettled by Shah Abbas I during the Ottoman War of 1603-1618.
The interior is covered with fine frescos and gilded carvings and includes a wainscot of rich tile work. The delicately blue and gold painted central dome depicts the Biblical story of the creation of the world and man's expulsion from Eden. Pendentives throughout the church are painted with a distinctly Armenian motif of a cherub's head surrounded by folded wings. The ceiling above the entrance is painted with delicate floral motifs in the style of Persian miniature. Two sections, or bands, of murals run around the interior walls: the top section depicts events from the life of Jesus, while the bottom section depicts tortures inflicted upon Armenian martyrs by the Ottoman Empire.
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The Roman Catholic church of St Charles in Gosforth was built in 1911 (replacing an earlier iron-built structure) and is a handsome building with two small west steeples flanking the main facade and a wide cruciform body culminating in a shallow apse. The interior is partially enlivened by marble-cladding, particularly around the sanctuary.
The outstanding features here however are in glass, principally the two large windows that dominate the north and south transepts, the largest windows in the church and both filled with gloriously rich stained glass by Harry Clarke Studios of Dublin and installed in 1945 (long after the death of Clarke himself and most likely designed by his successor Richard King). The south window depicts the Nativity, whilst that to the north represents the Deposition, with Christ's body being removed from the Cross. There is a further window by the same studio in the south nave clerestorey depicting Christ before Pilate, somewhat smaller and sadly less accessible.
This is a thoroughly rewarding church to visit for lovers of stained glass, though it is best to check with the church about access as it isn't always open outside mass times.
Buildings on Belgrade Waterfront new chapter in the city of Belgrade, Serbia. Belgrade Waterfront, known in Serbian as Belgrade on Water is an urban renewal development project.
(Ain't a gonna need this house no longer
Ain't a gonna need this house no more) Ain't got time to fix the shingles
Ain't got time to fix the floor
Ain't got time to oil the hinges
Nor to mend no window panes DYI's Dream! Open planning! Commune with nature!
View of Qavam House with ornamental pool and date palm in Eram Garden, a historic Persian garden and now designated UNESCO World Heritage site, situated in Shiraz, the capital of Fars province of Iran.
Eram Garden (Bagh-e Eram), located along the northern shore of the Khoshk River in Shiraz, is one of the most famous and beautiful Persian gardens in all of Iran. It should be noted that the word ‘Eram’ is the Persian version of the Arabic word ‘Iram’ which means heaven in Islam’s most holiest of books, the Qur’an. With its beautiful grounds, lush plant life and aesthetic attractions, it’s easy to see why Eram evokes such a description.
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Ragusa (Italian: [raˈɡuːza] Sicilian: Rausa; Latin: Ragusia) is a city and comune in southern Italy.
The skilled craftsmen of the Woodland Period designed and built structures for many purposes. Their buildings were weather tight and snug during the winter months and could be made open and airy in the summer. Permanent settlements of multi-family houses were typically located near a river, stream or large spring.
Village Design
Larger towns might have 100 houses while smaller villages numbered from two to fifty homes. The houses in a village might be spread out over 100 acres. Usually each house had a nearby garden.
The two hand-colored pictures at left are copies of engravings by Theodor de Bry based on earlier drawings by John White.
In the "Village of Secoton", the artist chose to depict the houses and fields in a grid-like pattern. This stylized view allowed the artist to show many aspects of village life in a single image. The small hut in the corn field provided shelter for children whose job it was to guard the crops from animals.
In the "Village of Pomeiock," the open houses reveal raised platforms within. Notice the cupola-like roof on one of the buildings. The entire village is surrounded by a protective stockade.
The Long House
The Long House could be 100 feet long and twenty four feet wide. As many as twenty people could live in a large house. Doors were placed at either end of the home and the reed mats or bark sheets which covered the outside of the house could be removed to form windows. At the center was the fire pit with a hole in the roof above to vent the smoke. Larger houses might be partitioned with hanging mats. Low benches built along the interior wall provided a place to sit and sleep. Another style of house, the roundhouse, was dome-shaped and smaller - large enough for six to eight people.
Photo and transcription by Kevin Borland. Part of the "Woodland Indians of Arlington" exhibit at the Gulf Branch Nature Center. Photo of reproduction roundhouse from the Powhatan Village, Jamestown settlement, Virginia, photographer unknown. Similar photograph available (attribution required, non-commercial use only), courtesy of Bill Barber. Source of depicted Long House diagram unknown. Public domain electronic image of de Bry's "Village of Pomeiock" available at www.learnnc.org/lp/multimedia/6237. Public domain electronic image of de Bry's "Village of Secoton" available at www.learnnc.org/lp/multimedia/6276. Original John White watercolors on display at The Mariners' Museum, Newport News, VA. Source of background image unknown.