San Diego Symphony’s New Outdoor Music Destination, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

A permanent, design-forward landmark within the city’s waterfront Embarcadero

The first permanent outdoor venue in the San Diego Symphony‘s illustrious, 100-year history, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park will welcome guests for the first time tomorrow, 6 August. Situated on 3.7 acres, with 360-degree views of downtown, the marina and the bay, the stunning destination was designed by Greg Mueller, CEO and principal of San Diego-based firm Tucker Sadler Architects, with London’s Soundforms contributing performance …

Unknown Mortal Orchestra: That Life

In June Unknown Mortal Orchestra released their first new single since their 2018 album Sex & Food, and today ushers in “That Life,” a song that’s immediately recognizable as the Auckland-founded, Portland-based outfit. Equal parts fuzzy and shiny, the track comes accompanied by a video directed by Lydia Fine and Tony Blahd. Artist and fabricator Laura Manns (who works frequently with the Jim Henson Company) …

Inside Puglia’s Eccentric Design Den, Paragon 700 Boutique Hotel + Spa

11 unique, upscale rooms populate a restored palazzo that dates back to the 18th century

Within the picturesque confines of Ostuni—Puglia’s historic white city—the new 11-room boutique hotel Paragon 700 invites guests into an enchanting, eccentric restoration of an 18th century palazzo. Proprietors Ulrike Bauschke and Pascale Lauber transformed the abandoned bones of the palace into a contemporary design destination, complete with top-tier amenities, impeccable hospitality, delectable food and drink outlets and a peaceful pool that works in tandem with the …