New Author information at DesignCurial New and updated information from Author listed on http://www.designcurial.com http://www.http//www.designcurial.com en-us http://www.http//www.designcurial.com New Author information at DesignCurial http://http//www.designcurial.com/content/images/logo_big.gif Discovering Hotel Villa Honegg, the hidden treasure of the Swiss landscape http://www.designcurial.com/news/discovering-the-5005738 http://www.designcurial.com/news/discovering-the-5005738 <img height='60px' width='60px' src= '/Uploads/NewsArticle/5005738/thumbnail.jpg'/></a>Located in the heart of Switzerland, one hour from Zurich, twisting roads lead to the beautiful estate overlooking the stunning Vierwaldstättersee, comparable to scenes from the Sound of Music. Wed, 14 Sep 2016 16:17:52 GMT The five pound note turns plastic after new facelift http://www.designcurial.com/news/the-five-pound-note-turns-plastic-after-new-facelift-5004009 http://www.designcurial.com/news/the-five-pound-note-turns-plastic-after-new-facelift-5004009 <img height='60px' width='60px' src= '/Uploads/NewsArticle/5004009/thumbnail.jpg'/></a>The United Kingdom has begun circulation of a new plastic £5 note that can survive a spin in the washing machine. The polymer note is said by the Bank of England to be cleaner, safer and stronger than its predecessor, lasting around five years longer. Tue, 13 Sep 2016 11:08:00 GMT The timeline of the iPhone design http://www.designcurial.com/news/the-timeline-of-the-iphone-design-5000282 http://www.designcurial.com/news/the-timeline-of-the-iphone-design-5000282 <img height='60px' width='60px' src= '/Uploads/NewsArticle/5000282/thumbnail.jpg'/></a>A timeline of the iPhone, in celebration of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus release. Thu, 08 Sep 2016 12:06:00 GMT With the help of the sun, ICEHOTEL is set to open all year round http://www.designcurial.com/news/with-the-help-of-the-sun-icehotel-is-set-to-open-all-year-round-4998812 http://www.designcurial.com/news/with-the-help-of-the-sun-icehotel-is-set-to-open-all-year-round-4998812 <img height='60px' width='60px' src= '/Uploads/NewsArticle/4998812/thumbnail.jpg'/></a>Positioned by the riverside in Jukkasjärvi, northern Sweden, world renowned Icehotel is partaking in a complete revamp for the grand opening of its Icehotel 365 in November. Wed, 07 Sep 2016 11:07:54 GMT MahaNakhon becomes Thailand's tallest building http://www.designcurial.com/news/mahanakhon-becomes-thailands-tallest-building-4992575 http://www.designcurial.com/news/mahanakhon-becomes-thailands-tallest-building-4992575 <img height='60px' width='60px' src= '/Uploads/NewsArticle/4992575/thumbnail0736.jpg'/></a>MahaNakhon, the newest addition to Bangkok’s skyline, takes the title of Thailand’s tallest building, and hosted a light show to celebrate its completion. Tue, 30 Aug 2016 12:07:00 GMT Private beach on concept super yacht designed by Hareide http://www.designcurial.com/news/private-beach-on-concept-super-yacht-designed-by-hareide-4985586 http://www.designcurial.com/news/private-beach-on-concept-super-yacht-designed-by-hareide-4985586 <img height='60px' width='60px' src= '/Uploads/NewsArticle/4985586/thumbnail.jpg'/></a>Today’s super yachts are often designed like floating extravagant hotels with interiors based on traditional luxury, but with this 108m hybrid yacht concept Hareide wanted to shift the focus from extrovert admiration to creating a platform for enthusiastically experiencing the beauty of nature. Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:27:00 GMT It’s raining holographic mylar and monofilament in LA http://www.designcurial.com/news/its-raining-holographic-mylar-and-monofilament-in-la-4983198 http://www.designcurial.com/news/its-raining-holographic-mylar-and-monofilament-in-la-4983198 <img height='60px' width='60px' src= '/Uploads/NewsArticle/4983198/thumbnail.jpg'/></a>High in the sky is a sea of delicate silver strands rippling over Pershing Square and casting moving subtle shadows over pedestrians who pass underneath. Thu, 18 Aug 2016 13:55:00 GMT Futuristic cricket farm designed in Brooklyn to solve food crisis http://www.designcurial.com/news/futuristic-cricket-farm-designed-in-brooklyn-to-solve-food-crisis-4983025 http://www.designcurial.com/news/futuristic-cricket-farm-designed-in-brooklyn-to-solve-food-crisis-4983025 <img height='60px' width='60px' src= '/Uploads/NewsArticle/4983025/thumbnail.jpg'/></a>It bears a resemblance to an intergalactic alien spaceship instead of a farm, but this futuristic spiky plastic pod could soon be keeping the human race fed with crickets. Thu, 18 Aug 2016 11:35:44 GMT The top designed dog friendly spots in London http://www.designcurial.com/news/the-top-designed-dog-friendly-spots-in-london-4980125 http://www.designcurial.com/news/the-top-designed-dog-friendly-spots-in-london-4980125 <img height='60px' width='60px' src= '/Uploads/NewsArticle/4980125/thumbnail.JPG'/></a>DesignCurial searches for the best-designed dog friendly spots in London Tue, 16 Aug 2016 12:25:00 GMT Snøhetta to design Banque Libano Francaise’s new headquarters http://www.designcurial.com/news/snhetta-to-design-banque-libano-francaises-new-headquarters-4977444 http://www.designcurial.com/news/snhetta-to-design-banque-libano-francaises-new-headquarters-4977444 <img height='60px' width='60px' src= '/Uploads/NewsArticle/4977444/thumbnail1920.jpg'/></a>Snøhetta has won a competition to design the new Banque Libano Francaise (BLF) headquarters. Located in Beirut, the project marks Snøhetta’s first ever commission in Lebanon Thu, 11 Aug 2016 13:19:32 GMT