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Actors David Harewood and Alex Kingston Stars Turn Out at RADA David Harewood and Alex Kingston were among the actors and alumni of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) who attended a cocktail party at Sotheby’s London. Harewood is an actor and presenter known for his role in Homeland, while Kingston’s notable roles include ER. At the event, guests enjoyed performances by RADA graduates and took part in a charitable auction to support the drama school. Continue reading The Scene at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Actors David Harewood and Alex Kingston Stars Turn Out at RADA David Harewood and Alex Kingston were among the actors and alumni of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) who attended a cocktail party at Sotheby’s London. Harewood is an actor and presenter known for his role in Homeland, while Kingston’s notable roles include ER. At the event, guests enjoyed performances by RADA graduates and took part in a charitable auction to support the drama school. Continue reading The Scene at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

In the 1930s, the iconic architect Frank Lloyd Wright—known for his prairie-style designs—was influenced by Asian design principles. At Fallingwater, one of his most celebrated works, Wright incorporated low- pitched roofs, overhanging eaves, and open floor plans meshing the house with nature. Fast forward 80 years, and tranquil Asian-inspired spaces—from yoga and meditation rooms to zen gardens—have become increasingly important in western architecture and decor, says Miami-based designer Adriana Hoyos. “It’s about the materiality, the balance, the natural tones, the different textures.” “Each country in Asia has its own identity in design,” says Hoyos. Continue reading Extraordinary Global Properties at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

The striking pink-stone Edificio España building in the center of Mexico City has been converted into Hotel Umbral by JSa architects Mexico City’s most exciting new hotel is tucked away on a little-known street running parallel to Paseo de la Reforma, the city’s grand, skyscraper-lined boulevard. Hotel Volga opened in June in Colonia Cuauhtémoc, a sophisticated neighborhood known for its good Asian restaurants and mix of apartment and office buildings. The 50-room boutique hotel was designed by Aisha Ballesteros of JSa, an architecture firm that has played a key role in turning the almost 700-year-old Mexican capital into the vibrant art and design mecca it is today. Continue reading Big in the Barrios at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.