They may be separated by La Manche, but in terms of luxury lifestyle, prime real estate and world-class retail, Paris and London are two peas in a pod. Paris, wrote Voltaire in 1735, is “the whipped cream of Europe.” From Marie Antoinette’s rule at Versailles to queen of fashion Coco Chanel’s reign over haute couture, Read More

From the ancient to the modern world, courtyards have been an integral part of sacral, civic, and residential architecture. Historically, courtyards served a dual purpose: protecting residents from the elements and from outside forces. Courtyard homes are found across the Old and New World, though, due to their predominance in the Classical and Moorish civilizations, Read More