From opulence to sleekness: contemporary architecture and the luxury travel experience

Abstract

Differences between 'old' and 'new' luxury: -Handcrafted by an artisan versus well-designed and offering precision assembly. -Precious natural materials (e.g., marble, gold or polished wood) versus high-tech and machine produced materials (e.g., polished concrete, stainless steel and high-grade laminex). -Things that are timeless and reflect wealth/aristocratic values versus things that are modern, 'hip', not overtly ostentatious

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