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What a Rich Client and Complete Design Freedom Produces

In a slideshow of stunning photos by renowned photographer Iwan Baan, The New York Times shows the latest example of what spending an estimated $6 billion a year on architectural splendors will buy you.

October 13, 2013 - The New York Times

A Campy Song Competition Serves as the Catalyst for Urban Renewal

In Baku, Azerbaijan, the opportunity to host the annual Eurovision song competition in May has served as a catalyst for showing off the city as an untapped luxury tourism hot spot.

January 28, 2012 - The Atlantic Cities

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