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February 1, 2011

Q+A: Peter Gluck

Architect Peter Gluck chats with us about his modernist philosophy, his respect for the land, and more
February 1, 2011

Modern Marvels

(Slide Show) AD’s roundup of some of architect Peter Gluck’s best work
February 1, 2011

Personal Preservation

Laurelton Hall—the Long Island home and magnum opus of Louis Comfort Tiffany—has been brought back to life more than 50 years after it was destroyed by a fire.
January 27, 2011

Timepieces Go From Thin to Thinner

The first show of the season in Europe displays a newly trimmed down set of watches.
January 21, 2011

Big Brands and Freeloaders Jostle for Attention at the Geneva Watch Salon

The invitation-only salon bills itself as the landmark gathering for the fine watch sector. But other companies not in the salon's fold were angling for a piece of the action.
January 17, 2011

Antique Pocket Watches Back in Vogue

"Buyers of antique pocket watches are mostly from Taiwan, China or the Middle East," said Aurel Bacs, international head of watches at Christie's.
January 17, 2011

Louis Vuitton Takes the Plunge in Basel

Louis Vuitton, will take part for the first time , this year, in the Baselworld watch fair. It will take over a canal boat and dock it in front of Les Trois Rois, the hotel on the Rhine, a short walk from the Baselworld bustle.
January 17, 2011

Swiss Elegance Storms Back Onto Center Stage

After wallowing in global crisis, sales at retail and auction enjoy a spectacular recovery in 2010.
January 17, 2011

A Living Museum of Watchmaking

Against all odds, Minerva survives the industry's ups and downs in the village where it began.
January 17, 2011

Cartier Looks for Recognition in Watchmaking

The jeweler, having set up a watchmaking operation in Switzerland in 2001, released a new model last year and is unveiling another this week as it seeks to burnish its watch credentials.