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S tephen Thompson of Architect Studio and ASUL Architects designed every aspect of Ambiente with the environment in mind. This adults-only hotel's AMBIENTE, A LANDSCAPE HOTEL, SEDONA, ARIZONA L'OBSERVATOIRE, VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS, A BELMOND TRAIN, EUROPE 40 cube-shaped guest atriums are built around the natural vegetation and topography of Sedona, using sustainable methods that minimize impact on the landscape. Make no mistake, the landscape is the starchitect here. Ambiente overlooks a 360-degree view of Arizona's stunning views, including the protected preserve of Coconino National Forest and the red rock country. ambientesedona. com. Caitlin Hsu T his new sleeper carriage on the luxury Venice Simplon- Orient-Express is not only the most spacious and lush a c c o m m o d a t i o n o n t h e locomotive, it has interiors designed by renowned French street artist JR. To create this studio on rails, JR drew upon astronomical observatories and cabinets of curiosity as inspiration. The carriage's design features two oculi in the bedroom ceiling, decorative motifs that evoke tree leaves, and a secret tea room. L'Observatoire joins the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in March 2025. belmond.com/trains/europe/ venice-simplon-orient-express. Caitlin Hsu HEBER LOPEZ JEFF ZARUBA KYLE RM JOHNSON LUDOVIC BALAY