Tadao Ando was born in 1941 in Osaka, Japan. He is a self-taught architect that has succeeded. Tadao has various well-known projects, and minimalist concrete buildings are one of his signature works.

Fundazione Prada. Seven renovated buildings and three new structures have transformed a century-old gin distillery into 19,000 sq metres of exciting, multilevel exhibition space.

Mexico is well known for its all-inclusive resorts but a select group of design hotels is captivating travelers in hotspots from bohemian Tulum to colonial Merida and vibrant Oaxaca.

Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer was the king of the curve – his sinuous and stunning buildings helped give the country a modern visual voice from the 1940s onwards.

If museums and art galleries are at the top of your travel itinerary, here's an interesting way to get your culture fix - Azulik - an eco-conscious lodging with a deep reverence for nature.

Reported to be Pablo Escobar's former hideaway, now a cool, luxurious, beachfront boutique hotel Casa Malca filled with intriguing artworks from New York art dealer Lio Malca's personal collection.