German Luxury Brands Take the Hardest Hit in China

Reading Time : 2 minutesChina’s slowdown is hitting BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Porsche at the same time. BMW led the pack in volume, but Porsche suffered the sharpest percentage drop, while Mercedes-Benz and Audi also saw steep losses. The common thread is clear: German luxury brands are losing ground fast as local rivals strengthen and buyers turn away from imported prestige.

Brutalist Legacy : Berlin’s ICC, a Concrete Sci-Fi Dream

Reading Time : 3 minutesThe ICC Berlin, a Brutalist giant from 1979, blends raw concrete with sci-fi flair. Built to showcase West Berlin’s ambition, it closed in 2014 over asbestos woes. Now a listed relic, its future’s unclear—revival or reinvention? A Cold War icon awaits its next act.