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Sydney Morning Herald
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Game, set, lunch: AO Reserve masters tennis, dining and the experience
The Australian Open isn't just a sporting event; it's an invitation to experience the pinnacle of summer entertainment, where the thrill of Grand Slam tennis meets high-end luxury and world-class talent. And you're invited. Discover for yourself how the AO Reserve dining experience transforms a day at the tennis into grand slam memories that last a lifetime. With premium experiences for AO 2026 now on sale, these exclusive offerings are not just for tennis enthusiasts, but anyone seeking a sophisticated summer of sport, buzz, and excitement. So take your seat and read on — we've prepared a degustation of incredible dining experiences, from unique and refined courtside menus to the bustling, sun-drenched atmosphere that defines the Australian Open. Love all… The AO Reserve: Grand Slam luxury redefined At its heart, the AO Reserve is where Grand Slam tennis meets relaxed Australian luxury. It's a curated collection of spaces, menus, and experiences, offering exclusive courtside access and premium seating that set a new standard for international events. It's about elevating every moment of your experience, ensuring comfort, prestige, and an unforgettable immersion right in the heart of the action.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- General
- Scottish Sun
I tested tower fans from high street shops – a £30 winner cooled down my living room and beat much more expensive ones
One of the fans came in under the £20 mark KEEP COOL I tested tower fans from high street shops – a £30 winner cooled down my living room and beat much more expensive ones Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRITAIN is set to bask in soaring temperatures this week. When it's that hot, a good fan will be vital to keep you cool. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Lynsey Hope tested tower fans to see how they compared Credit: Oliver Dixon Prices can vary massively and you don't want to end up with a fan that is inefficient and noisy. Tower fans are a good choice as they are usually sleek and fit into small spaces. But which will keep you cool? Here are my favourites. Vonhaus 31inch Tower Fan £29.99, Vonhaus 7 The Vonhaus tower fan oscillates to 70-degrees Credit: Vonhaus Incredible value for money. For less than £30, this fan offers features you'd only find in some fans more than six times the price. It oscillates to 70 degrees and my favourite feature was the aroma tray, which really enhanced the cooling experience. If the air was hot and stuffy, adding some eucalyptus oil to the tray made for a really relaxing vibe and I loved the fresh scent around the room. At 31inches in height, it's not so tall that it overwhelms a room and yet is still powerful with a 60-watt motor. It's got a long cord and was light and easy to carry around. It also has a timer so it can be set to turn off at 30-minute intervals for up to 120 minutes. The look is a little plasticky but I was blown away by the price. This is an absolute steal. Performance: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Total score: 10/10 Russell Hobbs Tower Fan £59, AO 7 The Russell Hobbs Tower Fan was quite sleek Credit: Oliver Dixon Quite sleek looking, this fan has three speed settings and a turbo option if you need to give it a quick boost to drop the temperature fast. It oscillates to 85 degrees so no one needs to hog the cool air and it comes with a remote control so you don't need to get up to turn it on or adapt the settings. The touch control and LED display were easy to use and it has a seven-hour programmable timer. It has two modes, sleep air and gentle air. The sleep air mode automatically reduces the speed of the fan after 30 minutes and turns off the indicator lights, leaving you to get a good night's sleep, whilst the gentle air mode varies the airflow, imitating the natural outdoors. It was quiet enough to have on at night and didn't disturb my sleep. Performance: 5/5 Value: 4/5 Total score: 9/10 Levoit Classic Tower Fan 7 The Levoit Tower Fan was mouse levels of quiet Credit: Oliver Dixon £89.99, Levoit A basic looking black and white fan that is one of the most powerful. If you've been out all day and return to a stifling hot house, this will provide rapid relief. This is due to an impressive maximum fan speed of 25ft per second. Despite being one of the most powerful fans we tested, at 28dB, it was also one of the quietest. We had to concentrate to hear it. Its most striking feature, however, is the intelligent temperature sensor. It can track the room temperature in your home and adjust the fan speed accordingly. You can switch to manual mode if you prefer, but I loved leaving it in the corner to do its thing. Performance: 5/5 Value: 3/5 Total score: 8/10 Daewoo 30inch Slimline Oscillating Tower Fan 7 I found the Daewoo 30inch tower fan quite weak and plasticky Credit: Daewoo £19.99, Daewoo Electricals Not only does this look quite plasticky, it was quite weak and didn't blow much air around - even on the third and most powerful setting. The slimline, space-saving design is good and it's lightweight and easy to carry around. The timer can only be set for up to two hours and whilst the manual dials were easy to use, I found it noisy. You certainly wouldn't want this on in your bedroom all night. If you are really tight on budget, it's ok, but really you'd be better off spending a tenner more on the Vonhaus fan. Performance: 2/5 Value: 3/5 Total score: 5/10 Bush Digital Grey Tower Fan 7 This was one of the most aesthetically pleasing tower fans I tested Credit: Argos £65, Argos This was certainly one of the most aesthetically pleasing in our test and it did a good job of keeping us cool, too. It wasn't the most powerful at 45 watts but it could oscillate and tilt, which allowed you to direct the cool air wherever you needed it. You can choose from three different modes to get the right strength. The digital display was easy to use and it comes with a remote control. It was easy to assemble too and not too noisy. It was quite pricey but it did the job. Performance: 4/5 Value: 3/5 Total score: 7/10 Bush 36 inch Tower fan 7 I would have expected better from this fan at £49.99 Credit: The Range £49.99, The Range This fan looks a little cheapy and plasticky and I would have expected better for nearly £50 - and that's if you get it on offer. It has three speed settings and it can oscillate to 85 degrees, which certainly allowed cool air to circulate effectively around the room. It also has an LED display which was easy to set, as well as a 12-hour timer. At 50 watts, it wasn't as powerful as the Vonhaus fan but it has a decent length cable if you want to move it away from a plug socket. It is also light and easy to manoeuvre. This fan was okay - but I felt it was overpriced. Performance: 3/5 Value: 3/5 Total score: 6/10 Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
The Sun
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
I tested tower fans from high street shops – a £30 winner cooled down my living room and beat much more expensive ones
BRITAIN is set to bask in soaring temperatures this week. When it's that hot, a good fan will be vital to keep you cool. Prices can vary massively and you don't want to end up with a fan that is inefficient and noisy. Tower fans are a good choice as they are usually sleek and fit into small spaces. But which will keep you cool? Here are my favourites. Vonhaus 31inch Tower Fan £29.99, Vonhaus Incredible value for money. For less than £30, this fan offers features you'd only find in some fans more than six times the price. It oscillates to 70 degrees and my favourite feature was the aroma tray, which really enhanced the cooling experience. If the air was hot and stuffy, adding some eucalyptus oil to the tray made for a really relaxing vibe and I loved the fresh scent around the room. At 31inches in height, it's not so tall that it overwhelms a room and yet is still powerful with a 60-watt motor. It's got a long cord and was light and easy to carry around. It also has a timer so it can be set to turn off at 30-minute intervals for up to 120 minutes. The look is a little plasticky but I was blown away by the price. This is an absolute steal. Performance: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Total score: 10/10 Russell Hobbs Tower Fan £59, AO Quite sleek looking, this fan has three speed settings and a turbo option if you need to give it a quick boost to drop the temperature fast. It oscillates to 85 degrees so no one needs to hog the cool air and it comes with a remote control so you don't need to get up to turn it on or adapt the settings. The touch control and LED display were easy to use and it has a seven-hour programmable timer. It has two modes, sleep air and gentle air. The sleep air mode automatically reduces the speed of the fan after 30 minutes and turns off the indicator lights, leaving you to get a good night's sleep, whilst the gentle air mode varies the airflow, imitating the natural outdoors. It was quiet enough to have on at night and didn't disturb my sleep. Performance: 5/5 Value: 4/5 Total score: 9/10 Levoit Classic Tower Fan £89.99, Levoit A basic looking black and white fan that is one of the most powerful. If you've been out all day and return to a stifling hot house, this will provide rapid relief. This is due to an impressive maximum fan speed of 25ft per second. Despite being one of the most powerful fans we tested, at 28dB, it was also one of the quietest. We had to concentrate to hear it. Its most striking feature, however, is the intelligent temperature sensor. It can track the room temperature in your home and adjust the fan speed accordingly. You can switch to manual mode if you prefer, but I loved leaving it in the corner to do its thing. Performance: 5/5 Value: 3/5 Total score: 8/10 Daewoo 30inch Slimline Oscillating Tower Fan £19.99, Daewoo Electricals Not only does this look quite plasticky, it was quite weak and didn't blow much air around - even on the third and most powerful setting. The slimline, space-saving design is good and it's lightweight and easy to carry around. The timer can only be set for up to two hours and whilst the manual dials were easy to use, I found it noisy. You certainly wouldn't want this on in your bedroom all night. If you are really tight on budget, it's ok, but really you'd be better off spending a tenner more on the Vonhaus fan. Performance: 2/5 Value: 3/5 Total score: 5/10 Bush Digital Grey Tower Fan £65, Argos This was certainly one of the most aesthetically pleasing in our test and it did a good job of keeping us cool, too. It wasn't the most powerful at 45 watts but it could oscillate and tilt, which allowed you to direct the cool air wherever you needed it. You can choose from three different modes to get the right strength. The digital display was easy to use and it comes with a remote control. It was easy to assemble too and not too noisy. It was quite pricey but it did the job. Performance: 4/5 Value: 3/5 Total score: 7/10 Bush 36 inch Tower fan £49.99, The Range This fan looks a little cheapy and plasticky and I would have expected better for nearly £50 - and that's if you get it on offer. It has three speed settings and it can oscillate to 85 degrees, which certainly allowed cool air to circulate effectively around the room. It also has an LED display which was easy to set, as well as a 12-hour timer. At 50 watts, it wasn't as powerful as the Vonhaus fan but it has a decent length cable if you want to move it away from a plug socket. It is also light and easy to manoeuvre. This fan was okay - but I felt it was overpriced. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@
Associated Press
13-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
AO Wins Top Honors at Gold Nugget Awards, Including Multifamily Community of the Year for The Row at Red Hill
ORANGE, Calif., June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AO, a leading full-service architecture and planning firm with design expertise spanning the entire commercial and multifamily residential real estate spectrum, was a multiple-award winner at the 62nd Annual PCBC Gold Nugget Awards ceremony held last night at The Westin Anaheim Resort. The firm's standout project, The Row at Red Hill Phase 1 in Santa Ana, CA, designed for developer Greystar, earned the evening's most prestigious honor—Multifamily Community of the Year—along with the Grand Award for Best Multifamily Housing Community (60–100 du/ac or more) marking a significant achievement for both AO and Greystar. AO accepted the award for The Row at Red Hill alongside Greystar, who noted the project is their largest residential development globally to date. The award was also dedicated to the memory of Ryan Yoshimoto, the project's lead designer, whose creative vision and deep commitment left an indelible mark. AO honored Ryan's legacy and the extraordinary contributions he made to both the project and the AO community. In total, AO earned 11 Merit Awards, with three projects receiving Grand Awards: The Row at Red Hill Phase 1 in Santa Ana, CA for developer Greystar won two awards for Best Multifamily Community of the Year and Best Multifamily Housing Community 60–100 du/ac or More. 401 Mission in Oceanside, CA for developer JH Real Estate Partners won Best On-the-Boards Mixed-Use Project. Bryson Legacy in Los Angeles, CA for developer The Richman Group won Best Affordable Housing Community 100 du/ac or More. 'It's truly an honor to be recognized alongside so many remarkable projects that represent the best in multifamily design,' said RC Alley, Managing Partner at AO. 'I'm incredibly proud of our team—an exceptional group of professionals who bring creativity, passion, and dedication to everything they do. And to our clients—thank you for trusting us with your vision and partnering with AO to bring these vibrant communities to life.' AO received 11 Awards of Merit, recognized as finalists in the following categories: Best Reimagined Retail Space Best Commercial Project Best On-the-Boards Multifamily Community Best On-the-Boards Affordable Housing Community Best Interior Design of A Multifamily Community – Common Space Best Affordable Housing Community 100 du/ac or More Best On-the-Boards Mixed-Use Project Best Multifamily Housing Community 60-100 du/ac or More Best Multifamily Community of the Year The Gold Nugget Awards, established in 1963, are the nation's oldest and most respected honors for excellence in architecture, planning, and construction. This year's program reviewed nearly 700 entries from around the world, showcasing the industry's most compelling work in design innovation and development trends. AO's award-winning projects reflect the firm's commitment to design excellence, collaboration, and creating impactful communities that stand the test of time. About AO AO is a relationship-focused, design-driven architectural, landscape, interior, and planning services firm helping clients create places where people and businesses flourish. In its 51st year, the firm boasts wide-ranging expertise across multifamily, retail, hospitality, mixed-use, science and technology, data centers, restaurant, healthcare, office, industrial, parking, landscape, interiors, and global design, modular, commercial, and public utilities. AO is known for its ardent collaboration with developers and owners and deep expertise across various building types. AO operates from studios in Orange, San Diego, Oakland, and Sunnyvale, CA, New York, NY, Atlanta, GA, and Orlando, FL, where it serves clients across the Americas, Asia, and beyond. Visit to learn more. MEDIA CONTACT IDEA HALL Andy Vernier [email protected] Photos accompanying this announcement are available at:
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AO Wins Top Honors at Gold Nugget Awards, Including Multifamily Community of the Year for The Row at Red Hill
Architecture firm recognized for design excellence with Grand Awards in four categories for The Row at Red Hill, 401 Mission, and Bryson Legacy The Row at Red Hill - AO The Row at Red Hill design and development team ORANGE, Calif., June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AO, a leading full-service architecture and planning firm with design expertise spanning the entire commercial and multifamily residential real estate spectrum, was a multiple-award winner at the 62nd Annual PCBC Gold Nugget Awards ceremony held last night at The Westin Anaheim Resort. The firm's standout project, The Row at Red Hill Phase 1 in Santa Ana, CA, designed for developer Greystar, earned the evening's most prestigious honor—Multifamily Community of the Year—along with the Grand Award for Best Multifamily Housing Community (60–100 du/ac or more) marking a significant achievement for both AO and Greystar. AO accepted the award for The Row at Red Hill alongside Greystar, who noted the project is their largest residential development globally to date. The award was also dedicated to the memory of Ryan Yoshimoto, the project's lead designer, whose creative vision and deep commitment left an indelible mark. AO honored Ryan's legacy and the extraordinary contributions he made to both the project and the AO community. In total, AO earned 11 Merit Awards, with three projects receiving Grand Awards: The Row at Red Hill Phase 1 in Santa Ana, CA for developer Greystar won two awards for Best Multifamily Community of the Year and Best Multifamily Housing Community 60–100 du/ac or More. 401 Mission in Oceanside, CA for developer JH Real Estate Partners won Best On-the-Boards Mixed-Use Project. Bryson Legacy in Los Angeles, CA for developer The Richman Group won Best Affordable Housing Community 100 du/ac or More. 'It's truly an honor to be recognized alongside so many remarkable projects that represent the best in multifamily design,' said RC Alley, Managing Partner at AO. 'I'm incredibly proud of our team—an exceptional group of professionals who bring creativity, passion, and dedication to everything they do. And to our clients—thank you for trusting us with your vision and partnering with AO to bring these vibrant communities to life.' AO received 11 Awards of Merit, recognized as finalists in the following categories: Best Reimagined Retail Space Harbor Island West Marina, San Diego, CA for developer Beauchamp Realty Best Commercial Project Parkside Market at Downtown Disney, Anaheim, CA for Levy Restaurants and Shawmut Design & Construction Best On-the-Boards Multifamily Community HIVE Live, Costa Mesa, CA for developer Legacy Partners 401 Mission, Oceanside, CA for developer JH Real Estate Partners Monarch Hillside, San Diego, CA for developer Monarch Group Best On-the-Boards Affordable Housing Community Rosette Apartments, Rancho Mirage, CA for developer The Pacific Companies Best Interior Design of A Multifamily Community – Common Space Acadia, Cypress, CA for developer Shea Properties Best Affordable Housing Community 100 du/ac or More Bryson Legacy, Los Angeles, CA for developer The Richman Group California Best On-the-Boards Mixed-Use Project 401 Mission, Oceanside, CA for developer JH Real Estate Partners Best Multifamily Housing Community 60-100 du/ac or More The Row at Red Hill Phase 1, Santa Ana, CA for developer Greystar Best Multifamily Community of the Year The Row at Red Hill Phase 1, Santa Ana, CA for developer Greystar The Gold Nugget Awards, established in 1963, are the nation's oldest and most respected honors for excellence in architecture, planning, and construction. This year's program reviewed nearly 700 entries from around the world, showcasing the industry's most compelling work in design innovation and development trends. AO's award-winning projects reflect the firm's commitment to design excellence, collaboration, and creating impactful communities that stand the test of time. About AO AO is a relationship-focused, design-driven architectural, landscape, interior, and planning services firm helping clients create places where people and businesses flourish. In its 51st year, the firm boasts wide-ranging expertise across multifamily, retail, hospitality, mixed-use, science and technology, data centers, restaurant, healthcare, office, industrial, parking, landscape, interiors, and global design, modular, commercial, and public utilities. AO is known for its ardent collaboration with developers and owners and deep expertise across various building types. AO operates from studios in Orange, San Diego, Oakland, and Sunnyvale, CA, New York, NY, Atlanta, GA, and Orlando, FL, where it serves clients across the Americas, Asia, and beyond. Visit to learn more. MEDIA CONTACTIDEA HALLAndy Vernierandy@ Photos accompanying this announcement are available at:
