You won't find a lobby pianist here: Hotel BPM in Sunset Park, Brooklyn is the brainchild of DJ BIJAL, who envisions the spot filling a niche for the music-loving traveler. You can request a favorite track to be played at your check-in, and of course the sound system is top quality.

In other news, Pierre Cardin designs a skyscraper for Venice and an app alerts you when cool people are around and shows you their photos. Check out the headlines after the jump.

• Welcome To Hotel BPM, Sunset Park's New DJ Hotel | Gothamist
• Pierre Cardin to build Venice skyscraper | BDOnline
• Highlight CEO Paul Davison Launches Elastic Network Of A Different Color | Fast Company

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