Can a 1960s spa house be transformed into a stylish hotel? Oh, yes! The proof: the new “The Comodo” in the Austrian spa town of Bad Gastein, which now offers alpine wellness with a designer look. Architect Piotr Wisniewski describes what it took to make it happen.
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SOFACOMPANY: One’s own home should, above all, do one thing: make one happy. However, happiness and contentment mean different things to different people…
Can wellness be a sin? Certainly not in Puradies: the new “Heaven Spa” has been carefully integrated into the landscape with a view to sustainability .
Iglucraft is an Estonian company founded in April 2014 with the aim to produce handmade wooden design saunas. Today Iglucraft produces not only saunas, but also wooden cabins made of natural materials. Iglucraft is now one of the leading manufacturers in this field…
iGuzzini’s Palco floodlights illuminate the medieval church of St. Giles, at the heart of the modern development of Barbican in London…
The Out of Home range by LARS NYSØM is ideal for all those who love minimalist design and have high quality demands…
HOMMÉS Studio & TAPIS Studio present NEOCOSMOS – TAKE ME TO THE SUN, a cosmic exhibition that will take part in Milan Design Week 18-23 April on the Palazzo delle Meraviglie at Museo Bagatti Valsecchi on MonteNapoleone District.
Narrow or wide, colourful or monochrome, whether on upholstery, on the walls or as a decorative object – the traditional stripe pattern is as in demand as ever in 2023 and it is impossible to imagine the world of design without it…
Rotterdam-based design studio The New Raw, run by architects Panos Sakkas and Foteini Setaki, presents oversized entrance furniture Stratum. Inspired by geological stratification, the sculptural 18m-long multifunctional element invigorates the entrance area of the new office building of a pioneering online food shopping company in Utrecht, The Netherlands…
A paradise for gourmets has been created in the Lendviertel district of Graz. This is because the Van den Berg spice house has been given a new, creative home there. Intense colors, exciting materials and the world of a thousand scents make you want more. The architectural firm LOVE architecture and urbanism is responsible for planning and implementation…
IKEA and Rotterdam-based designer Sabine Marcelis are launching the VARMBLIXT collection, which includes Sculptural Lightning-inspired lighting fixtures, uniquely designed serveware, vibrant rugs and more. The collection, designed to interact with both direct and indirect light, became available in February…
They find the space for this in the Geba carpet gallery, which has been at home in the heart of Graz’s old town since 1987 and is a permanent fixture in international carpet design. Inspired by modern art and architecture, Harald Geba rethought the carpet. Since then, Geba carpets have combined timeless modern designs with traditional craftsmanship.
Luminaire is pleased to announce the launch of Wentz, the eponymous brand founded by Brazilian designer Guilherme Wentz. To celebrate the partnership, Luminaire is hosting an opening reception and exhibition on February 15 in the Los Angeles showroom entitled “Terra Brasilis,” which explores the inspirations, nuances, and technicalities in the designer’s work…
Since launching in 2017, Acne Studios’ Musubi bag has gone through numerous iterations. Woven or embellished, multicolored to monochrome, miniature to extra small. Following on from the twisted wedding of the SS23 show, the new Musubi bags are reshaping familiar ideas of mundane symbolism…
The ALMANAC Palais Vienna, which reflects the famous Viennese charm with its historic architecture, modern design and contemporary art, is a place where luxury can be experienced in comfortable furnishings and in a casual, relaxed lifestyle.
At boot Düsseldorf, Ferretti Yachts presented the first model in the new range that creates a limitless experience of sky and sea…
A carpet is a wonderful addition to any room, in any shape, and thus a true work of art. It quickly conquers all the senses – we walk barefoot over it, run our fingers over the patterns.