Forming a bond is always a special thing – especially when it involves the hospitality of two boutique hotels in Antwerp. Each boasts its own distinctive atmosphere, but august and Hotel Julien also enjoy a certain symbiosis: the combination of historic Belgian architecture with a contemporary, minimalist feel…

A surfer’s perfect wave is a culmination of a host of untameable factors – tide, swell, weather and timing. In Surf Porn, it is not only those ingredients that are crucial, but also the right light. Brought together by
Gaspard Konrad, who curates under the moniker Surf Porn, this collection of photography from some of the
craft’s most famous photographers invites the readers to embark on a fascinating journey through the world of surfing, and creates a deep longing for the next perfect and unridden wave.

Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery announced the opening of its new sculpture garden with a series of monumental sculptures by Belgian contemporary artist Arne Quinze. A series of large-scale sculptures, curated by Berlin-based art consultant Reiner Opoku, offer an enchanting fusion of contemporary sculpture and rural nature, bringing new colours and light to the property.

Located on the pristine shores of Kahuwai Bay on the Kohala Coast, the original Kona Village Resort, was built in the 1960s and closed in 2011. Steeped in history, the resort is now being reinterpreted and revitalized. Kennedy Wilson, a firm specializing in sustainable real estate, developed this hotel experience in partnership with Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. The Hawaiian tradition of hoʻokipa (hospitality) was emphasized.

Why we love some objects in particular, how design can help us live together and protect the planet, and what is always beautiful about the work of designers – the VIENNA DESIGN WEEK has made it its business to explore the role of design in society. And it does so throughout the city, with just as much fun as seriousness, with free admission and plenty of exciting programming for everyone from kids to design professionals…