As the first object of the new neighborhood The 78 in Chicago, the architecture firm OMA has planned a dome-shaped innovation center made of glass. A building that is intended to advance research and promote integration …
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When the stresses of day-to-day life get too much, holidays can be spent relaxing and soaking up the sun while enjoying some privacy. In line with their philosophy that “time and privacy are the new luxury”, the Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery provides the innovative approach of the villa concept – a private hotel just for you.::
The word “nagomi” sounds mysterious and promising: is it the name of a Central African desert? Are the Nagomi an indigenous Amazonian tribe? Or is it the name of a newly opened celebrity restaurant in Kensington? None of these things are nagomi – or maybe somehow they are, as the three melodious syllables represent the Japanese art of achieving harmony and balance in life by incorporating opposites and conflict…
Serdar Kutucu, an innovation expert with an affinity for design, tells us about the slow attitude to life, why it’s often best to go deeper rather than faster, and what he associates with nagomi…
With a passion for creating holistic inspiring experiences and special moments, Almanac Hotels always offer individual, harmonious total concepts for all senses. As a new trendsetter in the hotel industry, Almanac is opening several exclusive hotels in selected European metropolises in the coming years…
The Legian Seminyak, Bali, is perfectly located on the pristine golden sands of the famous Seminyak Beach. But for those seeking ultimate privacy, The Club by The Legian Seminyak is the perfect retreat.
Feel the excitement at Klosterhof – Alpine Hideaway & Spa in Berchtesgadener Land. In a unique secluded location in Bayerisch Gmain, the Klosterhof welcomes its guests. In the midst of greenery with a gigantic view of the Upper Bavarian foothills of the Alps ..
First debuted in 1968, the playful Flowerpot lamp is now available as a portable piece. The Flowerpot, a vividly coloured lamp embodies the experimental attitude that Danish designer Verner Panton took to home items. Now, this beloved piece has been reimagined as a portable lamp that follows its owner from indoors to outside ..
COLLECTION OF FRAGMENTS is a collection of small series that emerged from a time of transformation – observing and embracing all forms. GROWTH is a process. These earrings are carefully handcrafted from recycled sterling silver combined with baroque beads …
Porcelain mug by Stefanie Hering. They are about 11 cm high and visually extremely discreet. They fit perfectly in the hand, so that you do not want to let go of them again. Above all, the handmade manufactory mugs from Hering Berlin contain everything that makes up the secret and fascination of high-class porcelain …
Robust, durable and able to withstand any weather: With its signature boot, KIRA has created real sustainability heroes and is constantly working on reducing its ecological footprint to a minimum. Where better to do this than in the Estonian home of the brand?
HafenCity Hamburg is an urban quarter fit for the future. Its eco cherry on the top is the “Null-Emissionshaus” (Zero Emissions Building), which is completely carbon-neutral – and can be dismantled like a Lego house.
Autumn is upon us and brings with it not just brightly coloured leaves and spectacular opportunities for sundowners, but also cosy evenings at home with friends. And on those occasions, an autumnal drink is a must…
The “golden city” is breathing new life into the embankment of the river Vltava: long-standing revitalization plans are now progressing. Thanks to the creations of Petr Janda, Prague can enjoy some attractive new highlights.
A design “grandmaster” was chosen by the Persian Gulf emirate to create an institution that celebrates its cultural heritage and landscape: the National Museum of Qatar in Doha. For this project, Pritzker prize-winner Jean Nouvel produced an avant-garde building inspired by the desert rose, an ornate formation of crystal clusters with overlapping discs primarily found in dry desert regions. And architect Koichi Takada continued this analogy with nature for the interior design of the gift shop.
LIVING THE NOOM – In harmony with nature – Sanzpont [arquitectura] und Pedrajo + Pedrajo Arquitectos
So, what does “Noom” actually mean? While Sanzpont [arquitectura] and Pedrajo + Pedrajo Arquitectos don’t exactly reveal this, their “Living the Noom” concept is pretty clear: it’s all about a fresh take on housing. With environmental protection and quality of life as a top priority.
With the recently published “Falstaff Wine Guide Italy 2023”, Falstaff once again presents a compass for wine connoisseurs and gourmets. On 580 pages, the guide presents over 400 of Italy’s best wineries. 2,300 wines from the current production were described and evaluated in detail…
Spectacular architecture coupled with sustainable building is usually at home in urban settings. But Norway’s towering mountains are now the backdrop for contemporary architecture that is a welcome retreat after a long hike. Tungestølen is found on a plateau at the foot of Jostedalsbreen, Europe’s highest mainland glacier. These mountain cabins have far more to offer than the usual food and lodgings with a dormitory full of mattresses. And so it is no coincidence that the project was designed by Snøhetta, one of the world’s most prestigious architectural firms. Their client was Luster Turlag, a local branch of the Norwegian National Trekking Association.