In the Island of Capri, a power station becomes distinctive element of the relation between urban fabric and nature. The new Terna power station designed by the Italian studio Frigerio Design Group is an innovative architecture, elegantly integrated into the unique natural context …
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Amidst the rocks of the Californian desert, a piece of sky suddenly catches the eye. Surely an illusion? But no, there is simple explanation: an “invisible” mirror house has been built for film producer Chris Hanley in Joshua Tree. It is a house that serves as a stage for an Oscar-winning performance by the surrounding nature …
Snow-covered peaks, the sun on your face, wearing just the right outfit – in the popular Austrian winter resort of Bad Gastein, the right look is also required off the piste …
Michael Kovacek is one of the founders of the Viennese auction house im Kinsky and, as he will tell you himself, has dedicated himself “body and soul” to art. We discuss the thrill of the auctions, the passion for collecting and why record prices are always worthy of making the headlines …
Featuring dynamic works from the contemporary collage landscape, The Age of Collage Vol. 3 showcases a new crop of creative vanguards advancing the medium’s possibilities, piece by piece, splice by splice …
The history of the Champalimaud family has been tied to this beautiful corner of the world since the 1920s. Here on the Atlantic coast, just a short boat ride from Lisbon, they have created a design hotel that boasts contemporary architectural flair …
The cannabis industry has become a thriving activity. Consuming the plant and using its derivatives have become legal in several countries and paved the way for a new generation of design-savvy and diverse consumers and entrepreneurs. This is your guide to the best brands, the most stylish dispensaries, the slickest products, and the most creative entrepreneurs …
Many an adventure await visitors to Seefeld in Tyrol, a town that benefits from plentiful hours of sunshine thanks to its location on an alpine plateau 1,200 metres above sea level. The perfect base for countless activities in the great outdoors? dasMAX, the only lifestyle hotel in Seefeld …
Andrea Brocca – “SENANAYAKE”
Andrea Brocca, the Italian-Sri Lankan fashion designer, who was raised in Dubai, has just released his Central Saint Martins FDM class of 2020 graduate collection …
Hat designer, Jolie Su turns heritage craft into playful, wearable and sustainable art by creating meaningful headgear for the contemporary dreamer who seeks unique, beautiful objects and who is courageous enough to be a little different …
Hospitality Interior Designer and Trend Reporter, Melissa Pyell discovers coastal design anomalies throughout her travels, mixing undiscovered gems with the hottest new interior product releases on the market for an eclectic style …
Play area and social meeting place on top, cultural institution down below: Helsinki’s Amos Rex art museum is an extraordinary building that has scooped up multiple architectural awards …
MORFOSIS, Rome: wearability and inspiration
Rome-based fashion designer Alessandra Cappiello founded her label Morfosis in 2004, influenced by art, and especially her grandmother, painter Anna Grauso …
Taking inspiration from this quote by Hermann Hesse, I want to see every single moment as a new beginning, as the start of a new story with a happy ending. But in tough times – like during a pandemic – I admit that it’s not always easy to maintain this state of constant joyful anticipation …
At the new Maslina Mindful Luxury Resort, laid-back Mediterranean style meets contemporary French influences. The resulting design characterises the whole of the expansive hotel and promises to lift your spirits …