Riccardo’s Locanda al Colle in Tuscany is a Wunderkammer. The host has lovingly placed numerous furnishing treasures in his guest house, a historic farmhouse, and brought them together to create a harmonious whole. The chairs, tables and lamps come from antique markets and earlier times, from contemporary artists and old design icons, from Italy or London. Breathing new life into old objects and placing them in a new context is one of Riccardo Barsottelli’s passions. It’s worth asking where the pieces in Locanda al Colle come from and what stories they tell…
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Even as a child, she was welcomed by the guests at her parents’ establishment with a glass of schnapps in their hands. As a born and bred “Puschterin” [someone from Pustertal] and with experience in hospitality, Gudrun Huber now runs the Hofergut in her South Tyrolean homeland. With a great deal of passion and enthusiasm, she looks after both her guests and the almost 1,000-year-old property. She’s like the Fairy Godmother of the building. We asked her about where the walls express their historic charm, which collector’s items are hidden here and what she takes out of the smokehouse at night, plus much more.
It would actually be more appropriate to call Willi Stürz a master miner than a master cellarer, as he doesn’t store his most valuable wine in the cellar, but in the mountain tunnel. This wine was even awarded 100 Parker points in 2019. A portrait of the exceptional Epokale from the Cantina Tramin – a bottle that has made history in South Tyrol.
Dolce&Gabbana is expanding its portfolio. In Miami, the fashion company is building a new skyscraper with an unusual concept together with Studio Sofield and M2Atelier. Name of the special part: 888 Brickell.
Paradisiacal film evenings with Fellini, concerts with young talents in the moonlight, talks with inspiring artists or calming tea ceremonies – the events at the Alto Hotel Group locations provide inspiration, mindfulness and good vibes!
The Adriatic coast of Montenegro is known for its breathtaking landscapes, historic towns and luxurious resorts. One particularly notable project that has attracted a lot of attention in recent years is the Mamula Hotel. This hotel, located on the small island of Mamula, offers a unique combination of historical heritage and modern luxury.
Style and sophistication at the Tennis Club Milano Alberto Bonacossa with the iconic Synthesis furniture by Unopiù
The Italian studio reinterprets a historic stately home: traces of the past merge with contemporary function to create sophisticated textures, bespoke furnishings and a dialogue between twentieth-century works of art
Sport boats, yachts, Italian marinas. Terms that stand for lifestyle and luxury – and not necessarily for sustainability. Green hydrogen refuelling stations, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, are now set to change that.
The highly anticipated Maxx Royal Bodrum Resort has now opened its doors. Designed by leading Turkish architect Mahmut Anlar, the stylish beach resort is set to become one of the most prestigious addresses on Bodrum’s jet-set scene this summer. The 11.4 hectare property is perfectly located on the northern coast of the Bodrum peninsula and offers an upscale resort experience with a number of carefully selected partnerships in the fields of art, gastronomy and lifestyle.
When a building is realised that deviates from what is otherwise customary in a village, it may initially be irritating. The Cantina Tramin in South Tyrol was no different, but the expressive building by architect Werner Tscholl is now even celebrated as a landmark of Tramin.
In the island of Salina, the Italian studio MAB Arquitectura recuperated traditional workmanship and materials to preserve the memory of a unique place. The design of the suites merges top-level hospitality with an extraordinary landscape
It is one of the latest highlights of the charming hotel in Bolzano: the green pool in the enchanting Mondschein park could have been taken from a film. Marcello Mastroianni and Sophia Loren would certainly have loved it!
If she had a hotel, you would be allowed to walk barefoot here. There would be no bling bling, but beautiful design and interesating art. There would also be boccia! You would eat pasta and enjoy the sophisticated slow-food cuisine. And drink vino! In her hotel, you could do whatever you wanted. How good that she really does have a hotel. She is Karoline Dilitz and she has just breathed new life into her Küglerhof in South Tyrol. Curious? We asked the host for an interview.
The Italian firm designed a compact and enveloping seat, an upholstered shell enclosed within defined lines providing a refuge for complete relaxation
Inspired by the magic of the moment, the One Life Group’s state-of-the-art location „Ziizuu“ is a hideaway for the mind and palate. Here you can enjoy a cosmopolitan fine dining experience in the centre of the city. Inspired by the metropolises of this world, with an out-of-the-box interior, atmospheric light installations, green plants, smooth DJ beats and Euro-Asian fusion cuisine, Ziizuu is the hip #placetobe for summer nights in Vienna’s city centre.
Rotganzen created its first a Quelle Fête prototype in 2009 and sold its first artwork under that name in 2011. In the years that followed Quelle Fête became their most famous work and grew into one of the most coveted collector’s series worldwide.
Zash, Bsss, Mhh, Ahh… at the boutique hotel between the sea and Mount Etna, you can hear many sounds. We spoke to owner Carla Maugeri to discover where they are coming from and what other sounds can be heard at the Sicilian country house.