After nearly two decades of planning, Zaha Hadid Architects have begun construction of the Centro della Cultura del Mediterraneo, which is more than just a cultural center for Reggio Calabria. It aims to connect people – and to significantly advance the city.
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In the ancient caves of Matera, history comes to life: Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita is no ordinary hotel – it’s a tribute to a long-lost way of living. Guests who stay here step into another world: silent, archaic, magical. It’s a place where luxury is born from simplicity.
How Italian label Roberto Collina elevates knitwear into a refined fashion language
This summer Lifestylehotels®launches an exclusive partnership with global e-mobility leader BYD (Build Your Dreams). From June 11 to September 11, 2025, guests at two selected member hotels will have the opportunity to experience the all-new BYD Sealion 7 Excellence firsthand – with a complimentary test drive through Austria’s breathtaking alpine scenery.
The Mercado Nicolás Bravo is more than just a market in multiple ways. Designed by AIDIA STUDIO, the project is a social initiative that provides the local community with a platform to showcase their craftsmanship and skills. At the same time, it impresses as a striking piece of architecture.
Portugal’s charm lies in its serenity.
In a way of life shaped by sea breezes, warm light, historic cities, and modern design. In recent years, the country has evolved from an insider tip to a must-visit destination for mindful travelers – and for good reason.
Agus Putu Suyadnya’s “Symbiotic Utopia” paints a fragile harmony between nature, myth, and modernity
With a soaring wooden spiral that inscribes Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” into the sky, Austria presents a poetic synthesis of architecture, music, and sustainability at Expo 2025 in Osaka. Designed by BWM Designers & Architects in collaboration with facts and fiction, the pavilion is a vibrant invitation to co-create the future – not designed, but composed.
Minimalist design, smart functionality, and a splash of color: with its new Powder Series, Secrid proves that everyday tools can be both practical and beautiful. The beloved Cardprotector, the heart of every Secrid wallet, now comes in refreshing new shades – without compromising on security or sustainability.
Japan is especially worth visiting in 2025: with the Expo in Osaka the country places a strong focus on the future – with themes such as sustainability, innovation, and societal transformation. It’s a great opportunity to (re)discover Japan not just as a technological powerhouse, but as a destination rooted in deep aesthetics and mindfulness.
Expo 2025 in Osaka is welcoming its visitors with a structure that is in a class of its own. Architect Sou Fujimoto has designed the Grand Ring for the World Exposition. It is the world’s largest wooden architectural construction, made with glued laminated timber.
A rare delicacy from the far north is making its impressive debut at PURS New Nordic Japanese Cuisine: Head Chef Peter Fridén is showcasing Kalix Löjrom, an exclusive caviar from Sweden, which until now has been scarcely seen in Germany’s fine dining scene — and is turning it into the centerpiece of a unique culinary experience.
A new scientific center is set to be built in Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent: the Alisher Navoi International Scientific Research Centre. Developed by the team at Zaha Hadid Architects, the center is named after the poet Alisher Navoi — but what exactly does traditional Shashmaqom music have to do with the architecture of this new institution?
This Easter giveaway from The Stylemate gives you the chance to win two exclusive Eau de Parfums from Maison Matine: Warni Warni and Into the Wild. These creative scents from Paris represent individuality, sustainability, and the modern spirit – made for those who like to carve their own path
Bold colors, daring patterns, unconventional cuts – Essentiel Antwerp embraces “Mood Boosting” fashion that is all about fun and spreading good vibes.
HOMMÉS Studio presents a visionary exhibition at Milan Design Week 2025
Maxhosa Africa is a renowned South African fashion label founded in 2010 by designer Laduma Ngxokolo. The brand is best known for its unique knitwear, which fuses traditional Xhosa patterns with contemporary design. Ngxokolo’s vision was to create modern clothing that reflects the cultural identity and heritage of the Xhosa people.
At the heart of the interior design of Dubai’s newest gourmet temple, Akabeko, created by 4SPACE, is the interplay between light and shadow. Traditional Japanese aesthetics meet modern design in the extravagant city of Dubai.