Powerhouse Company has designed the new Amsterdam headquarters of IT giant IBM, delivering on the company’s vision for the working world of tomorrow: a sustainable building that is not so much a traditional office as a pleasant and healthy meeting place for sharing ideas.
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With the new foldable smartphones, Motorola seamlessly continues the innovation of past years and successfully creates a link between fashion and technology by introducing bright models in this year’s Pantone trend colour “Viva Magenta”…
The fact that a healthy environment is increasingly becoming a luxury is something that even providers of luxurious gems are reluctant to accept. Tiffany’s therefore had a façade made from plastic waste from the sea designed for its store at Changi Airport. Designed by MVRDV, 3D-printed and fascinating.
After a long day sightseeing or on the beach, it’s often not until the evening that you realise you’ve once again forgotten to drink enough water. Especially when tap water on holiday just tastes like chlorine, drinking water can be far from your mind…
The fusion of creativity and artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the world of design and architecture. We spoke to three designers who are reshaping the future…
Self-care would never have become a thing without an enlightened Buddha. So, mindfulness and Buddha? That fits! But mindfulness and artificial intelligence – how do they go together? Well, they do! That’s why we’re taking a tongue-in-cheek look at young Buddha and seeing what AI can do for our well-being today…
Making things by hand is in no way “old school” at Creative Industries Styria. Styrian Products exhibit a blend of traditional craftsmanship with modern design and computer technology. This combination doesn’t just result in accurate and high-quality work, it also makes for extraordinary designs and products that have a positive impact on people’s everyday lives. Here are our top three…
October 2023 – Cambodia’s former royal residence Amansara, which once housed King Sihanouk’s diplomats and aristocrats, will reopen on October 1, 2023 after a royal renovation. Not only will there be new culinary experiences and events to mark the occasion, but thanks to a new direct flight from Vietnam Airlines, it’s now even easier to connect Amansara in the Laotian city of Luang Prabang with the legendary Angkor Wat. In the new season, Amantaka will also welcome guests with unique cultural festivals and wellness events – one more reason to embark on an Indochina odyssey this year.
The new world is devoid of humour. People are being axed left, right and centre. Replacing real people with self-driving buses, fully automated supermarket checkouts and airline phone lines is like a lottery win. And now artificial intelligence? Soon, machines will be able to do everything, even generate deceptively authentic articles. Does this mean the end of all certainty? The end of all jobs?
The Peloton brand is taking Europe and hotels by storm. We spoke with Daniel Sprung, senior director at Peloton, about the importance of wellness, a strong community and how personalization in fitness also works when traveling…
Welcome to the “NILS am See”, a hotel where you would prefer to stay forever. In spring 2023, this unique boutique hotel opened in Weiden am See, offering an exclusive feel-good atmosphere throughout Austria. The unique atmosphere of the “NILS am See” was created by the interior designers of Mezza—Maiso .
High ceilings, wide windows, and concrete walls. Gianfranco Ferré Home unveils a preview of one of the settings in its new catalogue: a living area with a metropolitan, bright, and welcoming atmosphere, where the distinctive elements of industrial spaces merge with the sinuous shapes and unmistakable geometries of the renowned furniture line.
The world of fashion has consistently served as a mirror to society, reflecting current moods, social movements, and cultural paradigms. Lately, dystopian fashion has gained significance as an expression of future concerns and societal tumults.
MH Residenz GmbH is Austria’s leading company for glamping and luxury resort development, and turns resorts into places where luxury and nature live in harmony. We spoke to Wolfgang Schille, Head of Design at MH Residenz GmbH, and asked him how striving for greater environmental sustainability can be compatible with comfort, personalised luxury and unforgettable holidays…
September marks exactly 60 years since Aston Martin unveiled its then-newcomer. The model became an icon of British culture, design and innovation and firmly established Aston Martin as one of the most sought-after British luxury brands.
From the roots of a majestic Amazonian tree to the cells inside our bodies and the galaxies above, everything is connected. London-based experimental art collective Marshmallow Laser Feast (MLF) will illuminate these hidden connections beyond our everyday perception, in a world premiere exhibition at ACMI this summer, from 23 November 2023 – 14 April 2024.
Dubai is always coming up with something to attract tourists. Now the largest medical center in the Persian Gulf is to be built there, planned by Studio Kalbod.
The Populus Hotel is being built in downtown Denver. Its triangular floor plan and a facade reminiscent of a quaking aspen are striking. It is also set to become the first energy-positive hotel in the USA.