Why we love some objects in particular, how design can help us live together and protect the planet, and what is always beautiful about the work of designers – the VIENNA DESIGN WEEK has made it its business to explore the role of design in society. And it does so throughout the city, with just as much fun as seriousness, with free admission and plenty of exciting programming for everyone from kids to design professionals…
Luisa Scheffler’s label BEMENTI is just that. Made out of prickly pear, she designs vegan and sustainable bags that look just as good as genuine leather. We met up with her and asked about her vision of the sustainable future of shopping…
Milan, July 13, 2023 – Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group (FMTG) continues its expansion in Italy and presents its project plans for the new Falkensteiner Park Resort Lake Garda in Salò. Architect Matteo Thun is responsible for the architectural concept as well as the interior design. The innovative project on the shores of Lake Garda, embedded in a botanical park, designed by star landscape architect João Nunes of PROAP, includes a 5-star hotel that will become part of the Falkensteiner Premium Collection, as well as 170 Premium Living Apartments. Opening will take place in two phases starting in 2025, with a total investment of 140 million euros.
Whether in the valley or at the summit: In the Alpin Juwel in Saalbach Hinterglemm, there are many good reasons to fully enjoy the summer…
For the upcoming Spring/Summer 2024 season, LOUIS VUITTON presents a formal ready-to-wear collection with silhouettes inspired by the Maison’s new design codes of contemporary elegance. The timeless essentials focus on high-end everyday wear in fine fabrics, from single-breasted suits and coats to plain, striped or patterned shirts with clean lines and figure-flattering cuts.
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Where are we going with travel? Are hotels and travellers veering off traditional (conscious) paths and turning toward more sustainable options? Future researcher, lecturer and sociologist Christiane Varga has been giving it some thought…
BILLIE EILISH: What was i made for?
I used to float, now I just fall down
I used to know, but I’m not sure now
What I was made for
What was I made for?
Takin’ a drive, I was an ideal
Looked so alive, turns out, I’m not real
Just something you paid for
What was I made for?
A celebration of the varied landscape of contemporary African photography today. 6 July 2023 – 14 January 2024
The nature resort Puradies in Leogang/Salzburger Land has generously expanded and converted its wellness area. Since June, the expanded Heaven Spa offers the even more “heavenly relaxation”…
Shouldn’t the vacation season be the most beautiful time of the year? But far too often, one is already with the vacation planning in despair and one asks oneself quickly: “How should that be only in the vacation? Whether as a couple or family, it is always important to somehow satisfy everyone and in the end, someone with the needs or desires somehow falls by the wayside. But please, it doesn’t have to be like that on your next vacation! We take a look at the most beautiful dead end in the world. To Vorarlberg in Kleinwalsertal, there is the Naturhotel Chesa Valisa****s at 1,200 meters, a climate-neutral BIO hotel run in the 14th generation.
Open for reservations starting September 29, 2023, the highly anticipated hotel combines magnificent architecture with state-of-the-art design and unparalleled experiences.
Jumping into the lake completely carefree even before breakfast. A picnic on the lakeshore. Chilling hours on the beach. A yoga session on the jetty. Alpenhotel Kitzbühel is located directly on Schwarzsee, the warmest lake in Tyrol. Lifestyle, design and summer delights combine here with relaxation in nature and excellent opportunities for golf.
UASHMAMA, designs and manufactures lifestyle products that are the perfect blend of sustainability, functionality and design. UASHMAMA wants to stand for a more conscious life with its eco-friendly products designed and manufactured exclusively in Italy.
The reopening of the Area Sacra in Rome to the public is another milestone in Bulgari’s long-standing commitment to the enhancement of the historical and artistic treasures of the Eternal City…
Welcome to the ElisabethHotel – a jewel of peace and luxury in the midst of the imposing Tyrolean mountains. This exclusive hotel impresses not only with its architectural splendor, but especially with the unique connection between man and nature that can be felt here…
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.
The new Green Beetle Cafe from Feinkost Käfer is being launched at Ludwig Beck on Rathauseck…