With the Liminal House in West Vancouver, McLeod Bovell has created more than just a detached house. He created a symbol of being neither here nor there. A symbol that goes completely against the traditional idea of living and its architecture.
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A house that spans the forest floor at a height of five metres? What sounds less like a home and more like a suspension bridge was modelled on one. The Bridge House by architecture firm LLAMA lives up to its name.
Berlin, known for its relentless energy, vibrant creativity, and historical diversity, is a city that never rests. Among the bustling streets, endless cultural offerings, and the city’s fast-paced rhythm, finding a peaceful haven may seem impossible. Yet, in the Westend district of Berlin, there lies an unexpected refuge: the Hotel Wilmina.
This year’s Kieffer collection unfolds step by step in a constant, intuitive process: the eye recognises diverse surfaces and sophisticated colours, the fingers feel special textures.
In the heart of Umbria, surrounded by the untouched nature of central Italy, stands the Eremito Hotel – a place that redefines peace and relaxation in a truly unique way. Marcello Murzilli, the creative mind behind this extraordinary hotel project, speaks with THE Stylemate about his motivations, his philosophy, and why Eremito is a one-of-a-kind retreat for the modern traveler.
Renowned Chinese artist Ai Weiwei and activist and JRP | Editions release lithographic editions to benefit Human Rights Watch.
The Belgian city of Antwerp will soon benefit from a Japanese-inspired, timber-hybrid residential tower that is currently under construction. The building was designed by Pritzker Prize winner Shigeru Ban, who takes nature and wood as central inspiration for his designs.
Antarctica, the coldest and most remote continent on earth, casts its spell on adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts alike.The White Desert Camp offers a unique opportunity to experience this unspoilt wilderness in a sustainable and luxurious setting.
Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors presents an unprecedented and daring interpretation of contemporary luxury, in which the glamorous and sophisticated atmosphere typical of the brand blends with the discreet and comfortable charm of warm, amber-coloured earth tones.
Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895-1986) was an Indian philosopher and spiritual teacher whose teachings were very different from traditional religious or esoteric approaches. Throughout his life, he urged people to pursue the search for truth independently of institutions, gurus or dogmas. He believed that true change could not be achieved through external influences, but through inner understanding and radical introspection.
A library has emerged on the east coast of Japan that is not only profound in terms of its book collection, but also its location. The Library in the Earth is located underground and conceals a spectacular wooden dome.
Thich Nhat Hanh was one of the most influential Buddhist teachers of our time. As a peace activist and founder of “engaged Buddhism,” he not only left a significant mark on the Vietnam War but also introduced the practice of mindfulness to the West. His teachings have greatly shaped the modern Mindful Living movement, which is gaining increasing importance in our fast-paced world.
There are some moments in the mountains that are particularly beautiful because you can’t predict or evoke them. They just happen. This includes the appearance of animals in nature. Encounters with capricorns or golden eagles and the wild, unadulterated behaviour of the animals make up the magic of the moment. A good starting point for the search for the so-called Big Five is the Gradonna****s Mountain Resort at Kals am Großglockner.
If you want to uncover the secret of the durability and resilience of Geba carpets, you have to go to Tibet at an altitude of 4,500 metres and look out for a special species of animal…
The expanded US airport in Portland now boasts a gigantic wooden roof, in which its own forest grows. ZGF Architects were able to preserve most of the existing building and serve the common good by transforming the supply chain.
You don’t need great adventures or well-known destinations to find yourself. It is often the tranquil places that lead to unexpected depths and give us inner peace. Take Scheggino, for example. The medieval village lies somewhere between Rome and Rimini in the centre of Italy in fairytale Umbria. Some of the stone houses belong to the Torre del Nera, an Albergo Diffuso. A visit to the breathtaking spa in the rock is a particularly good way of finding yourself.
After over a decade of travel, study and creative collaboration with Japan, Norm Architects’ shares their uniquely Scandinavian view of Japanese aesthetics.
Seegut Zeppelin is a special place: one with history, one with unspoilt nature, one of the few with access to Lake Constance, one that elegantly combines the past and the modern, one that is treated with respect. The Seegut Zeppelin is a place whose charm reveals itself without loud words, it simply rests within itself. The Fennel family has captured the genius loci of Seegut Zeppelin and, with the help of Plösser Architekten and interior design studio Linie Zweii, has created a breathtaking retreat.