INSPIRATION FROM AROUND THE WORLD FOR AN AESTHETIC AND MEANINGFUL LIFESTYLE
Ten years after its construction, the Tamedia building in Zurich is still one of the most visionary timber engineering structures in the world. Pritzker Prize winner Shigeru Ban revealed the approach behind the outstanding construction to ubm magazin.
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.
Dass 3D-Bau-Pionier ICON im NASA-Auftrag an einem Projekt auf dem Mond arbeitet, ist bekannt. Was das Unternehmen jetzt in Texas‘ Wüstenlandschaft setzt, wirkt jedoch nicht minder außerirdisch: El Cosmico fasziniert mit gedrucktem, rundum rundem Hotel und Gästehäusern.
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In line with the motto of this issue, “future blossoms”, act more sustainably, make more conscious decisions and always consider the environment. If you do want to treat yourself to something, though, Creative Industries Styria has all the inspiration you need...
VALO is the name of a complex on the outskirts of Helsinki that combines hotel accommodation with office facilities. With a dual use that is both efficient and viable, the beds are folded away during the day, making way for fold-out desks.
Nadi Shuddhi is a 5-minute guided yoga routine for positive energy. It balances your energy system (nadis), calms your mind and improves your ability to act effectively. The practice is great for beginners and can be done anywhere: at home, in the office, the park. Try out Nadi Shuddhi and realize the benefits in no time.
In times of climate crisis and constantly rising sea levels, floating cities are increasingly coming into focus as a new habitat. With Dogen City, N-Ark from Japan has now designed a ring-shaped city in the sea as a social project.
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