The Geba rug gallery has its roots in the ancient tradition of hand weaving. The gallery has been located in the old town of Graz since 1987 and is an internationally renowned symbol of quality and skill when it comes to rug design. Harald Geba was a trailblazer in Austria, revolutionising the classic oriental rug and in doing so, casting aside old-fashioned ideas by combining modern designs with traditional craftsmanship…
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As the age-old adage goes, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. In South Tyrol, Saltaus, Apfelhotel’s young new generation of owners are breaking new ground while staying true to their traditional roots. noa*’s novel design and architecture evokes the vintage charm of this historical hotel while creating an oasis for the senses and shared moments…
Monte-Carlo glitters as ever and the Michelin stars also sparkle above the restaurants thanks to world-class cuisine. With new, modern and sustainable gourmet concepts, as well as a total of seven stars in the Guide Michelin, the Monegasque houses can boast…
What happens when a concert is no longer just a concert, but rather music mixed with other ingredients like painting, film, dance, poetry, sand animation or even total darkness and meditation? In Wiener Neustadt, a new cultural festival will be taking to the stage in spring 2023 between 14 April and 12 May: Milch & Honig (Milk & Honey)…
The Ikoyi restaurant in London is already one of the 50 best restaurants in the world. Now it has found a new home in the heart of the city, designed by star designer David Thulstrup.
The guesthouse “The Hang Over” of the Scheiblhofer winery is a real highlight for wine lovers who appreciate not only the taste of the noble drop, but also the ambience…
The name saba™ aromatics is inspired from the legendary kingdom of Sheba (Saba) whose archaeological remains canbe found in what is now southern Yemen and in the province of Dhofar in Oman…
It smells pleasantly of essential oils and of herbs and spices. But we are not in India, but in the Austrian Vorarlberg, the Kleinwalsertal. A high mountain valley cut off from the outside world and accessible only by road from Germany…
Iceland is a magical place, with wild landscapes, picture-perfect fjords and unbelievable natural surroundings. It’s a place where you can lose yourself in wonder and rediscover who you are. But it’s not just the landscape that’s unique – Icelandic culture and traditions are also like nothing you’ll find anywhere else..
The newest hotel in Richard Branson’s collection is opening in late spring following a long process of reconstructing the existing finca buildings and structures using traditional and local materials..
3 Questions for Christian Rottensteiner, architect and partner in the renowned architecture and design studio noa*, about the planning of the new “Heaven Spa” building…
Harald Geba finds inspiration for his carpet creations all year round. He visits international art galleries and trade fairs, spends time in nature and on trips, and also observes people on the street. This continuously gives rise to new ideas for carpet patterns and designs..
Can a 1960s spa house be transformed into a stylish hotel? Oh, yes! The proof: the new “The Comodo” in the Austrian spa town of Bad Gastein, which now offers alpine wellness with a designer look. Architect Piotr Wisniewski describes what it took to make it happen.
Puradies is getting culinary reinforcements: “Casual and yet with a lot of atmosphere” is how the new “Bistro” on the roof of the new “Heaven Spa” building is to be. The natural cuisine experience, which has already won top awards at ESS:ENZ, will move in here. It will serve “pure taste with a focus on high-quality, regional products”, says Puradies chef Michael Madreiter…
MoMA ANNOUNCES A NEW EXHIBITION SERIES FOR 2023, DRAWN FROM ITS COLLECTION, TO OPEN ON THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH..
Can wellness be a sin? Certainly not in Puradies: the new “Heaven Spa” has been carefully integrated into the landscape with a view to sustainability .
In Chengdu, China, UNO Architects have created a forest within a forest with the Qionglai Bamboo Pavilion. A bamboo forest where you can relax, educate yourself and even dance…