A new chapter is being opened at the Hofergut in the picturesque Pustertal Valley in South Tyrol. From now on, you can stay here in a modern ambience in a historical setting. Sounds like a contradiction? Not at all! The listed walls have been carefully brought up to date and now shine in new old splendour!
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The OLM Nature Escape is definitely a building with a recognisable character. How did it come about to plan a round building, what challenges are associated with the 360° angle and why is the shape also a symbol of sustainability? We spoke to architect Andreas Gruber about his first hospitality project, which has been thoroughly thought through!
The majestic mountains are more than just a backdrop here. The intense scent of the forest, the rays of light, the mountain panorama, the snow – the surroundings have a significant influence on the architecture and design of the newly opened Triforêt alpin.resorts in Hinterstoder in the Pyhrn-Priel region.
We have decided to see life in 2024 as a big celebration. Come what may. This has nothing to do with hedonism or a Titanic-style atmosphere, where the sinking is accompanied by music.
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…
Iwan Baan is considered one of the most important photographers of architecture and the built environment. In impressive images, he documents the growth of global megacities as well as traditional or informal buildings and the works of well-known contemporary architects, including Rem Koolhaas, Herzog & de Meuron, Kazuyo Sejima and Tatiana Bilbao. From October 2023 to March 2024, the Vitra Design Museum will dedicate the first comprehensive retrospective to the Dutch photographer. The exhibition “Iwan Baan. Moments of Architecture” presents a panorama of early 21st-century architecture in its urban and social contexts, and the people who live in it, with the photographer’s wide-ranging oeuvre…
From Friday, October 13 to Sunday, October 22, design and Campari lovers will get their money’s worth! During this period, part of the Campari Bar in Vienna will become a gallery with specially designed museum architecture, thus providing insights into the world of Matteo Thun and Campari…
Perched high above Lake Garda, on the hill of Albisano, is Villa Maya, the new project from the heart of MEISSL-Architects. For a long time now, the village of Albisano has been known for its charming flair, its enchanting narrow streets and its spectacular views, but it is only since spring 2023 that it has also been allowed to call itself home to a bright, elegant apartment building.
From December 2023, the remarkable eco-apart hotel presents itself as a pioneering concept in South Tyrol, setting innovations in the vacation hotel industry in several respects: Through its bold circular architecture and as the first completely energy self-sufficient guesthouse in the Alpine region.
After numerous successful professional years in renowned workplaces, Verena Wohlkönig and Jürgen Hamberger came together in 2021 to make their shared vision of reduced, authentic and timeless design a reality.
Cosentino Group presents the new Urban Crush collection by Silestone®, the world’s leading brand of hybrid surfaces for architecture and design, a blend of high-quality minerals and recycled materials with high technical performance for interior applications…
Truly unique to 3daysofdesign is the role of Copenhagen itself, as the beautiful backdrop for the entire festival, that took place last week. Unlike other design weeks that designate one primary neighbourhood as the focal point, at 3daysofdesign you had the opportunity to explore and experience 13 different Design Districts throughout the city…
You come home in the evening exhausted from work, from the traffic, from stress. You need a holiday, relaxation, to unwind. What if there were a hotel, a home away from home, a retreat where you could feel at ease? A place where the fox and the hare wish you goodnight, where it’s calm and you can do what you like, but also don’t have to do anything at all? Such a place does exist: Refugium Lunz…
On 5 May 2023, the fourth FORMDEPOT SALON took place, where FORMDEPOT became a platform for crafts, architecture and design. A total of 36 exhibitors presented their latest products. In addition to culinary highlights from various regions, lectures and workshops offered a well-rounded experience…
In an intimate setting and relaxed atmosphere, the FORMDEPOT SALON showcases individual room designs combined with unique design elements. Handmade products, unexpected textures, light and sound design, various wall treatments, tiles and much more create a fresh and personal experience for visitors and those interested in design…
Ten years ago, product design studio 13&9 Design initiated a collaboration between design, science and art for the first time at New York Design Week, with the intention of finding new creative solutions through a holistic, transdisciplinary approach…
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…
Nestled in the Vallée de Joux, surrounded by woods, mountains and lakes, Hotel des Horlogers has broken down the boundaries between nature and architecture – creating a space of harmony. We asked the architects of Hotel des Horlogers how they came up with the concept and how exactly they brought the two together…