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…
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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…
Surprise the tourism industry with something in 2023? As you will see, the trends of recent years that we already know from our own four walls are now becoming increasingly noticeable in hotel interiors.
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.
When it comes to clear design language, beauty lies in the simplicity and purity of forms. It’s about removing unnecessary elements and focusing on the essence of the design. Here, less is certainly more.
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…
Peppermint is a brand that embodies the love of the sea, the warmth of friends, the essence of summer and the versatility of ropes. It is the brainchild of Roman Luyken, who as a young boy heard stories about sailing from his father and, having discovered his passion for the sport..
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.
Iglucraft is an Estonian company founded in April 2014 with the aim to produce handmade wooden design saunas. Today Iglucraft produces not only saunas, but also wooden cabins made of natural materials. Iglucraft is now one of the leading manufacturers in this field…
The Vertical Panorama Pavilion, designed by Berlin-based studio Other Spaces, offers a special kind of experience: tasting California wine amid unique art and design.
Everything is changing, including the hotel industry. Two people who have experienced this process firsthand and helped shape it are Michael and Philipp Madreiter, brothers and Puradies hoteliers with a passion. Reasons enough to talk to them about the past, present and future of the industry…
Narrow or wide, colourful or monochrome, whether on upholstery, on the walls or as a decorative object – the traditional stripe pattern is as in demand as ever in 2023 and it is impossible to imagine the world of design without it…
Rotterdam-based design studio The New Raw, run by architects Panos Sakkas and Foteini Setaki, presents oversized entrance furniture Stratum. Inspired by geological stratification, the sculptural 18m-long multifunctional element invigorates the entrance area of the new office building of a pioneering online food shopping company in Utrecht, The Netherlands…
What is worth striving for? Success, power, happiness, love, recognition? Love, for sure, and probably happiness as well. But why not also strive for clarity? In our increasingly complicated world …
IKEA and Rotterdam-based designer Sabine Marcelis are launching the VARMBLIXT collection, which includes Sculptural Lightning-inspired lighting fixtures, uniquely designed serveware, vibrant rugs and more. The collection, designed to interact with both direct and indirect light, became available in February…
Viva Magenta is bold, powerful and fearless. A vibrant colour that expresses liveliness and optimism and inspires new (life) stories. The Pantone Trend Colour 2023 invites free self-expression and experimentation with one’s own look. It is an outstanding statement that gives fashion and interior a fresh esprit…