The small kingdom has big plans: with the visionary “Mindfulness City”, an exemplary sustainable economic centre is to be created that fully complies with the philosophy of “Gross National Happiness”. It is being built according to a masterplan by Danish star architect Bjarke Ingels.
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It splashes, gurgles and rushes in the Tauferer Ahrntal: the circular Eco-Aparthotel is built very close to the water and is strongly connected to the elixir of life, like its South Tyrolean surroundings…
Foster + Partners have presented the designs for the Marine Life Institute. An architectural masterpiece that is to be built on the north-west coast of Saudi Arabia.
Nestled amidst the enchanting wilderness of Harads, Treehotel offers a plethora of captivating activities that promise to immerse visitors in the stunning natural beauty of the surrounding area …
The Geba Carpet Gallery, located in the heart of Graz’s old town since 1987, is an established name in international carpet design. It all began with Harald Geba’s decision to rethink the carpet. He is regarded as a pioneer of the idea of combining modern designs with traditional craftsmanship. Today, Geba rugs are classics of timeless modernity, in which the charm and flair of craftsmanship always remain tangible. And one of these Geba rugs could soon be moving into your home!
At the entrance of the South Tyrolean Puster Valley, a small village extends with 17 lovingly designed and furnished nature chalets ranging from 78 to 150 m2 of living space. It is a piece of paradise at an altitude of 1,300 meters, a unique cosmos with natural luxury and country life.
Isola, creator of the namesake digital and physical design platform, participates for the second year in a row in the Dubai Design Week which will take place in the Dubai Design District from 7 to 12 November 2023. The Dubai initiative is part of a wider project to introduce the Isola design community to the international audience by participating in the London Design Festival and the Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven…
With the Boca de Agua hotel project, architect Frida Escobedo has placed a facility with special magic at Mexico’s Laguna de los Siete Colores: Guests stay in tree houses made of wood and stone, which are completely focused on sustainability and regeneration.
From October 13th to November 13th, Gallery at the Albertina ▪ Zetter dedicates a representative overview of the extensive artistic oeuvre spanning six decades to the universal artist Christian Ludwig Attersee…
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…
Let’s assume the world is an enormous skyscraper. If that were the case, most people would live on the floors in the middle and then aspire to move upwards. They would slave away to maintain their position and pay for their children’s education, so they might one day be able to move to a higher floor – up where there are balconies and a good view…
Luisa Scheffler’s label BEMENTI is just that. Made out of prickly pear, she designs vegan and sustainable bags that look just as good as genuine leather. We met up with her and asked about her vision of the sustainable future of shopping…
Origami, the ancient Japanese art of folding paper to make countless shapes, shows us how many masterpieces can be created with a sheet of paper. The same poetic approach has led to the creation of two seats by Lapalma – a brand must have and a recent release – which draw their inspiration from it.
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…
MoMA ANNOUNCES A NEW EXHIBITION SERIES FOR 2023, DRAWN FROM ITS COLLECTION, TO OPEN ON THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH..
What is the right way to live? Everyone wants to be a King – balanced, calm and relaxed. But is that possible? The world is full of mice that gnaw at roots and toads that block the water to fountains. Our society is based on performance, so anyone that doesn’t work has no value. On top of that, there’s the irritating temptation of the world of commodities. But you don’t have to own everything in order to be considered successful or happy. If a fairy godmother were to appear and offer to grant three wishes, very few people would be able to decide which ones. Then there’s the constant angst-inducing news reports: coronavirus, war, climate change. Life is not easy. How much energy is expended just to find the best energy provider alone?
Bill Bensley is world renown for his outstanding, unique and inspiring award-wining hotel, landscape and interior designs and eye-catching architecture. What is not so widely known, but comes as no surprise to those that know him, is that he is a concerned conservationist and passionate philanthropist and an eco-warrior.