A wooden observation tower in the African savannah. Victor Ortiz’s design creates an extraordinary experience in the Kenyan Masai Mara plain.
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The growing trend towards sustainability, natural materials and green colours is also noticeable in the hospitality sector. Hotel and contract furnishers Symphonic by ADA is giving us an overview on what to expect in 2024.
The best of the 1970s and the best of the present come together at 45 Whitfield Street, London. Here is an office that is both a workplace and an object of style.
For more than 100 years, the name has stood for VIP service, society glamour and pure luxury. But the legendary Waldorf Astoria hotel chain is now consciously focusing on more than that: at the new Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island, nature conservation is also a top priority.
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.
Patrick and Robyn had a vision in 2004. Ever since then, the possibility of exploring Antarctica has been made available to the public with a luxurious twist. White Desert has also successfully managed to combine adventure travel and eco-tourism. How do they do it? Find out here.
Schloss Hollenegg for Design is pleased to announce its ninth annual design exhibition: WOOD LAND. The exhibition focuses on the forest and its most important resource – wood. The show demonstrates various techniques for processing wood and imparts knowledge about different tree species and wood essences. Each object on display also provides an opportunity to discuss topics such as global warming, forest management and sustainable wood production.
Inspiration from nature and flowing shapes characterise the FabLab in the Mexican jungle of Tulum. An extraordinary place for creativity, innovation and boundless imagination.
There is a rising star in the world of sustainable architecture: Strohboid. The company has made a name for itself by developing innovative and environmentally friendly building materials for the construction of sustainable homes. One of their latest products is the “Mountain Chalet” …
A wooden museum dedicated to the musician Bruce Springsteen is being built in New Jersey. In keeping with the style of the working-class poet, it will be a rusty container in a wasteland.
The OLM-Nature Escape, embedded in the breathtaking scenery of the Dolomites, embodies not only an outstanding technological concept, but also an architectural masterpiece in line with the highest sustainability standards. The project meets all the criteria of the “Casa Clima A Nature” standard and stands out thanks to its unique combination of technology, architecture and environmental awareness. OLM also recently received the GSTC certificate (Global Sustainable Tourism Council Hotel Criteria).
The Gradonna****s Mountain Resort has been impressing guests with its in-house energy generation, environmentally friendly construction and many initiatives implemented in daily operations since it opened in 2012…
With the vision of offering Scandinavian design floor mats in the high quality of industrial floor mats the couple Sonja Djønne and Thoralf Lian founded the Heymat label in 2015, based in Mo i Rana, Norway…
Do it green: On this year’s Black Friday weekend, backpack manufacturer Osprey is once again supporting the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) as part of its “Green Fridays”. Customers can help decide which nature conservation projects they want to support…
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.
In today’s world, where sustainability and environmental protection are becoming increasingly important, it is gratifying to see people and hotels opting for greener, more regional and environmentally friendly options. One such inspiring example is Bergland Sölden’s “Regional 200” – an initiative that combines local food and culinary enjoyment.
If you’re looking for tranquillity yet with a hint of liveliness, if you want a holiday with no compromises yet with value placed on sustainability, if you want to see attention to detail yet still appreciate the overall picture, then Vila Valverde is the place for you. The best of the best from all over the world is here. It’s as if it were made for me…
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.