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A fragrant rose from the 1920s, a champagne bowl shaped like Marie Antoinette’s bust, and a deceptively realistic bread roll that is definitely not edible—stories abound around Augarten porcelain. Some well-known, others more obscure. On a guided tour of the manufactory in Vienna, visitors can get to the bottom of a few of them…
A cinematic portrait of Porzellan-Manufaktur Nymphenburg and its collaboration with MCM: “Formed from Heritage” captures the creation of a limited-edition porcelain cup shaped by heritage, craftsmanship, and modern luxury.
Ann Demeulemeester, born on December 29, 1959, in Waregem, Belgium, is a renowned fashion designer celebrated for her distinctive contributions to the fashion industry. She studied fashion design at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp from 1978 to 1981 and is recognized as a member of the influential "Antwerp Six," a group of avant-garde designers who gained prominence in the 1980s.
The Salone del Mobile, also known as the Milan Furniture Fair, is one of the world's leading design and interior design events. Since it was founded in 1961, it has been an important meeting place for designers, architects and manufacturers who present the latest trends and innovations. The trade fair in Milan offers an inspiring platform for exchanging ideas and shaping the future of design.
Designed by ELE Interior, Villa Esencia in Dubai combines contemporary architecture, Arabian heritage, biophilic design and natural materials to create a calm oasis in Al Barari.
Minimalist elegance, masterful craftsmanship, and the finest sake – right in the heart of Vienna, a place has opened that unites all of this in a truly unique way: the new SHIKI Boutique | Sakethek by Joji Hattori.
Who says A, must also say B? That's right. Artisan Walk, Afternoon Tea and Afterwork Cocktail are three experiences curated by the Hotel Bristol for a mindful visit to Vienna. On a walk through the city centre, back doors open to traditional artisan businesses, tea and scones can be enjoyed in the lounge by a crackling fire and the American Bar invites you to unwind after work.
The Rehmannia Root Crafts Exhibition Hall is dedicated to an important medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine. The well thought-out dome construction by Luo Studio is based on a cost-efficient structure made of standardised timber.
With his first hotel project, Brazilian star architect Marcio Kogan has created a special kind of sustainable island hideaway: The luxurious Patina Maldives virtually hides in nature, which it strives to protect - from construction to operation. 
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