A surfer’s perfect wave is a culmination of a host of untameable factors – tide, swell, weather and timing. In Surf Porn, it is not only those ingredients that are crucial, but also the right light. Brought together by
Gaspard Konrad, who curates under the moniker Surf Porn, this collection of photography from some of the
craft’s most famous photographers invites the readers to embark on a fascinating journey through the world of surfing, and creates a deep longing for the next perfect and unridden wave.

Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery announced the opening of its new sculpture garden with a series of monumental sculptures by Belgian contemporary artist Arne Quinze. A series of large-scale sculptures, curated by Berlin-based art consultant Reiner Opoku, offer an enchanting fusion of contemporary sculpture and rural nature, bringing new colours and light to the property.

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Located on the pristine shores of Kahuwai Bay on the Kohala Coast, the original Kona Village Resort, was built in the 1960s and closed in 2011. Steeped in history, the resort is now being reinterpreted and revitalized. Kennedy Wilson, a firm specializing in sustainable real estate, developed this hotel experience in partnership with Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. The Hawaiian tradition of hoʻokipa (hospitality) was emphasized.

Norm Architects explore their influence on Scandinavian design

Guided by the purpose of wellbeing, the essence of Norm Architects’ style is balance: richness focused by restraint, simplicity imbued with warmth, complexity heightened by order. Be it architecture, interiors, or furniture, Norm’s unique brand of soft minimalism speaks to the mind as much as the body, creating and curating spaces for all. The first self-curated monograph by Norm Architects, ‘Soft Minimal’ showcases a range of works which facilitated their establishment as key figures within Nordic design.

Nestled in the secluded, natural site of Greece‘s Cycladic Island of Syros, Residence Viglostasi emerges as a single-family holiday dwelling like a traditional island settlement, perched on rocky slopes above the Mediterranean Sea. Block722, crafted the house’s distinctive character by cleverly drawing on the typology of small Aegean villages – minimalist constellations of low volumes, often found sprawled on hillsides, looking out towards the sea.