The creation of a new tradition in the field of tension between craftsmanship and design…
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The transformation of a disused sugar mill into the boutique hotel Alila Yangshuo is great cinema. The team of Vector Architects has carefully adapted the industrial structure and staged a stage-ready remake.
Northern Ireland’s largest island is a highlight for hikers, campers and backpackers…
Since launching in 2017, Acne Studios’ Musubi bag has gone through numerous iterations. Woven or embellished, multicolored to monochrome, miniature to extra small. Following on from the twisted wedding of the SS23 show, the new Musubi bags are reshaping familiar ideas of mundane symbolism…
The ALMANAC Palais Vienna, which reflects the famous Viennese charm with its historic architecture, modern design and contemporary art, is a place where luxury can be experienced in comfortable furnishings and in a casual, relaxed lifestyle.
Today the V&A Parasol Foundation Women in Photography Project launches a brand-new photography prize dedicated to supporting and championing contemporary women’s photography which will run for three years. The V&A Parasol Foundation Prize for Women in Photography, organised in partnership with Peckham 24, is a career-enhancing opportunity open to all women photographers from across the globe. Also announced today is the inaugural theme for this year’s prize, Agents of Change, alongside the selection panel for the prize…
Hotel des Horlogers, nestled between hills and mountains and entirely surrounded by nature, has many stories to tell – from watchmakers to nature and time for yourself, about the important things in life and the five wonders of the region…
Some moments call for something extraordinary. This crystal-clear super-premium tequila is the perfect companion for such moments: a special edition limited to 1,000 pieces …
Robust, durable and able to withstand any weather: With its signature boot, KIRA has created real sustainability heroes and is constantly working on reducing its ecological footprint to a minimum. Where better to do this than in the Estonian home of the brand?
Food is a distinct chapter in Sifnos. The island has a great gastronomic tradition; you can taste it in every single bite. There’s no wonder why Nikolaos Tselementes, the Greek cook that changed the course of Greek gastronomy, was born here. While Greece is well-known for its cuisine and most of the travellers are interested in tasting traditional dishes, the food in Sifnos has something unique that differentiates it; maybe it’s the way that humble ingredients transform into an explosion of taste.
A design “grandmaster” was chosen by the Persian Gulf emirate to create an institution that celebrates its cultural heritage and landscape: the National Museum of Qatar in Doha. For this project, Pritzker prize-winner Jean Nouvel produced an avant-garde building inspired by the desert rose, an ornate formation of crystal clusters with overlapping discs primarily found in dry desert regions. And architect Koichi Takada continued this analogy with nature for the interior design of the gift shop.
Ken Mogi knows what makes people happy. Following his world best-selling book The Little Book of Ikigai, the Tokyo-based author has now written another entitled The Way of Nagomi about the Japanese path to harmony and zest for life. During our interview, the rock star among neuroscientists revealed why now’s the time to move over to the Far East lifestyle, how we could ensure greater well-being in everyday life and what he himself gains from balance…
Maslina Resort, Croatia’s very first mindful luxury property, is delighted that Stari Grad has been named as one of the three top Croatian destinations in the category of ‘Best Sustainable Tourism Destinations – Innovative and Smart Destinations’. The city of Stari Grad is dedicated to protecting the environment, promoting sustainability, and improving the quality of life in the local community – a philosophy that Maslina Resort has held since it opened in the summer of 2020 …
O Lofos [the Hill] is a private house located on the east side of Crete where the landscape grows wild, and the nature is an ever-changing source of inspiration. This side of the island is still quite unexplored, and you can clearly sense the authenticity in the habitants and their way of living. Blending Block722’s inherent Scandinavian sensibility and organic minimalism with local architecture influences, result is a one-of-a-kind design language.
From October 7 to 9, 2022, the fair dedicated to authorial design enlivens the city of Naples among Italian and international exhibitors, special projects and collaborations that promote the territory and look to the world…
The renowned Michelin Guide has only recently started awarding the coveted stars in Slovenia as well. Which restaurants are definitely worth a visit? A small selection…
Four hotels – four favourite spots. With her four retreats, hotel owner Helena Ramsbacher hasn’t just created four beautiful holiday destinations, she’s also made four very personal lifelong dreams a reality – and her homes. This interview provides some personal insights …