Situated deep in the Swedish forests, close to a tiny winter sport area, a small traditional wooden retreat sits on top of a ridge formed millions of years ago. Besides the pine forest covering the fault, the surrounding landscape is a low undulating region of heaths and ridges that rise above gently sloping sandy beaches and small beach towns. Now completely remodeled, the space feels entirely intertwined with nature – both in terms of materiality and outlook …
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South Tyrol is characterised by the fusion of Alpine tradition and Mediterranean flair, which may seem like contrasts at first, but actually result in a harmonious blend of architecture, cuisine and natural highlights. A true gem in this area of northern Italy is Merano, just the tonic you need to celebrate lighter, warmer days after the lethargic winter months.
PLAY NOW – 10 APRIL: Win the unique fragrance Eau de Parfum 21 by CoSTUME NATIONAL, a harmony of the purest elements that melt to create one strong and energetic character. Like a poem that needs for reflection in order to be fully understood and experienced emotionally …
HOUSE BSP20 – this complex project of a tiny 4 stories house in old town Barcelona began 8 years ago, going through all kinds of situations …
A journey through dreamlike landscapes, bizarre buildings, and whimsical interiors floating between reality and fantasy.
In Madrid, sustainable urban development coexists with the memory of the past. In the refurbishment of the NEN – NUEVO EDIFICIO NOREÑA, geometry becomes light with the perfection of the circle, in the iconic Olympic lamps by Fabbian.
Entering the new BASAO Tea Lounge in Xiamen, China, one senses an instant change in pace, when the bustling cityscape is replaced by a calming acoustic …
The “Red Sea Project” is one of the most ambitious regenerative projects in the world. From 2023, the western coast of Saudi Arabia will feature a new form of barefoot luxury spanning over 28,000 square kilometers, with an archipelago of more than 90 untouched natural islands, plus dormant volcanoes, deserts, mountains and cultural sites.
In an old building in the centre of Graz, amid the urban hustle and bustle, you’ll find the headquarters of Lifestylehotels, where Robert Eisenberger from INSIDE Einrichtungen gave the innovative company the space to make a discreet style statement.
Get out into the fresh air! 93% of children around the world breathe polluted air, according to information from the World Health Organization (WHO). That gave Claudia Pasquero and Marco Poletto from the London architecture and innovation agency ecoLogicStudio the ideal excuse to bring the world’s first biotechnological playground to life …
The company Green City Solutions helps people in highly polluted places to enjoy cleaner air and thus better health and quality of life. The CityTree and CityBreeze biotech filters developed for this purpose combine a wide range of applications to make ideal use of urban space.
Schloss Hollenegg’s mission is to support young, emerging designers in order to create space for design research, thinking and criticism. Schloss Hollenegg for Design offers one of the few residency programs aimed specifically at designers and organizes exhibitions, workshops and symposia around the theme of design.
Oriental bathing culture already existed in the seventh century. The stone house in Istanbul, where a new dream spa pampers guests, may only be 100 years old. But it adds an extraordinary retreat to the Six Senses Resort Kocataş Mansions, itself steeped in history.
Quadrodesign, chosen by four well-known Milanese architecture and interior design studios, are the protagonists of the competition for the restyling of the dressing rooms of the Arcimboldi Theatre.
The Smog Free Tower is a project for clean air led by Daan Roosegaarde to reduce air pollution and provide an inspirational experience of a clean future. The SMOG FREE TOWER provides a local solution of clean air parks in the public spaces.
From trash to treasure: Panos Sakkas and Foteini Setaki from the Dutch research and design studio The New Raw use 3D printing to turn plastic waste into beautiful and functional objects. The two architects spoke to THE Stylemate about collaborating with robots, using waste as a raw material and their vision of a future without wastefulness.