In Praia do Forte, Brazil, Sidney Quintela Architecture and Urban Planning have developed Casa Brise - a house in which the interior lives from its palm-rich surroundings. And vice versa.
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Folegandros and the Gundari Resort: Mindfulness and Luxury in Harmony with Nature // Lifestylehotels
Hidden among the more famous Cycladic islands like Santorini and Mykonos lies Folegandros – an island that, despite its unparalleled beauty, remains off the beaten tourist track. Here, where rugged cliffs plunge into the crystal-clear Aegean Sea and picturesque villages dot the hilly landscape, you can experience the authentic Greece in its purest form.
The northern Spanish wine region of La Rioja already has enough spectacular star architect buildings. The winegrowers at Bodegas LAN are striking a softer note. Their new El Cortijo pavilion theatrically sets the scene for the landscape.
Nestled in the rolling hills of Tuscany lies the charming Follonico Hotel in Montefollonico, a small, hidden village known for its authentic atmosphere and picturesque landscape. Follonico is more than just a hotel – it’s a place that captures the soul of the region, offering guests the chance to immerse themselves in true Tuscan life.
Casa S stands out not only because of its spectacular location on the rocky coast of Chile. The family holiday home also stands out thanks to its unique design, which was modelled on a toy.
CCY Architects have designed a home in the Rocky Mountains that couldn't be closer to nature - in the truest sense of the word. Because DNA Alpine contains the genetic information of the trees.
The Alentejo region, one of Portugal's most untouched areas, has been gaining more and more attention in recent years. In particular, the small coastal village of Comporta has become a magnet for travelers seeking the antithesis of mass tourism. Nestled amidst rice fields, pine forests, and endless sandy beaches, a new form of tourism is emerging here—one centered on mindfulness, sustainability, and slow living.
Törggelen is one of the oldest and most authentic traditions in South Tyrol, still cherished by locals and visitors alike. This autumn custom combines convivial evenings with good food, wine, and the picturesque landscapes of South Tyrol's vineyards. But what exactly is Törggelen, where does the term come from, and how can this special tradition be experienced in connection with modern Lifestylehotels?
Sophisticated architecture is increasingly finding its way into the high mountains. In the Pyrenees, the Refuge de Barroude, a refuge designed by the architectural firm Snøhetta, is setting new standards for building in high alpine regions.
The Italian studio MAB Arquitectura has restored an early twentieth-century aristocratic residence surrounded by terraces tiled in blue majolica, featuring large windows and finely decorated ceilings, mixing its original details with contemporary uses and functions.
The Quincha House by local architecture firm Base Studio is being built in the centre of Chile. With recourse to tried-and-tested construction methods and futuristic design, a house is being built that blends harmoniously into its environment while conserving resources.
The THALLO Boutique Hotel complex in Zhangzhou, China, is not only impressive because of its exterior, which was modelled on a ship. The project is an impressive example of how architecture is integrated into mountainous surroundings in China.
