A spoon gliding through soft egg yolk, a ray of light shining through a window or the tinkling of a glass in the evening: sometimes it's not the loud sounds but the quiet moments that linger in the memory. The design hotel K5, designed by Claesson Koivisto Rune, is located in a historic bank building in the heart of Tokyo's financial district. In addition to rooms, an entrance area and a pop-up space, it also houses three culinary spots that are not just about eating waffles and drinking sake, but about discovering moments that sparkle without being loud.
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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.
From June 17 to 22, 2025, Switzerland's only art fair dedicated exclusively to photography returns to Volkshaus Basel for its 10th anniversary edition. With 39 galleries from 15 countries, a curated "Beyond Photography" section, and a host of special programs, photo basel 2025 promises to be a highlight for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
A new scientific center is set to be built in Uzbekistan's capital, Tashkent: the Alisher Navoi International Scientific Research Centre. Developed by the team at Zaha Hadid Architects, the center is named after the poet Alisher Navoi — but what exactly does traditional Shashmaqom music have to do with the architecture of this new institution?
Knarvik Church is a contemporary interpretation of the 1000-year-old stave churches in Norway. This award-winning sacred building designed by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter has become a tourist attraction – and also a place that is open to all.
Japan is especially worth visiting in 2025: with the Expo in Osaka the country places a strong focus on the future – with themes such as sustainability, innovation, and societal transformation. It’s a great opportunity to (re)discover Japan not just as a technological powerhouse, but as a destination rooted in deep aesthetics and mindfulness.
The Danish company Vipp, renowned for its pedal bins and bathroom and kitchen designs, has long been making waves with its stylish guesthouses. Their latest venture: the rammed-earth constructed Vipp Todos Santos in Mexico, seamlessly fusing Scandinavian minimalism with Mexican tradition.
At Sapar Contemporary, Altynai Osmo (Kyrgyzstan) and Aya Shalkar (Kazakhstan) present a joint exhibition that explores femininity, mythology, and identity through the lens of Central Asian heritage.
When an internationally acclaimed designer joins forces with an iconic boutique hotel and a heritage furniture manufacturer, the result is more than a room – it’s a statement. Two newly designed rooms at Hotel Altstadt Vienna, created by Arthur Arbesser in collaboration with Wittmann, unite Viennese charm with Milanese flair.
Expo 2025 in Osaka is welcoming its visitors with a structure that is in a class of its own. Architect Sou Fujimoto has designed the Grand Ring for the World Exposition. It is the world’s largest wooden architectural construction, made with glued laminated timber.
Against Iceland's rugged landscapes and fly-fishing tradition, Valentin Meneveau celebrates community rooted in nature and the beauty of simplicity
Blue Ocean Dome project for Osaka Expo 2025, spearheaded by architect Shigeru Ban and ZERI Japan. The initiative is a bold architectural and environmental response to some of the most urgent ocean-related challenges facing the planet today.