Located in a tranquil riverside neighborhood at the heart of Kyoto, GENJI Kyoto is a contemporary interpretation of Machiya townhouses, marrying traditional concepts with modern amenities. Inspired by the Japanese masterpiece Tale of Genji, the story of which took place in the vicinity, the hotel’s designers took motifs from the novel to create a wabi sabi world of beauty and harmony.
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In Mexico, the architecture studios Hybrid and Palma have created something extraordinary with NICO Loma Alta. Designed in the style of Tropical Modernism, the brutalist structure is softened by the intentional use of wood elements, creating a striking contrast.
Certamente, Venice belongs on the bucket list and probably some of you reading these lines have already strolled through St Mark's Square, stopped for a Bellini at Harry’s Bar or been to the pavilion show at the Biennale. But what about organising a party in the Serenissima? No? Eureka! We've found something. A hotel in a historic palazzo in the sestiere Cannaregio that can be booked for events.
The island of the gods sleeps on the slopes of the volcano. The dark jungle and the cool mist of the eternal waterfalls envelop the terraced rice fields, creating dreamlike watercolour paintings that promote the balance between man and nature. The heady scent of yellow frangipani flowers reaches the black beaches with their sweet aroma.
The ALBERTINA dedicates Austria’s first solo exhibition to Jenny Saville, one of the most successful contemporary artists. The British artist, born in 1970, is considered one of the Young British Artists (YBAs), alongside Tracy Emin and Damien Hirst.
The Spring-Summer 2025 campaign by Louis Vuitton merges fashion and art in a unique composition. House ambassadors Saoirse Ronan and Lisa are portrayed as contemporary figures within the atmospheric paintings of French conceptual artist Laurent Grasso.
The Mexican fashion label Caravana uniquely blends traditional Maya craftsmanship with contemporary design. Each handcrafted piece reflects the rich culture and history of the Maya while embracing a modern aesthetic.
The architecture firm LUO Studio has designed a cost-effective, modular timber construction system. The Longfu Life Experience Centre is the prototype and can be scaled down, enlarged or dismantled and relocated as required.
An informal boutique hotel in a peaceful green setting, offering breathtaking views, unique design, contemporary art, and welcoming hosts.
A generational change in the hotel industry is always an opportunity. The renovation of the Park Hotel Franceschi in Cortina d'Ampezzo was entrusted to the South Tyrolean architecture and design studio NOA. A good choice: the combination of old and new is impressive
When Kengo Kuma sets out to realise a contemporary office building, he pushes the boundaries of the imaginable. Kibi Kogen N Square is an avant-garde timber construction that promises an immersive experience.
Erwin Wurm (*1954, Bruck an der Mur) is one of the most influential contemporary artists of our time. To mark his 70th birthday, ALBERTINA MODERN is dedicating a comprehensive retrospective to his work. The exhibition features sculptures, drawings, photographs, and videos that highlight the paradoxes and absurdities of our world.