INSPIRATION FROM AROUND THE WORLD FOR AN AESTHETIC AND MEANINGFUL LIFESTYLE
The cherry blossoms, or Sakura, symbolize the transience and beauty of life in Japan. In 2025, the blooming season in Kyoto has begun earlier than usual, offering travelers a unique opportunity to experience this natural spectacle in a special atmosphere. An ideal sanctuary during this time is Genji Kyoto, a boutique hotel that harmoniously blends tradition and modern comfort.
In the Mountains of India, One Finds the Meaning of Life—or so they say. Especially on Hippie Hill. The spiritual energy of the Kasar Devi Temple extends all the way to The Kumaon, a design retreat featuring minimalist architecture by Pradeep Kodikara and Jineshi Samaraweera. Here, ample space and tranquility provide the perfect setting for a healing quest for truth, wisdom, and freedom. We reach the peak of regeneration through these five experiences that make a stay at this secluded resort truly unique:
From above, it resembles a giant bloom—a giant bloom of the trillium, known in our region as the wood lily. Nestled in the heart of Yucatán, deep in the jungle of Mexico, it blends seamlessly with the surrounding trees. This is no ordinary structure. It is a hotel whose name reflects its appearance: Trillium by Awakening.
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.
Can an Ancient Asian Tea Ceremony and a Mallorcan Stone Courtyard Tell the Same Story? At first glance, it may seem unlikely—but upon closer inspection, they share a profound connection: harmony with nature, simplicity, and respect for tradition. At Es Racó d’Artà, a tranquil retreat in the untouched northeast of Mallorca, Asian influences blend naturally and seamlessly into the surroundings.
In a world full of contrasts, rapid change, and constant movement, we seek something that remains—a connection that ties everything together. THE Stylemate Issue No. 01 | 2025 is titled “The Invisible Thread” and explores these unseen links between people, cultures, and ideas. How are we all interwoven? Which places and experiences reveal deeper connections?
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.
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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