INSPIRATION FROM AROUND THE WORLD FOR AN AESTHETIC AND MEANINGFUL LIFESTYLE
The Milan design scene in 2025 makes a bold statement: our homes are becoming more than just places to live — they are curated, emotional, and meaningful expressions of our personality. The latest trends from HOMMÉS Studio show how interior design is evolving into a fully immersive experience.
Still waters run deep, so they say. But what about dark waters? Dark waters are profound, sometimes healing, but definitely fascinating. Just like the Schwarzsee in Kitzbühel. Under the watchful eye of the Wilder Kaiser, not only the gentle waves of the water unfold here, but also the gentle waves of relaxation at the Alpenhotel Kitzbühel.
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.
Adam and Eve might have left the apple hanging on the tree had they known about the heavenly Puradies. Nestled on a sun-kissed plateau in Leogang, the resort—home to the Ess:enz restaurant—feels like a taste of paradise itself. Here, not only do countless plants thrive, but also the creative ideas that turn them into seductive, gourmet-level dishes. The real temptation? It’s not just in the apple, but in a cleverly crafted carrot or a perfectly plated portion of Nidei…
PIA KNOESTER, THE VISIONARY BEHIND HELGABAD, SHARES HER JOURNEY FROM THE BEAUTY AND PERSONAL CARE INDUSTRY TO THE CREATION OF A BRAND CENTRED AROUND WATER AND MINDFULNESS. HELGABAD IS NOT JUST ABOUT PRODUCTS; IT’S ABOUT ENHANCING EVERY- DAY MOMENTS INTO SOMETHING SACRED. IN THIS INTERVIEW, PIA EXPLORES THE SIGNIFICANCE OF WATER IN BOTH PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING, AND HOW HER PERSONAL EXPERIENCES SHAPED HER UNDERSTANDING OF ITS POWER.
There are places where you can't even see the stars at night because the streets and houses are so brightly lit. That's not the case at Serra Nature. After all, the eco-resort is located in the middle of the Sierra Calderona Nature Park - surrounded by nature. What makes the magic of the night here complete? A dinner under the stars - where the sky shines, the silence speaks and every moment tastes of infinity.
At Voorlinden, Nick Cave (1957) has his first solo museum exhibition with his series The Devil – A Life. The Australian artist is primarily known as a musician but studied visual art in his earlier years. In this series, Cave narrates the life of the devil, from his birth to his death, through seventeen hand-painted ceramic figures. Museum Voorlinden has acquired the entire series.
The Taverny Medical Centre near Paris is a newly built health centre in timber construction. There are good reasons why its floor plan and room programme are based on the medieval monastery typology.
In a world characterised by rapid change, uncertainty and the search for meaning, a work that was written thousands of years ago is becoming increasingly important: the Bhagavad Gita. Originally written in Sanskrit and part of the Indian epic Mahabharata, it was probably composed around 500-200 BC, although its exact date of origin is not certain.
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