Berlin-Charlottenburg has undergone a fascinating transformation in recent years: once known as a bourgeois district, a creative and cosmopolitan scene has emerged around Kantstraße. Here, art, gastronomy, and urban lifestyle blend in a unique way – and right in the middle of it all is Hotel Wilmina, a hidden gem that serves as both a retreat and a source of inspiration.
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At the heart of the interior design of Dubai’s newest gourmet temple, Akabeko, created by 4SPACE, is the interplay between light and shadow. Traditional Japanese aesthetics meet modern design in the extravagant city of Dubai.
You can’t see it, but you can feel it – especially when it’s as pure as here in Aschau im Chiemgau, a small town in Bavaria where the exceptional quality of the air has even been proven to be good. The Agrad Chaletdorf is located on the outskirts of the idyllic climatic health resort in a landscape that lets you breathe a sigh of relief.
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.
Ah yes! This is what it feels like when you find your inner self again. In everyday life, we often get lost in work or other distractions and forget to be mindful of ourselves. But there are places that can help you to embark on this powerful journey again. For example, the four-star Hotel Alpin Juwel – a gem with a holistic detox retreat.
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
If you want to spell the Alfa Hotel, you might find more suitable words than Andrew, Lucy and Frederick – words that capture the feeling of this special place: A for alpine, L for letting go, F for finesse and A for a time out. All of this reflects in the spa area of the four-star hotel in Serfaus, which recently added an outdoor relaxation pool to provide even more space for relaxation.
In the 1940s, a small yet influential movement emerged in sunny California: the Nature Boys. Inspired by a return to nature, alternative lifestyles, and philosophical currents from East and West, they lived a way of life that can be seen as the precursor to the hippie movement. Who were these pioneers of mindfulness and self-sufficiency, and what impact did they have on society?
The Reef Restaurant on the Chinese island of Shengshan is a project by Benedetta Tagliabue that celebrates the sea and coastal landscape as well as cultural heritage. Local materials and wood are to play a key role.
Let it go! Two days before Christmas, it’s time to relax. With door number 22, we breathe in the fresh South Tyrolean mountain air, float in the clear pool and gaze at the small village church. Between vineyards and apple trees, we find our inner centre with a meditative Om. Today you can win a 50% voucher for a two-day stay for two at the Hotel Schwarzschmied.
Fancy a look at the next prize? Door number 17 takes you up to the mountains in Seefeld. At the Natur & Spa Hotel Lärchenhof you can enjoy cosy rooms and regional food as well as sauna sessions and a pool – panoramic views always included. Today you can win three nights for two people including breakfast.
Hidden behind door number 16 is a code word. What does RH 1477 stand for? For good food and convivial drinks, for history and stories, for South Tyrol and for Lana, for design and for being. Today you can win a 50% voucher for a two-night stay for two people at 1477 Reichhalter – eat & sleep.
Door number 11 takes us to Seefeld for skiing, golfing, hiking, relaxing and, of course, culinary delights – Tyrolean hospitality included. Today you can win three nights with breakfast at the dog-friendly 4-star Hotel zum Gourmet.
Come in. Today we open door number 8, which leads us through an stunning garden, past the pool house, to a nostalgic Italian villa. A place to switch off, enjoy and reflect. Stylish and uncomplicated. Today you can win a 50% voucher for a two-day stay for two people including breakfast at Villa Arnica.
As the founder of an environmental design office, Yussef Agbo-Ola creates very special objects. He has even created something extraordinary for the Sharjah Architecture Triennial: the Nono: Soil Temple, which unites all aspects of life.
How do you capture the essence of a place? One way to do it is through language. Learning basic words and phrases doesn’t just show respect, it also helps you to understand the people and their region a little better. It’s particularly interesting in South Tyrol, where melodic Italian meets rustic Tyrolean, resulting in as many dialects as there are valleys.
Pinus Nigra – this is the Latin name of the black pine. Why are we mentioning it here? Because there is a particularly majestic one in the Seegut Zeppelin landscape park, which lends its name to the restaurant located there. A restaurant that is accorded just as much respect as the tree that has stood here for a long time.
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.