INSPIRATION FROM AROUND THE WORLD FOR AN AESTHETIC AND MEANINGFUL LIFESTYLE
An interview with Eberhard Schrempf, the recently retired Managing Director of Creative Industries Styria, about design as an attitude, the power of networks, and how Graz has become an international City of Design. A conversation on creativity, courage, and the art of transformation.
Those who find themselves surrounded by greenery often feel it instinctively: this is where I belong. As the harmonious center of the color spectrum, green unites the calming power of blue with the energy of yellow. It symbolizes nature, soothes the mind, and at the same time inspires inner growth. If longevity had a color, it would likely be green.
Fyrtornet in Malmö is Scandinavia’s tallest timber office building – designed by Wingårdhs and realized with expertise from Tyrol. With its bold red façade, innovative energy concept and sustainable design, it has become a striking new landmark for the city.
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.
The Rehmannia Root Crafts Exhibition Hall is dedicated to an important medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine. The well thought-out dome construction by Luo Studio is based on a cost-efficient structure made of standardised timber.
Simon Quendler is one of the most intriguing voices in Austrian contemporary art. With his “reactive paintings,” he expands the boundaries of painting, turning materials and processes into protagonists – a silent, poetic revolt against the expected.
Bhutan, the small kingdom in the Himalayas known as the "Land of the Thunder Dragon," captivates travelers with its untouched nature, Buddhist culture, and focus on happiness and mindfulness. Bhutan’s unique and highly sustainable tourism policy offers a refreshing alternative to overcrowded, fast-paced holiday spots. But what makes Bhutan a destination for mindful living, and what can visitors learn from a trip to this unique place?
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