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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.
What nickname does the Gradonna have? Does it even have one? We don't know. But what we do know: It is not only a four-star superior resort, but also serves as a film set. What does this have to do with a nickname? The film of the same name in german "Der Spitzname", which can currently be seen in cinemas, was shot here - with a top-class cast in a renowned setting on the Grossglockner.
Is there really a place called Maria Alm? Yes! Even if it does sound a bit like you’ve discovered an isolated place with an impressive name, a pilgrimage church and an idyllic mountain and meadow panorama. And in Maria Alm there is also a Josef, although his surname is Sepp. He’s the one who’s in charge of all the excitement round here with his eponymous hotel for “children over 21”, as he calls his guests.
The new Torshavn ferry terminal is set to give the Faroe Islands a new architectural landmark with a hybrid timber-concrete design. With architects Henning Larsen on board, it also re-opens the harbour to the islanders.
In an era where city life is becoming increasingly hectic, travelers are looking for places that allow them to experience the vibrant pulse of a metropolis while finding tranquility. LIFESTYLEHOTELS™ offers exclusive retreats in Antwerp, Berlin, and Tokyo that blend design, comfort, and mindfulness amidst bustling urban environments. These urban retreats are more than just hotels – they are destinations in their own right.
The Belgian city of Antwerp will soon benefit from a Japanese-inspired, timber-hybrid residential tower that is currently under construction. The building was designed by Pritzker Prize winner Shigeru Ban, who takes nature and wood as central inspiration for his designs.
Wendelstrand near Gothenburg is a new community and housing development with social and ecological sustainability, sited in a disused quarry. The master plan and Lakehouse by the architects at Snøhetta show how urban planning and housing construction can be reimagined.
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.
How can you get the most out of your holiday? By planning it exactly the way you want it. Find action appealing? Just want to relax? Must be environmentally friendly? At the dasMAX lifestyle hotel in Seefeld, there’s something for every type of guest – whether you’re an adventurer, a peace seeker or a mindful traveller.
A warm welcome and desire for vitality? Over the last few years, the owners of the Nesslerhof, Tina and Hermann Neudegger, and their team of “guest whisperers” have listened very closely to what guests want from their next holiday at the Nesslerhof. These requests formed the basis of extension and building works, of an even more relaxing and diverse holiday destination. A destination full of vitality, or what you might call natural happiness.
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