INSPIRATION FROM AROUND THE WORLD FOR AN AESTHETIC AND MEANINGFUL LIFESTYLE
Formdepot
Heinz Glatzl and Joachim Mayr aren’t just the founders and creators of Formdepot, they’re also the drivers behind Refugium Lunz. We spoke to them about the future and the past, the demand for the utmost handmade quality and inspiring collaboration...
Mexiko
MEXICO: Since we’ve been able to again, we’ve been sating our need for relaxation and laid-back time, for summer, sun and happiness far, far away from our everyday home lives. So far, so good – and now we can make it even better - namely adopting a truly conscious approach that doesn’t just revolve around ourselves...
Design is the center of life for Joachim Mayr and Heinz Glatzl and their joint company M&G, based in FORMDEPOT in Vienna-Ottakring, which was also founded by the two. Having a vision is one thing. To be able to implement it is just as important! At M&G, the two go hand in hand: while Heinz Glatzl brings extraordinary ideas and planning expertise to the table, Joachim Mayr tinkers with detailed solutions and is a master of the right proportions and materials...
Vienna Design Week
Why we love some objects in particular, how design can help us live together and protect the planet, and what is always beautiful about the work of designers - the VIENNA DESIGN WEEK has made it its business to explore the role of design in society. And it does so throughout the city, with just as much fun as seriousness, with free admission and plenty of exciting programming for everyone from kids to design professionals...
The Populus Hotel is being built in downtown Denver. Its triangular floor plan and a facade reminiscent of a quaking aspen are striking. It is also set to become the first energy-positive hotel in the USA.
In December, OLM Nature Escape opens its doors and invites guests to a unique stay surrounded by nature. The location of the Eco-Apart hotel is surrounded by breathtaking scenery, including lush forests, sparkling lakes and majestic mountains that provide a charming environment.
In times of climate crisis and constantly rising sea levels, floating cities are increasingly coming into focus as a new habitat. With Dogen City, N-Ark from Japan has now designed a ring-shaped city in the sea as a social project.
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