The Silk Lakehouse by the Shangri-La Group proves that adaptive reuse can achieve the heights of refined luxury. To preserve the nature reserve around China’s picturesque West Lake, Kokaistudios reduced the building’s mass and replaced paved areas with greenery.
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Longevity, biohacking, and the quiet immortality of art
What does it truly mean to live long? In the new THE Stylemate issue Endless Enough, we dive deep – from the world’s Blue Zones to biohacking and art as a vessel for immortality. A magazine for those who seek not just more years in life, but more life in their years.
Like a pebble in the hand, the sleek, light-colored box with a single button feels both simple and refined. It opens up to reveal two ergonomically shaped pieces, securely held in place by magnets. But this innovation isn’t meant for your ears, as one might assume; it’s designed for the area underneath your eyes. What at first glance resembles Apple’s wireless earbuds are, in fact, high-tech eye pads from Temprastones: a piece of design artistry, honored with the European Design Awards and poised to become a favorite beauty gadget for eye care.
Summer rituals are simple, yet never random. They provide grounding, ask for no effort or perfection, feel light – and make life feel deeply worthwhile.
The old house on the church square has stood for centuries. Its oldest parts date back to 1661—a date engraved into the intricately carved beams of the parlour. Today, this historic building is home to Refugium Lunz, a guesthouse revived by the creative minds behind FORMDEPOT—partners known for breathing new life into old architecture. The house looks back with respect and forward with care.
… and hello, high-end beauty! My personal test with the Temprastones is pure eye wellness – without needing a spa.
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.
Es gibt Orte, die man nicht einfach besucht – sondern erlebt.
There are places you don’t just visit – you feel them.
The new Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel Es Trenc is exactly that kind of place. Nestled in a lush green oasis just steps from the pristine natural beach Es Trenc, this adults-only hideaway offers a laid-back escape full of style, soul, and sunshine.
Inspiration from around the world for an aesthetic and mindful lifestyle
The new issue of THE Stylemate invites you to explore the invisible threads that subtly connect people, cultures and ideas. On 40 large-format pages (A3), you’ll find a carefully curated mix of philosophy, art, design, travel, and lived mindfulness.
The Stylemate invites you to enter our Easter giveaway for the chance to win a luxurious getaway: 2 nights for 2 people at the iconic Falkensteiner Schlosshotel Velden – a 5-star hideaway where history meets modern elegance on the shores of Lake Wörthersee.
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.
If the father of medicine were to seek a wellness oasis today, his path might lead him to the Gundari Resort on Folegandros – a place where ancient Greek healing wisdom meets modern spa culture.
Luxury travel is evolving. Sustainability, mindfulness, and holistic wellbeing are becoming increasingly central. The latest report, “New Codes of Luxury: Longevity & Wellbeing Strategies” by The Future Laboratory, highlights a growing trend among travelers seeking destinations that go beyond traditional comfort. The demand is for places that offer not only relaxation but also a deeper meaning and a lasting impact on both body and mind.
The world may be in turmoil, but on a small island in the Cyclades, you hardly notice it. Daily life here is so calm that Folegandros feels like a symbol of the good old days. With its rugged cliffs, sparse vegetation, and the endless expanse of the Aegean, the connection to the island’s origins is deeply felt. The Gundari Luxury Resort blends seamlessly into its intimate, timeless, and natural surroundings.
The Forestias in Bangkok offers more than just “living in the green”: Foster + Partners are designing the dream of luxury living in an urban forest with the mega-project in the Thai capital – with the Six Senses Residences as the exclusive residential highlight.
In an era where urbanization distances us from nature, Marco Nieri, a bio-researcher and expert in eco-design and habitat health, has dedicated his life to rediscovering the profound connection between humans and the natural world. His work is not just a scientific exploration—it is a mission to reconnect people with the healing potential of nature, blending biophysics, ecology, and ancient wisdom.
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.