Four international projects reveal how adaptive reuse breathes new life into existing structures: from a quarry turned art center to a farmhouse reborn as a wellbeing retreat. A tribute to transformation, preservation, and mindful design.
Inspired by monastic silence and Gothic design language, the Silent Villas in Laa an der Thaya combine architecture and wellness.
A new chapter is being opened at the Hofergut in the picturesque Pustertal Valley in South Tyrol. From now on, you can stay here in a modern ambience in a historical setting. Sounds like a contradiction? Not at all! The listed walls have been carefully brought up to date and now shine in new old splendour!
We have decided to see life in 2024 as a big celebration. Come what may. This has nothing to do with hedonism or a Titanic-style atmosphere, where the sinking is accompanied by music.
Two places, one vision: With Hotel Heureka in Venice and the ATOMOS Clinic in Vienna, Angela, Florian and Christoph Valach transform forgotten spaces into living places of soul, design and optimism.
Das Stiegenhaus ist ein Raum, der oft vergessen wird, dient er doch meist nur einem Zweck: das Oben mit dem Unten zu verbinden. Nicht so im Boutiquehotel stieg’nhaus in Mühlbach am Hochkönig.
The OLM Nature Escape is definitely a building with a recognisable character. How did it come about to plan a round building, what challenges are associated with the 360° angle and why is the shape also a symbol of sustainability? We spoke to architect Andreas Gruber about his first hospitality project, which has been thoroughly thought through!
The resorts planned by the Head of Design at MH Residenz, Wolfgang Schille, speak the language of nature, but are still luxurious. There is mindfulness in his work. And he has a lot to say about it.
THE Stylemate No. 03 | 2025 – “Time to Shift” explores metamorphosis and the art of shaping change – from society & design to longevity & mindful living. Print edition available now in the online shop.
Seegut Zeppelin is a special place: one with history, one with unspoilt nature, one of the few with access to Lake Constance, one that elegantly combines the past and the modern, one that is treated with respect. The Seegut Zeppelin is a place whose charm reveals itself without loud words, it simply rests within itself. The Fennel family has captured the genius loci of Seegut Zeppelin and, with the help of Plösser Architekten and interior design studio Linie Zweii, has created a breathtaking retreat.
The majestic mountains are more than just a backdrop here. The intense scent of the forest, the rays of light, the mountain panorama, the snow - the surroundings have a significant influence on the architecture and design of the newly opened Triforêt alpin.resorts in Hinterstoder in the Pyhrn-Priel region.
In the fast-paced world of architecture and hotel operations, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) is now opening up a whole host of fascinating opportunities...
