Puerto Escondido in the Mexican state of Oaxaca is a center of attraction for sun and sea lovers from all over the world. In particular, the beaches around La Punta Zicatela are a paradise for surfers; the year-round summer temperatures due to the geographical location on the southern Pacific coast of Mexico ensure a constant influx of tourists. The need for new hotels near the beach is therefore not surprising.
If we are to stay away from each other, then please do it in style. And above all with respect for nature. That's what designer Prashant Ashoka thought. And he created his Casa Etérea out of the Mexican volcanic soil ...
Where does the world flourish? How far into the future do you have to look if you want to know how the world evolves?
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...
Studio David Pompa creates unique objects with a strong commitment to authentic materials and excellent craftsmanship. Pompa’s work combines the essence of the material with bold and characteristic aesthetics ...
The Buna Table Lamp is inspired by the fungus species Buna Shimeji. The Mexican design studio Bandido Studio has given the mushroom shape a lot of thought, as fungi are present in diverse ecosystems around Mexico ...
Bacalar - as enchanting as the word sounds, as magical is the Mexican place that bears this name. In the untouched nature of the lagoon town, the colours blue and green take on a whole new dimension, not only pleasing to the eye but also touching the soul. How do you build a resort here? With a lot of mindfulness. The Boca de Agua shows how. It blends in so seamlessly that you could be forgiven for thinking it was part of the ecosystem.
Planning the "Symbiosis Residence" was a challenge, as it involved building on a steep cliff above the lake in Valle de Bravo, Mexico. It was mastered by Luciano Gerbilsky Arquitectos. And the name says it all. The house blends into the surrounding landscape.
Tea ceremonies have been a tradition in many cultures, especially in Japan, for thousands of years. Today, they are being revived as a practice to escape the fast pace of everyday life. Juskani Alonso created the ideal tea service for this purpose ...
The BO Table Lamp is the result of a design collaboration between the Mexican design studio Bandido Studio and designer C. Núñez. Together they created a table lamp that interacts with its user through a tactile sensor. Their inspiration is based on iterative nature observations – how light reflects and gets absorbed through different elements, how nature transforms it through radiation or fracturing.
Yunuén Hernandez López is a co-founder of Mexican design studio MERAKIA. Inspired by Mexico, its customs, landscapes and special places, they create functional objects that are part of everyday life and that should complement our living environments ...
The magical effect of the full moon is hard to ignore, don’t you think? I mean, it can move the sea, cause wolves to howl, make dreams more vivid, enhance creativity and bring hidden feelings to the surface. It can also transport you to a different world, like it does at the La Valise San Miguel de Allende hotel in Mexico, where a door shaped like a full moon leads to a secret internal courtyard.













