By Roberta del Vaglio. Five places to discover during Helsinki Design Week, from the architecture of Alvar Aalto to Nordic design, from history to modernity. Ending the summer with a trip to the Nordic countries is a great idea, especially if you want to leave the beach and immerse yourself in culture...
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by Roberta del Vaglio. Stopover in Athens? Here are three hotels to transform a few hours of waiting into an encounter with design, history, and the most authentic Mediterranean. There are cities that take days to understand, and others that manage to tell their story in the time it takes to wait. Athens belongs to…
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By Roberta del Vaglio. Today's most radical summer fantasy isn't a tropical beach, but a place to escape to: here are three ideas for your escape from the world. A room overlooking the mountains where you still need a blanket in the evenings; a basic B&B with private access to the sea;…
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By Roberta del Vaglio. For those who love design, contemporary architecture, and creative craftsmanship, a five-stop Grand Tour of the present day, each off the beaten track but emerging for its unique vision of style. Not just Milan, Paris, or London. For a long spring weekend...
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The new interiors of a Danish resort interpret Nordic light through natural materials and clean lines, revealing a sophisticated conceptual clarity that is reflected even in the most intimate spaces designed by Duravit. At the northernmost point of Denmark, where the North Sea and the Baltic meet, the light…
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By Anna Vittoria Zuliani. An ancient monastic complex has been transformed by a meticulous restoration that has brought out all its charm: elegantly minimalist interiors with timeless accents, soft colors, and a dreamy outdoor setting. A true play on style, refined and at times bohemian, with…
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By Denise Frigerio. Summer, a time for vacation and relaxation. The secret to avoiding unpleasant surprises is choosing the right destination. However, a little guide is also needed to navigate the myriad options online and find the perfect location for your relaxation. Those long-awaited summer holidays are…
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A refined restoration has brought a sixteenth-century residence back to its former splendor, combining original frescoes and contemporary design elements in perfect harmony, where ancient and modern speak the same conceptual language of pure elegance. It's no easy task to revive the allure of a period location while contextualizing it in…
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Luxurious minimalism built on a concept of relaxation in harmony with the elements, where nature and design interact: the result is a charming micro-hotel with a dreamy yet functional soul, which is also reflected in the en suite bathrooms by Duravit. Encinitas is a town in Southern California,…
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Nature is the protagonist of an immersive project inspired by next-generation hospitality: sustainable materials and technologies, combined with a minimalist and refined design, define a new concept of vacation. In the immediate vicinity of the Dutch Drents-Friese World (Appelscha) National Park, among the heaths and shifting dunes of…
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