Relais Christine, Paris. A 17th-century townhouse in the city’s Latin Quarter
Opened in 1979, the former private mansion marries French design with contemporary materials dreamed up by Laura Gonzalez
Opened in 1979, the former private mansion marries French design with contemporary materials dreamed up by Laura Gonzalez
It is not easy to find a place like this in the Mediterranean, even less so in Greece: Oku is a hotel, property, and resort that has direct access to a private beach
The Levee is an expression of a future-oriented Tel Aviv, aware of its own history and architectural tradition to be glorified. Ori Arison from Bar Orian Architects recounts the restoration process of the early Nineties villa
«I hoped my guests to have the same impression of this place that I did when I first arrived», Arnaud says since becoming immersed in the Cambodian way of life
The birth of Soho House, as per Nick Jones, was a necessary step away from the clubs that were in tune with the social scene in London at the time
The ancient hamlet is all that remains of a castle on an outcrop and the only way up is a stone bridge that winds up the slope
From the cabins of the Fifties to the rooms powered by solar panels, and roof gardens. In conversation with Francesca Mozer, daughter of Eco del Mare’s founder
Located on the southern coast of Sardinia, this resort dates back to 1970 – Forte Village is nestled in a park populated by fifteen thousand trees
The product is different, but the service remains the same, and Luis Contreras takes satisfaction in providing service equivalent of a five-star hotel across the lodgings
With the rural hinterland behind, Hyatt’s new resort enhances and promotes Sardinian multi-faceted identity while contributing to preserving it
Luis Contreras envisioned the formation of Le Sereno in St. Barths. The amalgamation of the dichotomy is realized through the updated design and visual aesthetic
Krissada Sukosol Clapp, the hotel’s founder, discusses how the boutique hotel captures the soul of Thailand
Four years renovation works presenting today Gio Ponti ceramics and other 1950s vintage pieces
A boutique hotel dating back to the twentieth century exudes the ethos of a bygone Saigon from every pore
We don’t just talk about sustainability, we live it here at MOTTO. Our hotel was built by Austrian carpenters and fitters, we serve fair trade coffee in our cafe and organic wines at our bar
«We do not have any artwork in the hotel or pictures on the walls because the picture is outside – it is the Dolomites». Says Teresa Unterthiner, co-owner of Forestis
A Venetian palace-inspired hotel of cult status charming international aristocrats, Hollywood names, poets, and politicians, created by Nicolò Spada and Giovanni Sardi
duction of natural and biodynamic wines as part of a project of regenerative agriculture, zero-kilometre dining and industrial design
A story dating back to 1884 and a contemporary outlook inspired by three continents. In conversation with Ingrid Koeck, one-third of the Torel 1884 team, on how the Porto hotel came to be
«Reviving old structures is our philosophy, new build is not what we call sustainable ». Founder Klaus Dissertori discusses his principles of environmentally aware hospitality
A Portuguese palace from 1861 brought to new life – scraping away layers of paint from the walls. The stuccoes on the ceilings represent Portuguese writers, who give their names to the suites
Lodged in a natural reserve in the area of Es Amunts is Finca Can Martì, a seventeenth-century farm holding powered by solar energy, organic permaculture farming, and recycled water
The artist’s residence born from an idea of Martino Di Napoli Rampolla, is a place of hospitality and artistic sharing
Minimizing plastic waste in common areas reducing packaging. A percentage of The Radisson Group profit is invested in water-saving projects worldwide
Reevaluating the relationship with outdoor spaces. With urbanization on the rise and Eighty-two percent of people in North America now living in cities
Responsibility to the planet, nature and local communities are driving forces of the Habitat brand. In conversation with Eduardo Castillo, co-founder of Habitas
Ganda, meaning ‘river mouth’ is the old Celtic name for Ghent whose origin is at the confluence of the two rivers the Scheldt and the Leie
Responsible tourism and the four C’s: culture, conservation, community and commerce. In conversation with Rob Baas, Managing Director of Wilderness Safaris and Bisate Lodge
A way of welcoming and living in Trieste, cultural crossroads between East and West Europe. Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria appreciated his stays here
Guests and patrons are welcomed into The Richter to wander around throughout the day – a move made by Efimova and her team to create a mood as to being in a home within the space
Modular prefabricated rooms designed after the future traveler’s essentials – wrapped in plastic, pressurised and shipped to the construction site, ready to become the next citizenM hotel
In a conversation with Orso Hotels founders, Anouk and Louis Solanet, to get to know their project to give life back to Parisian hotels that were meant to be forgotten
The Costas have created a community in its core meaning, one that binds together the management, the staff, and local providers under the same ethos
While Menorca is an arid land, the Santa Ponsa property is surrounded by parks and vegetable gardens, following the principles of permaculture
A high-end bed and breakfast destination where you can get CBD massages and hemp oil scrambled egg for breakfast, in the electric car accessible mountain town of Zermatt in Switzerland
Though renovated, architect Othmar Barth’s vision for Seehotel Ambach remains in dialogue with Lake Caldaro, preserving history and biodiversity
Liberty-style in Liguria, Albion on the Mediterranean. In the early twentieth century, the English communities discovered the Riviera di Ponente, and Mediterranean style
Something perceived as ‘cold’ when observing modern buildings in the European-American metropolis, is the opposite in the Ned London
On a hill in the Chianti wine area, a resort that develops around a square – after crossing the large iron gate at the entrance, what appears to the visitor is a village
Segments of the villa were brought back to life: «The architects worked very closely with the artisans – they wanted to bring the building as close as possible to what it originally was»
First a family home, then the headquarters of a humanitarian foundation, a meditation retreat, an artists’ residence, and now a guesthouse-cum-gallery
The founders’ goal is to contribute to the safeguard of Florence’s architectural capital by adhering to the principles of ethical tourism
«The restored mansion brings back an integral part of Palma’s history, by giving the five hundred centuries-old villa a new life». In conversation with Ludovic Dupre
Home of an ancient pre-Columbian community, the Island preserves the forest. Guests contribute to transplant a primary rainforest seedling to an area of secondary growth
The restoration of the castle by the Felluga family has been an attempt of valorization of what was already in situ: «Every stone, and even the trees, are all catalogued. And in the trees catalogue are also included the now 40 hectares of vines»
The Latin word Lutetia, believed to signify ‘marsh’ or ‘swamp’, makes us think of how european cities are not only history infused, but living history
An example of environmental reconversion designed to bind to the landscape that surrounds it, without upsetting the ecosystem in which it is located
Ancient fabrics for the rooms, circular economy of the food – creating a supply chain with local producers. Owner Patrizia Valenti introduces the Bed & Breakfast Boutique
Maria Lougari’s commitment to creating a network of environmentally aware hoteliers. Maintaining the olive trees, developing the farm, protecting the Caretta Caretta
Santa & Cole furniture harmonize with the fabrics used for the canopies and screens, with their patterns inspired by details of Pompeian mosaics preserved at the Archeological Museum. Co-founder Nicola Ciancio recounts the place
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ISABELLE WENZEL
MARIA TOMANOVA
DANIEL ROCHè
IN CONVERSATION WITH
JENNA GRIBBON
AURET VAN HEERDEN
NOÉMI MICHEL
JOSEPH GRIMA
LIVIA FIRTH
NAZMA AKTER
EKOW ESHUN
LUCY MAULSBY
DAVID SPRIGGS
REGINE SCHUMANN
ANDREA BARONCHELLI
MAURO MARTINO
ROBERT NORTON
EMANUELE DASCANIO
LISA WHITE
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