INSIDE Fall-Winter 2013/2014 - Clinique La Prairie - English

INSIDE CLINIQUE LA PRAIRIE THE ART AND SCIENCE OF LIFE

INSIDE

#2 FALL-WINTER 2013/2014

CLINIQUE LA PRAIRIE THE ART AND SCIENCE OF LIFE

#2 FALL-WINTER 2013/2014

LIFE IS A SMILE H a p p y S p o r t a u t o m at i c

Dossier The new spa Architecture Sensitive spaces Portrait Paul-AndrĂŠ Despland Discovery Rolex Learning Center Culture Zentrum Paul Klee True False Skincare Portfolio Mathieu Bernard-Reymond Swiss Luxury Helvetic innovation and prestige Vitality Menopause Ambassador Carmen Chaplin

M ESURE ET D ÉMESURE *

TONDA 1950

Rose gold set with diamonds Ultra-thin automatic movement Hermès calf strap Made in Switzerland

* EXACT AND EXULTANT

www.parmigiani.ch

Big Bang Fluo. Chronograph adorned with 430 black diamonds, totaling 2.3 carats, and 36 pink sapphires. Fluorescent pink indexes.

Black rubber and python strap.

Limited edition of 250 pieces.

BOUTIQUES GENÈVE • PARIS • LONDON • BERLIN • NEW YORK BAL HARBOUR • BEVERLY HILLS • LAS VEGAS MOSCOW • DUBAI • TOKYO • HONG KONG • SINGAPORE SAINT-TROPEZ • CANNES • COURCHEVEL • GSTAAD

Inside magazine

2

Fall-winter 2013-2014

E d itorial

"A new dimension"

O

ur history here at Clinique La Prairie has been defined by our pioneering mentality, and our medical spa is no exception. A unique facility, winner of several international awards, the clinical side of patient care is written into its very DNA. It is also the showcase for our range of Swiss Perfection products.

Since the beginning of the year, we’ve undergone major construction work, the completion of which coincides with the publication of the second issue of Inside magazine.

Thanks to the changes we’ve made, we’ve given a lot of consideration to the architecture and materials used to give a more modern and relaxed feel and to open up new areas.

We’ve done a lot of work on the architecture and building materials to give it a more modern and comfortable atmosphere, and to open up new spaces such as the Spa Café and the Swiss Perfection Lounge.

In issue n°2 of Inside, it is with great pleasure that we welcome you to our new medical spa and present to you our new range of care packages, rigorously tested by a renowned beauty journalist. This new issue also covers the fantastic work of our medical staff, letters from our guests and the treasures to be found in our region.

This is your invitation to discover the unique world of Clinique La Prairie.

We’ve also created a brand new range of care packages which make the most out of the medical side of the spa, and which benefit from the recent Swiss Perfection product developments and new technologies that we’ve acquired.

This is a very special range of services, suited both to longand short-term guests.

Welcome to Clinique La Prairie – I hope you enjoy this issue.

GREGOR MATTLI

President, Clinique La Prairie

Inside magazine

3

Fall-winter 2013-2014

SUMMARY

6 18

26

3 Editorial

By Gregor Mattli, President, Clinique La Prairie

38 Faces Their experiences

6 Portfolio Mathieu Bernard-Reymond. The imagined reality

42 Our history Birth of a medical center

38

12 News 18 Portrait Paul-AndrĂŠ Despland. The brain mechanic 22 Culture Zentrum Paul Klee. A museum like a work of art

44 Vitality Better living, during and after menopause

26 Dossier The spa. A new dimension 32 Architecture Sensitive spaces

46 True/False Skincare : between science and faith

Inside magazine

4

Fall-winter 2013-2014

22

50 42 52

48 Discover Rolex Learning Center. Open access to scientific research

60 Swiss Luxury Helvetic innovation and prestige

50 Swiss Passion Reuge, start up the music !

62 Offer Programs, Medical services, Rooms and suites

52 Ambassador Carmen Chaplin. The landscapes of childhood

60

56 FASHION A lesson in style, in three films Snow White

INSIDE The magazine of Clinique La Prairie EDITOR Clinique La Prairie SA > www.laprairie.ch HEAD OF PUBLISHING Vincent Steinmann > vincent.steinmann@laprairie.ch CONCEPT AND PRODUCTION Inédit Publications SA PUBLISHING MANAGER Leila Klouche > leila.klouche@inedit.ch DESIGN AND LAYOUT Yvan Fantoli > yvan.fantoli@unigraf.com PRODUCTION Inédit Publications SA, Avenue Dapples 7, Case postale 900, CH-1001 Lausanne, T +41 21 695 95 95, info@inedit.ch, www.inedit.ch ADVERTISING pub@inedit.ch, T +41 21 695 95 25 TRANSLATION Traducta Switzerland > www.traducta.ch PRINTING IRL Plus SA, Lausanne, Switzerland © Inédit Publications SA 2013

Inside magazine

5

Fall-winter 2013-2014

PORTFOLIO

Inside magazine

6

Fall-winter 2013-2014

Mathieu Bernard-Reymond

Reality imagined “Metaphors are often closer to reality than the facts�.

This quote from Norman Mailer is a perfect illustration of the work of Mathieu Bernard-Reymond who uses imaginary landscapes to document the real world.

Mathieu Bernard-Reymond is a French photographer who lives and works in Lausanne.

He has received a number of prestigious awards and his works are displayed in an array of international festivals and museums.

His photographs, treading a line between journalism and poetry, philosophy and fiction, question the bonds uniting the individual and the modern world, a world made from speed and illusions. He builds his photos digitally, associating his own snapshots from different sources and manipulating them on his computer. News, the economy and technology are his inspirations, but the worlds he creates from these real data are purely imaginary and precisely metaphoric. www.monsieurmathieu.com Sans titre n°89, from the disparitions series

Inside magazine

7

Fall-winter 2013-2014

Inside magazine

8

Fall-winter 2013-2014

Sans titre n째89, from the disparitions series

PORTFOLIO

Sans titre, n°16, from the vous êtes ici series

Sans titre, n°16, from the TV series

Inside magazine

9

Fall-winter 2013-2014

PORTFOLIO

Crude oil prices 2003-2008, from the monuments series

Inside magazine

10

Fall-winter 2013-2014

Fill, from the elements series

Inside magazine

11

Fall-winter 2013-2014

Sans titre, n°16, from the vous êtes ici series

NEWS

An automobile beauty pageant Last April during a one-off rally, the finest Rolls-Royce and Bentleys in the world came together on the shores of Lake Léman. Organized by the Swiss branch of the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club, this automobile beauty pageant gave classic car enthusiasts the opportunity to come and admire the rarest and most fascinating models such as the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Piccadilly Roadster from 1922 or the Rolls-Royce Phantom III from 1936, winner of the elegance award this time round. After the rally, which saw thirty classic cars roll from Lausanne to Montreux, the event ended in typically elegant fashion in the gardens of Clinique La Prairie, which sponsored the event.

A tailor-made diet What does it take to lose weight ? This is a recurring question at Clinique La Prairie, and one that unfortunately has no simple answer : everybody has their own issues, and their own unique relationship with food. Whether the aim is to lose weight, get a better grip on your nutrition or learn to eat a healthy, balanced diet, Clinique La Prairie’s approach to nutrition is fully tailored to suit you.

All of the medical programs start with a dietary consultation. The aim of this isn’t just weight loss : it’s important to understand the objectives of each patient during their stay and offer the right meals

Heartbeats Dr. Jan Adamec, a cardiologist at Clinique La Prairie and consultant cardiologist at the Geneva University Hospital’s (HUG) Cardiology Center, has published a number of books in collaboration with his father, Dr. Richard Adamec, who has been in charge of Holter readings at the Geneva University Hospital for more than thirty years, on the subject of long-term electrocardiograms. These books have been translated into seven languages. Three new books, written in partnership with prestigious co-authors, have been published in recent months.

The English version, published by the respected publisher Springer, was written in collaboration with Pr Hein J. J. Wellens, considered the founding father of clinical rhythmology in the Maastricht University Hospital Academy. The Chinese edition, published in Mandarin, was written with Pr CheukMan Yu, director of the cardiology department at the Chinese Hong Kong University. Lastly, the Russian version was co-authored in Ukraine with Pr Gryn, Director of the Cardiological Institute in Donetsk.

for everybody, adapted to their needs and keeping that all-important concept of enjoyment.

To guide their patients for the duration of their program and to help them maintain the good food habits they’ve learnt once they leave, the dietary team has developed a nutrition guide. This has everything you require, for example teaching how there is no need to avoid fat – rather the opposite – and that protein is an accompaniment to a dish, not the main component.

Inside magazine

12 Fall-winter 2013-2014

CALIBER RM 011 POLO DE SAINT-TROPEZ Automatic winding movement Power reserve : circa 50 hours Flyback chronograph Annual calender 60-minute countdown timer Baseplate, bridges and balance cock made of grade 5 titanium Free sprung balance with variable geometry Double barrel system Frequency : 28 800 vph (4Hz) Bezel and case back in ATZ with titanium caseband Polo de Saint Tropez logo engraved on the rear sapphire glass Baseplate and bridges in titanium, hand polished, wet sandblasted, PVD treated Anglage and polishing by hand Limited edition of 25 pieces

www.richardmille.com

NEWS

A little art on the walls Art is a window on the world for businesses. By displaying works of art, they can communicate their values to their customers as well as their employees. However, it is often beyond the means of most companies to acquire works and start a collection. This is where the founders of Murs Porteurs (“Load-bearing walls”) come in : they organise works and contemporary art exhibitions for a fixed period. And their services are first-rate too, rivaling traditional curators. Everything from selection, framing and hanging of the works to the opening party and guided tours is taken care of, leaving companies to conduct their normal business. Since 2009, Murs Porteurs have been working in partnership with Clinique La Prairie, taking charge of their exhibition displays. www.mursporteurs.ch

Richard Strauss in Montreux Many musicians have drawn inspiration from the beauty and tranquility of Montreux. Among them, you can find Richard Strauss (1864-1949), the composer of “The Knight of the Rose”, who regularly came to Switzerland. Towards the end of his life, in 1947 he took up residence in the Montreux Palace.

It was here that he composed the double concertino for clarinet and bassoon and two of his sublime four last song. Here, he also composed his final piece, a lied entitled “Malven”. After all these years, Richard Strauss is back in Montreux, in the form a bust sculpted by Bernard Bavaud, a local artist, who has paid homage to Strauss on the quays of the lake. This work immortalizing the great composer was made possible thanks to the hard work of the Richard Strauss Circle of Friends and the support of sponsors such as Clinique La Prairie. During its inauguration last May, the composer’s grandson Dr. Christian Strauss was present and a concert was performed, led by the Swiss conductor Karl-Anton Rickenbacher, in the hall of the Stravinski Auditorium.

Inside magazine

14 Fall-winter 2013-2014

Some truly magical polo Every year, the world-renowned Alpine ski resort of Saint-Moritz plays host to a range of events, each more prestigious than the last. Among them, a legendary tournament : the Saint-Moritz Polo World Cup on Snow. Over four days, four high-goal polo teams will face off on the frozen Saint-Moritz Lake in an attempt to take home the coveted Cartier trophy. This polo tournament is completely unique, both for its extremely high level of competition and for its international appeal. Every year, thousands of spectators flock to Engadine to come and see this fascinating display.

From the 30th of January to the 2nd of February 2014 www.polostmoritz.com

NEWS

Sana per aquam A brand new therapy pool has been built inside the Residence building. 32°C water, adapted access to suit the needs of every patient and normal depth make the new aquatic space an ideal environment for a wide range of

Photo Opportunities You don’t have to go to Zermatt to see the iconic shape of the Matterhorn. The same for the Golden Gate Bridge and the leaning tower of Pisa. These monuments are world famous, and their image is firmly imprinted on our minds long before we have the opportunity to see them for real. This may be why we want so much to reproduce these much-loved and much-admired images when we finally get the chance. The French Swiss photographer Corinne Vionnet has catalogued thousands of almost identical photographs of famous monuments from the Internet and superimposed them, creating a fabulous collection of tourist legends. The Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, Tian’anmen Square, Mount Fuji and the Matterhorn are lifted by the interwoven sets of experiences and points of view.

Like an impressionist painter, Corinne Vionnet’s work is a powerful reminder of the subjectivity of the image.

therapies. Gregory Wiesner, the head physiotherapist at Clinique La Prairie, uses the pool as much as possible with his patients : “Water provides some very useful resistance to your movements while taking all the weight of your body. Thanks to the pleasant temperature and reassuring depth, the pool offers a great place for our patients to relax.” Fitted with bars and sprays, this new facility provides a comfortable therapy space for both individual sessions and small groups.

If necessary, a private pool is also available.

Turning over a new leaf Dr Georges Bambule, an ENT doctor at Clinique La Prairie, is retiring this summer after 33 years with us. Specializing in ear and aural micro-surgery, Dr Bambule has devoted his life to a career in medicine. As comfortable around the operating table as he is in his surgery, he has a great appreciation for the clinical side of his specialty : “Doctor-patient relationships are essential. The entire practice is based on this mutual understanding.” He is passionate about rhinosinusology, teaching the subject at the University where he is privatdozent, and was one of the pioneers of the field in Switzerland. Five years ago Clinique La Prairie, with which he had collaborated since the 1980’s, invited him to set up his clinic and create an advanced medical infrastructure at the heart of his rapidly growing medical center. For him, this was an incredible adventure : “These last few years have been wonderful. I loved working as part of the team here, and being part of an extremely stimulating collegial environment.”

At only 70 years old, Georges Bambule hasn’t hung up his otoscope to go and take it easy- he’s still fighting fit.

Father of four, loving husband, respectable golfer and globetrotter, Dr Bambule is already dreaming of his new life : becoming a watchmaker.

www.corinnevionnet.com

Inside magazine

16 Fall-winter 2013-2014

PORTRAIT

Paul-AndrĂŠ Despland

The Brain Mechanic This neurology professor at Clinique La Prairie is a sleep and memory problem specialist. At 71 years old, he has lived through a great deal of modern medical history, including the technological revolution. And even after all that, the reflex hammer and patient communication remain the most valuable tools for this neurologist.

Text : Leila Klouche, Photos by Vanina Moreillon

Inside magazine

19 Fall-winter 2013-2014

PORTRAIT

P

aul-André Despland should have been a railway mechanic. This was the career that his father, a CFF office worker in Lausanne, had planned for him. But even as a child, the human brain fascinated him, and he read a huge number of books on the subject. It was the director of the vocational college, followed only half-heartedly by the young man, who alerted his parents to their mistake. In fact, since the very beginning, Paul-André knew what he wanted : “First medicine, then the brain !” he announced, like you’d announce the stations on a platform. To pay for this bright young man’s studies, his mother had to go back to work, but her efforts paid off. Her son has had a remarkable career. With his highschool diploma in the bag, Paul-André Despland was finally on the right track. “In medicine, I really enjoyed myself” he says, as if the frustration of his lost years had given him an excess of energy and enthusiasm.

reply : “the scanner is normal”. That’s unacceptable. I’d say to them every time : be a clinician !”

After forty years of practice, Paul-André Despland’s eyes still sparkle when he talks about his work. “Neurology is an exciting discipline. It never stops moving. There is no better physiotherapy than to keep riding the current !” he exclaims. He recounts the different periods of his career like exciting parts of a journey that he’s still making. His Professor Despland’s office presents many paintings, including impressive works of fabric brought from Mexico and works from an epileptic patient. This one is by his father-in-law.

He fondly remembers his first years in the field. After his training, he was offered an internship in pediatric neurophysiology at the University of La Jolla in San Diego, California. He spent two years there as a resident with his wife and young son. “It was heaven !” He traveled all over California with his family and even did volunteer work in Tijuana on the Mexican border. “Americans thought we were crazy. Crossing the border with a small child was unimaginable.” Yet, as a volunteer doctor, he was extremely well received in all the Mexican neighborhoods. While treating the children, he tested them for a study which would turn out to determine a new-born’s potential hearing faculties1.

On his return to Switzerland, a position at the CHUV was waiting for him and his great neurological saga began.

Professor Despland lived through the whole neurological medicine revolution, from the arrival of the first scanners in 1977 to the development of the use of electro encephalograms, then the cerebral MRI. He laughs when he remembers the extraordinary methods used in neurosurgery to try and locate a tumor, for example. “We were just clinicians”, he says, remaining a little nostalgic. He was also an active participant in these techniques ; he was the first to practice EEGs2 on premature babies, and the man who introduced the first Doppler ultrasounds to Switzerland. But after all that, the patient remains at the heart of his work. Professor Despland does not tolerate people hiding behind their images : “When I was head doctor at the CHUV and I asked an assistant about one of the patients, they would sometimes

Inside magazine

20

Fall-winter 2013-2014

discoveries at La Jolla, the first ward for premature babies at the CHUV, the creation of a sleep center, his fight to improve epilepsy treatment or his research into memory loss ; all these medical adventures have the same value for him since they all constitute a means to apprehend and understand the human brain.

“I am a general neurologist. Some people don’t like doing rounds in the hospital, going from multiple sclerosis to Parkinson’s, then to muscle and nerve diseases. But for me, that’s exactly what I like”. Apart from the infinite field of study associated with this organ, Professor Despland also appreciates the interdisciplinary nature of neurology.

He even pushed his mandatory year of psychiatry to the end of his studies so he could properly grasp the importance and the ex-

Professor Despland practices general neurology at Clinique La Prairie, but he remains the specialist in epilepsy, sleep disorders and memory loss.

“We were just clinicians” treme compatibility of the two fields. During his career and even today at Clinique La Prairie, he promotes cross-sector collaboration. Pulmonologists and ENT specialists have become his closest allies in the fight against sleeping problems, and he enviously talks about the Human Brain Project at the EPFL and the colossal resources at their disposal for research in a place where medicine and technology cooperate remarkably well.

Upon his arrival at Clinique La Prairie in 2008, he took part in the development of the Medical Center and created the medical college. This body ensures complete harmony between the medical staff by choosing a truly select group of doctors : “We are a team of good friends. It’s great to work like this. We collaborate effectively and the patients can easily switch between departments and even get the results of an MRI scan in less than 24 hours. It’s wonderful.”

of a university hospital and with a great deal more comfort. “The workplace alone would have been enough to convince me to leave the CHUV”, he jokes. “When you’ve spent years working underground, you can really appreciate the view from my office window.”

Behind him on a shelf stands the photograph of a magnificent baby. His first grand-daughter, born on the 17th of March, on her birthday. In front of him, you can see the lake. While the fishermen’s boats cast off, Paul-André Despland calls his son : “I’m on for Saturday”. Both father and son share a 25-year passion for fishing and, when the weather’s right, they go out on the river Doubs to fish for trout or pike, and even arctic char if they’re lucky.

The auditive event related potential (ERP) enables the recording of electrical activity in the auditive nervous pathways in the ear and the brain. (The Merck manual, 4th edition).

2 Electro-encephalography.

1

Despite his age, Professor Despland sees his retirement as a far-off event, like a child who knows that someday he’ll be a grown-up. Right now, he has too much to do. Ever since he has practiced in Clinique La Prairie, it’s ten times better. It’s the pure general neurology that he loves, without the stress

Inside magazine

21

Fall-winter 2013-2014

CULTURE

The Paul Klee Center,

a museum and a

Inside magazine

22 Fall-winter 2013-2014

work of art combined

This famous painter spent much of his life in Bern. With this museum, the city pays homage to an artist who took the artistic styles and movements around him and created a unique body of work, immediately recognizable as his own. Text by Sylvie Ulmann

CULTURE

N

o visitor approaching the Paul Klee Center in Bern can help themselves pausing before the three great waves on the grassy verge and asking : is this the museum, or a work of art ? A little of both, you could say. The man behind this unique construction is none other than the renowned Italian architect Renzo Piano, the man responsible for the Pompidou Center in Paris and the Beyeler Foundation in Basel. He took his inspiration from the rolling hills nearby, and incorporated them into his hills of steel and glass. Together, the environment and the building form a sort of sculpted landscape.

However, the architect also took a page from Paul Klee’s oeuvre when designing this particular building. For Renzo, the artist’s “breath was too vast, too large to be enclosed in a normal building”.

for the very first time. There are so many ways to highlight the many faces of Paul Klee : we know Klee the painter, but are often unaware that he was also a musician, teacher, writer and philosopher, enabling him to pursue his intense artistic journey across a number of disciplines.

This helps explain why Renzo Piano didn’t intend the Center to be a “place of silence”, but rather a living environment. Each of the three “hills” which make up the museum are dedicated to a specific function : the northern hill hosts conferences, workshops and music ; collections and temporary exhibitions are on show in the central one, while the southern building houses the research and administrative functions.

A visit to the Center wouldn’t be complete without a stroll around the park to see the contemporary sculptures of Alicia Penalba, Oscar Wiggli and Yves Dana. These are Four thousand of the artist’s part of the collection held

by Martha Müller-Lüthi, the ten thousand works are kept founder of the Paul Klee under the roof of this edifice, Center. making it the largest in the On site, culture is everyworld. Not all are on diswhere. This even stretches to play at once, as, the center’s 1750m² is simply not large dinner, which you can enjoy in the Schöngrün restaurant enough. What’s more, many The Schöngrün restaurant in the park of Zentrum Paul Klee located in a beautiful villa of the works are extremely fragile. Klee experimented near the museum. This beauwith shape and support and tried a huge variety of tech- tifully illuminated space is the perfect setting to taste the niques including watercolors and extremely light-sensitive creative, contemporary cuisine on offer by a chef recominks and papers. The works are rested every six months to mended by both the Michelin and Gault & Millau guides. preserve their beauty, and are presented in groups of 120 to 150, with each rotation based around a different theme.

The museum also exhibits works from other artists with a connection to Klee, letting visitors experience new and Calendar astonishing viewings by creating a dialog between past “Paul Klee – Life and Works”, from the 18th of October 2013 to the 30th of March 2014. and present works.

“Between “Brücke” and “Blauer Reiter”. Hanna Bekker This autumn, the artist will be the centerpiece of a huge vom Rath, modern art promoter”, from the 23rd of Noretrospective, dedicated to his life and work. A range of vember 2013 to the 23rd of February 2014. photographs and documents as well as a series of glass paintings from the Center’s collection will be on display

Inside magazine

24

Fall-winter 2013-2014

“Art

does not reproduce

what is visible,

makes it visible.” but Paul Klee

Paul Klee, Münich, 1911. By Alexander Eliasberg Chinese beauty, 1927

An artist of many talents Born in Bern in 1879, Paul Klee can thank his grandmother for introducing him to art at a very early age. Some of his childhood creations have been preserved and, later, he would integrate them into his body of work. At seven, while continuing to draw, he started to learn the violin, leading him later to hesitate between art and music as a career. Even after having chosen fine art, his passion for music remained. In the 1920’s, he taught at the famous Bauhaus in Germany, where he collaborated with Kandinsky. He explored the different ways of combining art and music, imagining the concept of pictorial rhythm. His research led him to pursue the rhythms of nature and colors, culminating in the “Rhythms” series, his famous paintings built from colored squares.

Timpanist, 1940

In 1932, Paul Klee taught at the Düsseldorf Fine Art Academy, but while he was at the height of his artistic success, his works and his teachings did not fit the mold of the Nazi regime. Stripped of his position, denigrated and labeled schizophrenic, Klee looked on as his works became part of the “Degenerate Art” exhibition. The following year, forced into exile, he returned to Switzerland. Suffering from scleroderma, a rare and incurable illness, he transcended his pain and suffering and used them as creative pasture for his last works, the darkest he produced. He passed away in 1940, in Lugano.

Inside magazine

25

Fall-winter 2013-2014

The spa

A new dimen dim

Inside magazine

26 Fall-winter 2013-2014

DOSSIER

ension nsion Clinique La Prairie is revolutionizing the spa world.

A new setting, a new range of care packages and a new direction are shaping the future of wellness 2.0.

From now on, technology and medicine have a major part to play in beauty and well-being, enabling us to create a truly unique center of expertise. Text : Lætitia Simon, Photos : Vanina Moreillon

T

DOSSIER

A preview of four of our br 3

Clinique La Prairie Purifying Day

HOURS

There are eight Clinique La Prairie Spa Days. These programs offer a combination of human expertise and mechanised technology. The expert hands of our therapists are boosted by our specialist machines and the purifying properties of our Swiss Perfection products. The Purifying Day begins with an exfoliation and a seaweed wrap to purify and replace the minerals in your skin. The treatment continues with Icoone, a machine which boosts your micro-circulatory system and drains your tissue, an essential step towards complete detoxification. It concludes with a cellular Photostimulation session, where different wavelengths of light stimulate your cells and promote full detoxification.

The word spa brings to mind well-being and relaxation, but at Clinique La Prairie it also means medical and technological expertise. At the beginning of the 1990’s, Clinique La Prairie’s spa was one of the first medical spas in the world.

Today, we’re breaking new ground once again. In the image of our medical center, which brings together a range of specialties in an ultra-high performance center of expertise, Clinique La Prairie has dreamt up a multidisciplinary spa which ties in with our holistic approach to health.

Results are guaranteed It can seem to take a long time.

Special features : The Icoone machine is particularly impressive.

According to Gregor Mattli, President of Clinique La Prairie, this radical transformation of both the Spa’s services and architecture is born out of a simple truth : “We needed to create and reinforce the connection between the exclusive skill which we have at the medical center and those involved in wellness. The leisure spa has had its day. Our clientele come to Clinique La Prairie with specific needs and expect results. It’s now necessary for us to implement the same level of innovation in the Spa as in the clinic’s other departments.”

Now there is a brand new space stretching over two floors, even more comfortable and harmonious with a new, innovative range of Clinique La Prairie care packages. Technology, dermatology, beauty, cosmetics and wellness have been brought together to form forty different treatment programs, offering an extremely well-balanced selection.

We have brand new, original care packages, up-dated classics and massages brought to the ultimate level with our Swiss Perfection products, bringing a whole new range of anti-age, anti-cellulite, detoxification, fortifying and wellness programs.

Inside magazine

28 Fall-winter 2013-2014

1

and new care packages

HOUR

Clinique La Prairie Massage This Clinique La Prairie signature massage is a truly bespoke treatment. For this, we combine the finest massage techniques available at Clinique La Prairie. The masseuse begins by opening your body’s meridians using Thai massage techniques, then your limbs undergo complete relaxation with Balinese Lomi-Lomi techniques. Lastly, your whole body is Ayurvedically stimulated. Wellness guaranteed !

Very enjoyable.

You won’t be able to go back to work straight away !

Special features : A truly original combination of massage techniques.

1

Skinbooster

HOUR

Enjoy a session in Clinique La Prairie’s cosmetic medical center, where this package will help reduce and prevent wrinkles at any age. This procedure is absolutely painless, and very efficacious. We prepare a rejuvenating cocktail of natural vitamins, minerals and hyaluronic acid and inject it under your skin using mesotherapy, with an applicator fitted with an extremely fine needle. The dermis is impregnated and your collagen is stimulated to produce new cells. The treatment concludes with a collagen mask to deeply hydrate your skin, giving you an instantly youthful glow.

Effectiveness guaranteed.

Painless injections are used.

Special features : The whole treatment takes place in the medical center.

1

Clinique La Prairie Journeys

Day

The Journeys for men and women offer a beauty treatment with guidance from the experts. You’ll discover the Swiss Perfection lounge and the full range of products used in the Spa. A personalized beauty advice session is given by one of our therapists so we can choose the best possible package for you according to your skin and your needs. After a massage and an exfoliation, the program continues with a session with our dietician. A delicious, health-boosting lunch is provided in the new Café Spa, then the treatment continues with a full facial and your choice of manicure or pedicure. Lastly, the day comes to a close with a visit to our hair stylist so you can leave the Spa light and fresh, feeling like a million dollars.

The luxury of a day dedicated entirely to you.

You’ll have to take that day off.

Special features : An intense experience, letting you discover the new Clinique La Prairie Spa.

DOSSIER

Gerri Gallagher, Associate Editor for Tatler, Condé Nast’s prestigious English magazine, specializes in reports on places dedicated to beauty and body-care.

We invited her down to Clinique La Prairie to discover our new range of spa packages. She stayed with us in Montreux for four days of exploration and discovery.

Here are her impressions, hot off the press. By Leila Klouche, Photos : Vanina Moreillon and Mercedes Riedy

first impres Welcome Gerri arrived at noon, a little stressed out and tired, but nevertheless in a good mood and ready to go : “I’ve got so much work right now that I don’t know if I’ll be able to really let go and relax. I can’t wait to discover the new spa packages, though, and I love the new décor.” Gerri Gallagher has already once stayed at Clinique La Prairie, in 2011, for a Revitalization session, so she already knows the place.

Monday

Our program starts off gently in the afternoon with an Ayurvedic massage. Gerri needs to loosen up and relax. This three hour session is extremely effective, allowing the guest let go Gerri enjoyed very much the contact with the therapists. and lose themselves in harmony : “It’s a very personal experience. The therapist has a rare sensibility, and this troubled me. She found old pains and it’s the machine that chooses the colors to apply to the difproblems that I hadn’t even mentioned. The Ayurvedic ferent parts of your body, as well as how long it lasts !! The treatment session was excellent, and extremely well done. ICOONE machine is at the leading edge of technology in This has done me the world of good, both physically and terms of non-invasive cosmetic treatment. I just had to put emotionally.” on a slip the size of a handkerchief, after which the sensory experience was astonishing.”

CLP Purifying Day Tuesday “This treatment fascinated me. It truly deserves its Therapeutic Thai Massage Wednesday “The technicians and masseuses are exceptional. name, and is quite an experience ! I love the use of machines during beauty therapy. During the cellular PhotoThey’re delicate, extremely skilled and efficient stimulation session, the machine analyzes your body, and but above all they are attentive and reassuring. During the

Inside magazine

30

Fall-winter 2013-2014

sion

treatment, with or without the machine, the procedures follow each other naturally. If you have no idea what to expect it can be stressful and can seem to go on forever. This means that it’s essential for the therapist to keep giving you the right information about what’s happening so you can remain calm. I won’t say any more, it’s up to you to come and discover these sensations.”

“I love the new treatment rooms. The attention to detail, the softness of the lights that change and progress ; this is the ideal setting for treatment.”

Skinbooster.

Gerri is radiant. She looks relaxed and has that post-vacation glow. She is in a great mood and talks about her experience with a great deal of enthusiasm.

Thursday

“I love the clinical side of the spa. I’ve been covering the beauty world for 10 years now, and little by little I’ve become immune to the purely leisure side of wellness. I’m much more interested in the medical and scientific side of the system. Naturally, an anti-age or detox program doesn’t mean the same thing here as it does elsewhere. At Clinique La Prairie, you have an expert in every field just a stone’s throw away. This truly is the place where you want to be taken care of !”

“I love the clinical side of the spa.”

“I don’t know enough about the Swiss Perfection products yet, but I can’t wait to try them out. However, I love how well they tie in with the mind-set of Clinique La Prairie.

Once again, these are created in-house. I really appreciate the strong sense of identity and the true personality of an institute. I love the signature care packages, the care protocol discretion and the uniqueness of the innovative new cosmetics.”

Inside magazine

31

Fall-winter 2013-2014

DOSSIER

Architecture

Sensitive s The new spa at Clinique La Prairie has been given its own makeover. With increased space, optimized comfort and a very contemporary design, you’ll be able to revel in a range of innovative environments and sensory experiences. Text: LÌtitia Simon, Photos: Mathieu Bernard-Raymond

Inside magazine

32 Fall-winter 2013-2014

spaces

Allegorical abstraction or artistic focus, images take us into the heart of the new spa.

DOSSIER

set orange for massages). The men’s dressing rooms are very masculine spaces in red and black with strong, clean lines, while women are offered a softer, warmer environment in beige tones and soft textures. Around the pool, a variety of different atmospheres offer an experience rich in possibilities. Chiaroscuros, natural light, warm and cool materials structure a space with massive volumes and strong identities.

Essential factors By trying to break free from physical space, photography has the power to evoke a sense of place using just a few essential factors. Allegorical abstraction or artistic focus, images take us into the heart of our new spa. Color combinations, simplification of spaces and even the radical abstraction of the images draw the viewer towards elements that reality renders less accessible. All of these details are absorbed by the journey experienced, the condensation on the door of the hammam, the ice accumulating in a nocturnal square, the light filtering through the mist or the Kneipp trail behind a snowy landscape. Only the eucalyptus aroma and the all-encompassing warmth are missing from these photographs. The underlying message? An invitation to pleasure.

M

edical white may be the dominant color inside Clinique La Prairie, but inside the new spa a whole new palette is on display, designed to highlight and accompany the patient’s experiences.

Intelligent lighting, different materials, transparency and opacity and decorative contrast are used to create a warm, luxurious environment in this new space dedicated to well-being.

Hot, cold, water, ice, steam and heat come together in a series of harmoniously designed, subtly differentiated spaces.

Unique identities The care rooms offer structured walls which take the form of waves, leaving an impression of wind on sand.

Elegant wall hangings absorb any sounds, leaving you in an insulated bubble. Lighting depends on the care you receive (blue for the face, green for the body, sun-

Inside magazine

35

Fall-winter 2013-2014

DOSSIER

Inside magazine

36

Fall-winter 2013-2014

A series of harmoniously designed, subtly differentiated spaces.

Inside magazine

37

Fall-winter 2013-2014

FACES

Their Xu Anping (50 years old) and Yang Zhengyu (50 years old), China

Mr. Yang heard about Clinique La Prairie for the first time through a friend of his in the United States. This was in the early 2000’s. As the internet was not as developed as it is today, it took Mr. Yang a year to identify and locate the clinic. Neither he nor his wife had any serious health problems, but staying healthy and in shape was important to them.

From their first revitalizing session, Mr. Yang noticed a drop in the number of colds and flus he experienced, and Mrs. Xu’s sleep improved considerably. Ever since, they come back to Switzerland every two years, and this is their fifth visit. They appreciate the consistent high quality of the check-ups and the beautiful location.

Mrs. Xu takes advantage of our spa facilities for a range of beauty treatments, and truly appreciated the skill of our therapists. Both of them love Switzerland. According to Mr. Yang, the air here is so pure that breathing itself is a detox !

Inside magazine

38 Fall-winter 2013-2014

Living better for longer is certainly one of the ideas why patients come here to Clinique La Prairie. But if we look beyond this natural logic, the reasons for a person to come here and choose this clinic are intimately linked to their own personal history. As such, the Clinique La Prairie experience begins before they even arrive in Montreux. Texte: Leila Klouche, Photos : Vanina Moreillon, Robert Kovacs, Céline Michel

experience Paige Ware (42 years old), United States

My husband passed away last year after battling illness for eight long months. Then a dear friend died in my arms.

This was a terrible time of my life. So when Rebecca came with a project for a show and a trip to Switzerland, I didn’t even hesitate. I felt that this was what I needed to do, and in regard to my stay at Clinique La Prairie, it was better than I could have imagined. Of course, the backdrop is sublime, but it was the incredible unity and cohesion I discovered here, both among the medical and wellness centers and the members and staff and the doctors, which took my breath away. I experienced truly exceptional care and understanding.

It’s precious.

Inside magazine

“I experienced truly exceptional care and understanding.”

39

Fall-winter 2013-2014

Ana Patricia Bandala de Dominguez, 65 years old, Mexico

The first time that I went to Clinique La Prairie, it was with my mother in 1970. After that, I took her here several times with my children when they were young. I can still see my son playing with the ducks in the park. These are wonderful souvenirs. My mother adored this place.

She lived until she was 91 years old ! Five years ago, I suggested to my husband that we come here.

I wanted to see this place again. Even if much has changed in the clinic buildings, I can still sense that same atmosphere, charm and gentility that I loved so much when I was younger. It’s like taking a trip back to the innocence of childhood for me. It makes me nostalgic… Today, we’re back for the second time. My husband is having a revitalization session. Since his first treatment, he really is in good shape. So we come and take advantage of it, and have the opportunity to travel.

“My mother adored this place. She lived until she was 91 years old !”

Inside magazine

40 Fall-winter 2013-2014

FACES

Rebecca Gray Grossman (50 years old), United States

This year, with my friend Paige, I relaunched a TV show that I created a few years ago in California called Stop the Clock. For the first episode, I wanted to show off one of the best places in the world that specialized in “anti-aging”. I found Clinique La Prairie on the internet, and it’s their wide range of services that really caught my attention. In the USA, we’ve got good centers, but they’re always specialized in just one field.

Here I find it exceptional that you can really see the connection between disease prevention, anti-aging, medicine, beauty and wellness ; all wrapped up in a luxurious setting and a top of the range service. I’ve been enchanted with my stay.

OUR HISTORY

Since acquiring Clinique La Prairie at the end of the 1970’s, Armin Mattli had tirelessly worked to develop its potential. The Revitalization programs, world famous as they were, couldn’t remain the only service the clinic provided. Together with two doctors as visionary as himself, he made an extremely ambitious gamble : creating a multi-disciplinary medical center at the leading edge of technology.

Texts : Lætitia Simon

Birth of a medical center

M

r. Mattli, the president of Clinique La Prairie, met Professor Otto Westphal shortly after the latter began his retirement. Together they strived to strengthen, legitimize and develop the scientific and medical faculties of the institution. Aside from setting up the Scientific Advisory Board which unites a team of internationally renowned researchers to work on the Revitalization process, they also laid the foundations for a medical center of excellence for the clinic.

discover the scope of the research programs led by the Scientific Advisory Board and the renown of Professor Otto Westphal. It turned out that the man that came to meet him was a leading authority on the subject of immunology. The results of his works had been published around the world, and his mere presence in Clinique La Prairie was enough to guarantee the scientific rigor of its research program.

Dr Wälli was convinced. He dived headfirst into the adventure, bringing all his energy, human sensibility and his cutting-edge talents to managing this new host institution.

Observing the clinic’s patients, mostly here for Revitalization therapy, he expressed an interest in working with preventive medicine. Together with Armin Mattli, they laid the foundations for a project which would go far beyond simple cosmetic surgery.

They built a unit specializing in illness prevention and reinforcing the body’s own ability to protect itself.

Their plan was the logical continuation of Clinique La Prairie’s founding values, which since 1931 has promised to help its clients lead longer, fuller, healthier lives. The new medical center would be above all a genuine, multi-disciplinary preventive health service.

Mr. Mattli wanted to widen the range of medical services available at the center as well as develop its scientific research. Among other things, he planned the construction of a new building on the site to house a cosmetic surgery faculty. However, for this project, Professor Otto Westphal suggested gaining a fresh medical perspective. He knew just the doctor for this particular mission.

A decisive encounter President, Armin Mattli This was how, upon his return from an Easter hike, Dr Thierry Wälli found Otto Westphal waiting for him on a bench in front of his Diablerets chalet. Professor Westphal had come to ask him to take part in an exciting new medical adventure : creating a medical center for Clinique La Prairie. Thierry Wälli, although he had never heard of this famous clinic or the celebrated doctor in front of him, was intrigued.

He accepted a position as a consultant. During this first term, he learned all about the incredible history of cell therapy : implants and the very first live cell injections, and read thousands of letters from patients documenting the benefits of the Revitalization process. He would also

Inside magazine

42

Dr Thierry Wälli

Fall-winter 2013-2014

A very human adventure

The Medical Center was inaugurated in 1991.

A medical pool of reference.

To begin his journey, Dr Wälli would first travel to the United States. As a doctor specializing in sports medicine and clinical geriatrics, he became interested in the physical therapy programs initiated by Dr Kenneth Cooper, the man who showed the world the link between physical activity and good health. He was inspired by what he had seen, and wanted to develop a range of innovative and effective services of his own.

of 1992, Thierry Wälli has continued to lead his management and development activities with the same passion and foresight, while maintaining his commitment to internal medical consultations. Doctor-patient relationships have always been very close to Mr. Mattli’s heart, welcoming everybody like he would welcome his own family, and these are at the very heart of the medical profession. This human touch has also become part of a medical center’s identity. The care staff and the patients at Clinique La Prairie are living proof of the commitment to putting the individual at the heart of the medical service, whatever the issue. In fact, both men have remained firm in their belief that every patient is unique and must receive the attention they deserve. The various celebrities who come

An exciting new medical adventure

In the summer of 1991, the clinic inaugurated the new medical center. Extremely well equipped to include an operating room and radiology department, this center offered several specialist services that you would only normally find in the largest hospitals. And as part of his vision to care for every aspect of the patient, a psychiatric unit was also included in the range of medical services on offer.

Promoted to the position of medical director in the spring

Inside magazine

43

to Clinique La Prairie discover the authenticity that’s lacking in their day to day lives, and others find the personal attention that is so often missing in large hospitals.

In 2005, a new spa building opened and freed up several floors of the Medical Center, giving it more room to commit to its clinical functions. Today, we boast more than 50 specialists, two operating facilities equipped for any kind of operation and a radiology and medical imaging center spread over more than 900m2 under one roof. This is what makes Clinique La Prairie one of the most important and respected medical centers around Lake Geneva.

Fall-winter 2013-2014

LIFE

Better living, during and after me A truly personalized and multi-faceted approach helps women to pass through this time of radical transformation without worrying about unpleasant symptoms, both physical and emotional. Text by Marie-Christine Pasche

A

delicate time of life Women approaching their fiftieth birthday these days are fit, healthy and live in a culture where remaining young, beautiful and active are essential. They have new desires, their children have grown up, so they’ve got time to spare and want to remain active for a long time to come. However, despite this can-do attitude, their bodies are starting to show signs of physiological change. This is perimenopause, starting around age 47 and leading a woman to the end of her periods, normally four years later. Everyone knows that you can’t stop the biological clock, and you just need to get through this period and its unpleasant symptoms : insomnia, hot flushes, mood swings, dry skin, weight gain, loss of sex drive. And that doesn’t even begin to address the psychological acceptance of passing into the “senior” category of life…

It’s not easy to talk about with your friends and family,

Inside magazine

this divide between your own self-image and your new age-associated identity. It’s easy to laugh about it with your friends, but during those sleepless nights they don’t seem to help much. However, help is at hand : medicine has made many advances and produced a range of effective treatments. These won’t stop the clock, but they’ll help you get through this difficult time of your life.

Preventing the consequences Of course, nothing can prevent the menopause, tied in as it is to the natural production of the last egg in your personal stock. The number of eggs you have is fixed and the end is genetically programmed no matter what your health or lifestyle is like. However, it is useful, when you are around forty years old, to prepare for the years to come. A slim non-smoker who exercises regularly will hit menopause in better shape than a woman with a poor lifestyle. You need to exercise and eat less in order to reinforce your cardiovascular system, as this is worst affected during later years.

44 Fall-winter 2013-2014

nopause

If it is well balanced, your body will be less affected by the arrival of menopause.

And during your mid-fifties, once the physiological stage is over, medicine can really help keep you in shape with the prescription of very small doses of hormones and dietary supplements.

Just a little nudge to help you make the most out of the thirty years or more that everyone has left after the mid-point in your life.

ment,” states Doctor Pache. Fifteen years have elapsed since the start of this study, the “Women Health Initiative (WHI)”, fifteen years which have seen more progress in the treatment of menopause than in the entire previous century. Doctor Pache is now seeing the medical community turn towards a practice which he has always used. Medium or low doses, depending on the health, needs and medical history of the patient to be treated. “There has been an immense loss of trust, even today, among women who are now afraid to use substances that could change their lives from the onset of menopause, since all the incapacitating physical symptoms are either greatly reduced or eliminated.” Also, Doctor Pache shatters a modern misconception : that if it is better not to smoke at all, women who can quit can receive hormone replacement treatment. “It’s true that young smokers should not take the contraceptive pill. Public opinion has expanded this incompatibility to cover hormones in general. However, it’s not a question of dosage- this is much lower when treating menopausal symptoms.”

Are hormonal treatments something to worry about ?

In 2002, the first and only randomized, double-blind study – conducted over a large swathe of the USA A personal approach and including 16,000 wom- The key to success in menopause treatment is personalen – concerning hormone izing the program for each woman to take. “Everything replacement treatment was starts with a discussion, letting the doctor understand alarming. It showed clear in- the physical and emotional needs of the patient and creases in the risks of breast arranging all the necessary examinations.” Classic gycancer and vein thrombosis necological tests, ultrasound, mammography and bone with women who took the density are the basic examinations, to which may be treatments. The way the results were obtained howev- added a blood hormone report and sessions with a dietier made Doctor Thierry Pache, the surgeon general at tian if the patient has gained too much weight.

Clinique La Prairie Menopause Center, absolutely furi- One in two women accepts hormonal treatment. For the ous : “Only one product was tested, and on a population others, Doctor Pache resorts to herbal medicine, homeof women with an average age of 62 – ten years after opathy or the skills of an acupuncturist who is a perthe onset of menopause – a large proportion of whom manent member of the multi-disciplinary medical staff. were obese and ex-smokers. These results reveal a “Creating a network of specialists around each patient widely used practice in the 1990’s where certain doc- is a key factor to achieve success. Using full dialog and tors flooded women with hormones at a raised stand- clear explanations, it is our responsibility to help womard dose without personalizing the prescriptions.” Also, en accept this new phase of their lives. We can help ease nobody took into account a a range of symptoms, but physiological fact when rethe patient ages and their The menopause center vealing the raised incidence Created in 1995 by Doctor Thierry Pache, an FMH body changes. These are the of breast cancer : a vastly gynecology and obstetrics specialist, the Menopause facts. The most important increased life expectancy, Center offers a multi-disciplinary approach to women thing is to let them know but with internal regulato- at the onset of perimenopause, or during full menthat there are pleasant ways ry mechanisms in poorer opause. The approach, as part of the “Better Aging” to overcome these changes, shape. “Today, we know that concept behind Clinique La Prairie, is personalized, and feel good.” one in eight women will de- based on physical and hormonal analysis, and respects velop a breast tumor, with the medical history and culture of the patient. our without hormone treat-

Inside magazine

45

Fall-winter 2013-2014

TRUE/FALSE

Skincare

between science and beliefs Your skin is a mysterious organ, both extremely sensitive and very resistant. The diversity of skin types and the huge number of ways to express the skin’s properties make it one of the most misunderstood parts of your body. Dr Mathieu Auger, dermatologist at Clinique La Prairie, is here to set the record straight.

Text : Lætitia Simon, Illustrations : Laurie Pouly

Hormones affect the quality of your skin True

Cleansing your skin both morning and night is essential to keep it healthy Yes but This depends on your skin type. Greasy skin tending towards acne needs to be regularly cleansed to remove dead skin and sebum. Dry skin, however, can be damaged by washing it too frequently. Simply removing your make-up and rinsing with water or a soap-free lotion is sufficient.

The skin around your eyes is more delicate True It is important to hydrate the skin around your eyes and protect it from the sun.

You can see it during significant hormonal changes, such as after pregnancy or the menopause for example.

Men don’t need to take care of their skin False Men’s skin may be thicker than women’s for hormonal reasons, but that doesn’t mean you should neglect it. Shaving daily is part of the cleansing process, but the temples, nose and forehead are often forgotten.

Inside magazine

46

Fall-winter 2013-2014

Make-up blocks your pores True Especially for greasy skin. It is important to completely remove all traces of make-up with a remover adapted to your skin.

Anti-age skin care based on fruit acids stain your skin False

The sun accelerates the skin’s aging process True

Fruit acids are excellent anti-aging products.

However, your skin may become more sensitive to them. This is why you must protect it from the sun when you are treating your skin. Fruit acid treatments are not recommended for the summer months.

This is the primary cause of aging ! To prevent it, you need to use an effective total sun block, and not expose yourself to the sun.

Greasy skin doesn’t age as fast as dry skin False Genetic and environmental factors (sun, smoking) are more important than the skin type.

What you eat affects your skin quality True Vitamins, anti-oxidants and a good micro-circulatory system improve your skin’s appearance, color and elasticity.

It is important to hydrate your skin every day True Especially for dry skin. Other types of skin need specially adapted cosmetics.

Cosmetics can slow down the skin’s aging process True Some cosmetic products can visibly improve skin quality, protect it and slow aging. Stimulating the skin and cellular regeneration give appreciable results.

Some creams only provide UVB protection.

These are effective against sunburn, but not against aging and the risk of certain types of skin cancer. A good cream must contain both UVB and UVA filters to provide complete protection.

Smoking is bad for your skin True

Parabens are carcinogenic True But on the skin, there doesn’t seem to be much harm. Your skin is a very effective barrier against all external threats. Very few substances are able to penetrate the skin and enter the blood, and parabens are not one of them.

Inside magazine

Every sun cream is the same False

47 Fall-winter 2013-2014

Inhaled tobacco smoke and contact with it reduce the skin’s micro-circulation and cellular regeneration. Skin becomes greasy and ages faster.

DISCOVER

Some truly accessible res The Ecole polytechnique federale de Lausanne (EPFL, Lausanne federal polytechnic university), a major center for cutting-edge science, has created a meeting-place where students and the general public can mix. A magnificent building to visit, and a real pleasure for the eyes. Text : Sylvie Ulmann

T

he idea behind the Rolex Learning Center ries of comfy bean bags that seem more suited to an afteris simple : a building to bridge the gap benoon siesta than a micromechanics study session. tween the inside and the outside. Docked Everywhere, the atmosphere is serious and focused, exon the south side of the EPFL, a stone’s cept for the areas set aside for food. Also accessible to the throw from the city center, this organigeneral public, there is an 80-seat restaurant and a food cally designed vessel certainly attracts court with 128 places to sit indoors. attention. Designed by architects from Sanaa, the world-renowned Japanese agency, inside this soft-edged building partitions have been abolished and replaced by wave-like changes in floor level. The goal of this unique structure ? Ensuring easy movement around 316 leading edges its floors to encourage better interaction and removing the physical barriers between faculties. This is no mean feat : With 316 laboratories, EPFL is a globally 160 years after its foundation, the EPFL boasts some 9,300 important research center. Last year, for example, students and 5,300 staff in 316 laboratories (see the in the field of medicine, its researchers perfected an early box), 26 institutes and 7 cross-faculty centers. The new cancer diagnosis system : using a single drop of blood, they building brings together the university’s libraries and can detect this illness. In another laboratory, engineers are workhouses half a million works, which until now were ing on a traffic light system for highway entry lanes, letting authoriscattered among each faculty’s archives.

“The EPFL wanted to create a place where every student, regardless of his or her discipline, could come together and share a large number of workspaces”, concludes Emmanuel Barraut, the PR manager at EPFL. These 860 workspaces have certainly been popular, and include classic “bubble” tables, glass-walled study areas and a se-

Inside magazine

48 Fall-winter 2013-2014

ties reduce the risk of traffic jams. In a third, a flying robot designed to make use of its in-flight collisions is being tested.

Technology meets design at EPFL+ECAL Lab, where the innovations from the various EPFL laboratories find possible applications at the Ecole d’arts de Lausanne (ECAL, Lausanne college of art). A few of their creations will soon be unveiled at the Decorative Arts Museum in Paris.

Inside Insidemagazine magazine

48 Fall-winter Fall-winter2013-2014 2013-2014

Two inventions from the labs at EPFL

earch in Lausanne

Built using private investment and a 110 million franc budget, the Rolex Learning Center was inaugurated in 2010 and has attracted a great deal of media and public attention, who have flocked to get a closer look.

Even if it doesn’t yet feature in the guide books as one of the great buildings to visit in the region, it still attracts a steady stream of tourists and is open to the public from 7am to midnight. It’s not unusual to see curious, camera-wielding tourists to wander among groups of studentsand that’s exactly what the building is for, as Emmanuel Barraut reminds us : “The idea was to show everybody that scientists are normal people too, not mad scientists locked up in an ivory tower”. As a result, students, professors, staff and visitors have taken to this place that the beating heart of the university has moved in with them.

Inside Insidemagazine magazine

49 Fall-winter Fall-winter2013-2014 2013-2014

Invented in 1963, the computer mouse was unveiled to the public five years later by Douglas Engelbart from the Stanford Research Institute. It was Jean-Daniel Nicoud, however, a computer science graduate from EPFL, who made it accessible to the public by attaching a ball and sensors, giving birth to the model that launched the Logitech company.

Solar power cells are another field in which EPFL has an active interest.

Professor Michael Grätzel has perfected a variant which is much cheaper than its traditional counterparts which are made from semi-conductors, whose demand for very high purity makes their manufacture very cost and labor intensive. Professor Grätzel’s team, however, has taken inspiration from photosynthesis, a chemical process which enables plants to transform solar energy into food, and reproduced this process in his solar panels using a much less expensive material. This process could reduce the cost of solar energy by four fifths.

Reuge,

putting

music first The workshop in Sainte-Croix has been a symbol of excellence since 1865, producing the very finest music boxes. Come and discover a company 150 years after its creation, and showing no signs of ageing. Text : Sylvie Ulmann Photos : Vanina Moreillon

Inside magazine

50

Fall-winter 2013-2014

SWISS PASSION

L

ocated in Sainte-Croix, in the heart of the Vaud Jura, the Reuge workshop has been plying its trade in the same building since the early 20th century. The 50 employees work with the same machines, developed by the company for this very purpose. They reproduce the same, age-old tasks and carry on the same skills and traditions dating back to 1865. But for Kurt Kupper, the director since 2006, there’s no question of resting on their laurels. In 2013, music boxes still have a lot of stories to tell.

lined as a powerboat. It’s all about attention to detail : “You wind the mechanism by turning a winch, as you would to steer a sailing boat,” explains Kurt Kupper. At the company headquarters in Sainte-Croix, this creation sits side by side with more classic pieces, where the mechanism is tucked into an intricately veneered box.

But whatever the design or the music, the heart of each model remains unchanged. In the workshops, the keys, known as “combs”, are still made from hand-poured tin and lead. Then, to make them sing, they are treated to a

Ten thousand boxes are sold every year. Half of these are from the collections unveiled every year at the Baselworld clock and watchmaking trade show.

The other half are from special orders. This western Swiss company has made its special creations for an ever-growing list of celebrities, from the Dalai-Lama to the Pope and a whole host of heads of state. Most of these receive a tailor-made box with customized music. And it goes without saying that big companies such as Alinghi, Ferrari, Harry Winston and Peninsula Hotels come to Reuge when they want a special gift to surprise their VIP customers.

The singing birds are mechanical wonders.

thermal shock : from an 850° oven they are plunged into a cold rapeseed oil bath. The cylinders, drilled then fitted with a range of pins, are also manufactured on site.

Next is the tuning, a delicate operation consisting of atReuge regularly updates its music back-catalog to taching the comb at an exact distance from the cylinder keep up with all the requests, and now offers between to ensure that the melody flows out in perfect harmony.

300 and 400 melodies. A rich variety, they range from All adjustments are of the utmost finesse, with taps of a Tibetan music to national anthems and a whole host small hammer and a carefully tuned ear. of classics, from the older to the contemporary, from Reuge has also built itself a reputation for its singing Louis Armstrong and Schubert to Abba. Each time, birds. These little mechanical feathered wonders open the challenge is the same : their beaks and flap their “adapting the piece to last thirwings to sing the song of a ty seconds- the time it takes blackbird or something more Almost 150 years The story behind Reuge, the last high-quality for the cylinder to rotate – but exotic- upon request, all birdmanufacturer of enchanting musical birds ensuring that it remains recogsong is reproducible. A wonand boxes in the world, starts in 1865. At the nizable,” explains Kurt Kupderful gift, one of these was time, Charles Reuge was inspired to incorper. This work is entrusted to a given to William and Kate on porate a cylinder and a miniature comb into local music teacher. Following their wedding day. the mechanical parts of a pocket watch. This trends in music is important, experience led the company to develop its but it’s not all, the head of Each time, the challenge is skills even further : re-transcribing a piece of the company reminds us. “We the same : creating a sense music for a miniature piano, housing 36, 72 aren’t selling music. The music of surprise. To achieve this, or 144 keys. will only be played for a few Reuge isn’t afraid to take In 1886, his son Albert starts producing minutes every day, but the box the mechanism out of the music boxes. In those days, they were inis always on display.” This is box and slide it into a limouserted into ordinary objects, from sanders to the reason behind the drive to sine, or even set it up with an lighters. In the 1960’s, on the orders of Guido create truly beautiful objects, iPhone : a picture of eleReuge who would run the company for sixty shapes and forms to suit both gance, the iReuge lets you years, the firm decided to take up the tradiclassic and contemporary enrecharge you smartphone by tion of mechanical singing bird production vironments. And in this vein, induction, and signals incomby working with two specialists in the field, the model with the greatest ing calls with its mechanical Bontems and Eschle, in 1970. success is as sleek and streammelody.

Inside magazine

51

Fall-winter 2013-2014

AMBASSADOR

Carmen Chaplin

The landscapes of Her illustrious grandfather lived in a manor in Corsier-sur-Vevey, only a few kilometers from Clinique La Prairie. Carmen Chaplin, who today lives in London, keeps a nostalgic love of the LÊmanique Riviera and its many happy memories. By Leila Klouche Photos : Johann Sauty

Inside magazine

52 Fall-winter 2013-2014

our childhood

C

AMBASSADOR

Carmen Chaplin is serene. It seems like the arrival of Uma into her life just over a year ago has brought confidence and tranquility. In the short film that she has just completed for Jaeger-LeCoultre, A Time For Everything, the actress/director films a maternal life cycle. An emotional two-minute waltz illustrates the bond between a mother and her daughter : “When you become a mother yourself, it’s easier to understand your own mother. The bonds grow stronger and take on their greatest value”, explains Carmen, who managed to film the mother and daughter without slipping into pathos or sentimentality. “Just the bonds and the emotion”.

A Swiss heritage Carmen, the daughter of Michael Chaplin (oldest son of Charlie Chaplin) and Patricia Betaudier (daughter of the painter Patrick Betaudier), spent her childhood in France surrounded by four brothers and sisters. The idea of transmission from parent to child is of great importance to her, growing up as she did in a family loaded with history and filled with talent. At the core of this family heritage, Switzerland looms large. Since birth, Carmen has spent a great deal of her holidays in Switzerland : in Corsier-sur-Vevey in her grandparents’ manor, then in Lausanne, where her brother and sister are now settled, and lastly in Gruyère, where her parents live today.

Like a postcard, her Swiss memories recall the moments of happiness spent with her family and the joy of childhood. The magical Christmases spent with Charles and Oona Chaplin, the times when the huge extended family came together, the lakeside summers and the walks down by the water are the fond memories that Carmen still brings to mind.

© Jean-Michel Offner

“I spent more Christmases

Magical winters “I spent more Christmases in Switzerland than anywhere else. In the manor it was wonderful. Everything was done with the kids in mind. An immense Christmas tree dominated the hall, spanning several floors. Father Christmas came to give us presents… Even today, I still celebrate Christmas with my family, with my parents in Geneva. Over there, Christmas is like a fairy tale. When it snows in the village, the décor is absolutely sublime. Sometimes we go for a walk in Gstaad. It’s so pretty.”

The Riviera in summer “The shores of Lake Geneva and the Ouchy docks remind me of afternoon tea with my great-aunt. She lived in the Beau-Rivage Palace in Lausanne. We used to drink tea on the hotel terrace with her, and eat great quantities of cake. She was always very elegant and wore Chanel. I’ve got incredible memories of her.”

“In summer, we would go swimming in the lake. We’d also take the boat to Lausanne.

I still enjoy eating perch fillets in the little bistros in Lavaux. I also remember the Saturday morning market in Vevey and breakfasts in the Trois Couronnes hotel.

Everything is beautiful in this region. The countryside, the light, the memories…”

in Switzerland than anywhere else.” © montreuxriviera.com

A Chaplin in the cinema business Latest in a long line of artists, Carmen is the grand-daughter of Charlie Chaplin and the painter Patrick Betaudier, and great grand-daughter of the playwright Eugene O’Neill. Born in London in 1977 and brought up in Spain and France, the actress, screenwriter and director shares her time between New York, Paris and London.

Discovered as an actress by André Téchiné in 1999 in Ma Saison Préférée, she has acted in a number of films on both sides of the Atlantic ever since.

In 2012, she directed her first short film, Tryst in Paname. Currently, she is preparing a feature film, Bombay Nights, for which she has also written the screenplay and which will be filmed in India next year.

The Chaplin manor “Not long ago I went back to the manor for a family picnic, and I know that my brother still goes to play my grandmother’s piano from time to time. But for now, it’s only a house emptied of its owners, and that makes it feel a little sad. I can’t wait to come and rediscover this place when the museum is finished.

It’ll be a new life for a place that holds a place in our family’s heart and so many memories for us.”

A long-standing relationship A new Swiss adventure has opened up for Carmen through her relationship with the watchmakers Jaeger-LeCoultre. “My mother wore a watch that I loved, a Jaeger-LeCoultre that the Vaud leaders gave my grandfather in 1953. And I gave a watch from this company a role in my first short movie, Tryst in Paname, that I filmed in Paris with my sister Dolores Chaplin and Bambou Gainsbourg as the leading actresses. With A Time For Everything, a great relationship with these watchmakers continues. Thanks to them, I’m seeing Switzerland from a different perspective. A more professional angle, with a little more glamour too.”

Inside magazine

55

Fall-winter 2013-2014

FASHION

A lesson in style, in three films

The silver screen is a real source of inspiration, conjuring up emblematic male models. This winter, three styles have stepped forward, dictating a trend towards timeless classics. The sensuality of earth tones is worked over in monochrome with strong, resistant fabrics. By Amanda Bühler

The Gentleman Georges Valentin in The Artist

3. Selection of ties. La Griffe Ausoni Boutique, Montreux

2. Rotonde de Cartier Perpetual Calendar, Guillard Jewellers, Lausanne

1. Leather shoes, Frattelli Rossetti.

PKZ Boutique, Vevey

Man of Action Dominic Cobb in Inception

1. Bogner Coat.

Olivier François Ausoni Boutique, Lausanne 2. Rib Bomber Hat, Barts.

Ochsner Sport Boutique, Vevey

3. Bottega Veneta Travel Bag. Bottega Veneta Boutique, Geneva

High-Tech Ethan Hunt in Mission Impossible : Phantom Protocol

2. CARRERA sunglasses.

Visilab Boutique, Montreux

1. RM 56-01 Tourbillon Sapphire, limited edition. Richard Mille Boutique, Geneva

Inside magazine

56

Fall-winter 2013-2014

3. Moorer Coat. Bongénie Grieder Store, Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne

Two precious assets have been entrusted to us.

One is the natural environment, which we are all responsible for preserving. The other is the wealth that you have placed in our care. As the oldest bank in Frenchspeaking Switzerland, we demonstrate our belief

in responsibility through time-honoured ethical and sustainable business

A history of preservation.

Since 1780.

practices. Listening.

Anticipating. Acting in your interest, with complete transparency.

Helping your wealth to prosper, so that it may be handed down

LOUP DESIGN. PH: ŠMARGI MOSS

to future generations.

The Landolt & Cie Chair in Innovative Strategies for a Sustainable Future, at the Ecole Polytechnique de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland, was created on the initiative of Pierre Landolt, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Landolt & Cie SA. Its aim is to educate tomorrow’s leaders about sustainability and encourage the development of new solutions; and in doing so foster a different strategic vision, a new way of thinking and acting that promotes community solidarity.

LAUSANNE . GENEVA . SION . MARTIGNY . CRANS-MONTANA . VERBIER

Enduring values.

Since 1780.

S W I S S B A N K E R S S I N C E 17 8 0

HEADQUARTERS . CH. DE ROSENECK 6 . 1006 LAUSANNE . SWITZERLAND . T +41 (0)21 320 33 11 . F +41 (0)21 321 33 93 . LANDOLTETCIE.CH

FASHION

Snow White 1

Whether around town or après-ski, elegance is a must. Pure white is back in our wardrobes, combined with ice blue for the snow queen look, or with black for timeless black and white perfection. The materials are rich and generous, letting you wrap up warm and avoid the harsh winter blues.

By Amanda Bühler

7

2

6

4 3

5

> 1. Jeweled “My Fair Lady” necklace in 18 carat white gold set with sapphires and diamonds. Adler Boutique, Genève > 2. Leather gloves with Swarovski crystal, Ermanno Scervino. Bach Sign Boutique, Gstaad > 3. Studded leather bag, Valentino, Bongénie Grieder Store, Lausanne > 4. Akris outfit, Bongénie Grieder Boutique, Lausanne. > 5. Tessie boots in turned sheepskin, Ralph Lauren. Maison Lorenz Bach Mainstore, Gstaad > 6. Philipp Plein Sweater, La Griffe Ausoni Boutique, Montreux > 7. The Queen’s Rose bracelet in 18 carat white gold with 114 Akoya pearls. Breguet Boutique, Genève.

Old advertising and tourism posters are rare and authentic works of art. Courtesy of www.galerie123.com – Geneva.

Inside magazine

58

Fall-winter 2013-2014

SWISS LUXURY

Helvetic innovation and There’s no shortage of ideas in Switzerland ! In terms of invention and ingenuity, we’re specialists in creating and refining the defining objects of our eras. A number of these innovations have become legendary, and over time their brands have been able to develop their high-quality skills and know-how while keeping their traditional values. By Amanda Bühler

1931 Watercolorable

Waterproof

1926

In 1926 Rolex unveiled the Oyster, the world’s first waterproof watch casing with a revolutionary winding crown. It proved its merits in 1927 on the wrist of young Mercedes Gleitze when she swam the English Channel in 15 hours and 15 minutes.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual CMT-Master, Schaller Boutique, Montreux

Caran d’Ache revolutionized the color and design world in 1931 with the invention of Prismalo®, the world’s first watercolor pencil, in their Geneva workshops.

The name comes from a pun, “prisme à l’eau” (water prism), and graced a truly inventive combination of innovation and tradition.

1953 The conquest of Everest

Edmund Hillary and the Sherpa Tensing Norgay were the first men to scale Everest on the 29th of May 1953, wearing Bally Reindeer-Himalaya boots, entering this Swiss brand into the history books.

“Everest” capsule collection, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the scaling of Mount Everest. Bally Vilmos après-ski boots. Bally Boutique, Lausanne.

Objective, the Moon !

On the 21st of July 1969 at 2 :56pm GMT, Buzz Aldrin wore on his wrist a revolutionary watch when, alongside Neil Armstrong, he made man’s first steps on the Moon.

The Apollo 11 mission was a historic event, and the Speedmaster became legendary.

Speedmaster ’57 OMEGA Co-Axial Chronograph.

Junod Jewelers, Lausanne

Swiss Wood, an environmentally friendly graphite pencil made from Jura beech.

Kramer Krieg Boutique, Lausanne

Inside magazine

1969

60

Fall-winter 2013-2014

prestige

1998 World Record

Dominique Perret, born in La Chaux-deFond, was voted Best Freeride Skier of the Century. In 1998, he skied 120,000 m of vertical during 14.5 hours non-stop in Blue River Canada on skis Stöckli Stormrider.

1980 Clockwork fusion

Stockli Stormrider PRO fitted with a powder rocker and TiTEC technology (a titanal plate with a sublimated silk-screen surface). M-Way shop boutique, Lausanne.

Hublot was the first Swiss watchmaker to combine, in 1980, natural rubber with precious metals such as gold. In 2013, the fusion continues. Hublot has successfully created watches in brightly colored ceramics.

The Red’n’Black Skeleton Toubillon Onlywatch with a red ceramic face. Zbinden Jewelers, Montreux.

2013 The silver screen

After having redesigned the Palme d’or at the 1997 Cannes film festival, Chopard has continued its close connection to cinema. In 2013, the fine jeweler created Lady Diana’s jewelry for the film “Diana”.

Chopard is celebrating the 20 birthday of Happy Sport with its free flowing diamonds. The new Happy Sport Medium Automatic. Roman Mayer boutique, Montreux.

Inside magazine

61

Fall-winter 2013-2014

OffER

Programs The programs and treatments offered by Clinique La Prairie are designed to help patients learn how to better manage their health, find the balance necessary for a harmonious life and maintain their youthful vigour.

The programs are either preventive or curative. They are therefore administered under medical supervision.

Revitalisation program The exclusive Revitalisation program offered by Clinique La Prairie stimulates rejuvenation through deep revitalisation of the body. It is generally recommended from the age of 40 and its beneficial effects last between 12 and 24 months, depending on the individual. It can also be administered to younger patients in cases of severe stress or overwork. This genuine rejuvenation cure works by strengthening the immune defences to improve resistance to stress and infections, and aids recovery from disease and other health problems.

Medical Check-up program The medical check-up offered by Clinique La Prairie is available to any patient seeking a full health assessment or a more thorough second opinion. An effective preventive healthcare program includes regular check-ups from the age of 35.

These can help to identify any warning signs at an early stage, increasing the chances of successful treatment.

Male and Female Beauty programs Throughout their entire history, humans have been fascinated by beauty. It is intimately linked to health, and to the harmonious balance of the body, mind and spirit. The Spa is a true haven of peace and tranquillity offering a full range of exclusive treatments to bring out your inner beauty. The perfect place to recharge your batteries.

1815 Clarens-Montreux Suisse Tél. +41 21 989 33 11 info@laprairie.ch www.laprairie.ch

Medical Weight Management & Spa program The exclusive Medical Weight Management & SPA concept offers a multidisciplinary approach under the supervision of a nutritionist, a dietitian, a personal fitness trainer, a psychologist, a masseuse and a beautician. It is designed for adults with weight-related health issues.

Rebalancing program Are you suffering from fatigue, stress, frequent sleepless nights ? Take a break before the symptoms worsen and sign up to our Rebalancing program to bring harmony back to your energy, body and spirit. You’ll leave this program feeling refreshed and revitalised, and equipped with effective tools enabling you to better manage and control stress and tension in your daily life.

The Better Moving program Over the years, the effects of age or an injury can make your body more sensitive to certain movements. Pain in the knee or the shoulder may put you off practicing sports such as skiing, tennis or golf. It is however essential that you don’t give up your stimulating physical activities that provide such a source of pleasure and energy. The Better Moving program is a complete package, helping you to understand where your aches and pains come from and working your body in a targeted, precise way to make you feel comfortable and at ease during your work-outs.

Medical services Clinique La Prairie offers a broad range of specialist consultations and surgical services. These all fall within the clinic’s general philosophy, which is to combat the effects of ageing and ensure a better quality of life. needs, may include acupuncture, yoga, sophrology or various relaxation techniques such as hypnotherapy or specialist massages.

Our paramedical services include : Acupuncture, dietetics, hypnotherapy, medical analysis laboratory, physiotherapy

A routine, personal check-up Having regular check-ups from the age of 35 can help you to stay healthy by identifying any warning signs at an early stage and increasing the chances of successful treatment.

That’s why any stay at Clinique La Prairie starts with a full health assessment. The standard check-up includes a detailed clinical exam, laboratory tests, a chest x-ray and an electrocardiogram. Additional procedures may include an abdominal ultrasound scan and other examinations as indicated by your doctor.

Anaesthesiology The 2 operating rooms at Clinique La Prairie include high-quality anaesthetic equipment for all types of anaesthesia. Whether administering general or locoregional anaesthetic, our team of anaesthetists is involved in various types of surgery, both general and outpatient, in particular orthopaedic, gynaecological, cosmetic, reconstructive and ENT surgery. Our team comprises 2 FMH (Swiss Medical Association) specialist doctors and 2 specialist nurses.

Surgery : An ultramodern operating facility Designed for patients who wish to receive their surgery in the exceptional comfort of Clinique La Prairie, the Medical Centre’s operating facility has two multi-purpose operating rooms equipped with : • laminar flow and high-performance anaesthesia equipment, • a prep room and a recovery room equipped for four patients, • two surgical consulting rooms.

Specialities include general surgery, gynaecological surgery, plastic and cosmetic surgery, ENT surgery and orthopaedic surgery.

A broad range of medical services Clinique La Prairie now offers a vast range of specialist consultations and surgical services, all of which fall within the clinic’s general philosophy : To combat the effects of ageing and ensure a better quality of life. Our medical services include : Cardiology, dermatology and genitourinary medicine, endocrinology and diabetology, gynaecology and obstetrics, neurology, nutrition, ENT, pulmonology, psychiatry, psychology and rheumatology.

An unrivalled range of complementary paramedical services Our Holisitc approach to patient health involves not only medical services, but often the integration of complementary paramedical services as part of a personalised treatment program. For this reason, Clinique La Prairie is constantly developing its range of effective paramedical services which, depending on the patient’s wishes or

and sophrology.

State-of-the-art medical imaging Occupying the entire lower ground floor of the Medical Centre, the Institute of Radiology covers 725 m2, with an extra 210 m2 of annexes. The Institute has its own reception area and waiting rooms. Following recent refurbishment, our Institute of Radiology is now equipped with state-of-the-art technology including MRI facilities and a 64-slice CT scanner, all in an exceptional treatment environment. Our highly qualified medical/technical team is trained in the very latest methods and performs high-quality examinations offering rapid results.

Our imaging services include : MRI, 64-slice digital mammography CT scanner, ultrasound/Doppler ultrasound, digital x-ray, densitometry, digital orthopantogram, interventional radiology, digital archiving, examination preparation.

OffER

Rooms and suites With its hotel-style service and palatial infrastructure, Clinique La Prairie offers a range of rooms and suites that meet the very highest expectations.

“The Residence” The Residence is the oldest building on the Clinique La Prairie site. Constructed in the early 20th century, it is linked to the Medical Centre by a delightful French-style garden. Each room or suite has its own garden-facing balcony.

Standard room All standard rooms in the Residence have a south-facing sunny aspect with a view over the lake.

• Surface area : 25 m2 • Twin room • Balcony

Junior suite Enjoy a stunning view of the garden and the lake from the large balcony off the living room. Exceptional space and comfort.

• Surface area : 42 m2 • Twin room • Separate WC • Lounge • Balcony

Alcove room All the advantages of a standard room with an additional small lounge opening onto the garden and a very large balcony with loungers.

• Surface area : 35 m2 • Twin room • Lounge area • Balcony

Niehans Suite This attic suite features wooden furniture for a very cosy feel. Balcony facing the mountains.

• Surface area : 46 m2 • Twin room • Attic lounge • Spacious bathroom with bath and shower • Separate WC • Balcony

Medical Centre The modern architecture of the Medical Centre, which opened in 1991, features contemporary glass façades which mirror and reflect the light from the lake and the mountains. The building houses 20 post-operative rooms, 2 junior suites and 4 suites situated on the top floor of the clinic.

Junior suite A very spacious suite comprising a bedroom and a magnificent lounge decorated in a clean, contemporary style.

• Surface area : 65 m2 • Lounge • Bedroom with two beds • Two bathrooms • Bedrooms without balcony

Deluxe Suite The Deluxe Suite includes a large hall decorated with original artworks, as well as a very spacious lounge. The lake and mountains are partially visible from the balcony, which is situated at the corner of the building.

• Surface area : 106 m2 • Lounge (with sofa bed) • Dining room • Bedroom 1 : Double bed • Fully-equipped kitchen • Bedroom 2 : Two single beds • Balcony • Two bathrooms • Separate WC

Prairie Suite Overlooking the clinic’s French-style garden, the Prairie Suite benefits from its own terrace – the perfect place to relax. The lounge, which features original artworks, has its own dining area.

• Surface area : 58 m2 • Separate WC • Terrace • Twin room • Lounge

Royale Suite This light, spacious suite has a living room which opens onto a balcony offering a view of the lake and mountains.

• TV room with sofa bed • Surface area : 149 m2 • Lounge • Bedroom 1 : Double bed • Dining room • Bedroom 2 : Two single beds • Fully-equipped kitchen • Two bathrooms • Balcony • Separate WC

Impériale Suite Situated on the top floor of the clinic in a peaceful, discreet setting, the Impériale Suite benefits from a private terrace offering a panoramic view of the lake and the port of Clarens. The suite has its own private lift.

• Surface area : 181 m2 • Bedroom 1 : Double bed • Bedroom 2 : Two single beds • Lounge • Dining room • Bar • Fully-equipped office • Fully-equipped kitchen • Two bathrooms • Two separate WCs • Panoramic terrace • Two balconies • Private lift

The Château Situated at the top of the hill bordering Clinique La Prairie and overlooking Lake Geneva, the Château was built in the 19th century and fully refurbished in 2005. Now housing the clinic’s main hotel facilities, the Château is linked to the spa by an underground passage. The Château offers 24 attractive rooms and suites over 3 floors, with each decorated in a classical style. Most of the rooms have either a balcony or terrace offering views of the lake and the Alps. Adjoining rooms are also available.

Corner rooms Decorated in Château-style colours, these slightly smaller rooms offer all the comfort of a standard room. Their superb parquet floors make for a cosy atmosphere.

• Surface area : 31 m2 • Bath with separate shower, or shower • Separate beds or double bed • Bedrooms without balcony

Inside magazine

64

Standard rooms The Château’s exquisite atmosphere is enhanced by its antique-style furniture in sculpted wood with gold leaf decoration. These spacious rooms offer stunning views of the lake and the Alps.

• Surface area : 33 m2 • Bath with separate shower, or shower • 2 Separate beds or double bed • Balcony or terrace

Fall-winter 2013-2014

M ESURE ET D ÉMESURE *

TONDA 1950

Rose gold set with diamonds Ultra-thin automatic movement Hermès calf strap Made in Switzerland

* EXACT AND EXULTANT

www.parmigiani.ch

INSIDE CLINIQUE LA PRAIRIE THE ART AND SCIENCE OF LIFE

INSIDE

#2 FALL-WINTER 2013/2014

CLINIQUE LA PRAIRIE THE ART AND SCIENCE OF LIFE

#2 FALL-WINTER 2013/2014

LIFE IS A SMILE H a p p y S p o r t a u t o m at i c

Dossier The new spa Architecture Sensitive spaces Portrait Paul-AndrĂŠ Despland Discovery Rolex Learning Center Culture Zentrum Paul Klee True False Skincare Portfolio Mathieu Bernard-Reymond Swiss Luxury Helvetic innovation and prestige Vitality Menopause Ambassador Carmen Chaplin