Z magazine 01 2015

z LIFESTYLE magazine created exclusively for the carlson Rezidor Hotel Group | 2015 N 01

Exclusive magazine for all our hotel guests

Urbanite Wine, Beer and Cocktails round designs

at the radisson blu hotel, frankfurt

Uma

thurman On her new TV series and her Swedish roots

Oscar de la renta

Fashion icon and Philanthropist

Culture and canals Staying at the Radisson Blu Hotel Amsterdam

Formula One

We test drive a formula one car and speak with F1 driver Marcus Ericsson

Urban living

Skyscrapers, roof gardens, city trends and cosmopolitan lifestyles

Porsche recommends

and

Hard shell, hard core.

The new Cayman GT4.

First it takes your breath away. Then the fun begins. The new Cayman GT4 is rebel of the racetrack right to the core. With increased power of 283 kW (385 hp).

With optimized aerodynamics for downforce. And a chassis engineered for unconditional performance. Further information at www.porsche.se

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Porsche Cayman GT4 – Efficiency, combined 10.3 l/ 100 km. CO 2 - emissions: 238 g / km.

For more information visit porsche.se

No house will ever meet all expectations.

But there is a room that will.

The difference is Gaggenau.

The Vario cooling 400 series is as variable and as flexible as its name suggests. It can be combined in all sorts of different ways and can therefore cater for even the most exacting of expectations. Its interior is dominated by high-quality stainless steel, resulting in quality and hygiene standards on a par with professional kitchens. And then there is dynamic cold air distribution with Multi-Air-Flow and an ice maker with a fixed water connection. In short, this cooling system offers space for everything – except for compromises.

For more information and a list of partners, please visit www.gaggenau.com. Alternatively, visit one of our showrooms worldwide.

TRUE EXPERIENCE We test our clothes together with the America’s Cup challenger Artemis Racing. From them we get feedback and choose the best products. The result is technical clothing that really work – clothing for active lifestyle. pellepetterson.com

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TO CREATIVE SPACE™

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FEEL THE DIFFERENCE! Carpe Diem Beds Contour Pocket System A unique solution for unique people. The Carpe Diem Beds Contour Pocket System is the result of many years’ experience and research, and a passion for developing the properties of comfort and support in a bed. All this is done so that you can wake up truly rested in body and soul, ready to face the next day of your life with a smile on your lips. Our beds bear the Swan eco-label and are built by hand by our experienced craftsmen in Lysekil, on the west coast of Bohuslän, Sweden. Feel the luxury and the difference in a bed from Carpe Diem Beds of Sweden. Feel the luxury of sleep.

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contents

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contents A word from Rezidor 18 Yes we could!

News 23

Wellness, travel, design, food, wine, fashion, watches, jewellery, beauty, grooming, motor and tech.

Urban Living 48

The city is here to stay. We speak with architect Pål Ross about architecture, cities and their impact on the way we live.

Gastronomy 52

Urban cocktails, wine and beer. Four stylish settings in four different countries, with a little help from an up-and-coming bartender.

Weekend 62

Amsterdam is a city of culture, where an expansive network of canals intersects stunning architecture and a treasure trove of museums.

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Airlines 70

The Netherlands is home to the world’s oldest airline, the royal airline KLM.

Interview Uma Thurman 72 You’ve seen her in Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill. Uma Thurman talks about her latest TV show and her Swedish roots.

Up & Coming 77

News from the world of Carlson Rezidor.

Interview 78

We had a chat with Sonja Dive-Dahl, General Manager, Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel, Istanbul & District Director Turkey.

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Restaurant 81

Setting sail with the Al Mansour Dhow at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek, where guests are treated to stunning views and eclectic live music.

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What’s on 83

We take a look at events and happenings around the world.

Fashion 86

Four chic still life photographs with stylish accessories and gorgeous jewellery.

Responsible business 95

Carlson Rezidor’s hotels in the Nordics are being certified by the Green Key eco-label. Inge Huijbrechts, Vice President Responsible Business at The Rezidor Hotel Group, tells us more.

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Icon 96

The late Oscar de la Renta, fashion designer and humanitarian, with a repertoire that stretches from wedding gowns to perfume.

Architecture & Design 100

Germany is home to Europe’s only round hotel, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Frankfurt. We learn more about this architectonic wonder, which also sports a wine tower with 1,500 bottles!

Motor 102

In celebration of the 2015 Formula One season, our motor editor James Holm test drives an actual F1 car at the Hungaroring circuit in Hungary, interviews the talented Swedish F1 driver Marcus Ericsson and learns more about the Swedish-made Halda Race Pilot.

Movies 108

Whiplash, Focus, The Theory of Everything, Jupiter Ascending.

Books 109

Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra), Must Eat NYC, Cabins, SHE by Nicole Cambré.

Games 110

Cities: Skylines, The Order: 1886, Destiny: The Dark Below & House of Wolves, Bloodborne.

Souvenir 114

Finnish legend Oiva Toikka designed the iconic glassware series Kastehelmi for Iittala.

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Elegance is an attitude Simon Baker

Conquest Classic Moonphase

a word from carlson rezidor

Yes we

could!

Two years ago, the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group launched a lifestyle magazine in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland, creating the first-ever Nordic hotel magazine.

The goal was to form a creative, visual vessel through which we could enlighten, communicate and inspire.

We wanted to introduce our hotels’ unique concepts – our CSR program Responsible Business, our loyalty program Club Carlson, innovations such as Brain Food, and our motto Yes I Can! – alongside travel guides to the hottest destinations and the latest news in fashion, design, beauty, watches, cars, food and drinks. Two years, 11 issues and 1884 pages later, I truly believe we have succeeded.

In this issue of Z Magazine, we have acquainted ourselves with several hotels in and around Europe, including the Radisson Blu Resort, Gran Canaria, which offers a relaxing and sunny stay all year round, and the Angelica Montez de Oca Radisson Blu Hotel, Frankfurt, which is the only round Director PR & Communication, Nordic, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. angelica.montez@carlsonrezidor.com hotel in Europe. We have also spoken with our Vice President Responsible Business, Inge Huijbrechts, about Rezidor’s impressive journey towards having 100 percent of its hotels certified by eco-labels.

As for me, this will be my last appearance in Z Magazine as Director PR & Communication Nordics at the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. New and exciting opportunities await, both for myself and for Z Magazine, and I am happy to leave you with, in my opinion, the world’s best hotel magazine. All of our readers helped make this possible, and for that I would like to say, “thank you” and “yes we could!”

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Z L ifestyle M agazine Z L i f e st y l e M ag a z i n e i s c r e at e d e xc lu s i v e ly fo r t h e C a r l s o n R e z i d o r H ot e l G ro u p a n d p u b l i s h e d By E vo q u e M e d i a

CEO/ Managing Editor Joséphine W Norgren josephine@evoquemedia.se

Art Director Patrik Sjölander

patrik@evoquemedia.se

Editor Max Doherty

max@evoquemedia.se

Watch Editor Kristian Haagen Motor Editor James Holm Publishing Manager Lisa Kruse lisa@evoquemedia.se

Sales Project Manager Diamante Axvret, Daxmedia diamante@daxmedia.nu

Advertising Co-ordinator Evoque Media traffic@evoquemedia.se

Contributors Writers: Kristian Haagen, Gunnar Rehlin, James Holm, Akira Weber, Domnica Dutulesco Photographers: David Bicho, Hans Andersson, James Holm Stylist: Camilla Julner Assistant stylist: Amanda Alvarsson Cover shoot Photographer: David Bicho Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Angelica Montez de Oca Director PR & Communication, Nordic, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group angelica.montez@carlsonrezidor.com

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Z Lifestyle Magazine is created exclusively for the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group in the Nordic countries: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and is available at all Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson hotels. 30 cities, 62 hotels, 15,164 rooms. Z Lifestyle Magazine will be published in six issues per year. Print circulation: 52,000 copies. Digital distribution: 350,000 Club Carlson members in the Nordic region.

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If you can dream it ,

we can do it.

Enter the Platinum world where your own personal travel agency will create enchanting experiences where dreams are fulfilled.

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by max doherty

News Wellness

Earth Paradise on

The Radisson Blu Resort, Gran Canaria is constantly ranked among the best resorts in the world. Z Magazine got in touch with Finn Berstad, General Manager of the Radisson Blu Resort, Gran Canaria, to learn more about this newly renovated pearl by the Atlantic Ocean.

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he Radisson Blu Resort, Gran Canaria is a luxurious beachside resort with 189 rooms and suites, located on the third largest of the Canary Islands. Many of the guests here are families and groups of friends between the ages of 30 and 60 years old.

“However, we are seeing increasingly more young families as well,” says Finn Berstad, the General Manager of the resort. All rooms and suites have a great view of the Atlantic Ocean, and the area around the resort is a relaxing oasis of palm trees and greenery.

“We are located near the fishing village of Arguineguín, on the south side of the island, and a 45-kilometre drive from the Las Palmas Airport. A fun fact that many international readers might not be aware of is that Gran Canaria has different climates in different parts of the island – it is a miniature continent, of sorts. When guests arrive at the airport, it is sometimes cold and a bit windy, but as they drive to the resort, it gets sunnier and sunnier. At the resort, we only have between four and six days of rain per year!”

Finn Berstad explains.

What activities can guests engage in whilst staying at the resort?

“The most popular activity is going to one of the three beaches that surround the resort. We also have a fantastic pool area, with both freshwater and saltwater pools, and we have a fitness area, a tennis court and a beach volleyball court. We have our own Estilo Estética Spa, where we offer treatments such as massages, saunas, raindrop therapy and hair styling.

In addition, there are mountain hiking trails just a couple of minutes away, which are particularly popular among our Norwegian guests. Lastly, since the Radisson Blu Resort, Gran Canaria is located near a fishing village, you can enjoy some amazing fish dishes at the local restaurants. This is particularly true at our own restaurant, 222ºSW Bar & Grill.”

When is the best time to visit Gran Canaria?

“For Nordic travellers, the best time to visit would be during the autumn and winter, when the weather at home is less than stellar. We are usually fully booked from October to April, and we have many guests throughout the year. For example, we have many German and British guests staying here during the summer. Some people might think that it would be too hot here during the summer months, but the temperature is actually really pleasant – Gran Canaria is a fantastic summer destination!”

After a long day at one of the three nearby beaches, guests at the Radisson Blu Resort, Gran Canaria can enjoy one of the many spa treatments on offer.

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news Travel by max doherty

Domicile in

the sky

The Abu Dhabi-based airline Etihad Airways has joined the small, albeit growing, club of airlines that operate the gigantic Airbus A380. This double-decker aircraft is set to operate a daily route between Abu Dhabi International Airport and London Heathrow, and by August 2015, every Etihad Airways flight on this route will be operated by an A380.

One of the most spectacular parts of Etihad’s A380s is the First Apartments, which are private suites where passengers have access to a lounge seat as well as a full-length bed, along with a mini-bar and a wardrobe. Of course, the First Apartments also have flat screen TVs. If you consider the First Apartments too cramped, you might be interested in “The Residence”, which consists of a lounge room, a bedroom, a bathroom and a shower, and can be booked for one or two travellers. The luxury comes with a price, however, as return tickets from London to Abu Dhabi are priced at around 35,000 euros.

A fresh start Swiss International Air Lines has introduced a starter kit for international travellers who want to use roaming services during their time abroad, but who do not want to pay an arm and a leg for it. The Swiss Starter Kit contains a SIM card and a tool used to remove your current SIM card, and it also comes with a quick user guide. Using the service is easy: you simply log on to www.swiss.com/swiss-mobile and select one of the available phone numbers. Once your registration is complete, you will have access to the cheapest roaming prices available at your destination.

In for the

long haul

Elevated shopping

This spring, Stockholm Arlanda Airport is opening a brand new, exclusive shopping street in Terminal 5, with brands such as Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss and Rituals. In addition, the fashion brand Superdry will be opening its first Swedish outlet at the airport. This influx of prominent fashion and beauty brands is part of a major investment by owner Swedavia, which is investing approximately 700 million euros in Stockholm Arlanda Airport over the next 10 years.

Safety tag Increasingly more airlines are introducing digital boarding cards, such as Apple’s Passbook app, facilitating the process of checking in and boarding a flight considerably. However, if you are unlucky enough to have your battery run out at the airport, you might have to pay a penalty fee, or possibly even miss your flight. Los Angeles-based accessories brand Jadeco has come up with an ingenious solution to this problem: the Sulan Battery Tag. This nifty luggage tag doubles as a portable smartphone charger, with a 3000mAh rechargeable battery that provides up to two full charges. What separates the Sulan Battery Tag from conventional portable chargers is the sleek, discreet design, allowing you to use the tag as an accessory until you need to charge your device.

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Air France is working hard to attract more business travellers to their Business Class services.

Following a successful update of their long-haul network, the airline has announced a 50 million euro investment in its medium-haul network. Using surveys of nearly 10,000 customers, Air France has made several refinements to the service, such as improving accessibility at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, installing 7,800 redesigned leather seats in the Business Class cabins and offering in-flight internet access.

In addition, Air France is spicing up their Business Class in-flight menu. In the mornings, Business Class passengers on mediumhaul flights will be offered a full breakfast, consisting of coffee, tea, juice, bread and pastries.

During other times of the day, they will instead be offered cold meals on shorter flights, and hot gourmet meals on longer flights.

Finally, warm pastries and bread will be offered on all flights.

HIDE AND REVEAL

+MODO We don’t just look at kitchens, we live and feel them. The kitchen is now a platform for a journey of constant creation and discovery.

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"- It became better than we ever dared to hope for!"

Anna Haag & Emil Jönsson, Swedish cross country skier and Olympic medalists.

Ross invites you to a personal introductory consultation with internationally award-winning architect, Pål Ross. Whether it's a brand new home, a remodeling of your present house, or an office building, Ross welcomes you to a life-changing event.

Book your visit to our studio today!

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by max doherty

news design

Fresh out

the kitchen

The Fourth Wall is a kitchen concept created by Poggenpohl and Electrolux Grand Cuisine. The name comes from the world of theatre and refers to the invisible wall between the stage and the audience. As such, the idea behind The Fourth Wall is to give guests an entertaining experience whenever the kitchen is in use. At the press of a button, the walls and surfaces of shelves and utilities can be transformed from opaque to transparent, allowing hosts to show off their culinary skills in the kitchen and hide the kitchen once everyone is seated.

Neat and tidy The Nordic design brand Granit has teamed up with Milano-based illustrator and artist Liselotte Watkins to create a new line of storage products. The new product line, which includes shoeboxes, hangers, a suitcase and scented candles, is adorned with a unique print designed by Liselotte Watkins exclusively for Granit. According to the designer herself, she envisioned the workshop of her dreams when she designed these new products, where everything is kept organized, but with an aesthetic flair.

Final Rest Läufer + Keichel have unveiled a new version of their RIP Chair, which for the first time comes with armrests. The chair is made of solid wood and features an ergonomic seat and backrest.

Marble madness The Spanish design brand Aparentment is launching in the Nordics this spring. First out is a line of luxurious marble items that includes a lamp, a fruit bowl and bar stools.

Show your colours Once a year, the American printing and colour standardization company Pantone announces a new Colour of the Year, voted on by a committee that meets in secret somewhere in Europe. Previous colours of the year have included Turquoise, Tangerine Tango and last year’s Radiant Orchid, and this year’s Colour of the Year is Marsala. The colour Marsala is elegant and earthy, with a resemblance to the reddish hue of fortified wine. Marsala and similar colours can be found on bowls from Alessi, dinnerware by Royal Copenhagen and textiles from Gyllstad, not to mention the pictured Ruutu Vase from Iittala. Every Ruutu Vase is handmade, and it actually takes seven people just to manufacture a single vase.

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News gastronomy by max doherty

Pie in the sky As the theme of this issue is urban living, it is the perfect time to write about The Roof Gardens. This London-based rooftop venue is located in Kensington, 30 metres up in the sky, and consists of three gardens, a nightclub and a restaurant. In 1981, a young man was turned away from the nightclub as he was dressed in jeans and the wrong type of shoes. That man was Richard Branson, and he solved the problem by purchasing the entire venue. According to The Roof Garden’s website, he hasn’t been turned away at the door since!

Visit during the day to partake of the innovative lunch menu, or visit in the evening on a Friday or Saturday to experience the glamorous Private Members Club.

Porcelain patterns Finnish design brand Iittala has released a new set of Tanssi tableware, with illustrations by Finnish artist Klaus Haapaniemi, inspired by the opera The Cunning Little Vixen. In addition to the ceramic plates, cups and bowl, the tableware set also comprises kitchen towels and a round tin box.

In good taste The Swedish website and whisky community Wiskyspot.com recently held their annual Single Malt World Cup in Stockholm. A panel of around 1,500 whisky enthusiasts participated in selecting the winners, which are listed below.

Fifty years in the making In 1963, a young man named Dennis Malcolm hand filled a sherry cask with what would later become a very special single malt whisky. Dennis Malcolm went on to become the Master Distiller of the renowned Scottish distillery Glen Grant, where he created some remarkable whiskies such as Glen Grant 170th Anniversary and Glen Grant Five Decades, but he never stopped watching over the aforementioned cask.

Instead, he waited for it to mature, which would take a total of 50 years. The result of these 50 years of patience is 150 bottles of the Glen Grant 50 Year Old, which is the distillery’s most spectacular whisky yet.

The golden brown liquid with tones of toffee and apricot comes in a hand-blown crystal glass decanter, which is housed in an exquisite oak box, creating a luxurious overall impression. The luxury comes at a price, however, as each bottle of the Glen Grant 50 Year Old is priced at around 100,000 euros. For those of you who lack that kind of spare change, but still want to experience Dennis Malcolm’s craftsmanship, Z Magazine recommends the more affordably priced Glen Grant The Major’s Reserve and Glen Grant 10 Years.

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Malty style 1.

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Longmorn 16 YO 48% Yoichi 10 YO 45% Glenlivet Nadurra 16 YO 48% Miyagikyo 12 YO 45% Glen Grant 16 YO 43%

Sherried 1. Glendronach 15 YO Revival 46% 2. Glenfarclas 15 YO 46% 3. Benriach 12 YO sherry 46%

Peated 1. Laphroaig Triple Wood 48% 2. Talisker 10 YO 45.8% 3. Lagavulin 16 YO 43%

SEDUCTIVELY SMOOTH, FRUITY AND RICH. A UNIQUE CHARACTER. MUCH LIKE ITS FOUNDER. James Grant “The Major” inherited the Glen Grant Distillery from his father and uncle in 1872 aged 25, when he promptly set about changing the way single malts were made. He invented the unique tall, slender stills and purifiers which give Glen Grant its unique character and distinctive flavour.

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WITH ORGANIC IMMORTELLE FLOWERS

REVEAL THE YOUTH IN YOU L’OCCITANE has combined seven plant oils, rich in essential elements, with the exceptional anti-ageing properties of organic corsican immortelle essential oil.

Delicately fused together, these precious oils visibly improve skin’s texture and smooth out wrinkles. The light and silky Divine Oil melts perfectly into the skin, providing a non-oily finish. Applied alone or as a complement to your daily beauty routine, skin feels plump and supple once again, for a look that is simply divine.

L’OCCITANE, a true story.

You can find Divine and the rest of L’Occitanes exclusive products in our stores: Kungsgatan 21, Stockholm Hornstulls galleria, Stockholm Täby Centrum, Stockholm • Korsgatan 24, Göteborg • Frölunda Torg • Emporia, Malmö • Triangeln, Malmö and with selected retailers.

Shop online: www.loccitane.se

by Domnica Dutulesco

News Fashion

Round about now

Chloe is a brand that has the 70’s spirit in its DNA – it is part of its key aesthetic. These sunglasses represent Chloe’s Spring/ Summer 15 take on their iconic round shaped eyewear. The delicate frame gives them a light appearance despite the size of the glasses.

Bamboo shoe

Signed, sealed,

Paula Cademartori is an Italian/Brazilian designer with an impeccable eye for colour and detail. After finishing Istituto Marangoni in Milan and working at the Versace office, Paula launched her own collection of bags and has been ranked among the most promising names of Italian creativity. The seal of every bag is a beautifully crafted metal buckle – a testament to Paula’s background in jewellery and industrial design.

The Tatiana bag from her latest collection is a pink mini tote bag with intricate leather patchwork and the iconic metal closure on the front.

Urban hippie fever

delivered

No one can possibly have missed that the 70’s are back. The trend blew up all over SS15 runways and is now trickling down to the streets. So what are the most important pieces to complete this chic hippie look? Well, the Suede trench coat is an absolute must-have. It was seen in several shows, and we have selected one from Gucci as our personal favourite.

Acne Studios was one of the many fashion houses that incorporated the 70’s as a main theme in their SS15 show. Everything from the silhouette to the colours and materials were spot on. Acne Studios’ bamboo heel sandal is a beautiful piece that adds that extra something to any outfit.

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news fashion by max doherty

Fit for a king

Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer has signed “The King of New York”, Henrik Lundqvist, as their latest brand ambassador.

Best known for his goalkeeping skills in the New York Rangers ice hockey team and the Swedish National Team, Henrik Lundqvist has also made a name for himself as one of the best dressed athletes in the world – now with the Swiss finishing touch of a TAG Heuer Carrera.

Coastal fashion Danish fashion brand Minimum has been around for nearly two decades, and its urban chic designs are still a great poster child for Scandinavian cool. Minimum’s SS15 campaign draws inspiration from Skagen on the northernmost point of Denmark, famous for its rocky beaches and navy blue water.

Spring into action This spring, legendary Swedish shirt maker Eton is releasing a colourful range of new designs.

Striking footwear

Since the year 2006, Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has been moonlighting in the fashion industry with his brand CR7. Previous stints include shirts and underwear, and now the time has come for footwear. Although you might have expected Cristiano Ronaldo branded footwear to be football shoes, the CR7 collection is actually a sophisticated line-up of leather and suede shoes, created in collaboration with Portugal Footwear.

According to the football star himself, the CR7 footwear is based on the principle of classic, timeless styles with an understated yet premium look.

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Blue suede shoes

Clarks dates back to the early 1800s, but this family owned shoemaker is still releasing a steady stream of new designs every season. From Clark’s Spring/ Summer 2015 collection, we took a particular liking to the Darning Walk in petrol blue suede.

Tailor Made Floyd blazer from fashion house Oscar Jacobson, named after the legendary Swedish tailor.

From generation to generation

ach s

A signet ring showing the family coat of arms is worn with pride by generation after generation. Jovenia Juveler has many years of experience making signet rings; it is a workmenship that demands high precision and skills.

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Engraving can be performed in all gemstones, even in diamonds. The most common stone is a stratyfied onyx in different shades of colours. Jovenia Juveler has a large stock of various rings.

Jovenia Juveler – Mäster Samuelsgatan 2 – 111 44 Stockholm – Sweden Tel. +46 08-611 25 66 – www.joveniajuveler.se

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News Watch Watch Editor Kristian Haagen Our Danish contributor Kristian Haagen is Scandinavia’s foremost expert on watches. He writes about his passion in several international magazines, and he has written as many as five books on the subject. As you might have guessed, he is also a dedicated watch collector.

Five SIHH

winners Z Magazine went to Geneva and

had a look at the novelties on offer, five of which deserve some extra special attention.

Moving

mountains

Montblanc is killing it these years. Ever since Jerome Lambert was hired from Jaeger-LeCoultre to revamp the German luxury brand, the Montblanc watch collection has gone from “meh” to “OMG!” I am especially taken by the Heritage Spirit Orbis Terranum with the multilayered dial of sapphire crystal, which shows the continents from the view of the North Pole. And with a diameter of 41 mm, this steel watch is a winner, in my humble opinion.

Celestial showstopper I know it is a watch for the slender female wrist, but the Richard Mille RM19 Fleur Tourbillon with the magnolia was still a showstopper for me. Again, Mille showed that he marches to the beat of his own drum. He plays his own horological fiddle and wonderful watches appear. In a Maurice Chevalier accent, I say, “Thank heaven for Richard Mille!”

No regulation needed The IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar in white gold with that new slate grey dial is “to die for”. The all-new automatic movement, calibre 52615, which offers a moon-phase that needs no regulation for another 577.5 years, is a super impressive factor. And although the movement offers a plethora of functions, this novelty has a moderate diameter of 44.2 mm.

Comeback kid I seriously felt like high-fiving Vacheron Constantin’s CEO Juan Carlos Torres and telling him “Welcome back, you´ve been missed” after I saw the Vacheron Constantin Harmony Chronograph. What a stunning watch with a fascinating movement, and it’s in-house too! What a way to celebrate 260 years of fine watchmaking. What a wonderful comeback!

Challenging the Swiss The A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Minute Repeater justifies the German watchmaker’s position in the very top of haute horlogerie and the Swiss certainly need to fear that “ze Germans will rob them”, to somewhat quote Turkish from the Guy Richie film “Snatch”. This novelty of platinum stands out as it offers a decimal minute repeater, the only precedent of which is the Decimal Repeater by independent watchmaker Kari Voutilainen, the illustrious Seiko Credor and Arnold & Son’s pocket watches from centuries ago.

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Ferdinand Adolph Lange, born in 1815, would become an influential politician, entrepreneur and, most importantly, watchmaker. This year, to celebrate his 200th birthday, A. Lange & Söhne released an anniversary model of the classic 1815 wristwatch.

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ost of us associate mechanical wristwatches with Switzerland. That’s where most of the finest watchmakers are based and where most international watchmakers get their parts. A. Lange & Söhne is something of an exception to this rule, as this watchmaker is based in the German town of Glashütte. Nevertheless, A. Lange & Söhne’s wristwatches have become a favourite among collectors and aficionados. This year, the renowned German watchmaker is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of its founder, the innovative and relentless Ferdinand Adolph Lange.

Ferdinand Adolph Lange was born in Dresden, Germany. He attended a technical college in his hometown, had an apprenticeship with a well-known German watchmaker, and visited watchmaking centres in France, Switzerland and the UK. During one of his European excursions, he also had a three-year tenure with chronometer maker Joseph Thaddäus Winnerl.

In 1845, at the relatively young age of 30 years, Ferdinand Adolph Lange set up his watchmaking business in the town of Glashütte. He named the company A. Lange & Comp., but when his son Richard joined the company in 1868, they changed the company name to the now iconic A. Lange & Söhne. In addition to his entrepreneurship, Ferdinand Adolph Lange was an avid inventor. For example, he invented the dial micrometer, which made it possible to measure a hundredth of a millimetre – pretty handy when you’re making incredibly small cogwheels.

After he had established his watchmaking enterprise in Glashütte, Ferdinand Adolph Lange also served as the town’s mayor, which helped turn the former mining town into a prosperous community. In addition, the presence of the watchmaker resulted in a boost to local business. As a testament to Ferdinand Adolph Lange’s importance to the town, Glashütte recently unveiled a commemorative plaque of their former mayor.

These days, A. Lange & Söhne is famous for its high quality wristwatches. All of the models use mechanical movements, and more or less all watchcases are made of gold or platinum. Over the years, A. Lange & Söhne has released iconic models with intriguing designs, such as the Lange 1 – perhaps the most famous model – and the 1851, which is now available in an anniversary edition.

In addition to the anniversary watch, you can also attend the exhibition “Simply perfect – How Saxony became a centre of the watchmaking industry” at the Royal Cabinet of Mathematical and Physical Instruments in Dresden. The location is appropriate, as it was here a young Ferdinand Adolph Lange first discovered the beauty of fine watchmaking.

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The birth of Ferdinand Adolph Lange is celebrated with an anniversary edition of the 1815 wristwatch.

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Global glimmer

Jewellery designer JohannaN has teamed up with Swedish hip-hop artist Adam Tensta for the new collection “This is Home”. The collection is inspired by themes such as compassion and unity, and features designs from Sweden, Finland and Gambia.

Holy matrimony

Like a feather Nordic jewellery brand CU Jewellery was founded in 2014 and specializes, among other things, in a unique combination of gold and silver called “gilver”. CU Jewellery consists of three members, who “think, design, drink coffee and create”.

One of their most popular creations is this Feather Bangle Neck in sterling silver, which is priced at 200 euros.

Jenny Fors Gentele designed her first jewellery piece when she was 14 years old, and went on to found her own jewellery brand, Jewellery by Jenny, at the age of 19 years old. All of her jewellery pieces are handmade, and are often tailor-made for individual customers. This particular jewellery piece is called I Do; an exclusive diamond ring that comes in 18-karat red gold, 18-karat white gold, 18-karat rose gold or platinum, adorned with princess cut diamonds and brilliant cut diamonds.

Trendy traditions In 1971, Siegfried and Agneta Egger founded their jewellery firm Jovenia Juveler in Stockholm. Over the years, Jovenia has been awarded a number of international awards for their jewellery designs, in part thanks to Siegfried Egger’s specialization in a manufacturing process called “cire perdue”. These days, Jovenia Juveler is best known for its platinum jewellery and its rings, although it has maintained its broad repertoire of jewellery items. We took a particular liking to these bangles in 18-karat rose gold and 18-karat white gold, both of which are adorned with diamonds.

Diamonds everywhere Audemars Piguet’s Diamond Punk is a brilliant Haute Joaillerie watch, adorned with thousands of snow-set diamonds. The dial is hidden behind a sliding cover, and is adorned with another 300 diamonds. Its rule-breaking design is no coincidence, as Diamond Punk took 1,440 hours of work to design and manufacture!

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Healing feeling

L’ANZA haircare products have been around since the mid-1980s, and are famous for pioneering the concept of healing haircare. Over the years, the company has been lauded for its strong support of eco-friendly packaging and for being strongly against animal testing.

One great example of healing haircare is the Keratin Healing Oil Healthy Hair System, which contains keratin amino acids that protect and strengthen the hair from the inside out. The Keratin Healing Oil Healthy Hair System is a complete set of healing haircare products, consisting of a shampoo, a hair masque, a conditioner, a combing cream and a hair treatment.

Uplifting news Estée Lauder’s high-end cosmetics brand La Mer is best known for the signature moisturizer Crème de la Mer. The moisturizer was originally developed by a NASA physicist to treat chemical burns, but was later sold to the aforementioned conglomerate Estée Lauder as a cosmetics brand. Since its foundation, La Mer has expanded to comprise a range of different beauty products, and the brand has been particularly lauded for its facemasks.

One of La Mer’s most recent successes is The Lifting and Firming Mask, which contains concentrated lifting ferment that is said to tighten and refine the face and neck.

Licence to thrill This year marks the launch of 007 Fragrances’ new perfume, 007 for Women, which is a powerful, feminine addition to the three men’s fragrances already found in the 007 series. 007 for Women captures the essence of famous Bond girls such as Britt Ekland’s Mary Goodnight, Izabella Scorupco’s Natalya Simonova and Eva Green’s Vesper Lynd, encapsulating qualities such as intelligence, courage and charm. Caterina Murino, who played Solange Dimitrios in the highly successful reboot of the 007 franchise, Casino Royale, is the ambassador of the new fragrance.

Weightless touch Finnish cosmetics brand Lumene recently launched its Longwear Blur Foundation, which has a blur effect that smoothes out any imperfections in the skin.

Following the successful launch of the Longwear Blur Foundation, Lumene has unveiled two additional products in their foundation series, the Matt Control Oil-free Foundation and the Nude Perfection Fluid Foundation. The latter is a light, foundation that creates a natural, weightless look. The foundation contains lots of vitamin C and is made of cloudberry seed extract.

Available in four different shades: Classic Beige, Soft Honey, Fresh Apricot and Warm Beige.

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Rhythm paradise Burberry’s new Brit Rhythm Floral for women is a brilliant fragrance that draws a lot of inspiration from the Burberry “BRIT” fashion line. The fragrance comes with top notes of Sicilian lemons and Brazilian oranges, heart notes of Egyptian jasmine and lotus blossom, and base notes of amber woods, driftwood and musk.

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10-year

anniversary

Keep your eyes on the ball American safety razor brand Gillette has launched a new version of their popular Fusion line of razors called Fusion ProGlide with FlexBall Technology. This new razor keeps many of the same features as previous iterations of the product line, such as the replaceable Fusion cartridges with five blades, but comes with an innovative new “FlexBall” that adapts to the shape of your chin, neck and jawline.

The result is a quicker, simpler and closer shave. Gillette Fusion ProGlide with FlexBall Technology comes in a manual version for 11 euros and a battery-powered version for 22 euros.

Like many other beauty and grooming brands, Molton Brown originally started out as a hair salon – it has since grown into a prominent brand for shampoos, shower gels and lotions. We took a particular liking to Molton Brown’s Razor-glide Shaving Gel and Post-shave Recovery Balm, both of which make for a smoother shaving process. The shaving gel contains African whitewood extract that softens up the whiskers, while the recovery balm has barley extract that rebuilds and protects the skin. Both products have top notes of mandarin, heart notes of jasmine and violet, and base notes of musk, sandalwood and vanilla.

Clinically smooth

An effective duo

Clinique for Men’s Dark Spot Corrector moisturizes and protects the skin after shaving, and it is easy to use. You simply apply a small amount of the cream on newly shaved areas of your skin.

Although best known for his football career in Europe and the United States, David Beckham has had a successful stint in the perfume industry. Over the past ten years, his Instinct fragrance has sold a whopping 10 million units, which is celebrated with the David Beckham Instinct Gold Edition.

The fragrance comes in an elegant golden flacon and contains top notes of citrus and bergamot, heart notes of rosemary, juniper berry and cardamom, and base notes of patchouli, vetiver and cedar wood.

Simple isn’t always better A lot of men use regular soap for all their grooming purposes. However, although a convenient solution, using regular soap on one’s face or other sensitive areas can lead to dry and damaged skin. Lumene’s L300 for Men series of skincare products is created with men’s grooming habits in mind, offering a great combination of ease-of-use and natural, moisturizing ingredients. The product line consists of a face wash, a shaving gel, an after shave balm, a daily face cream, a shampoo and a deodorant.

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city cars

If you want to fit into the modern cityscape, you need the right kind of vehicle. Here are some of the latest and the greatest, perfectly suited for the big city.

Third time’s the charm

The first generation Smart Fortwo was introduced back in 1998, while the second generation has been around since 2007. Now it’s time for the third generation of this short and simple two-person car. Smart Fortwo is perfect for tricky inner-city traffic and makes parallel parking super easy. The third generation Smart Fortwo comes with a 3-cylinder engine in three different versions, ranging from 60 horsepower to 90 horsepower with turbocharge.

Supercharged At the Detroit Auto Show, Chevrolet showed off their challenger to the BWM i3: the Bolt Crossover EV. This all-electric car has a range of more than 300 kilometres on a single charge, and despite its small format, it can easily accommodate a driver and three passengers. In order to keep the weight down, Chevrolet has used lightweight materials such as carbon fibre, aluminium and magnesium. Furthermore, the dashboard has been fitted with a 10-inch touchscreen that can be paired with a smartphone, allowing the driver to operate some of the car’s systems with the help of the Bolt EV Connect app.

Emission-free taxis The American company Tesla Motors has reinvented the car and their Model S has become a best-seller, not least since it comes packed with 385 horsepower and 440 Nm. The car reaches 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and a full charge will take you a whopping 500 kilometres. More recently, several Nordic taxi operators, including Taxi Stockholm and Über, have introduced the Model S – an eco-friendly taxi journey has never been this much fun!

Let me google that for you The irresistible Google Car is completely void of instruments such as a steering wheel or pedals.

Instead, you simply type in whatever destination you want to go to, and the car will take you there all on its own. The top speed is limited to 40 km/h, and the car will be introduced on a selection of roads in the US this summer.

Who’s driving?

In a not too distant future, many of us will not be driving our cars. Instead, our cars will be driving us! The technology for self-operated cars is already here, and manufacturers such as Volvo have showed off their systems to the public. Mercedes isn’t content with merely having a self-driving car, however. Instead, they have decided to design the luxurious concept car, F015. This intriguing model has four separate chairs that can be rotated, allowing passengers to turn around and face each other – this is great for meetings. In order to indicate whether a car is operated by a driver or by the car itself, there are LED lamps that shine a blue or white light depending on who’s driving.

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strand hotel, stockholm

situated in the heart of the swedish capital, the radisson Blu strand hotel, stockholm offers an unrivalled location near the nyBroviken Bay. all 152 rooms and suites in this classic hotel include useful amenities like free high-speed, wireless internet, and there’s also an excellent Breakfast Buffet. when it’s time to unwind, the top-floor sauna awaits with uninterrupted views of the stockholm city centre.

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Speak up As smartphones, tablets and computers have become our main source of music, wireless audio systems are becoming increasingly popular. Samsung’s attempt at capturing a share of this market is called M3, M5 and M7, which are wireless speakers that are simple to install and use. You only need one power cord for each speaker, and everything else is handled wirelessly. You can control the speakers in a number of ways, such as your laptop, smartphone or tablet, and can even play different songs on different speakers using a single device.

Say cheese!

Panasonic’s compact system camera Lumix DMC-GM1K has the same bells and whistles as its larger brethren, but is small enough to fit in your pocket. Despite its relatively small size, however, the image quality is pretty great. In other words, the Lumix DMC-GM1K should be an excellent fit for those who want to snap near-studioquality photographs, yet prefer the portability of compact cameras.

You can connect the camera wirelessly to a computer or smartphone in order to upload your favourite photographs, making it portable in every sense of the word.

Light as air Walking the walk Before the Ipod, there was the Walkman. Sony’s iconic portable cassette player launched in Japan in 1979 and took the world by storm in the 1980s. Over the years, the Walkman concept came to embrace many additional media formats, such as CDs and minidisks.

In recent years, however, most music players have gone digital, and the Walkman is no exception.

Although portable music players are less popular these days, due to the rise of the smartphone, there is still a market for premium alternatives. This spring, in order to cater for that market, Sony will launch their latest Walkman model NW-ZX2, which is their most exclusive music player yet. Inside the carved aluminium case is a marvel of technology, including a battery that offers 60 hours of playback per charge, a high-resolution touchscreen and 128 GB of built-in memory. This sizable space should come in handy, since the player supports the high-resolution formats FLAC and DSD, which are much larger than the common MP3 format. And since the new Walkman uses the Android operating system, it can also use streaming services such as Spotify.

Spring-cleaning

Bang & Olufsen’s latest set of headphones, BeoPlay H8, is the company’s first array into the wireless headphone market. BeoPlay H8 comes with features such as noise-cancellation, which is great for air travel, and 14 hours of battery life.

The headphones are also incredibly light, despite being made of high-quality leather and aluminium.

No one really enjoys vacuum cleaning, but most people enjoy having a clean, dust-free home.

Samsung has noticed this discrepancy in our daily lives and has sought to address it with the Powerbot VR9000, which is an advanced robotic vacuum cleaner. A couple of things stand out with the Powerbot. First of all, it is actually a pretty capable vacuum cleaner, and second, it manages to cover all surfaces in a room without fail. These two qualities separates the Powerbot from previous robotic vacuum cleaners, which have gotten a lot of things right, but unfortunately not the two aforementioned ones. The Powerbot is surprisingly quiet, but it’s still best to simply schedule it to clean the floors while you’re at work. That way, you won’t even notice it’s there – except for all the clean floors, of course.

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ban l iving The city pulse. Ever-larger crowds of people, bicycles and cars.

Tall buildings and narrow alleys. Rooftop gardens and expansive parks.

In this issue of Z Magazine, we celebrate cities.

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he legendary journalist Herb Caen once said, “A city is a state – of mind, of taste, of opportunity. A city is a marketplace – where ideas are traded, opinions clash and eternal conflict may produce eternal truths.” With thousands of cities of various size around the world, there are many eternal truths out there. In order to learn about some of them, we had a chat with architect Pål Ross from Ross Arkitektur & Design. We talked about architecture, cities and their impact on the way we live.

What is architecture?

“Architecture is an art form that you can live inside, and which has certain qualities. As such, not all buildings can be considered architecture. I often use music to illustrate the difference, since more people are familiar with that art form. There is a difference between music and sound. Music affects us – we feel excited, relaxed, sad – while sound generally doesn’t have that same effect. And it’s the same with architecture and buildings. Moreover, architecture has an outside and an inside, just like we do. And with that comes outer beauty and inner beauty – again, just like us. The outer beauty receives the most attention, but the inside is just as important, if not more. It’s the inside of a building that turns architecture into liveable art.”

How does architecture affect us?

“Architecture is the reason why people in different cities, or even different residential areas, have different levels of happiness. It isn’t something in the air; it’s the architectonic impact. And we shouldn’t underestimate the importance of this impact. The effect is similar to that of music – not as apparent, but just as real – but unlike music, you cannot switch off the environment around you. If your work environment is depressing, as a result of poor architecture, there is little you can do about it. That environment will have an impact on you eight hours a day, five days a week.”

The correlation between architecture and happiness is difficult to measure, but there are many examples of its existence. One of the most famous examples takes place in the 1950s, when Nobel Prize-winner Jonas Salk was working on the polio vaccine. Unhappy with the progress he was making, Salk left his Pittsburgh laboratory and moved to Basilica di San Francesco d’Assisi, a 13th-century monastery in the Italian town of Assisi, where he ultimately invented the vaccine. After this experience, Salk became a strong believer in the power of architecture. A correlation between architecture and happiness could possibly explain why people often are happier in smaller cities than in the larger ones.

What is the architecture like in a city?

“A city has different layers of architecture. In the city centre, you have older architecture spanning hundreds of years of architectonic heritage. There are churches, city halls, modern shopping malls and tall skyscrapers. The further you get from the city centre, however, the more homogenous the architecture becomes. In the suburbs, large sections are often built at the same time, and as such, the architecture in a suburb is more representative of when it was built. Interestingly, villages have more in common with a city centre than with a suburb, despite the size difference. The suburb is sort of depending on the support of the city, while the village has to be more self-sufficient.

Villages are like small cities. You have churches, restaurants, museums, office buildings and a city hall. Then, of course, you have places like New York City and other metropolises. Using Nordic cities as a point of reference, it is difficult to grasp their size, their height, the number of people and the number of cars. Personally, I love Manhattan, but I’m also always a bit relieved when I return home.”

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urban living Paolo and New York City will no longer make the top 10 list of the world’s most populated cities. Instead, nearly all the largest cities will be found in Asia and Africa. Fifteen years from now, India will have 404 million new city dwellers, while China’s cities will expand by 292 million people and Nigeria will have 212 million new residents in their cities. That’s more than 900 million people moving to, or being born in, cities in the next 15 years – and that’s just in those three countries!

How do you envision the future of architecture?

“My vision, towards which I will contribute as much as I can, is that cities will become greener. Even though cities grow, as they inevitably will, they can become greener at the same time. I have a vision of us winning back the cities by raising the street level above the roads. We are already doing our best to put most of our roads underground, and if we could make the entire street level free of cars, then people could ride their bikes to work and parents could let their children out to play, despite living in a densely populated city.”

The idea that cities will become, or rather, need to become greener is widespread, and there are cities that have managed to reinvent themselves by going green. Take the city of Detroit, for example. In 2013, the motor city filed for bankruptcy. At the time, Detroit had more than 80,000 abandoned homes, the combined area of which is larger than the entire city of Paris. Some plots of land were priced at 500 US dollars, and people still weren’t buying. More recently, however, Detroit has become something of a hipster darling. Young people move to the city in search of low rents and great opportunities. Detroit-based hipster initiatives include turning old parking lots into massive allotments, and as the ultimate testament to the city’s hipster status, Twitter recently opened an office there.

Another great example of green cities can be found right here in the Nordics: Copenhagen. The Danish capital city has one of the highest percentages of bicycle riders in the world. Some surveys have shown that more than 50 percent of the population ride their bikes to work or to school, compared to less than ten percent in Stockholm. The secret to the city’s bicycle success is its infrastructure, as Copenhagen has separate, four-metre-wide roads meant exclusively for bicycles, as well as designated bicycle carriages on the Metro. One particularly popular innovation is the Bicycle Snake, which is a 230-metre, meandering, elevated bridge for bicycle riders.

Crossing the bridge is almost like riding on rollercoaster, albeit a rather slow one. Furthermore, in order to avoid having thousands of bicycles parked on the pavement, the city has continuously converted parking spaces for cars into parking spaces for bicycles, at a rate of two percent per year.

Pål Ross goes on to explain: “Hopefully, we are also heading towards a future that doesn’t have separate residential areas and office areas. Although it might sound odd at first, flats and offices go really well together and create some amazing synergies.

For example, flats need heat while offices need cooling, so having them right next to each other saves lots of energy. In addition, offices tend to be busy during the day and quite in the evenings, so if you had a layer of offices between the flats, you’d get fewer noise complaints. You can also have separate entrances and lifts, so that families don’t have to deal with hordes of office workers in the mornings. In the future, I also see us reconquering the rooftop. A rooftop makes it possible to live in a villa right in the city centre, with light, sunshine, trees and gardens. It’s not even that difficult to plant trees on a roof: you just need a few feet of soil for the roots to take hold. It will be the new, hip way of buying property in the future. Instead of leaving the city centre to purchase a villa outside the city, you can have all the benefits of a villa while enjoying a city’s superior level of service, with its restaurants, concerts and nightlife. You simply purchase a rooftop! You 50 | z lifestyle magazine

Ross Arkitektur & Design Ross Arkitektur & Design specialises in exclusively designed villas, with past, current and prospective clients from all around the world. In addition to their exclusive designs, of which there only exist one of each design in the entire world, Ross Arkitektur & Design also offers limited edition designs, of which there are a maximum of twelve iterations, albeit at a certain distance from one another. Villa Östersund (pictured right) is an exclusive design that has received numerous awards, including Best Single Residence Sweden at the 2014 European Property Awards and Best Architecture Single Residence Sweden at the 2013 International Property Awards.

When asked what makes Ross’ architecture stand out, Pål Ross explains: “The aim of our architecture is to make people feel better. We are amongst the first architect offices to specialize in designing private homes, and we will have soon completed 300 projects.

Architecture is like cooking.

Most people can make a meal that satisfies your hunger, but it won’t necessarily be nutritious or tasty. A great chef, however, can take the same ingredients and make something extraordinary – a meal that makes people happy. And that’s exactly what we do here. We create gourmet meals. We create music where others create sound.”

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“Nature has been around for billions of years, and whenever we want to build something it should be on nature’s terms” – Pål Ross can have your own pool up there too, and you’d have a great view.

It will be the coolest piece of land you can buy, and I’m convinced that we will see this phenomenon in cities all around the world.

Couple that with my idea of raising the street level, and you’d have a much brighter and more liveable city.”

Indeed, in central Stockholm houses are already being built on top of other houses, with gardens and children’s playgrounds. It takes less than a minute to reach the city centre, since it’s only a lift away. In the future, with companies like Amazon experimenting with delivery systems using flying drones, you might not even have to take the lift. In extremely densely populated cities like Tokyo, it is common to find gardens and tennis courts on rooftops, as it is often too expensive to have them on the ground. So who knows, we might see a Pål Ross villa on a rooftop in the not-too-distant future.

How would you describe the architecture in Nordic cities?

“The architecture in Nordic cities is heavily regulated. There are rules for how tall a building can be, and exceptions are very rarely given. In Stockholm, for example, you rarely see buildings taller than seven or eight floors, and this means that no matter where you are in the city, you receive the same amount of light. The only district where the light differs is Gamla Stan, the Old Town, and that’s just because the district is hundreds of years old.”

Which cities have the best architecture in your opinion?

“I am a big fan of Stockholm and Venice, both of which have a proud architectural pedigree. I like the fact that the cities’ history and architecture intertwine. I also love water, and both Venice and Stockholm have large, open areas of it. Some cities have kilometres upon kilometres of roads and buildings, and it creates a sense of confinement where you feel shut in. Cities without water or parks can easily become dull, and they are usually more polluted.”

Who are your favourite architects?

“Well, Frank Lloyd Wright is one of my biggest idols. His flagship house Fallingwater from the 1930s is to die for. I’m also a big fan of Finnish architects Alvar Aalto and Eero Saarinen, and I was a fan of Frank Gehry before it became fashionable. Erik Asmussen was a Danish architect who designed the Cultural Centre in Ytterjärna, and he helped me understand the importance of motion in architecture, and how it affects people’s wellbeing.”

What is the importance of motion?

“If you look at my architecture, you can probably tell that it’s inspired by the motions of the people who will be living in the building. In many conventional buildings, everything is based on cost-efficiency – the user simply has to adapt to the shape of the building.

However, if people were able to move inside the building in a way that fit their natural motions, then they would feel much better. It’s just like in parks where gravelled paths have 90-degree turns – people will make their own diagonal footpath across the grass. If you’re at a beach or in the woods, you never make 90-degree turns, but you are forced to make them all the time in your home and office.”

Can this philosophy be applied to cities as well?

“It certainly can! In older European cities, you will notice that many streets are curved. You can’t see all the way in front of you, but as you walk, new sections of the street are revealed for you.

Compare that to modern inner-city roads where you can see hundreds of metres in front of you. It’s unexciting and exhausting.

Cities that haven’t been optimised for cars driving at 70 kilometres an hour have a completely different vibe. They are less windy, and they feel safer.”

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Join us as we engage in our most international photo shoot yet, with beer in Copenhagen, wine in Rome, rum cocktails in the Caribbean and sophisticated bourbon drinks in New York.

Photographer Hans Andersson Stylist Camilla Julner Bartender Karl Ljungblad Assistant Stylist Amanda Alvarsson

Glass, Eva Solo, 30 euros. Contains a Dry Martini (4.5 cl gin, 0.5 cl dry vermouth).

Candlestick, Candle factory, Aparentment, 40 euros. Glass, Sculpture Long drink, Nachtmann/ royaldesign.se.

Designed by Ahmet Uslu, a student at the Konstfack University College of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm. The design draws inspiration from nature, with rays of sunshine reflected on large blocks of ice. 35 euros for set of two. Contains a Gin & Tonic (5 cl gin, Fever-Tree Tonic, a slice of cucumber).

Gin, Hendrick’s Gin. Glass, Tank High Ball, Tom Dixon. Glassware with a retro flair from British design genius Tom Dixon. 80 euros for set of two. Contains a Gin Fizz (5 cl gin, 3 cl lemon juice, 2 cl syrup, 1 egg white, topped off with soda). Clutch, Fiesta, Pipol’s Bazaar, 30 euros. Whisky, Bruichladdich Scottish Barley, The Classic Laddie. Although Islay whisky is usually associated with peated single malts, The Classic Laddie is a smooth, peppery and completely unpeated whisky that comes in a stylish blue bottle.

Shaker, Plum, Tom Dixon, 140 euros.

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Whiskey, Hudson Four Grain Bourbon. The Hudson Four Grain Bourbon is a great example of traditional, American bourbon. Can be enjoyed straight or in cocktails. Ice bucket, Plum, Tom Dixon, 300 euros. Tongs, Plum, Tom Dixon, 50 euros.

Glass, Street, Orrefors/ royaldesign.se. Designed

by Jan Josephson, this Orrefors glass is the perfect way to enjoy an Old Fashioned. 30 euros. Contains an Old Fashioned (5 cl bourbon, 1 cl syrup, 2 dashes of Angostura Bitter). Whisky, Aultmore 12. Copper decanter, Tank, Tom Dixon, 140 euros. Glass decanter, Tank, Tom Dixon, 140 euros. Glass, Havana, Nachtmann/royaldesign. se, 75 euros for set of six. Contains a Whiskey Sour (5 cl bourbon, 3 cl lemon juice, 2 cl syrup, 1 egg white, 2 dashes of Angostura Bitter).

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“May your anchor be tight, your cork be loose, your rum be spiced and your compass true” – Pirate proverb

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gastronomy Marble table, Cesare Décor, 1,300 euros.

Triple sec, Cointreau.

The iconic, square bottle and its crystal-clear content have been a part of the French spirit since they were first unveiled in 1875. Glass, Tropical, Nachtmann/ royaldesign.se, 8 euros.

Contains a Raspberry Piña Colada (5 cl light rum, 3 cl coconut cream, 6 cl pineapple juice and 1 tablespoon of raspberries). Glass, Exotic, Nachtmann/ royaldesign.se, 6 euros. Contains a Rum Cobbler (5 cl light rum, 2 cl limejuice, 2 cl syrup and lots of fruit).

Spoon, Åhléns, 5 euros.

Placemat, Åhléns, 6 euros. Glass, Willberger Collection, Spiegelau/ royaldesign.se, 350 euros for set of six. Contains a Daiquiri Lime (5 cl light rum, 3 cl limejuice, 2 cl syrup). Fabric clad bench, Åhléns, 100 euros. Rum, Bacardi Gold. Rum, Matusalem Platino. Glass, Street Old Fashioned, Orrefors/ Cervera, 30 euros for set of two. Contains a Dark and Stormy (5 cl dark rum, lots of ginger ale, topped off with Angostura Bitter).

Rum, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum. Named after the legendary tattoo artist, this dark rum is based on the old recipes of sailors in the Caribbean.

Napkin, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, 5 euros.

Vanilla pod, Gåshaga Gourmet, 8 euros. Glass, All in one, Cervera, 20 euros for set of two.

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gastronomy We had a quick chat with bartender Karl Ljungblad, who created all the spectacular cocktails and drinks for this photo shoot. If you happen to be in Stockholm, you can find him working the bar at the New Orleans-style restaurant and bar Marie Laveau.

You can also follow him on his Instagram account “@karlix”.

How did you become a bartender?

“I went the classic route. I started out washing dishes, went on to become a waiter and worked my way up to the bar.

It’s a nine-to-five job, but the other way around – we often work evenings and nights. Still, it’s great to have a job where everyone around you is having a good time, and I’m happy to sacrifice some of my own time for the privilege.”

What cocktails are popular at the moment?

“Cocktails come and go in cycles. Many of our guests order whisky sours, but it’s just as common for them to ask us what we would like to make. Similar to how restaurants specialize in different cuisines, bars often have a cocktail menu with drinks they’re particularly good at.”

Can you recommend a good beginner’s cocktail?

“I would recommend a Gin and Tonic made with Hendrick’s Gin and Fever-Tree Tonic. The tonic water is just as important for the overall experience as the gin, so don’t just buy the cheapest brand. Top it off with a slice of cucumber and you’re good to go!”

“Whiskey, like a beautiful woman, demands appreciation.

You gaze first, then it’s time to drink” – Haruki Murakami

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gastronomy Glass, Beer Taster, Orrefors/Cervera.

Part of a series of glassware in which each glass is made for a specific type of beer – just like there are different wineglasses for different types of wine. 25 euros for set of two. Beer, Train Station Brewery, from a microbrewery in Knivsta. Beer, Mohawk IPA. Glass, Indian Pale Ale, Spiegelau.

Designed specifically to bring out the flavours of hops in Indian Pale Ale. 22 euros for set of two. Glass, Classic, Spiegelau/ Cervera. Spiegelau designs some of the thinnest beer glasses in the world, with an incredible preciseness and technique. 25 euros for set of two.

Bottle opener, Arc, Tom Dixon, 65 euros. Beer, Corona. Black leather coasters, Åhléns, 15 euros. Glass, Alv, Wik & Walsøe. Inspired by all the mythical creatures that roam the Norwegian woods.

35 euros for set of two. Glass, Essence, Iittala, 30 euros for set of two. Beer, Founders Centennial IPA. Glass, Eva Solo, 30 euros.

Glass, Alv, Wik & Walsøe. Designed by Linda Svedal Walsøe of Wik & Walsøe, as a complement to their ceramics series. 35 euros for set of two.

Framed photograph, Garage by Susanne Klofsten, 525 euros.

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“Accept what life offers you and try to drink from every cup. All wines should be tasted; some should only be sipped, but with others, drink the whole bottle!” – Paulo Coelho

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gastronomy Bicycle, Z, Skeppshult.

Special edition of the famous Skeppshult bicycle. 2,210 euros.

Wines in paper wrapping, Casanuova, Nectar Dei and Ad Astra, Nittardi. Italian boutique winery Nittardi specializes in red wine wrapped in art. Over the years, Nittardi has collaborated with artists such as Corneille, Dario Fo, Guenter Grass, Hundertwasser, Mitoraj, Palladino, Yoko Ono, and Kim Tschang Yeul. The wine Casanuova is wrapped in art by Karl Otto Götz.

Glass, Guzzini. Plastic glasses are much more convenient for picnics and boat trips, but that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying your wine in style. These plastic glasses from Guzzini are as sturdy as they are stylish. 8 euros.

White table, Studio ALT, 790 euros. Snack bowl, Aperitivo, Nachtmann/ royaldesign.se, 25 euros.

Wineglass, Alv, Wik & Walsøe, 40 euros for set of two. Corkscrew, Eva Solo, 30 euros. Aperitif, Aperol. Invented in 1919 by two brothers, Aperol is the most popular aperitif in Italy. Wine opener, Anna G, Alessi.

Designed in 2003 by Alessandro Mendini, this particular version of Anna G was released for Alessi’s 20th anniversary.

80 euros. Black table, Studio ALT, 790 euros.

Wineglass, Sixties, Nachtmann/royaldesign.se.

A retro flirt with the 60’s in ribbed glass. 55 euros. Brass corkscrew, Arc, Tom Dixon, 65 euros. Wine, La Signora Eugenia e Il Passero Solitario, Pino Noir.

The “Alessi wine” is produced at the vineyard Cascina Eugenia, and comes in a unique bottle designed by Alberto Alessi himself.

He named the bottle design “Leo” after the legendary Italian polymath Leonardo da Vinci, whose paintings served as a great source of inspiration for the design. After you have finished the wine, you can keep the bottle as a decanter, a vase or a candlestick. 110 euros.

Wineglass, Dressed, Alessi, 25 euros.

Wineglass, Mami, Alessi, 18 euros. Wine, Barbera D’Alba. Wine, Zinsation Zinfandel. Bottle sealer, Eva Solo, 30 euros.

Black vase, Posh living, 40 euros. White urn, Posh living, 50 euros.

Special thanks to: Handpicked Wines Nigab AB royaldesign.com

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A city of culture &

Canals

The Dutch capital is one of the most iconic cities in all of Europe. Join us as we explore Amsterdam’s unique network of canals and its vast cultural heritage.

By Max Doherty

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“The smell of canals and cigarette smoke, all the people sitting outside the cafés drinking beer, saying their r’s and g’s in a way I’d never learn.” Readers of John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars are prone to fall in love with Amsterdam, and the depiction in the novel is in no way a glorification. It’s simply a very pleasant and enjoyable city.

Amsterdam is famous for its recognisable and extensive network of canals, with more than 100 kilometres of waterways and 1,200 bridges – the city has been called “the Venice of the North”.

As such, boats are a viable way of exploring the city, and there are several companies that offer boat tours in different languages. It is a great way to experience a landscape of canals that has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. If you prefer to remain on land, the best way to explore Amsterdam is on foot or by bicycle. There are lots of “you are here” maps posted around the city, which lets you navigate the streets with ease.

Overall, Amsterdam can best be described as cosy and friendly, a place where you’d want to sit in an open-air café and enjoy a locally brewed beer. Of course, there’s a lot to do here besides sauntering and frequenting cafés. We have listed a couple of our favourite sights and attractions below.

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SIGHTSEeING

The Royal Palace is one of the most prominent sights in all of Amsterdam. Located just five minutes from the Central Station, this majestic 17th-century building is one of three palaces currently at the disposal of the Dutch Royal Family. As such, the Royal Palace is often used for royal events, such as visits by foreign heads of state. For most of the year, however, the Royal Palace is open to the public. During these days, visitors can participate in guided tours and attend a number of exhibitions. Keep in mind, however, that the Royal Palace is always closed on Mondays.

Right next to the Royal Palace you will find Dam Square, a place just sprawling with tourists, food stalls, cafés and bars – like many other European squares, it’s also very popular with pigeons. Here, you will find a Madame Tussauds wax museum, the National Monument and the world’s oldest stock exchange, currently serving as a concert hall.

SHOPPING

Amsterdam has its fair share of shopping streets, with Kalverstraat being the busiest and best known. Kalverstraat is famous for having some of the highest rents in the world, and is – appropriately – the

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Amsterdam is famous for its recognisable and extensive network of canals, with more than 100 kilometres of waterways and 1,200 bridges – the city has been called “the Venice of the North”. most expensive street in the Dutch version of Monopoly. Here, you will find a vast selection international brands as well as local fashion boutiques, cafés and cheese vendors.

If you’re looking for a vibrant atmosphere with lots of potential bargains, then we recommend a visit to Albert Cuyp Market, which is one of Europe’s largest street markets, if not the largest. Vendors from around the world sell fruit, vegetables, spices, cheese and fish, as well as snacks, clothes and various gadgets. Tourists might be particularly interested in the Stroopwafel, which is a Dutch syrup waffle that is prepared and sold fresh.

answer is tulips. The world’s first economic bubble is known as Tulip Mania and Amsterdam was its epicentre. In the 1630s, tulips became the must-have flower in large parts of Europe. As demand far exceeded the limited supply, prices soared. At the peak of the bubble, a single tulip bulb would sell for the price of a house. And when the bubble burst, as they always do, people were left with worthless, albeit stunning, flowers. You can experience your very own, bubble-free, tulip mania at the Bloemenmarkt, which is a floating flower market.

It is located on floating stalls in the Singel canal, and is undoubtedly one of the most fragrant places in Amsterdam.

NATURE

CULTURE

In addition to its canals and fine architecture, Amsterdam is also a city of greenery, and nowhere is this truer than in Vondelpark.

Often described as Amsterdam’s Central Park, Vondelpark attracts ten million visitors every year. Named after 17th-century writer Joost van den Vondel, this park features a playground, bars and restaurants, and an open-air theatre.

While we’re on the topic of greenery, do you know what caused the world’s first economic bubble? As in, before real estate bubbles, stock markets bubbles, Dot-com bubbles and Bitcoin bubbles? The

Amsterdam is home to several magnificent museums, the most famous of which is the Rijksmuseum, with more than two million visitors annually. This museum was originally located in The Hague, but was moved to Amsterdam in 1808. At the museum, visitors can gaze at thousands of historical objects from a collection that spans a thousand years. The newly renovated main building is a brilliant display of 19th-century architecture by Pierre Cuypers and is worth a visit in its own right. This spring, the Rijksmuseum has a temporary exhibition of the later years of the famed Dutch painter Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. z lifestyle magazine | 65

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weekend Speaking of painters, art savvy visitors to Amsterdam might be interested in the Van Gogh Museum. Located not far from the aforementioned Rijksmuseum, this artistic goldmine contains the world’s largest collection of Vincent Van Gogh’s works. With approximately 200 paintings and 500 drawings on display, the Van Gogh Museum offers hours of sophisticated appreciation. The eccentric, self-taught artist with the fiery red beard, famous for cutting off his own ear, painted timeless classics such as The Starry Night, Portrait of Dr. Gachet and countless self-portraits, including one of him sporting a bandaged ear. The works of Vincent van Gogh are among the most expensive in the world, rivalled only by those of Pablo Picasso, with several paintings selling for over 100 million US dollars. Visit the museum before noon if you want to avoid the lines.

The Anne Frank House is one of the most famous, albeit tragic houses in all of Amsterdam, with more than a million visitors every year. It was here that a young Jewish girl kept a journal of her family’s hiding from the occupying Nazi forces during World War II. The family stayed in the annex of a canal house, the entrance to which was hidden behind a bookshelf, for more than two years.

Unfortunately, an anonymous informant told authorities about the annex, and they raided the house in 1944. Although Anne Frank and most of her family did not survive the war, her diary was recovered by friends of the family. After the war ended, Anne Frank’s father received the diary and had it published in 1947.

The original diary is on display in a glass case in the house, as is the reconstructed bookcase that used to hide the secret annex. In addition to the reconstructed and restored 46 square meters where Anne Frank lived for over two years, the Anne Frank House features a permanent exhibition of Anne Frank’s life.

Hermitage Amsterdam is a relatively new addition to the city’s cultural scene, but has quickly become one of the most popular attractions in Amsterdam among locals and tourists alike. As the name suggests, Hermitage Amsterdam is a branch of the prestigious Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, which is one of the oldest museums in the world. As such, Hermitage Amsterdam has a permanent exhibition of Netherlands-Russia relations, as well as several temporary exhibitions that are usually scheduled for six months. The museum currently has an exhibition on the relationship between Napoleon Bonaparte, Tsar Alexander I and Empress Josephine.

LEISURE

Despite the city’s cultural pedigree, many international readers still associate Amsterdam with beer, more specifically Heineken beer. It is fortunate, then, that Heineken has set up their own tourist attraction on the site of the very first Heineken brewery.

The brewery was opened to the public in the early 90’s as a tour and visitor centre, and was later redesigned as the Heineken Experience. The name is pretty accurate, as visitors get to experience the history and production process of Heineken beer.

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Where classic meets

Modern

Embraced by two canals, in the heart of the Dutch capital, we find the esteemed Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam.

Z Magazine took a closer look.

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he Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam is situated in a 19th-century mansion, 18th-century merchant houses and a former paper factory, right on the banks of the city’s canals and just a few minutes’ walk from the Dam Square and the Royal Palace. The hotel offers 252 stylish rooms and suites, all of which have free high-speed Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service.

After a long day of museums and canal cruising, we recommend a visit to De Palmboom, a restaurant with a farm-to-table menu of authentic Dutch dishes, conveniently located at the hotel. Afterwards, why not have a drink or a locally brewed beer in the hotel’s very own Pastorie Bar.

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100 years in the

making

Since the year 1919, The Netherlands has added a royal touch to the world of air travel with KLM. Z Magazine took a closer look at the oldest airline in the world.

By Max Doherty

Unless you’re from The Netherlands, you have probably never heard the words Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij, but chances are you’re familiar with their bearer. The words are Dutch for “royal aviation company”, and together they create a well-known acronym.

KLM was founded on 7 October 1919, making it the oldest airline in the world. The first KLM flight departed from Amsterdam and landed in London, and the route has been one of the airline’s most popular ever since. Following the launch, KLM introduced new routes such as Brussels, Paris and Copenhagen. Nevertheless, the airline’s first year was rather humble by today’s standards, as it only had 345 passengers in the entire year. Of course, at the time – 95 years ago – air travel was a much more exclusive affair than it is now. These days, a large share of the world’s population has been on an aircraft, and KLM carries tens of millions of passengers every year. KLM grew fast during its first couple of years, introducing flights as far as to Indonesia in 1924. A flight from Amsterdam to Jakarta is a long journey even now – approximately 15 hours – but in 1924, the voyage took several weeks!

The airline grew steadily during the first half of the 20th century, and in 1946, KLM became the first European airline

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to operate flights across the Atlantic Ocean, from Amsterdam to New York. Transatlantic air travel notwithstanding, even during the mid-1900s, most aircrafts were still powered by propellers. However, in the year 1960, KLM was among the first airlines to introduce jet engines. This introduction would forever change the way we view and interact with the world, and for the first time ever, you could travel to any country in the world in less than 24 hours. Little more than a decade later, Boeing launched their Jumbo Jet, the famous Boeing 747, and changed the way we view aircrafts. In fact, the Boeing 747 was so revolutionary that it is still a prominent aircraft, more than 40 years after it launched.

During this time, more and more people travelled by air, resulting in overcrowded and underdimensioned airports. And so, in 1967, KLM opened its first airport at Schiphol, not far from Amsterdam. This classic airport still serves as KLM’s main international hub, albeit in a much more renovated and modernized state.

In 1989, KLM and Northwest Airlines entered into the world’s first air carrier alliance, a move that has been replicated by more or less all major airlines since. This idea of creating synergies and economies of scale between airlines reached its

airlines natural conclusion in the year 2004, when KLM merged with Air France to create Europe’s largest network of long-haul departures. In an interview with Z Magazine last year, Ryanne van der Eijk, General Manager North Europe at AFKLM, explained that KLM and Air France pursue a dual-hub strategy, with Schiphol in Amsterdam and Charles de Gaulle in Paris. The two airlines specialize in different markets, with Air France working hard to satisfy the large French market, while KLM has a slightly bigger focus on certain international markets, such as the Nordic countries.

The previously mentioned Schiphol Airport is the core that ties together KLM’s extensive network of destinations, and in spite of being a heavily trafficked hub, the airport is really spacious and quiet. Schiphol Airport is rather massive, however, so we recommend that you download the Schiphol Airport app, which provides you with a map and updated information on arrivals and departures. Of course, any airport becomes exponentially more exciting once you arrive at the lounge, and Schiphol Airport is no exception. There are several Crown Lounges available at locations throughout the airport, and all of them are open to business class travellers and Flying Blue Elite members. At the lounge, you are treated to high-speed Wi-Fi, complementary magazines and newspapers, amenities such as shower rooms, and a healthy selection of food and drinks.

Once you have left the airport and you’re up in the air, the KLM experience becomes much more focused on human interaction with the staff, all of whom are friendly and speak flawless English. In addition, many flights, including all intercontinental flights, carry a vast library of films and TV shows. Add to that hot meals and complimentary drinks, and you’re in for a very pleasant experience. Speaking of hot meals, KLM recently announced a gastronomical treat for World Business Class passengers departing from Amsterdam. Until 26 October this year, these passengers will be treated to meals by famed Dutch chef Jonnie Boer, who runs Restaurant De Librije in Zwolle – awarded three Michelin stars – together with his wife. As they say in the Netherlands, Eet Smakelijk!

There are several Crown Lounges available at Schiphol Airport.

Here, travellers are treated to a relaxing oasis with complementary newspapers, food and drinks.

Left: KLM has a multinational and multilingual staff. Below: In the early years of air travel, the flights were substantially longer and the passengers significantly fewer.

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Interview

Back to her

roots

Her iconic dance with John Travolta in Quentin Tarantino’s classic Pulp Fiction made her a household name. These days, however, she is a proud mother of three and looking to spend more time in Sweden, where her mother grew up.

Z Magazine met with Uma Thurman.

By Gunnar Rehlin Photography David Bicho

Uma Thurman walks fast and confidently, and you can tell when she is about to enter a room. She takes a seat in our location for the day, in central Stockholm, and exudes even more confidence. There is not a shred of doubt in her answers, which are as rapid as they are indepth. On this particular day, she is suffering from a cold (which has caused her to cancel most of today’s interviews) but you can hardly tell, except for the occasional, discrete cough.

Uma Thurman is in Stockholm to accept the Stockholm Achievement Award at the Stockholm Film Festival, and to get in touch with her Swedish roots.

“My mother is here with me, as is my daughter Luna, and we have set aside as much time as we can to meet as many family members as possible. I think I will be spending more time in Sweden from now on,” she says.

Before we continue with the interview, it is probably best to explain Uma Thurman’s Swedish roots. Uma’s grandmother is Birgit Holmquist, who was a Swedish model. There is a nude statue of her in the harbour of Smygehuk in southern Sweden. Birgit married a German baron, who fled to Sweden during World War II, and they had a daughter whom they named Nena. Nena, who is Uma’s mother, spent part of her upbringing in Stockholm, and later married a professor named Robert Thurman. The family moved around a lot when Uma was a child. They lived in many different countries, including Tibet, where they met the Dalai Lama. Uma and her siblings were raised Buddhist, and Uma was named after the Sanskrit word for light. These days, however, Uma considers herself an agnostic. Because of her family’s Swedish heritage, Uma sees herself as part Swedish – but don’t ask her to say something in Swedish!

“No, no, I can’t say anything in Swedish. Our mother always spoke English, so I never learnt any Swedish words.”

As a child, Uma was bullied for her height – she’s nearly six feet tall – but her height also allowed her to become a model at the age of 15. Her modelling career was short-lived, however, as she made her acting debut in a motion picture in 1987. Just a year later, she starred in two prominent films: Terry Gilliam’s “The Adventures of Baron Munchausen” and Stephen Frears’ Academy Award-winning “Dangerous Liaisons”. I tell her that I was on the set of Gilliam’s film in Rome, and that I interviewed her in Paris for “Dangerous Liaisons”.

“Oh my, you did? What did I say? Do you still have those interviews? I was just a child,” she tells me, and laughs.

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Uma Thurman Age: 44.

Profession: Actor.

Family: Three children. Her mother is half-Swedish.

Resides in: New York.

Films: The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, Dangerous Liaisons, Pulp Fiction, Batman & Robin, Kill Bill, Nymphomaniac.

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Interview Uma tells me that she has always been extremely self-critical, causing her to avoid watching her own films for nearly ten years.

“I simply couldn’t do it. I was so brutally critical of myself that it became a problem. I was really tough on myself.”

These days, she can watch herself on film again.

“Everything looks better after some time has passed. I don’t know how I’d react if I watched this interview on film tomorrow.

I would think ‘who is this terrible woman’. Time is good in that regard, time tells the truth.”

Uma has been married two times: a short marriage with Gary Oldman when she was just 20 years old, and a longer marriage with Ethan Hawke. She and Hawke have two children, Maya Ray and Levon Roan.

“When they were young I made sure that they would never have to be in the public eye. I never took them to premieres or red carpet events, and I did my best to protect them from the paparazzi. However, my oldest child is sixteen now, and will soon become an adult.”

In 2012, she had her second daughter Luna with Arpad Busson. Her first two pregnancies had gone well, but after Luna was born, Uma suffered from a depression.

“It was incredibly tough. That kind of thing happens to women sometimes. At times it was really bad – but I’ll spare you the details.”

It took time for Uma to recover, and that’s why she hasn’t been acting a lot in recent years.

“I stayed home and refocused. Being away from acting for a while gives you a lot of new energy. I love being at home, but I also love job.”

Gossip magazines have written a lot about Uma’s romances, and Uma once said that she couldn’t even have a cup of coffee with someone without it ending up in the press.

“But that was a long time ago. It’s not like that anymore. These days, I miss all the rumours about my wild life. Can’t someone write about those things again?” she says, laughing.

“Even if you dislike something, you end up missing it when you no longer have it. It would take a lot for me to react to a scandal these days.”

Like many actors, Uma is interested in doing more TV work, and is part of the cast of the TV series “The Slap”. And after she received her award in Stockholm, she was on a plane straight back to New York City to shoot more episodes.

“It is about a group of people who have their world turned upside-down after one of them slaps the child of another parent.

The slap has unforeseen consequences,” she says, and discloses that she is also working on developing another TV series.

“It is something that I will be acting in,” she says.

In 2015, she will also play the lead role in “Night and Fog”, which is a film based on a true story of a female agent during World War II. “It is an interesting film and a fascinating part of history. It is an untold story from World War II of how women participated in the war, in ways that haven’t been given a lot of attention. So it’s interesting on so many levels!”

“I think I will be spending more time in Sweden from now on”

I go on to tell her that I also met her in Los Angeles while they were filming “Batman & Robin”, a film that lead actor George Clooney isn’t too fond of. I ask her if she has any films she regret. She nods.

“Sure, there are a couple of those. But I don’t regret “Batman & Robin”. I had a lot of fun making that film, and it was interesting to create my interpretation of Poison Ivy. I try never to regret the things I do. I believe that you always learn something from them. The secret is to find a lesson in everything you do.

To walk around with regrets is not a good thing to do, especially not for an actor, even if you feel like it. Honour your mistakes.”

Uma Thurman is probably most associated with her role as the wife of mobster Marsellus Wallace in Quentin Tarantino’s breakthrough film “Pulp Fiction”, and her dance with John Travolta in that film has become a classic. And no, she hasn’t grown tired of talking about it.

“It was a wonderful moment. Quentin and John choreographed the dance, and then we just did it. After the film was released, Quentin came to the Stockholm Film Festival and won a Bronze Horse for ‘Pulp Fiction’. He gave it to me, since he had already won one for ‘Reservoir Dogs.’”

Since then, she has made two more films with Tarantino – the “Kill Bill” films – and there are rumours of a third one.

“I don’t know what’s happening with that. I have asked Quentin to put an end to all the rumours, but he refuses. So we’ll see. Maybe something will happen, many it won’t. Nobody knows. Well, except for Quentin, of course.”

We recently saw Uma in a small, but widely appraised role in Lars von Triers’ “Nymphomaniac”. She tells me: “I would have loved to do more. And if Lars asked me to work with him again, I would say yes on the spot.”

That particular film contained several explicit sex scenes, but Uma wouldn’t be interested in doing any of those. I ask her if there are any other roles she would turn down, as I couldn’t picture her as a damsel in distress. She laughs.

“No, that’s probably not the type of role I have at heart. I don’t really have the right qualities for it.”

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In the club

For the sixth consecutive year, The Rezidor Hotel Group has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the prominent management consulting firm The Ethisphere Institute. Wolfgang M. Neumann, President and CEO of The Rezidor Hotel Group, was proud to accept the award, saying: “Being recognised as the World’s Most Ethical Hotel Company since 2010 is an honour for the entire team of 40,000 Rezidorians. It is a great recognition of our efforts in creating strong corporate compliance standards, governance procedures, an inspiring work environment for our employees, and a robust Responsible Business programme that cares for our guests, our people and our planet.”

Royal luxury The Radisson Royal Hotel Moscow was named the “World’s Leading Luxury Business Hotel” at the prestigious World Travel Awards in December 2014. This is the fourth year in a row that the fivestar Carlson Rezidor hotel receives this esteemed award, increasing the hotel’s total number of World Travel Awards to an impressive seventeen.

The Radisson Royal Hotel Moscow is equally famous for its splendid service and exquisite suites as for its majestic exteriors – the building is one of Moscow’s famous “Seven Sisters” skyscrapers.

While the structure’s façade has been preserved, the interiors were renovated as recently as 2010, marking the beginning of the hotel’s four-year streak at the World Travel Awards.

Best in Norway For the eighth year in a row, Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson received the award for best international hotel chain at the Grand Travel Awards in Norway. The Grand Travel Awards are the most prestigious awards of their kind in Norway, as they are decided by the votes of hundreds of travel agency employees and other industry workers.

Upon receiving the award, Thomas Engelhart, Area Vice President Nordics at Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, stated “This award recognizes that Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson hotels offer outstanding service. I am proud and honoured to accept this award on behalf of our entire team in Norway and worldwide.”

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by Max Doherty

Turkish

delight

In the year 2000, a scholarship to Cornell University in the United States would mark the first step in an international career that has spanned numerous countries. Z Magazine had a quick chat with Sonja Dive-Dahl, General Manager, Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel, Istanbul & District Director Turkey.

How long have your worked at Carlson Rezidor?

“I started working at Rezidor in 1988 (SAS International Hotels), many years before it became Carlson Rezidor. I started out as a headwaiter and went on to work in various parts of the organization – I have always wanted to learn new things and challenge myself. In the year 2000, I received a scholarship to Cornell University in the United States. After I returned, I was asked if I wanted to move to Bulgaria to join the pre-opening team of a new hotel. I packed my bags and moved there with my two children and with the great support of my ex-husband, and I have never looked back. In the past 15 years, I have worked in countries such as Poland, Slovakia and Turkey.”

When did you move to Turkey?

“I moved here about four and a half years ago, when I was promoted to District Director. I was so excited for the opportunity to work in such a prominent emerging market and to build up a strong team – it was amazing. At the time, we had only four hotels present in Turkey, so the position also included Kazakhstan and Georgia.

Turkey is one of our focus markets, and we aim to strengthen our core brands, such as Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson, together with experienced partners.

Currently, we have ten hotels operating under the Radisson Blu brand as well as one Radisson Blu hotel and four Park Inn by Radisson hotels in development, with many more in the pipeline. Our very first Park Inn by Radisson hotel will open in Q2, 2015.

In addition, we are looking at our other brands, including Quorvus Collection and Radisson Red, for the Turkish market. Since Turkey is an important, growing market for Carlson Rezidor, we are growing substantially.”

What are your responsibilities as District Director Turkey?

“My current position is General Manager, Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel, Istanbul & District Director Turkey. As District Director Turkey, I am in charge of implementing Carlson Rezidor’s long-term strategy for Turkey, which I do in cooperation with our owners and the team of General Managers. At the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, we pursue a 4D strategy: drive the business, deliver results, develop talent and – most importantly – delight the guests with our Yes I Can service concept, which empowers our employees to make on the spot decisions and deliver extraordinary guest experiences.”

How would you describe Istanbul as a tourist destination?

“People are travelling to Istanbul from all over the world. Turkish Airlines are operating routes from Istanbul to 264 destinations in 108 countries, which has resulted in a major influx of tourists from a vast array of countries. We have also noticed that Nordic tourists are becoming increasingly interested in Istanbul. It’s a magnificent and dynamic city with a memento of thousands of years of history, and it also has a vibrant nightlife. This is a city where you explore, dream and discover – there is something here for everyone!”

You are also General Manager of the Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel, Istanbul. What can you tell us about the hotel?

“The Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel, Istanbul is located along the Bosphorus Strait. It is like a boutique hotel with 120 rooms, and our clientele comprises both business travellers and holidaymakers. In addition, we welcome many “Bleisure” guests who are travelling for business, but still want to be near city centre and discover Istanbul in their spare time. In the spring, our guests can sit outside and enjoy a breakfast while watching the dolphins play in the strait from time to time.

In addition, our meeting rooms are newly renovated and adhere to Radisson Blu’s innovative “Experience Meetings” concept and its requirements.”

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Sonja Dive-Dahl, Title: General Manager, Radisson Blu Bosphorus

Hotel, Istanbul & District Director Turkey Age: 53 Resides in: Istanbul, Turkey Family: Two children – one boy and one girl –

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Restaurant

Setting

saIl

The restaurant scene in Dubai is as diverse as it is enticing.

In this issue of Z Magazine, we take a closer look at one of Dubai’s classic venues, the Al Mansour Dhow at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek.

One thing that distinguishes the culinary selection in large, metropolitan cities such as London and New York City is that it doesn’t adhere to any particular cuisine. Being a magnet to cultures and people around the world, these cities simply attract too diverse a crowd to specialize in a single style of food. The city and emirate of Dubai is no exception, as it is home to thousands upon thousands of restaurants that serve every dish imaginable.

The Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek is a perfect representation of Dubai’s diverse restaurant scene, as it has as many as 16 on-site restaurants. The one that stands out the most, however, is the hotel’s signature dining venue, Al Mansour Dhow. What’s interesting about this restaurant is that it is located on a boat – it is a two-hour dinner cruise.

During the cruise, guests are treated to a five-star selection of Arabic, Indian and Western cuisine, of which the lamb and chicken kebabs are said to be out of this world. Catering to an international crowd, there is also a full-service bar.

The décor is Arabic in style, with colourful cushions, divans and carpets. Here, you can sit and enjoy the stunning views of Dubai to the eclectic tunes of the house band, which plays a selection of international songs throughout the cruise.

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What’s On

A whole new

world

The Canadian performance group Cirque de Soleil is probably the world’s most famous circus act. Founded in 1984 by two street artists, Cirque de Soleil has grown into a worldwide phenomenon with more than 3,500 employees.

This spring, Cirque de Soleil is coming to the Nordics to perform the classic show Quidam, which premiered in 1996. This spectacular show, which is performed by a cast of 45 acrobats, singers, musicians and performers, tells the story of the young girl Zoé, who escapes into an imaginary world called Quidam. Cirque de Soleil will be performing in Linköping and Gothenburg in May, and in Stockholm in June.

Ballet and boxing In the year 2000, British writer Lee Hall and director Stephen Daldry released a film about a young boy who dreams of becoming a dancer, but whose father wants him to be a boxer.

The film was called Billy Elliot, and it took the world by storm.

A couple of years later, Lee Hall teamed up with Elton John to make Billy Elliot the Musical, which premiered in London in 2005 and has become one of the world’s most renowned musicals.

After years of sold out shows in London’ West End and on New York City’s Broadway, the time has come for Det Ny Teater in Copenhagen to set up their own version of this hit musical.

Expect lots of catchy tunes, rhythmic dance and gripping acting.

Game, set and

match

On 18-21 March, some of the biggest names in tennis history were matched against one another at the Kings of Tennis tournament at the Waterfront Congress Centre in Stockholm.

In addition to Swedish legends such as Mats Wilander and Stefan Edberg, this year’s tournament also featured Pete Sampras, who is widely considered to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time.

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Disturbing the peace

Astrid Kruse Jensen is one of Denmark’s most hyped photographers, with lauded exhibitions at art galleries and museums in Europe, Asia and North America on her résumé.

She is known for her surreal interpretations of reality; she isn’t content with merely depicting reality, she wants to recapture it in ways our eyes cannot. Her latest exhibition, Beauty Will Always Be Disturbed, diverges even further from reality, using expired Polaroid film. Each photograph is the result of unpredictable chemical processes, resulting in overexposure and a distinct palette of cyan, magenta and yellow. Beauty Will Always Be Disturbed was recently exhibited at Wetterling Gallery in Stockholm, and is currently available as a coffe table book through online retailers.

Celebrating Sibelius The year 2015 marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, which will be celebrated with a number of special events in Helsinki. First out is the Ateneum Art Museum, whose anniversary exhibition “Sibelius and the World of Art” runs until 22 March. In addition, the Finnish National Opera will be premiering Kullervo, which features the music of Sibelius. Other significant events during the year include the 11th International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition, the exhibition “Helsinki and Music” by the Helsinki City Museum and the National Museum of Finland’s Sibelius exhibition.

Mixing

it up

On 27 January, twelve skilled bartenders faced off at the Nordic finals of the annual Bacardi Legacy Global Cocktail Competition. The main goal of the competition is to create a Bacardi-based cocktail that stands the test of time, similar to classics like the Cube Libre, Mojito and Daiquiri. Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland sent three candidates each, of whome one from each country proceeded to the world finals. The finals are set for 5 May 2015 at Sydney’s Town Hall in Australia.

Last year’s competition was won by England’s representative Tom Walker, who walked away with the gold medal for his cocktail “Maid in Cuba” at the world finals in Moscow. You can make your own Maid in Cuba using Bacardi rum, fresh mint and cucumber with sweet and sour mix topped with soda and absinthe spritz.

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Astrid Kruse Jensen uses expired Polaroid film to create overexposed photographs with a distinct palette.

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Fashion

Scarf, Hope, 80 euros. Snake skin handbag, Tosca Blu, 250 euros.

Purse, Tosca Blu, 115 euros.

Black sunglasses, Prada, 190 euros.

Earrings, Rebecca, 190 euros. Sandals, af Klintberg, 300 euros. Bracelet, Rebecca, 190 euros. Gold chain with bear claw and diamond disc, Ebba Brahe Jewellery/NK Juvelsalong, 11,500 euros. Ring with white porcelain, S채gen, 80 euros.

Black ring, Lite Kalabalik, 45 euros. Gold chain with grey agate, Sence Copenhagen, 70 euros.

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City chic

accessories

Boots, scarfs, handbags and shades make up the foundation of this chic selection of accessories, topped off with the latest and greatest from the world of jewellery.

Stylist Camilla Julner Photographer Hans Andersson

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Briefcase, Calvin Klein, 320 euros.

Handmade razor, Pfeilring, 160 euros.

Black straw hat, Nly Accessories, 15 euros. Handkerchief, Hope, 30 euros. Reflective sunglasses, Prada, 420 euros.

Black sunglasses, Prada, 250 euros.

Metal sunglasses, Prada, 450 euros.

Black sunglasses/ iPhone case, Tärnsjö Garveri, 80 euros.

Black sneakers, Filippa K, 160 euros.

Scarf, Ralph Lauren Denim & Supply, 60 euros. Steel wrist chain, Albrekts Guld, 30 euros. Steel bracelet, Albrekts Guld, 50 euros.

Braided bracelet, Sif Jakobs, 140 euros.

Silver earrings, Emma Israelsson Stockholm, 200 euros. Wristwatch, Tid, Form Us With Love, 260 euros. iPad case, Tärnsjö Garveri, 450 euros.

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“A lawyer with his briefcase can steal more than a hundred men with guns” – The Godfather

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Fashion Necklace, Large Bronzallure, 490 Shield, Shieldmaid, euros. Ring in rose 220 euros. Shoes, gold plated bronze,

“I like my money right where I can see it… hanging in my closet” Filippa K, 230 euros.

Earrings, pink opals set in diamonds, Ebba Brahe Jewellery/NK Juvelsalong, 2,450 euros. Scented candle, Tinta Roja, Fueguia, 80 euros.

Belt with pearls, Hunky Dory, 180 euros. Rings, Shieldmaid, 120 euros.

Sunglasses with leopard print, Dolce&Gabbana, 250 euros.

Bag, Palmgrens, 700 euros. Necklace, Bronzallure, 90 euros. Wallet, Tärnsjö Garveri, 115 euros.

Sunglasses, Kirk & Kirk/StureOptikern, 505 euros. Bangles with white zirconia,

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Bronzallure, 130 euros. Earrings in rose gold plated bronze, Bronzallure, 80 euros.

– Sex and the City

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Fashion Small bag, Grace, Bolinders, 390 euros.

Pink rubber boots, Polo Ralph Lauren, 150 euros. Necklace with doves, Emma Israelsson Stockholm, 400 euros. Bracelet, Maja, Astrid & Agnes, 60 euros. Bangle, Noelia, Astrid & Agnes, 70 euros. Bag, Grace, Bolinders, 790 euros.

Metallic sunglasses, Vogue, 110 euros.

Fuchsia bracelet with gold buckle, 50 euros. Net bag, Ceannis, 80 euros.

Plastic sandals, Polo Ralph Lauren, 75 euros. V-shaped necklace with chain, Verona, Astrid & Agnes, 65 euros.

Sunglasses, Vogue, 110 euros. Ruby earring in rhodinated silver, Wings, Ebba Brahe Jewellery/NK Juvelsalong, 1,450 euros.

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“You sold your soul to the devil when you put on your first pair of Jimmy Choo’s”

– The Devil Wears Prada

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First in North Cyprus

Many people dream of moving abroad when they retire. North Cyprus is only 4 hours away and offers a pleasant climate with approximately 300 days of sunshine per year. Cyprus also has a favourable tax code, with some of the EU’s lowest taxes for individuals and companies. Furthermore, the northern part of the island, with a population of around 350,000, has a strong legal system, a low crime rate and good infrastructure. Come with us to North Cyprus, and let our Swedishspeaking staff give you a personal tour. We will help you find the home you’ve been dreaming

of, with regard to quality, accessibility, location and outdoor space. In addition, our well-reputed lawyers will help you with legal matters through all stages of acquiring the property. We will help you make your dream come true.

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by max doherty

Responsible Business

The key to a sustainable

future

This year, the majority of all Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson hotels in the Nordics are being certified by the international eco-label Green Key, as part of Carlson Rezidor’s ambitious Responsible Business program. Z Magazine caught up with Inge Huijbrechts, Vice President Responsible Business at The Rezidor Hotel Group, to learn more about the Green Key certifications.

What can you tell us about Green Key? “Green Key is one of the foremost eco-labels in the world, supported by the World Tourism Organization and the United Nations Environment Programme. In order for a hotel to be certified by Green Key, it must work hard to minimize its impact on the environment, promote the use of sustainable technology and increase awareness among its guests. To ensure that the environmental plan at each hotel is on track and to help the hotel become even greener, a Green Key specialist audits each hotel. In the Nordics, we have introduced a number of eco-friendly initiatives, such as promoting waste sorting, using organic and locally grown produce and reducing our electricity and water usage.”

Are the Green Key certifications in the Nordics due to any recent initiatives?

“Most of our hotels in the Nordics were already certified by the Nordic eco-label The Swan. As such, our hotels have already been pursuing eco-friendly initiatives for many years. In addition, a large number of Carlson Rezidor’s hotels in Europe are already certified by Green Key. The fact that our Nordic hotels are now being certified by Green Key will ensure that we can guarantee the same high standards at all Carlson Rezidor hotels in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. We currently have 195 hotels that have been certified by the Green Key eco-label and an additional 59 hotels that carry other eco-labels, with many more to come.”

What are your goals for 2015 and beyond?

“Our goal is that all our hotels will be certified by an eco-label this year. When I first started at Rezidor in 2011, approximately 50% of our hotels were certified by an eco-label.

At that time, we set an ambitious goal that 100% of our hotels would be certified by an eco-label by the year 2015. Four years later, we are very close to reaching that goal!”

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Fashionably

great

Last year, one of fashion’s greatest icons passed away.

Nonetheless, a legacy of stunning gowns and a legendary eponymous fashion line will ensure that the name Oscar de la Renta lives on.

By Max Doherty

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Left: Oscar de la Renta with Beatrice Lodge, the daughter of the US ambassador to Spain.

Below: In addition to fashion, Oscar del a Renta is also well known for his fragrances.

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It was during one of these stints that Oscar de la Renta was discovered by Francesca Lodge, who was the wife of the United States’ ambassador to Spain. Impressed with his work, she commissioned him to design a dress for a very special girl, the Lodges’ daughter, for her coming out ball. The dress was a great success, so much so that it was featured on the cover of the American publication Life Magazine.

Thanks to the attention gathered from the magazine cover, Oscar de la Renta soon found himself working as an apprentice of Cristóbal Balenciaga, whom he considered his mentor. Working out of the smaller Madrid-based studio, Oscar de la Renta later asked Cristóbal Balenciaga if he could transfer to the head studio in Paris.

Cristóbal Balenciaga’s response, however, was that he would have to wait a year before they could discuss such a move.

Oscar de la Renta wasn’t known as the patient type – one of his most famous quotes is “Be the designer of your own destiny” – so

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he travelled to Paris regardless, where he was almost immediately offered a job at Christian Dior. Although tempting, Oscar de la Renta instead went to see Antonio del Castillo, a designer at the French fashion house Lanvin, who just so happened to be looking for a Spanish-speaking assistant. After the interview was over, Oscar de la Renta was told he could start in two weeks. Upon receiving the offer, he hurried to a local fashion school and asked the woman in charge to teach him an entire year’s course over the next two weeks.

Oscar de la Renta worked for Antonio del Castillo for two years, from 1961 to 1963, before deciding that he wanted to try his luck in the United States. He sought the advice of legendary fashion editor Diana Vreeland, at the time the editor-in-chief of Vogue Magazine, who recommended that he joined Elizabeth Arden, which he subsequently did. Two years later, Oscar de la Renta left Arden to work for Jane Derby. However, she passed away not long thereafter, and Oscar de la Renta took ownership of the company’s fashion line. His first line was called “Oscar de la Renta for Jane Derby”, but the following year it was changed to just “Oscar de la Renta”.

He would later become the head of the entire company and expand the brand to include many other products. For example, in 1977 the company launched their very first fragrance, which went by the name Oscar. This classic, elegant fragrance is both flowery and spicy. One of its most distinguishing ingredients is ylang ylang,

ICON which Oscar de la Renta could find in the gardens while growing up in the Dominican Republic. The designer famously said: “To wear perfume is a luxury; it’s about spoiling yourself with some kind of fantasy.” The first fragrance was followed by many more, and these days, Oscar de la Renta fragrances are sold in more than 70 countries worldwide.

The Oscar de la Renta Bridal Collection was released in 2006.

In addition to creating memorable garments for fashion houses, Oscar de la Renta is well known for dressing, and being close to, several American First Ladies. He gained notoriety when he became one of the designers for Jacqueline Kennedy in the early 1960s, and he became a close friend of both Nancy Reagan and Hillary Clinton. In fact, when the election season in the United States kicks off later this year, you will most likely be seeing presidential candidate Hillary Clinton wearing pantsuits in bright pastel colours – Oscar de la Renta introduced this style to Hillary Clinton during her time as First Lady. Not long before his passing away, Oscar de la Renta also designed a dress for the current first lady, Michelle Obama. Alongside his stints at the White House, Oscar de la Renta was a darling of Hollywood actors. His dresses were worn by the likes of Penélope Cruz, Ann Hathaway and Amy Adams at prestigious red carpet events, in particular the Oscars.

Although most people will remember Oscar de la Renta as a fashion icon, he was also a humanitarian. In his home country of the Dominican Republic, he funded the building of La Casa del Niño, an orphanage and school that cares for 1,200 children on a daily basis. An idol among large parts of the population, Oscar de la Renta was considered an unofficial ambassador of the Dominican Republic – he even had a diplomatic passport! Although he became an American citizen in 1971, he was a Dominican at heart.

He would often credit the colourful, tropical settings on the island as being the main inspiration for his designs.

After being diagnosed with cancer in 2006, in his mid-seventies, Oscar de la Renta said, “The only realities in life are that you are born, and that you die. We always think we are going to live forever.” At the time, he had held prominent positions at several fashion houses in Spain, France and the United States, including his own eponymous fashion brand. He passed away eight years later, on 20 October 2014. He was 82 years old.

“My role as a fashion designer is to make a woman feel her very best” Oscar de la Renta entered the world of Haute Couture in 1993, when he joined the French fashion house Balmain. The move would bring about something of a revival for the French fashion house, which had been marred by increasingly more disappointing sales since Pierre Balmain’s death in 1982. Oscar de la Renta remained at Balmain until the year 2002.

In 2002, Oscar de la Renta launched his own home line, drawing inspiration from the three themes “city”, “island” and “country”. The Oscar de la Renta brand expanded further in 2006, with the launch of the Oscar de la Renta Bridal Collection. The designer commented on the launch: “My designs are known for their beautiful ornamentation, details, fabrics, and embroideries – which are never more important than on a wedding dress.” Following the launch, Sarah Jessica Parker famously wore one of his wedding dresses in the first Sex and the City film.

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Architecture & Design

Round and round In a city with a strong architectural pedigree, you need sometime special to

stand out, such as being the only round hotel in all of Europe. Z Magazine got acquainted with the Radisson Blu Hotel, Frankfurt.

By Max Doherty

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suites. The interiors are bright and colourful – a delightful complement to the city outside – and adhere to one of four different themes: home, chic, fresh and fashion. All four themes are available in the hotel’s standard rooms, which also feature coffee and tea provisions, a mini bar and free highspeed Wi-Fi. The bathrooms are top-of-the-line, both in terms of design and comfort. For example, all the bathrooms have heated floors, and guests might be surprised to find a window between the bathroom and bedroom. Of course, the window can be closed whenever you’re in need of some privacy. One particularly fascinating aspect of the bathrooms is the digital wallpaper that adorns the walls, which really add a fun touch to the overall impression.

The hotel’s business class rooms take the idea of comfort further, adding a Nespresso machine as well as a complementary newspaper and breakfast buffet. Moreover, if you take the lift to the upper parts of the building, the suites in particular, then you can enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the city and the nearby mountains through floor-toceiling windows.

The top floors of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Frankfurt are where the hotel really shines. Here, you will find the spa and pool area, complete with breath-taking views of Frankfurt. This is especially true for the swimming pool, which is encapsulated by a curved glass roof. Up here, you will also find a sauna, a steam room and the hotel’s own Heaven Spa, where guests can treat themselves to massages and beauty treatments.

New York-based designer Adam Tihany sought inspiration from the four elements – earth, wind, fire and water – when he designed the lounge areas and restaurants, ensuring that guests are treated to both a visual and gastronomical experience whenever they dine at the hotel. Restaurant Gaìa is where you will find the excellent breakfast buffet in the morning, while Restaurant Coast will treat you to pasta, grilled dishes and the local speciality: the WunderBurger. The most impressive part of the hotel’s gastronomical offering, however, is the wunderBAR, not least since it sports a suspended wine tower that carries 1,500 bottles of wine. You can also enjoy snacks and cocktails on the terrace.

Last, but not least, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Frankfurt features 1,700 square metres of conference and event space.

As such, the hotel has one of the largest conference facilities in the entire city, as well as one of the most technologically advanced ones. The hotel’s 16 air-conditioned meeting rooms are equipped with technology such as DigiChart, which copies everything you write on a whiteboard to a computer, and 55-inch high-definition tablets.

“London-based architect John Seiffert, who designed the hotel, envisioned a glass cube held in a shining blue disc”

any people associate Frankfurt with two things: a plethora of gigantic tradeshows and one of the busiest airports in the world. In recent years, however, the city has also become increasingly well known for its architecture.

There are more than a dozen skyscrapers here, all of which add a majestic contrast to the city’s older buildings, such as St. Bartholomäus Cathedral. In fact, architecture plays such an important role in Frankfurt that the city is home to the German Museum of Architecture.

It makes sense, then, for the city to have Europe’s only round hotel: the Radisson Blu Hotel, Frankfurt. This hotel has an exterior made entirely of glass, which bends upwards towards the sky. The mastermind behind the structure, London-based architect John Seiffert, envisioned “a glass cube held in a shining blue disc.” At night, the disc is lit up in a pleasant shade of blue, while LED tubes along the contours of the building makes it visible from great distances. As a result, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Frankfurt has become an iconic part of the city’s skyline.

Frankfurt is a big city with millions of inhabitants, so the choice of location is rather important for business travellers who want to save those precious minutes in the mornings.

The Radisson Blu Hotel, Frankfurt is just a 15-minute drive from the airport, conveniently located near the convention centre and the Skyline Plaza shopping centres. In addition, a nearby metro station lets guests reach all the nooks and corners of the city. In other words, you won’t have any problems getting back to your room in the evening.

Speaking of rooms, Italian architect and interior designer Matteo Thun went to work on all of the hotel’s 428 rooms and

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A day in the life of

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Sitting in the driver’s seat of a Formula One car is an experience like no other. Z Magazine visited the Hungaroring circuit in Hungary to have a motor-racing dream come true.

By James Holm

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xperiencing Formula One in person is very different from watching it on TV. On the one hand, you don’t get the same overview of the race, but the noise, smell and atmosphere are things that simply do not translate into a television feed. Experiencing Formula One from the driver’s seat is even more intense. Z Magazine visited the Hungarian Formula One circuit Hungaroring, where the dreams of Formula One fans come true.

There are a number of organizers around the world who offer these types of try-out packages. We went with Johan Rajamäki, who has been organizing his own Formula One try-outs for many years. Having been a professional racing driver himself, Johan invested in a used F1 car around ten years ago, and over the years, he has owned a number of retired F1 cars. These are actual F1 cars that have been driven in real F1 races, but a couple of adjustments have been made in order for regular drivers to drive them. For example, the high-revving V10 engine has been replaced by a “safe” Cosworth V8 engine with 650 horsepower, which is still incredibly powerful for a car with a total weight of approximately 520 kilos.

The brakes and gearbox have also been replaced. The original brakes

require a very high temperature in order to function properly, which novice drivers in general cannot achieve. Nevertheless, despite the changes, these F1 cars shouldn’t leave anyone disappointed, as they accelerate from 0-200 km/h in five seconds and achieve a top speed of 330 km/h.

The day at Hungaroring begins with a run-through of the track, where all the safety aspects are emphasized. These cars are expensive – a used F1 car without the engine costs around 200,000 euros – and sellers are very selective with who gets to purchase one. After the run-though, we get to try out Formula Renault cars, which belong to a smaller, less powerful class of formula racing. They are a great way of getting used to driving with an engine right behind the driver’s seat, wheels protruding in front of you and without any roof or windscreen.

After a lunch break, it is time for the moment we have all been waiting for. The F1 car is a black BAR Honda from 2004 that has been driven by Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello. I suit up in a fireproof racing suit and get strapped in the driver’s seat like a vice.

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motor The Formula One car is a black BAR Honda from 2004 that has been driven by Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello in real Formula One races.

These F1 cars accelerate from 0-200 km/h in five seconds and achieve a top speed of 330 km/h.

However, as soon as I shift into first gear and gently push down on Rajamaki Racing the accelerator, panic turns to euphoria.

Johan Rajamäki was born in I leave the pit, make a few gentle turns to get some heat into the Finland, but he has lived in tires, and then I take off. The car’s acceleration hits me like a ton of Sweden for many years. His racing career began with go-kart racing bricks. It feels like a hippo is standing on my chest as I’m pressed and he later moved up to various into the seat. As I approach the first corner and hit the brakes, the formula classes. His biggest hippo moves around and starts pressing from behind. I exit the cor- success came in 1996 when he ner and the hippo starts pushing from the side. This is the reason won the Big Open Single Seaters why the five-point harness is so tight that I can hardly breathe. The Championship in a Footwork Arrows FA13. That same year he G-force in the F1 car is immense, and it’s difficult to fathom how started thinking about starting drivers are able to endure an entire race with an average of 50 laps. an event management business At this particular event, we were allowed to drive three laps. It that would give regular people the didn’t sound like much at first, but in retrospect it was just about chance to drive a Formula One car, what the body could handle. After the first two laps you start to get the hang of how fast you can enter the corners and at what point you should begin to brake. However, comparing one’s own laps with those of Michael Schumacher on the same track, you realize that you have only used a fraction of the F1 car’s potential. This realization notwithstanding, driving a Formula One car is definitely a dream come true. No one left the Hungaroring that day without a huge smile on their face.

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which later became The Rajamaki Racing Experience.

The F1 event at Hungaroring takes place over the course of three days.

The package includes driving with a Formula One car and a Formula Renault car, and covers expenses for access to the circuit, fuel, instructions, personal equipment, insurance and lunch.

Price: 2,500 euros.

Accommodation: Radisson Blu Beke Hotel, Budapest. Nightly rates from 76 euros. www.rajamakiracing.com

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arcus Ericsson was born on 2 September 1990 and is the Nordics’ latest Formula One star. He grew up in the Swedish town of Kumla, near the city of Örebro. Like many other racing drivers, Marcus started with go-kart racing at the age of nine years old. He later advanced to Formula BMW in 2007 and took home the championship in his very first season. After that, he moved to the British F3 championship and then advanced to Japanese F3, where he won yet another championship. In 2010, he moved on to his biggest challenge yet, GP2, which is the class just below Formula One. Marcus proved to be talented and won several races, and in 2013, he signed on to the Caterham Formula One Team, becoming the first Swedish driver in Formula One in 22 years – the first one since Stefan “Lill-Lövis” Johansson. And despite some ups-anddowns during the 2014 season, Marcus is entering the 2015 season in a considerably more competitive car: the Sauber C34-Ferrari.

Z Magazine had a quick chat with Sweden’s latest motorsport star.

What are your expectations for the 2015 season?

“I am very eager to start the new season. It will be great to get another shot at Formula One, but I’m particularly excited about driving for the Sauber F1 Team. It’s a team with such a strong history of turning young drivers into stars, and it is the perfect platform for me to grow as a driver and to establish myself in Formula One. Overall, this season is already looking good!”

What are the biggest differences and challenges this year compared to 2014?

“This year, I’m focusing on growing as a driver. I’m entering the new season with more experience, which means I will be much more comfortable in everything I do. The Sauber F1 Team and Caterham are rather different teams. The Sauber F1 Team is more organized, since they have been around much longer, and it gives you a better understanding of what’s expected of you. The team keeps close tabs on everything, which means that you have to adapt as a driver. My role this season is also different from last year. During the 2014 season, I had a very experienced teammate in Kamui Kobayashi. The 2015 season will be my second as a Formula One driver, while my teammate, Felipe Nasr, is making his debut this season. This puts me in a different position, where I will have more of a leadership role and will have to assume a lot of responsibility.”

How have you prepared for the 2015 season?

“I have benefited greatly from the fact that I signed with the Sauber F1 Team as early as November. This allowed me to get to know the team and the people I work with a lot sooner than I did at Caterham. I have also focused a lot on my physical training. For example, I recently came back from a training camp in Thailand where I spent two weeks working with my personal trainer Alex Elgh. I’m in the best physical shape of my life. That, in combination with the new team, makes me stronger both physically and mentally, and I will utilize that strength to excel as a driver.”

Have you made any changes to your training program since the last time we spoke in Malaysia?

“We still follow the same training program, albeit with some

Marcus Ericsson is entering his second season as a Formula One driver with the experienced Sauber F1 Team. Here, he is seen wearing the Halda Race Pilot wristwatch, which he also helped develop.

minor adjustments. You build up a lot of strength during races, so the longer you drive the more you prepare your body for the upcoming season. That way, we are making a lot of progress even though many of the exercises are the same as last year.”

What is the new Sauber F1 Team like?

“The Sauber F1 Team has more than 20 years of experience in Formula One, which really makes a difference. For example, the training facilities in Switzerland are on completely different level than at Caterham. You also notice the robust structure of the team, where everyone from the cleaner to the CEO have their own responsibilities. Overall, everything feels more organized, which is great for the drivers.”

What does a regular day in the life of a Formula One driver look like?

“That’s the fun thing about Formula One: no two days are the same. My manager and I were counting the number of days we

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motor had spent on the road and arrived at 230 days in a single year. In other words, your regular day is spent at an airport or a hotel. Of course, there is also a lot of physical training, you spend a lot of time with the team and its engineers, and you meet with the press a lot.

It’s a full-time job to say the least.”

What about spending time with family and friends?

“Well, most of my time is spent on the road. However, I still have my flat in my hometown of Kumla, and whenever I’m home for the holidays I always spend quality time with family and friends. I have found that taking a few days off every now and then really helps me focus.”

Do you have any hobbies besides Formula One? “I am a big sports fan, so I watch a lot of sports, both live and on TV. I watch a lot of ice hockey, and I’m a big supporter of my home team Örebro Hockey. I watch as many games as I can, and I love to watch them live when I’m home. I also enjoy just hanging out with friends, or eating out.”

The hedonistic lifestyle of James Hunt seems pretty ridiculous these days. Would it be possible for a Formula One driver to live like that today?

“That is definitely a thing of the past. James Hunt was an amazing guy, which they really get across in the film Rush. However, Formula One has changed a lot since then. These days, drivers are athletes, so they wouldn’t be able to drink and smoke all the time.”

Would you rather have been a driver in the 70’s or now?

“It would have been fun to try out the Formula One of the 70’s.

I think they had a different sense of community among the teams back then, where all the drivers were like a large family. These days, drivers focus on their own thing. The cars were also very different back then, and it would be amazing to get to try them.”

It is pretty safe to assume that you travel more than most people. Do you have any routines or methods that help you stay on top of things when you stay at a new hotel or visit a new place?

“Not really, except for trying to relax and get my mind off racing.

I bring a lot of television series with me when I travel. They help me focus on something besides racing, which is important as pondering too much can consume entire evenings and nights. Television series are my way of zooning out. I am currently watching the final season of Breaking Bad.” What is your opinion on Copenhagen’s bid to host a Formula One race in 2018?

“Unfortunately, I’m not too familiar with Copenhagen’s bid.

However, we have quite a few Scandinavian drivers in Formula One at the moment, so it would be amazing to get a couple of races over here – but, of course, I’d want them to be held in Sweden (laughs).

We had a Formula One event in Örebro last year that sold out. It was just an exhibition race, but it shows how popular Formula One has become here.”

Do you believe we will have a Formula One Grand Prix in Sweden?

“It’s really hard to say. At the moment I’m afraid it’d be too expensive, but who knows what will happen ten years from now?

Things might be very different! In the next couple of years, however, I’d say chances are pretty slim.”

What is the most challenging part of being a Formula One driver?

“Being able to handle the pressure, both from oneself and from others. You are always in the spotlights, regardless of what you do

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and where you are, and I don’t think everyone is capable of handling that pressure. And once you’re behind the steering wheel, you need to be able to focus solely on driving your car as fast as possible, and that’s something that the best drivers are experts at doing.”

Do you believe that videogames can help you become a better Formula One driver?

“Well, we use simulators to learn the courses, but I don’t think videogames can make someone a better Formula One driver. There are too many external factors that come into play.”

What will your life look like after your Formula One career?

“My guess is that I will be involved in motorsports in one way or another. I have been involved in the world of motorsport my whole life, and of course, I want to give something back. My dream would be to help promote motorsport in Sweden after my professional career has ended.”

Tell us a bit about your idol Ronnie Peterson.

“Well, as I’ve advanced in the world of motorsport I’ve come to realize just how big Ronnie was. In particular, when I speak with journalists and industry veterans I notice how popular Ronnie was, which has been very inspiring. The fact that both of us are from Örebro has also given us a special connection. For example, last year I had his design on my helmet during the Monaco Grand Prix, which was my way of honouring him. It was fun to see all the positive reactions around the world.”

Is your goal to have a statue raised in Örebro? “(Laughs) Yes, that would really be something. But I think I’ll need a couple of successful seasons under my belt before that happens!”

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he Halda Watch Company dates back nearly 130 years, when Henning Hammarlund founded his pocket watch manufacturing company in Svängsta in southern Sweden. Henning had attended the Geneva Academy of Horology in Switzerland, which was the world’s most prominent watch manufacturing school at the time. In other words, he knew a thing or two about watches. In addition to pocket watches and clocks, Halda also launched successful products such as the Halda taximeter and the Halda typewriter.

The Halda Watch Company was in business for over thirty years. However, during the First World War, demand for pocket watches decreased so much that the company had to file for bankruptcy and close its factory. Nevertheless, this didn’t stop Henning Hammarlund from pursuing technological advances in other fields.

He founded several companies, including the fishing reel manufacturer ABU Garcia, and Speed Pilot, which is currently called Haldex.

The latter company has grown fairly big in the world of motorsport, and many rally cars are fitted with the company’s legendary timekeeping and calculator instrument, the Speedpilot. Haldex is also a supplier of gearboxes and four-wheel drive to many of the large car manufacturers, such as Audi, Porsche and Volvo.

In 2009, a Swedish engineer and entrepreneur named Mikael Sandström decided to resurrect the Halda Watch Company, and the brand was relaunched with the unveiling of a new watch intended for space travel: the Halda Space Discovery. The watch was devel-

oped in collaboration with Swedish astronaut Christer Fuglesang, who also tested the watch during his second mission into space in 2009. The Halda Space Discovery received the Red Dot Design Award in 2012.

At Baselworld 2013, Halda unveiled yet another new watch model, the Race Pilot. This watch was developed together with Swedish Formula One driver Marcus Ericsson, and is intended to assist professional racing drivers and their teams who work under extreme conditions. Among the new functions, we find a powerful G-force meter that shows the stress you’re subjected to during acceleration, braking and turns. The watch comes with information about 150 racing circuits around the world, including their length, record laps and height above sea level. It all comes in an elegant package and a very user-friendly interface.

Just like the Space Discovery, the Race Pilot has a watchstrap to which your can easily fit different watch modules. Once the day at the track is over and you want to change from a racing suit to a blazer, you can easily switch the racing module for an elegant, mechanical module. The movement of the mechanical module is produced by the renowned manufacture Zenith, which was founded

by Georges Favre-Jacot in 1865. The stunning movement, which has a 50-hour power reserve, is visible through the crystal glass caseback.

Overall, the Halda Race Pilot is the perfect combination of hightech instrument for extreme racing and an elegant wristwatch for those special occasions.

At Baselworld 2013, Halda unveiled the Race Pilot.

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movies

by Max Doherty

“You take the blue pill, the story ends. You wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe.

You take the red pill, you stay in Wonderland and I show you how deep the rabbit-hole goes” The Matrix

The Theory of Everything Drama

Whiplash Drama You burn around 250 calories per hour playing the drums, which makes it one of the few instruments that are physically exhausting. Director Damien Chazelle wanted to capture this intensity of dedicated drumming with his screenplay Whiplash, but due to a lack of funding, he had to turn it into a short film. It was a pretty successful short film, however, as it won the Short Film Jury Award at the Sundance Film Festival in 2013, and it allowed him to retell this rhythmic story in a full-length film. In Whiplash, we see Miles Teller as an ambitious, young jazz drummer who is pushed to the limit by his brilliant and equally terrifying teacher, played

by J.K. Simmons.

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Focus Comedy-drama Will Smith is arguably the world’s most likeable person. In films such as Men in Black, Independence Day and Bad Boys, the Fresh Prince adds an element of charm that very few actors can replicate.

After more than a decade of endearing dramas and happy-go-lucky comedies, Will Smith stars in his first R-rated film since Bad Boys II in 2003. In Focus, we see Will Smith as a veteran conman who becomes romantically involved with his female apprentice, an affair that will have unforeseen consequences when the two find themselves on opposite sides of a heist.

During most of 2014, you probably noticed a lot of people on the internet pouring buckets of ice water over themselves.

The purpose of this online phenomenon was to raise money and increase awareness of the neurodegenerative disorder ALS, which causes deteriorated muscles and difficulties with speaking and breathing. Most people who are diagnosed live for another three to four years; renowned physicist Stephen Hawking has lived with the condition for more than 50 years. In “The Theory of Everything”, we see Eddie Redmayne as a young Stephen Hawking, who at the age of 21, whilst studying at Cambridge University, is informed of his condition and told that he only has two more years to live.

Jupiter Ascending Fantasy-adventure A fantasy adventure starring Mila Kunis and Channing Tatum that was delayed for nearly a year might not sound like a sure-fire hit at the box-office, but when that particular film is written and directed by Lana and Andy Wachowski, who have previously made the Matrix films and Cloud Atlas, you can never be too sure. In Jupiter Ascending, we learn that planet Earth along with many other planets where seeded by alien royalty, who intend to harvest the planets once their populations reach a certain level of development.

Mila Kunis plays Jupiter Jones, an unknown heir to the throne of one of these royal families, who just happens to be living on Earth as an unsuspecting janitor. It’s a weird, and possibly brilliant, addition to 2015’s cinematic line-up.

by Max Doherty

books

“A room without books is like a body without a soul” Marcus Tullius Cicero

Must Eat NYC

Luc Hoornaert (Lannoo Publishers)

Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra) Barbara Oakley (Tarcher) Knowledge of mathematics and physics does not become less important just become you’ve left school.

For example, many potential career changes are halted due to the daunting task of re-learning maths.

Engineering professor Barbara Oakley has sought to address this issue with her latest book Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even if You Flunked Algebra). This is not merely a couple of clever methods stretched out into bloated chapters, but a compilation of tangible, effective new ways of looking at the subjects.

A great read for students, teachers, parents and anyone looking to explore new career opportunities.

New York City is a melting pot of culinary treats. No visit is complete without a sampling of the city’s bagels, pizzas and hamburgers. Add to that 66 restaurants with Michelin stars and you have a lot of places to choose from.

Author Luc Hoornaert has attempted to fit the city’s best restaurants, cafes, bars and burger shacks into a single guide, appropriately named Must Eat NYC. Foodies can look forward to 240 pages of insightful recommendations, such as egg rolls, ramen burgers, cronuts and chicken jerky, with photographs by Kris Vleges.

SHE Nicole Cambré (Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group)

Cabins Philip Jodidio (Taschen) Log cabins, cottages, huts and beach houses.

Small habitats in secluded locations are all the rage these days, driven by a desire to minimize one’s ecological footprint and become one with nature. In Taschen’s new title, Cabins, readers are invited on a journey into the world of small homes. Author Philip Jodidio has teamed up with photographer and illustrator Marie-Laure Cruschi, and together they document a wide variety of low-impact abodes – from small studios by the English coast to eco-friendly huts in India.

In addition to being the Vice President Legal of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, Nicole Cambré is also an avid photographer.

Last year, a selection of portraits from her series “She” were published as the standalone book “SHE”, and features photographs of strong, independent African women. The book was published by the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group in order to raise funds for the World Childhood Foundation, which works to protect vulnerable children and mothers around the world. More information can be found on the sites www.childhood.org and www.withinafrica.com.

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games

by max doherty

“When Stanley came to a set of two open doors, he entered the door on his left”

The Stanley Parable

The Order: 1886 Cities: Skylines Strategy (Paradox Interactive) The late American journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner Herb Caen once said, “A city is not gauged by its length and width, but by the broadness of its vision and the height of its dreams.” Mr Caen would probably have been a fan of the latest city-building simulator, Cities: Skylines, where the player can design and build their very own city.

It is your task to build a growing and sprawling metropolis, taking into account factors such as roads, electricity, water supply and public transportation. Interestingly, Cities: Skylines is a very Nordic affair, as it’s made

by Finnish developer Colossal Order and published by Sweden-based Paradox Interactive.

Available on PC, Mac and Linux, 30 euros.

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Action (SCEE) The late 1880s was a turbulent time for Londoners. Jack the Ripper instilled fear in the city, the industrial revolution changed the entire social landscape, and an order of knights fought rebels and werewolves using futuristic steampunk weaponry. OK, that last part might not have happened, but it’s the basis of the story in The Order: 1886. You play as Sir Galahad, who patrols the streets of London together with three fellow knights. An unexpected turn of events, however, exposes them to the dark secrets of the city. The Order: 1886 plays like a conventional thirdperson shooter, albeit a ridiculously gorgeous one, and offers eight hours of intense battles mixed with interactive storytelling.

Available exclusively on PS4, 60 euros.

Destiny: The Dark Below & House of Wolves Shooter (Activision)

Last year’s highly anticipated open-world shooter Destiny became the most successful launch of a new franchise in the history of gaming. It is not surprising, then, that Bungie has already released one expansion pack and announced a second one. The Dark Below was released in December 2014 and gave players access to the inner secrets of the Moon. The second expansion pack, House of Wolves, is scheduled for later this spring, and will feature several new story missions, new weapons, new strike missions and new raids. Available on PS3, PS4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One, from 20 euros.

Bloodborne Action role-playing (SCEE) Japanese developer From Software have become something of an icon in the world of videogames, not least thanks to their excellent Demon’s Souls and Dark Souls games.

Their latest game, Bloodborne, is a spiritual sequel the aforementioned titles. Set in the gothic city of Yharnam, the player assumes the role of a traveller in search of a mythical medical remedy. As the traveller reaches the city, however, he or she (the player gets to customize their own character) learns that the entire city has succumbed to an evil plague, turning everyone into potential enemies. From Software have put a lot of work into the combat system, making it more dynamic and somewhat more user-friendly. Fans of the previous titles should worry too much, though, as this is still a very difficult game. Available on PS4, 60 euros.

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On a drop of dew

Finnish glass design has a long and proud history of brilliant designers such as Alvar Aalto, Kaj Franck and Oiva Toikka, the latter of whom designed the iconic glassware series Kastehelmi for Iittala.

In the year 1881, a man named Petrus Magnus Abrahamsson founded a small glassworks in the Finnish village of Iittala. In the 1930s, the Iittala glassworks expanded its repertoire to include artistic glassware, and over the following two decades, Iittala became increasingly focused on glass design. During this period, Iittala began working with Alvar Aalto, among other designers.

In 1964, a Finnish designer named Oiva Toikka created a new

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series of glassware for Iittala that would become one of the most popular in their entire collection. The series was called Kastehelmi, which is Finnish for “drop of dew�. The name refers to the small drops of glass found throughout the Kastehelmi designs.

The drops were originally intended to hide the seams running through the glass, but they took on a life of their own and have become an integral part of the Kastehelmi design.

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