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he theme of this magazine is summed up in the cover claim: A State of Mind: Well-being. We talk about well-being understood as being well in the space in which we live and, even more, we talk about places that allow for sociality and interaction among people. Virtuous examples of a new way of conceiving our living and of valuing more and more what is the human aspect that underlies every project. Therefore, the concept of our Fuori Salone 2022 was The Value of Intangibility: a way of valuing not only the products but the people who contributed to their creation. Because today true sustainability is not just about the product or architecture itself but about the whole process behind making it and that includes respect for the people who create it. We often hear about sustainable design Too many times it has been associated simply with a beautiful chair made of 100% recycled and recyclable cardboard. But it hasn’t. The term
“sustainability” has often lost its value, indicating a set of concepts that are normally vague and refer only to the environmental aspect: respect for nature and reduction of resource use. Good sustainable design is design that looks not only at the present, but considers the entire production cycle, thus the system of people and resources involved in production. Just as it must look to the future: it must be a long-lived product that is meant to last. This for us is what our event is all about: making people think about how a project is born and developed and how what we see, is the result of teamwork. We are very happy with the results obtained during the Fuori Salone, which was appreciated by everyone: a return to the important design week. And soon there will be new things that we are looking forward to communicating that will be expressed in projects whose purpose will be precisely to take care of people at 360°.
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IL VALORE DELL’INTANGIBILE AN INCREDIBLE SUCCESS AT THE HOME ITALIA FUORI SALONE. THE EVENT, “IL VALORE DELL’INTANGIBILE ” (THE VALUE OF INTANGIBILITY) BY S 2 ARCHITECTS, SAW 12 COMPANIES PROTAGONIST BROUGHT TOGETHER UNDER THE BANNER OF TRUE SUSTAINABILITY THAT WANTS TO HIGHLIGHT THE PEOPLE WHO WORK BEHIND THE REALIZATION OF A PROJECT Photography by Ergest Ajasllari, Lorenzo Lorenzini, Claudio Mangiarotti
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he project for Home Italia’s Fuori Salone 2022 set-up, designed by S 2 Architetti, was transformed, into a path that enhances the entire human production chain, for a more ethical and authentically sustainable future. Sustainability and green are commonly used words, in the most visible and measurable sense of the term. However, there is an intangible world, embodied by ideas, values and emotions, concepts that are eternal and timeless because they reflect the thinking and true essence of human beings. The intangible could be figuratively associated with the submerged portion of an iceberg, an essential and predominant part that lies below the water’s edge and is hidden from the eyes, but which materially exists and has a fundamental absolute value. How can this intangible value be expressed, particularly in the field of design and architecture? Is it possible to quantify the intangible value of any architecture, product and object? The S 2 Architetti studio has made it its goal to provide an answer to these questions by enhancing the non-visible aspects of the design and product realization process, primarily by raising awareness among companies, with the aim of bringing out the added value expressed by the energy emanating from the intangible world. The concept is made explicit through the application of a colored label to each product on display, which stands out from the neutral, monochrome colors of the objects themselves. On each label, the people who participated, from conception to realization of the individual product, are displayed with quality scores linked to individual intangible aspects of the processes. Finally, the product receives a total score equivalent to the amount of positive energy accumulated during the entire process. Participating companies have “put their
The event at Home Italia’s Fuori Salone, Il Valore dell’Intangibile (The Value of Intangibility), was held at the headquarters of the Milan Order of Architects at 17 Solferino Street, in the heart of the Brera Design District.
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face on it” and joined the first experimental application of the provocative concept proposed by the architects. The exhibition encourages an ethical path that enhances the entire human production chain. On the 9th evening, Cristina Parodi was the special guest of Home Italia’s Main Event, welcomed by Luca Valle, the founder and creator of Home Italia, who was awarded Best Entrepreneur in 2019 and 2020 and has now become a General Contractor of Made in Italy, unique because it is innovative. As Luca Valle recounts, “No one expected such a sensational return, between Salone and Fuori Salone: about a thousand events enlivened the city and each company amazed by bringing surprising new collections to the show.”, and he continues: “There was no shortage of domestic and international visitors, despite the fact that travel is still limited in some countries. The installation I presented with my company, Il valore dell’intangibile (The value of Intagibility), featured 12 companies that launched innovative ideas and products under the banner of sustainability. Our concept represented and united the companies with each other in one location. The key word for this off-show is “ restart “; Italian manufacturers are ready, in fact, to restart and I am sure that the international client has perceived all the potential and innovation that there has been in these two years of stop. Now more than ever we are ready to put ourselves back on the international market with products designed to improve the comfort of our customers.” Then, on June 10, the protagonist was Maurizio Lai, architect and designer, creator of a unique design language in which light has always played a fundamental role, anticipating times and trends. Hospitality and Retail are the theater of expressive research, which translates into the built as visual impact and creation of experience. The lecture illustrated the basic criteria of custom design, drawing the line between personalization and identity of a space. Other VIPs who came to the Home Italia space included Claudio Brachino, Veronica Gaido, Denny Méndez, Paola Manfrin, Piero Lissoni, and many other friends. The exhibitors and sponsors of the Home Italia event are: Bencore, Dedalo stone, Ress tende, Sharp nec, Punto ciemme, Corte zari , Edion, Federica design, Nexo luce, Silvestri marmi, Marazzi group, Myyour , Lab 23, Hw style, Natural boom, That’s vapore, Mimosa, Marè, Ted wine, Coraya, Michele Cannistraro chef, Nobuya Niimori chef. H
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A SURREALISTIC WORLD KAEPTIVE STUDIO Art Direction, 3D & Design: Simon Kaempfer
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aeptive - Studio was founded in 2019 by Simon Kaempfer. While most 3D Agencies/Artists focusing on creating realistic images, Kaeptive - Studios goal is to create a stylistic version of reality with a hint of realism. The style combines aesthetic design with simple shapes to create dreamy, surreal worlds in order to represent companies and product in a new way. They services are: Illustrations, Art Direction, Magazine Covers, Motion Design, Album Covers, Product Renders, Creative Direction, Style Frames and KeyVisuals. Besides Simon Kaempfer education as a graphic designer, he discovered the 3D world and found his passion with a perfect mix of technical and design work. At the moment he is drawn to simple design solutions and seeking inspiration from fashion, culture and architecture. Simon Kaempfer had the opportunity to work together in teams and on his own for individuai artists, musicians, start ups and companies such as: The New York Times, KIA, Swatch, Microsoft & more. H
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JEWELRY DESIGN
ART TO WEAR VENUSIA, THE NEW JEWELRY COLLECTION DESIGNED BY ELENA SALMISTRARO By Luisa Deneo
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THE PLUS: HEALTHY WORKING IN THE WOOD Words by di Laura Ragazzola Photography by Einar Aslaksen
IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NORVEGIAN FOREST A UNIQUE FACTORY DESIGNED BY THE DANISH STUDIO BIG, RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT, ENHANCING WORKERS’ WELL-BEING AND SHARING THE BEAUTY OF THE PLACE WITH VISITORS AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
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ABOVE, CLOCKWISE: Top view of ‘The Plus’ factory; the architect Bjarke Ingels in his office with the project model; the building surrounded by forest.
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IN THE MILAN HOUSE-STUDIO BY THE YOUNG ITALIAN ARCHITECT ROBERTA BORRELLI, SPACES ARE DESIGNED TO MEET LIFE AND WORK NEEDS. WITH A FOCUS ON WELL-BEING
home is not just a place to live, and a studio is not just a place to work”, says Roberta Borrelli, founder of Makeyourhomestudio, speaking about Poetica* Apt, her new home-studio that has been opened to the public during the Milan Design Week last June. Poetica * Apt, which is located in the Navigli district, an iconic area of old Milan, brings together everything you need to live and work in a handful of square meters. “It’s a space to calm down, refuel and get inspired” explains the archi-
tect. “I wanted to design a place where you feel good. A place where you get into relation not only with the outside world, but above all with yourself.” That’s why the project, in addition to identifying a public and a private area, also includes secret spaces, “the ones dedicated only to myself”. In short, different places, to support different moods. “I think that our homes should be as eclectic as our personalities and as complex as our relationships”, says Borrelli. The furniture and materials reflect the young architect’s design philosophy: to seek aesthetic and formal solutions that go beyond function, expressing both high quality design and the personality of those who live in the place. “I carefully chose a few pieces of furniture and objects”, explains the architect. “To me, they are distinctive pieces, which can evoke a smile or bring comfort on a rainy day ...”. Also, the project wanted to explore how the well-being could be improved by a mix of technology and design: from the sanitizing lamp to the filter to reduce plastic, up to the ultra-light headphones “to alleviate long work calls”, she reveals with a smile. H
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HERE: The private area of the house: on the ground floor the living room with the ‘island’ kitchen (Turati Cucine); on the mezzanine the sleeping area (fabrics by L’Opificio). Beyond the door, in the background, the son’s bedroom, the bathroom, the laundry room and the wardrobe. OPPOSITE PAGE: The study with the mini-mezzanine, which is the ‘secret’ room of the hostess (small photo) and a detail of the desk (Codega lamp).
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he consolidated collaboration between the architecture and interior design studio Spagnulo & Partners and the Italian hotel group Baglioni Hotels & Resorts continues to go from strength to strength. The studio has designed the interiors of the latest jewel in the Baglioni Collection, Baglioni Resort Sardinia, a 5 star boutique resort and one of The Leading Hotels of the World, located in the marine reserve of Tavolara, on the north-eastern coast of Sardinia, just north of San Teodoro. The north-eastern coast of Sardinia, with its colours, fragrances and strong winds forge a sensorial relationship with the place and a complex experience between man and nature. Here, the senses are constantly stimulated, enhancing the attention for details and materials. These, it must be said, have to be “intelligent”, not only to give an added value to performance but also to enhance espressivity. Lights, sounds, smells and colours themselves become capable of bestowing psychological as well as physical comfort. Sardinia is a place steeped in a rich, century-long culture of materials. It is not simply a question of craftsmanship and know-how, it is a profound expression of cultural belonging. The island, for centuries a place where relations outside the island were few and far between, has developed its own characteristic form of arts and crafts, as well as craftsmen with their unique and special characters. This heritage is almost uncontaminated, and is, for this reason, an invaluable factor in understanding the spirit of the place. The analysis and development of these two key themes made up the framework for Spagnulo & Partners’ Interior Design project for the Baglioni Resort in Sardinia. The resort is immersed in a bay in front of one of the island’s most stunning beaches, Lu Impostu, with the island of Tavolara in the background, in direct contact with the strong, characteristic elements of Sardinian nature, reflected in many of the architectural choices of the project: the granite of the building’s façades, the broken up stone boundaries in Orosei stone, the pastel green and blue shades of the main walls which can be found in the common areas, the limestone of the bedroom walls. The architecture, the materials and the colours reflect the soul of their setting and describe, through a tactile and
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visual experience, a profound dialogue with the surrounding nature. Any interior design project requires contact with a new and complex world, one made up of traditions, customs and craftsmanship which, just like language, music and literature, determine a specific cultural identity. Spagnulo & Partners discovered a number of traditions and reinterpreted them in a contemporary key, which subsequently made up up the essence of the Interior Design project. The tradition of fabrics: woven fabrics and rugs by Mariatonia Urru, mainly using the traditional Sardinian Pibiones technique or the Piana technique. Fabrics which showcase traditional designs, reinterpreted in colour and design, have been used for the beds’ headboards, in the rugs found in the common areas and in the bedrooms, in the cushions, in the upholstery and in the curtains. The main colours featured in the project - green, blue, ochre and brick red – are showcased in a number of different geometric patterns and textures, giving a distinct character to the 78 bedrooms and suites, as well as to the main public areas The tradition of ceramics and pottery: the hand made pottery and ceramic art by Walter Usai, a “strexiaiu” craftsman (literally meaning tableware maker) who, to this day, carries on a pottery tradition started in 1850, first by his grandfather and then by his father. The clay around the Assemini area has always been outstanding and for this reason has favoured the growth of this intense tradition of the art of the lathe. In the bedrooms, just as in the common areas there are Asseminese jugs and pouring vessels, ring shaped urns in natural, non-toxic enamels coloured green, white, red and orange. The tradition of artisan terracotta: a traditional craft which a local company, Cerasarda, continues to produce in the region. These hand-enamelled terracotta inlays in bleached oak can be found in the bedrooms. They are a perfect combination between modern design and traditional style thanks to the depth of the blue, green and red coloured enamels. Sardinia, its territory, its colours, its traditions but also its images. The project created by Spagnulo & Partners includes a strong use of photographed images,
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created and chosen together with Alidem, based in Milan. They can be found in the lobby, in the restaurants as well as in the rooms themselves, at times arranged on full-height panels which reveal the true dramatic nature of the Sardinian landscape and its past through details, materials and impressions. Great importance has also been given to the external areas, the true focus of life at the Resort. The areas reveal great precision and accuracy from the point of view of materials and colour choices, in seamless harmony with the philosophies reflected within the interiors and in the architectural materials. The poolside area is furnished with wood and cane structures, real living spaces with armchairs and sun-loungers in teak wood. Cushions, fabrics and rugs all reflect the traditional and chromatic references of the interiors. The Lounge Terrace is another charming spot in the Resort. It is situated on the flat rooftop of the Bar, a truly magnificent position
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from which you can enjoy breathtaking sea views. Here, too, the rugs and the coloured fabrics together with the ceramics of the tables and the stone flooring all reflect the value the project has given to identity. In addition, a contemporary flair is added by the sofas, the armchairs and the lamps, together with the minimalist design of the stone bar counter in Orosei stone and corten iron, which through a slit in its front reveals a truly scenographic effect: the jagged line of the rocks of Tavolara. Baglioni Resort Sardinia is the most recent project developed by the studio Spagnulo & Partners for Baglioni Hotels & Resorts: a well-consolidated 15 year-long collaboration which has seen the studio and the hotel group join forces on some of their most iconic structures including Baglioni Hotel Carlton Milano, Baglioni Hotel Londra, Baglioni Hotel Regina Roma, La Villa Gallici Aix en Provence and Baglioni Hotel Luna Venezia (from the architects’ project description). H
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and performers, like-minded organizations, and the collaborative creative community. One of Bodecker’s goal was to create an environment that inspires openness to explore, learn and find the unlimited curiosity you once had when you were a kid. The collage of activities intersect and overlap to inspire a passion for collection, making, and playing. By developing the program around these ideas, the new multi-story central structure emerged as the functional core of the foundation. The primary spaces open to each other at the ground floor with places to
make art, record music, perform, and skate. The living spaces for the artist-in-residence program are stacked above on the second and third floors, overlooking but still connected to the activity below. Building materials range from repurposed elements preserved from demolition to surprising contemporary finishes. New-built areas within the complex are contemporary in aesthetic, providing a yin-yang vibe when viewed against the time-worn patina of the vintage elements. Interior finishes throughout embrace color and texture—exposed wood trusses, mixed
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SKYLAB DESIGN TEAM DESIGN DIRECTOR: JEFF KOVEL PROJECT MANAGER: BRENT GRUBB PROJECT ARCHITECT: JAMIN AASUM PROJECT ARCHITECT: KYLE NORMAN PROJECT ARCHITECT: DUSTIN FURSETH INTERIOR DESIGNER: AMY DEVALL DESIGN & VISUALIZATION: STEPHEN MILLER
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of the structure––embracing the development’s Mexican roots and symbolizing the path ahead; a nod to new ideas, fresh perspectives, and hope for future generations. Deeply rooted in a commitment to wellbeing, the green valley will consist of strategically stacked, private terraces designed to blur the lines of the built environment and nature to curate a genuine connection between residents and the outdoors. Each of Light Towers’ 122 modular condominiums––ranging from two- and three-bedroom units to four- and five-bedroom penthouses––will feature its own terrace designed to act as an extension of the living room and emphasize the idea of living a greener life. These “skyvillas” integrate nature as a core lifestyle element; depending on the positioning around the biophilic core, between 25% and 75% of square feet per unit will be allocated to this greenspace. Further embracing the “green lifestyle” concept, resident amenity spaces will include a second-floor deck designed to foster a sense of community by encouraging residents to come together outdoors––complete with an al fresco gathering and coworking space and swimming pool, as well as over 3,000-square-feet of space dedicated specifically to physical wellbeing including a spa, gym, and children’s play area. Social activities will also be encouraged on the seventh and eighth floors, where future residents will find rentable party and cinema rooms, a shared kitchen space, and two bars––one designed for late-day cocktails and the other for fresh-made juices and teas to boost energy and contribute to a healthy wellbeing. Situated on either side of a shared terrace, the two venues are intended to further represent Pininfarina’s concept of Mexico’s two juxtaposing souls. Interiors will utilize a bright, colorful palette throughout, drawing from the tonality of the local environment and hues reminiscent of cultural traditions. Regionally sourced materials, including plaster and concrete, will be used to reduce the environmental impact of construction and support the local economy. “Light Towers Design by Pininfarina is located in a vibrant and beautiful area of Mérida; we at Branson Developments are very excited to be partnering with Pininfa-
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rina to develop a residential project that reflects the future of residential living in our city while honoring our heritage. We are extremely proud to be building this iconic landmark in Yucatan,” says Juan Soto, Projects Director of Branson Developments. This vision for Light Towers will be underscored by its strategic positioning just North of the city center––located not far from the forthcoming new American consulate building amidst what is recognized as the second safest city in the Americas. Light Towers will boast walking distance in proximity to shopping centers, cinemas, schools, universities, restaurants, supermarkets, and easy access to the beach of Progreso, Yucatan. Further considerations for the community include the building’s foundation––the base of Light Towers’ two-tower composition will be entirely permeable, both for the surrounding neighborhood and the environment. This open and welcoming streetscape energy is intended to flow through the building’s main lobby to its naturally ventilated parking garage, which will also help fortify the infrastructure from potential natural weather hazards. The building is slated to break ground in July 2022, and construction will commence in August 2022. Once complete, Light Towers will be Pininfarina’s first branded residential towers in Mexico (from the architects’ project description). H
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HERE: Living room: Bretagne sofas by Frau; French deco armchairs from the 1940s; floor lamp, ancient Venetian lantern; bespoke bookcase in Tuscan Red by Little Greene; work of the South African artist Bronwyn Katz. BELOW: The dining room with vintage 1950s table and chairs.
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n the elegant Flaminio district in Rome, a few steps from the MAXXI Museum and the National Gallery of Modern Art, emerging architecture and interior design studio 02A has reimagined the interior of a 130 sqm apartment, on the ground floor of a noble building from the early Twentieth century. Located between the greenery of the East bank of the Tiber river and the urban vegetation of the Parioli Mountains, the project gives rise to a dynamic space, open to the outside thanks to a generous garden. The traditional apartment was bought by the diplomat Alfonso Tagliaferri, who was stateless for work, but in search of his first private home, to which he could return at the end of each mission. “The client has given us a wider opportunity to reflect on the concept of home as a place of belonging, even more if not lived in on a daily basis. The mental construction of the project was a journey into his memory and aspirations, through a constant and free dialogue, in search of useful traces to define a thread that guided and contained every choice, every missed connection, every digression, translating the experience into architecture”, says Marco Rulli, co-founder of the Rome-based studio together with Thomas Grossi. The new rooms of the apartment reflect the renewed use, no longer a bourgeois family nest but the residence of a diplomat, with totally different social rhythms and needs. Inside, one can stroll among relics and handicrafts from many countries, including South Africa and the Philippines. The main focus of the project is the sleeping area, a large room conceived as a suite with an open space bathroom characterized by a volume with a smoked mirror surface that expands the domestic landscape and gives maximum diffusion to the natural light coming from the three large windows arranged on the South-West side. The main entrance opens onto the living area, where a glass wall cuts through the large decorative plaster barrel vaults of the living room and kitchen, painted in Little Greene’s Tuscan Red. The kitchen is characterized by white and ocher yellow wall units that complement the decorative motifs of the 20x20 grit floor, and by the brushed granite surfaces of the central island and the worktop. Engraved on the plates of the scullery, the phrase
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LEFT: The studio with upholstered vintage theater chairs; Helsinki desk by Desalto; Serbelloni armchair designed by Vico Magistretti for DePadova; Kriptonite bookcases; motorized projector screen built into the ceiling. RIGHT: The Kitchen with 20x20 grit floor; ochre yellow tailor-made kitchen; barrel vault in Tuscan Red by Little Greene; Aplomb Mini suspension lamp by Foscarini; K65 stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek.
in Esperanto: “Noblas tiu, kiu staras signature en siaj ideoj, sed noblas eĉ pli tiu, kiu kapablas ilin ŝanĝi” (He who is firm in his ideas is noble, but he who is able to change them is even more noble). A restored solid oak parquet floor lines the eclectic lounge, where Bretagne di Frau leather sofas and French Art Deco armchairs from the 1940s interact with an ancient Venetian lantern, and with photographs and sculptures on the walls. Streams of natural light illuminate the environment and denote the opening of the French window towards the large private garden, with direct access from the Tiber, and furnished with deck chairs, shielding vines, lush Monstera Deliciosa and the shade of a large palm tree. An arched passage with a custom-made bookcase leads to a more intimate dining area. Here, neutral tones on the walls provide a theatrical backdrop to the family’s antique furniture and works of art (tapestry by Igshaan Adams; Classroom by Pascale Marthine Tayou), while the Illan birch pendant lamp by Luceplan rests on a glass-surface table with vintage ‘50s chairs in a continuous dialogue between ancient, modern and contemporary. A curved wall marks the entrance to the most private area of the house. On the one hand, the service bathroom with its suspended ceramic tub and black marble surfaces resembles a cabinet of curiosities wrapped in Palm Jungle wallpaper by Cole & Son and the sinuous shapes of shells, natural figures, travel treasures and handcrafted Vienna straw sconce. On the other hand, the studio with two souls: that which is dedicated to cine matographic art with upholstered vintage theater chairs (projector and motorized cloth hidden in the ceiling) and the other for writing and smart work moments with the Helsinki desk by Desalto and the iconic Serbelloni armchair designed by Vico Magistretti for De Padova. A cobalt blue velvet curtain reveals the heart of the apartment: the bedroom with a private en suite bathroom divided into several spaces. The horizon of warm colors of Ukiyo wallpaper by Nobilis on the doors of the made-to-measure wardrobe blends with the immaterial cubic volume that hides the bathroom services. Thanks to the layered glazing resin of the decorator Franco Casi Melcarne, the environ-
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ABOVE: Magneto bedside lamp by Foscarini; Ok floor lamp by Flos. BELOW: Taps Rubinetterie Stella; Palm Jungle wallpaper by Cole & Son. ment finds its own visual and formal unity from which the bathtub and shower area of the bathroom take shape. “We tried to play with the concept of time, we didn’t want a “finished” house, we were interested in giving space to the unfinished, to the imperfection that would contain the vital force of curiosity”, say the architects. 02A completes an elegant renovation where contemporary design, art and travel treasures blend with natural materials and bold, full-color hues. The luxuriant green of the indoor plants envelops everything, enriching the succession of environments, giving an open and intimate space at the same time for those who, like the owner, live in their home as a citizen of the world (from the architects’ project description). H
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2A is an Italian architecture and interior design studio based in Rome. Founded in 2014 from the collaboration between architects Thomas Grossi and Marco Rulli, the studio is united by the idea of a broader architectural design, in which the term “project” represents the fulcrum and synthesis of several disciplinary fields. This philosophical approach is especially relevant when it comes to home. Each intervention implies a process of truly getting to know the clients, and of interpreting both their practical needs and interior aspirations. The studio’s design method is based on a constant and passionate investigation into compositional, functional and technological responses to our human need to inhabit a space capable of contributing to our own happiness. 02A has completed numerous private residential interiors in the capital and shares its projects through surreal images, videos and descriptions that not only reveal the final result but also fragments of the path traveled.
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SUNNY accessories enliven the kitchen. SERBELLONI armchair designed by Vico Magistretti for DePadova.
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FROM REFUGEE TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS WOMAN AND GLOBAL REAL ESTATE EXPERT:
MOLLY FAULKNER, CEO OF FALCON PHOENIX GROUP A daughter of an immigrant father from Cambodia, Molly is a Khmer Rouge “The Killing Fields” survivor who was very fortunate to be saved by UNICEF as a Refugee and brought to America in the 1980’s. Molly came into the real estate industry at the toughest time of the nation’s history during September 11. At that time, she worked at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Companies. Like many others, Molly was laid off, without a job and the nation in mourning. One day, she saw in the newspaper a little black and white advertisement that says, “we train loan officers”. She went for an interview and the job only pays a commission IF she sells, and she never worked in sales before; but Molly accepted the challenge by making cold calls every day to offer her services. The office also had a real estate division, she says “One day I received a call from an elderly mother from Thailand that needed my help with her daughter’s home in pre-foreclosure. I took on the challenge and found that I loved working with real estate’s practices more than lending, not to mention I excelled in helping families keep their home.” With the commissions received, Molly hired a real estate attorney to become certified in distressed, foreclosure, estate & probate sales. The rest is history. It has been 16 years since that tumultuous time. Molly came from the Ritz-Carlton Companies back-
ground of exceptional service, and she has carried those values throughout her real estate career and says “I am fortunate to be my own boss working on a Global scale. Today, I work with world class developers in different continents. You could say, I’m the largest woman-owned project marketing firm in the world”. Molly specializes in Life Style Living, Luxury Residences and International Golden Visa by investment programs. In 2015 Molly decided to work with commercial real estates and went to Cornell to complete her hotel real estate investments and asset management program. This was a great foundation for her and it helped to propel her forward; Molly now works with various niche of hotel assets and investments, ranging from luxury boutique hotels to world class resorts in sales, acquisitions, and developments worldwide. In California, Molly works with the Asian Real Estate Association of America, a non-profit professional organization and the voice serving the Asian American Pacific Islander community by making substantial impacts and positive changes at the local, regional, and national level for AAPIs and the community. Molly kick starts 2022 with new blessings, new ventures, and adventures. Molly is working with the
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2018 Cornell University - Hotel Real Estate Investments and Asset Management. 2019 Gov. Of Dubai Land Department - CIPC. 2022 Smart Cities Network Associate. Chair of UN ASEAN smart city network. It’s in the planning stages to develop a smart hub in the capital city of her country of Cambodia. And at the same time, help setting up an NGO in Lucknow, India to form IFBIC - International Federation of Business Intellectuals and Change-makers. “The mission is to provide resources and opportunities for professional development in individuals and organizations. A platform for joint ventures and startups to have an opportunity to connect with chairmen and decision makers, and Industrial training and development by corporate mentors.” Molly says, “I truly believe that cooperation and collaboration is the new currency and a must to accomplish beautiful things for all”.
AREAA Board of Director of Tri-county. 2021 & 2022 Exec. Board 2019 & 2020 Board of Director AREAA - Asian Real Estate Association of America. The Voice serving the Asian American and Pacific Islands or AAPI Community and making substantial impacts and positive change at the local, regional, and national level for AAPIs and the community. Awards and Recognitions for AAPI: 2022 CA Senator Josh Newman 2022 CA Congresswoman – Young Kim 2021 & 2022 CA Congresswoman - Judy Chu. 2020 CA Senator - Ling Ling Chang. 2019 CA Congressman - Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr.
Falcon Phoenix Group, Bridging Continents since 2006, is A strategic real estate advisory firm and project marketer worldwide. Projects ranging from Smart City Planning, Resort Developments, Private investment needs and more.
Molly Faulkner @ Falcon Phoenix Group Office 1.800.588.7761 Mobile 1.323.712.7889 WhatsApp 1.562.205.8862 https://linktr.ee/Faulkner.Intl
CRYPTO AND REAL ESTATE What On Earth Does Crypto Have To Do With Real Estate? Can I Use Crypto To Buy A Property? Is Crypto A Marketing Opportunity For Me To Sell My Property? By The Way, What Is Crypto Exactly?
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The blockchain and decentralization are also the underlying concepts behind Web3 — the next-level internet. It’s technologically advanced, blending the highest levels of augmented and virtual reality, but also built around the concept of decentralization. With no governing body, the power of the internet is in the hands of the users and builders. You see this firsthand in the Metaverse.
Imagine buying a home on the other side of the globe, and having the ability to put on VR goggles and walk through the space, see the view from the windows, maybe even customize it, furnish it, decorate it. The possibilities are limited only by our imagination. There is already technology that can scan a building and replicate it as a file in the metaverse. This is truly global real estate.
The Metaverse, or really metaverses, since there are many, are immersive, 3D versions of the internet, perhaps best described as VR meets the internet. They incorporate the ability to create your own avatar, interact with others in a multi-user environment, and eventually take your personal digital assets with you from one environment to the next. How this develops and is monetized is still TBD, but it will surely continue to gain traction as people and companies develop new use cases in the space.
A sure sign that someone doesn’t fully understand it is a generally dismissive attitude towards “crypto.” You now know that crypto isn’t just one thing. It’s complex. It isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme. It’s a technology and it’s a philosophy. You don’t have to become an expert on all or even any aspect of this digital revolution, but understanding the basic key concepts will put you in the game and may encourage you to explore more.
Christina Prostano is a Licensed Associate RE Broker in New York City, a Crypto Certified Agent, Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) and a co-founder with Wendy Cowan of the Global Real Estate Collective, a network of professionals in the field of commercial and residential real estate, working together to better serve their clients, across borders and around the globe. Etc??
Residential/Commercial Investment Sales/Development CPGlobalTeam@compass.com +1 646-373-3269 Global Collective Consulting LLC | CP Global Team at Compass - Founder & Principal | Global Real Estate Collective Co-Founder & Principal | Crypto Properties Global Team - Founder & Principal | ICSC | FIABCI-USA | NYRAC | REBNY | NAR | IFBIC
HERE:The large terrace that opens to the spectacular view of the Andes Mountains: the furnishings at Kettal were selected in a palette of pinks, grays, and terracotta that connect to Chile’s telluric landscape.
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hen the owner of this wonderful duplex contacted us, we felt that we had to create a story that represented her aesthetic and cultural needs, together with a cosmopolitan lifestyle. At the same time we decided to give lightness to the interior design, enhancing the spectacular views. The first premise was to rethink the organization of the spaces and create an art collection that represented the owner’s taste. We defined that the large entrance hall, with its long and double height that runs through and connects the main rooms, would go from being the backyard of the apartment to being its heart and characteristic. Year after year we intervene each of the spaces annexed to it. The elevator hall, as an anteroom, was patinated dark to receive the lighting work of Javier Toro Blum. Then the large hall with walls in different colors, large paintings, a bronze lamp by Herve Van der Straeten, ceramics by Andrea Arrivillaga installed on the floor, was transformed into a gallery that received works by both established and emerging Chilean artists, as well as some international referents. We then covered the design of the large terrace that opens onto the spectacular views of the Andes Mountains. These were part of a careful design where we selected Kettal in a palette of pinks, grays and terracottas that connect with the telluric landscape of Chile, without losing sophistication. Together with landscape designer Macarena Calvo of
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LEFT: The dining room and , below, the study nook with walnut-root bookcases by Estudio Paula Gutierrez, a Rusel sofa in green velvet by Minotti, the Louise coffee table by Molteni & C, and a photograph of the Napoli bench by Massimo Listri. RIGHT: Green touches for the bedroom too.
Calvo y Elgueta, we designed a low-water-use container garden that stays green all year round. The desk and dining room are enfilade within the visual line of sight of the living room, all turning towards the large terrace. We created a subtle atmosphere in the dining room, as well as an intense and enriched one at the desk. Framed by walnut root bookcases by Estudio Paula Gutierrez, a Rusel sofa in green velvet by Minotti, Louise coffee table by Molteni and the photograph of the Naples bench by Massimo Listri to give perspective to the space. Moroccan Bambu rugs and leather were chosen for the desk and dining room. The living room was the last space to be completely remodeled. The neutral palette contrasts with the rest of the rooms, providing a visual break and a hinge effect with the desk, terrace, dining room and hall. It was essential for the furniture to float, as it is a place of passage and living. Gio Ponti’s D.154.2 chairs, and Minotti sofa, the oval coffee table, are part of this play of curves. Only the George Smith sofa produces solidity under the oil painting by Alejandro Corujeira, hung on the gray patina wall. The carpet, side tables and others, were commissioned based on the silver gray palette, inviting to the contemplation of the landscape. The master bedroom has color and material continuity with the hall. Minimalist in terms of furniture, it is enriched with textures, tapestries, curtains, wool and linens, which provide the necessary warmth. As a highlight, the Robert Indiana upholstery, used as a carpet (from the architect’s project description). H
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e create public and private interior design projects with a unique spirit, always balancing avant-garde and permanence. We have a global vision of architecture and interior design, creating spaces that go beyond fashions and stereotypes, mixing styles and cultural references freely. The studio has been published by major national and international media such as ED Magazine, Architectural Digest, Wallpaper, Interior Design, among others. Paola Gutiérrez spent most of her childhood in northern Chile, as she relates, “There I discovered a thousand colors in the desert, where there seemed to be nothing. Growing up in that infinite geography taught me to imagine without limits, and as an only child until I was 6 years old, I enjoyed drawing, painting and somehow translating all those textures and colors that surrounded me. Today I feel that I am still doing some of the same.” (portrait by Gonzalo Romero).
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VIBRANT colors surround and enliven the staircase. BASKET armchair design Nanna e Jørgen Ditzel for Kettal.
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INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY SHOW DUBAI
The 2022 edition of the International Property Show marks the 18th year for this ultimate sales platform for local and international real estate markets. Even in the midst of the Covid pandemic, this event was successfully hosted from the 24 - 26 of March, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. “The three-day show hosted global investors and real estate professionals and marked the beginning of a new chapter for the real estate sector when the world is witnessing a qualitative shift towards flexibility, innovation and digital transformation. The event was an effective platform to stimulate the growth of the real estate sector at the local and global levels, especially at a time when most real estate services have become digital.” One of the highlights of the opening ceremony was the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Under-
standing (MoU) between the Dubai Land Department (DLD) and National Association of Realtors (NAR), which was followed by presentations from Miami Association of Realtors, Florida Realtors, and Orlando Regional Realtor Association. The International Property show hosted International Real Estate Federation FIABCI Emirates Inauguration at the Armani Hotel on 25th March 2022 making this a historic event.
The Exhibition The 2022 edition of the International Property Show’s exhibition was filled with 90+ exhibitors from 40 countries. On exhibition, the countries showcased various real estate projects ranging from residential, commercial, industrial, raw land, and special use.
Demand for real estate properties has significantly increased beyond the supply in the current market, and this made the event a perfect time and platform where exclusive deals to end-users and investors were offered. IPS exhibition served a valuable service by showcasing developers and giving them the opportunity to display and create awareness about their projects. Prospective property buyers had a good overview of available options across all locations and asset classes. With banks and financial institutions in attendance, visitors had the opportunity to make a firm purchase decision on the spot and complete the transaction under one roof.
Ten Day program The program was for the “Invest in Dubai Trade Mission” delegates and it started with attending IPS, followed by a trip to Sharjah and Abu Dhabi which included a site visit to the developers, Eagle Hills, and Aldar Properties respectively. During the visits, the delegates were taken on cultural tours to various destinations such as the Grand Mosque and local street market. In Abu Dhabi we visited three different sites, all by Aldar Properties. Furthermore, delegates attended the International Humanitarian Summit and the Annual Investment Meeting at Dubai Expo 2020.
Global Real Estate Collective Booth Our Team and diverse delegation had a collaborative booth The Global Real Estate Collective which is an international partnership of like-minded professionals servicing investors, buyers, sellers, and developers across borders and around the globe. We utilize our deep knowledge, expertise, and extensive private network to excel at traditional marketing, but we are also experts at forward-thinking technologies. We leverage modern media, Web3, AR/VR, crypto, the Metaverse, and more, in order to amplify your reach exponentially in the most efficient and effective way possible. Through our expansive network, reaching more than 70 countries, our hyper-custom, targeted solutions truly put you everywhere you need to be. Our booth and accompanying website feature off market hotels, developments, raw land, commercial Class A towers and venture capital and joint venture opportunities from condos to commodities, presented by 8 unaffiliated brokers and businesses coming together to bring their best offerings. We use this collaborative approach for exponential reach. It was an honor to feature Home Italia at our booth to our community. www.globalrealestatecollective.com Co-Founders: Christina Prostano & Wendy Cowan in conjunction with “Where to Wednesday” bi-weekly real estate show on Clubhouse.
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HERE: Always, architecture defers to nature. Windows frame views in all directions, not only outward to the lake but also inward to the granite escarpment, which is every bit as exquisite as the dappled water.
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HERE: Ferrari custom designed all the built-ins and furnishings: the double-sided fireplace, which anchors the living room; and the exterior rock garden, reminiscent of a Japanese onsen (or hot spring), which has a sauna and outdoor shower.
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BELOW: The kitchen island, for instance—a large, unfished block of granite—evokes the boulders and outcroppings one sees across the Canadian Shield. RIGHT: hen walking through the house, one feels that one is journeying through an inlet in a rockface and emerging into sunlight.
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of city life and also to build as sensitively as we could, complementing, but never overwhelming, the surrounding environment. The building plan was deliberately simple—a pitched roof, an upper-level great room, and sleeping quarters below. We limited ourselves to two primary materials: granite, which we used for the hefty kitchen island and the carved sinks in the bathroom, and whitewashed Douglas fir, which appears in the ceilings, the millwork, and the wall cladding. The granite is coarse grained and hard. It references the minerality of the site and imbues
the interiors with a sense of ruggedness. The Douglas fir offers tactility and warmth, and it connects the house with vernacular building traditions. We sourced both materials locally, sometimes extracting them from the property itself. The only imported product was the flooring made of limed Douglas fir, a centuries-old material beloved for its plank size and quality, which we got from a company in Denmark. Our guiding ethos was warm minimalism—the interiors derive their elegance from a lack of visual clutter—but we also focused on balance. Light
juxtaposes darkness: the principal bedroom is awash in sunlight, while the en suite is deep and cavernous. Refined details coexist alongside rough surfaces, a nod to the Japanese design tradition of wabi-sabi. The kitchen island, for instance—a large, unfished block of granite—evokes the boulders and outcroppings one sees across the Canadian Shield, an expanse of bedrock that extends from the Great Lakes to the Arctic Coast. With its size and monumentality, the island offsets the expertly crafted cabinetry that surrounds it. We custom designed all the built-ins and furnishings:
the principal bed, constructed of stacked Douglas fir; the double-sided fireplace, which anchors the living room; and the exterior rock garden, reminiscent of a Japanese onsen (or hot spring), which has a sauna and outdoor shower. Always, architecture defers to nature. Windows frame views in all directions, not only outward to the lake but also inward to the granite escarpment, which is every bit as exquisite as the dappled water. When walking through the house— passing from the entranceway to the great room, or from the dimly lit downstairs hallway to the
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ABOVE: The principal bed is constructed of stacked Douglas fir. RIGHT: In the en suite bathroom, the mirrors on either side of the sink have custom pivots, so they can be easily rotated out of the way, allowing unobstructed views onto the rock.
sundrenched bedrooms—one feels that one is journeying through an inlet in a rockface and emerging, dramatically, into sunlight. In the en suite bathroom, the mirrors on either side of the sink have custom pivots, so they can be easily rotated out of the way, allowing unobstructed views onto the rock. This is a small detail but one that matters to us. In a building so fully immersed in its environment, vanity itself becomes an afterthought. Stillness, space, connection to nature—these are the best and most rarified luxuries imaginable (from the architect project description). H
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aolo Ferrari is an internationally recognized designer and founder of Studio Paolo Ferrari, a Toronto based, multi-disciplinary design studio, with a focus on interiors and objects. The studio is currently involved in projects throughout North America, Europe and the Middle East. Throughout his career, Ferrari has worked with luxury heavyweights including Four Seasons, Raffles, Viceroy & LVMH. Studio Paolo Ferrari’s work emerges through the pursuit of inventive and resonant concepts, led by design strategy, refinement and integrity. Creative thinking, collaboration and optimism guide the studio’s approach and at its most fundamental, they believe design is about celebrating the human experience.
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GRANITE is coarse grained and hard. It references the minerality of the site and imbues the interiors with a sense of ruggedness.
THE DOUGLAS FIR offers tactility and warmth, and it connects the house with vernacular building traditions.
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SPATIA THE ITALIAN LUXURY BRAND SPATIA is an Italian luxury brand focused on providing clients with highly personalized furniture. SPATIA’s unique products, like the chapters of a fascinating novel, tell the story of the brand with passion and dedication. It’s a story filled with important words such as love, research and creativity. With SPATIA, form and function elevate to higher levels to reach the moon and go beyond our galaxy. It is a multisensorial experience where each and every product is a true lifestyle statement.
THIS COLLECTION IS INSPIRED BY THE MOON AND THE SPACE EXPLORATION SPATIA’S unique products, like the chapters of a fascinating novel, tell the story of the brand with passion and dedication. It’s a story filled with important words such as LOVE, RESEARCH and CREATIVITY. The result is very distinctive products designed to foster conversations and engage in social connections. The current collection is inspired by
the moon and the space exploration as aesthetic and energetic journey outside and within ourselves. The day mankind set the foot for the first time on the lunar surface, it redefined forever the limits of what seemed to be possible. In a similar way, the day SPATIA’s furniture enters your home or work environments, it will redefine how you interact with others and the surroundings.
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A glass corner and large sliding doors connect this space to exterior patios with rich Ipe wood decking, where large roof overhangs support year-round usability. The master suite on the upper-level frames prospect views to the water and creates a cosy lookout, set back into the home’s footprint, for a sense of refuge. A roof deck and richly planted container garden continue the indoor/ outdoor porosity established on the ground level, extending the bedroom outside. Water Cabin’s materiality draws inspiration from the weathered informality of a cabin. Lightly stained knotty western red cedar exterior siding will weather over time with minimal maintenance. The siding’s thin, vertical wood slats are arranged in an irregular articulated pattern, recalling the random composition of trees in a forest. Durable, low-maintenance metal elements like galvanized
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steel and flame-sprayed zinc nod to the demanding marine environment. These metals will complement the colour of the siding as it silvers with age, as well as the shifting blues and greys of the surrounding bay. Wood continues to feature heavily throughout the home’s interior, with warm oak flooring and casework balanced by cooler silver and black metals. Russian birch plywood ceilings extend to exterior soffits, further breaking down barriers between indoor and outdoor spaces. Knotty wood wall finishes in the main stairwell – which also acts as a lightwell to capture natural daylight – and master suite likewise weave exterior materials into the home’s interior. This informal, low-contrast interior supports a sense of the home as an oasis, despite its location in a bustling community. H
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coastal forest and are punctuated by pieces from the owner’s striking contemporary art collection. Artworks were incorporated into the design of the home, with the fireplace walls specially designed to fit paintings by Sam Francis and Diego Singh. A collection of furniture pieces design by Olson specifically for the house, including a walnut sofa built into the hearth of one fireplace, complete the interior environment. Tight knot cedar ceilings in the living area and rich walnut casework in the open kitchen to the rear provide a sense of grounded warmth, which extends to the back bedroom with its dark teak panelling. Here, a vista out over an elevated deck and long reflecting pool offers a second opportunity for views of water and woods. This house was sited so carefully that only one tree had to be removed during construction, and a green rood above the garage continues the home’s natural integration. A nearly continuous line of clerestory windows above the living area required an innovative engineering system for the cantilevered roof, which is held up in only two places by the concrete chimneys. As a result, the roof appears to be floating above the house, which itself is much like a glass boat gliding over a sea of salal. H
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GLASS MEETS FLEXIBILITY
The purity of glass is transformed into unexpected flexibility to welcome guests and share important moments together
Milton extensible rectangulat table - Designer Luca Roccadadria Oasi chairs - Designer Maurizio Manzoni Luna chandelier
The Milton table is designed for sharing special moments together with loved ones. An ideal choice for furnishing the living area under the banner of conviviality. Thanks to new technologies, the top and extensions are made of the same material, glass, which allows for unprecedented transparencies, creating original and elegant furniture without sacrificing the functionality of an extendable table. The Milton glass table is available in both a fixed and an extendable version, the latter works by means of a sophisticated but very simple mechanism that allows the extensions to slide out with ease. The base is made up of two bent steel stems with a rhomboidal section. The top has a polygonal, prismatic shape.
Standard dimensions: cm 200/300 x 100 x 75 h and 320/420 x 120 x 75 h Finish and dimensions customizable.
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HERE: An evening view of Baden’s new baths overlooking the Limmat River and below a detail of the stone facade.
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THE NEW FORTYSEVEN° BATHS MARIO BOTTA ARCHITETTI Words by Laura Ragazzola Photography by Matteo Piazza
T H EY A R E LO CAT ED I N BA DEN, SW ITZ ER L A N D, ON E OF T H E OL DE ST SPA TOW N I N EU ROPE , W H ER E T H E WAT ER GUSH E S OU T AT 47 DEG R EES. A RCH ISTA R M A R IO BOTTA DE SIG N ED T H EM AS A N OPEN H A N D TOWA R DS T H E R I V ER . W H ICH COM BI N E S PR E SEN T W IT H CEN T U R I E S- OL D T R A DITIONS
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y train had just arrived in Baden. And while I was still getting out of the wagon, the charm of Baden was already beginning to be felt ”. This is how the famous German writer Herman Hesse begins the story of his stay in the Swiss spa town back in 1924. Like Hesse, other prominent personalities including Montaigne, Goethe and Nietzsche, experienced the benefits of the therapeutic waters of Baden. In fact, the attractive small town overlooking the Limmat River, close to the border to Germany and France, has been renowned since ancient times: it is said that five Roman legionaries discovered the springs, which were later called “Aquae Helveticae”.
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FROM THE LEFT, IN THE WAYWARD: Inside the spa pool overlooks the river with large glass windows and also gets light from the rooftop; a ‘promenade’ has been created between the river and the new spa center for connecting the urban center with the park; a kind of ‘square’ connecting the changing rooms with the indoor swimming pools.
Today Baden enriches its prestige with a new thermal center, a precious architecture signed by distinguished Swiss architect Mario Botta. He too among those who were touched and inspired by the charm of the place. “I immediately felt the magic of it”, recalls the designer. “Just consider that for 2000 years, without any interruption, the Baden springs have provided thermal waters at a constant temperature of 47 degrees: it’s something extraordinary. It’s a generous ancestral gift that has nourished human well-being for centuries. With my project I wanted to pay homage to the unique history of this place and, at the same time, enhance the beauty of the landscape. Starting
from the river “. Thus the new Fortyseven° (the name recalls the temperature of the spring waters) is divided into several buildings that accompany the course of the river, overlooking its basin. “I thought of the project as an open hand” explains Botta “whose fingers - four trapezoidal volumes of different sizes – reach out towards the river. The relationship with the river is not only visual (large windows alternate on the facade and on the roof) but also involves sound. In fact, from inside guests can hear the strength of the river, and experience the encounter between the spring waters of the thermal baths and those of the river, in a new
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and articulated connection with the landscape”. On the opposite side, a more linear solution is adopted to relate the building to the street which gives access to the structure: here, in fact, a long and narrow building incorporates the entrance, the reception and a bar-restaurant accessible to all. The new spa center is completed by a lower volume which houses the changing rooms, the offices and a double level greenhouse, a relax area for guests. This volume has been rotated with respect to the main complex to
follow the bend of the river and offer a better view. “I did not want to create a single building, but rather an articulated ‘citadel of well-being’, with internal spaces that host swimming pools, saunas, relax areas and with outdoor spaces that offer as many pools of water, lawns and viewpoints overlooking the river, on the village and on the mountains”, explains the architect. The stone which covers the facades gives material and visual uniformity to the different volumes that make up the spa complex. “I wanted
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to put a ‘piece’ of land on the façades to remind us that it is from there, from the earth, that the water gushes out” architect Botta points out. “Also, natural stone is beautiful, resistant, ductile and changes with the light. But, above all, the stone gives the building a gravity, a weight that anchors it to the earth, reminding that architecture is a sign of man in the landscape, a sign that must last sss to protect us and preserve the extraordinary value of memory “. Botta’s project also extends to the community, stimulating new uses of the territory and recovering ancient traditions. In agreement with the municipality of Baden, a ‘promenade’ has been created that runs between the river and the new spa center up to the city park. Here, public pools dot the route, offering everyone, at all hours of the day and night, the opportunity to dive into the therapeutic waters of Baden: a very common ritual in the past (the ruin of a swimming pool dating back to the Roman is still accessible to the public in the basement of the baths), but then completely abandoned. Until today. H
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ABOVE: One of the saunas at the spa. RIGHT: The guest relaxation area, designed like a greenhouse.
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orn in Mendrisio, Ticino (1943), he begins his professional activity in 1970 in Lugano. His work has encompassed all building typologies: schools, banks, administrative buildings, libraries, museums, churches and synagogues. In 1996 he was among the prime movers of the Academy of Architecture in Mendrisio, where he taught until 2018 and which he led as dean from 2002 to 2003 and from 2011 to 2013. His work has been recognized with important awards and has been presented in many exhibitions. Among his realizations must be remembered the MOMA museum in San Francisco, the cathedral of the Resurrection in Evry, the museum Jean Tinguely in Basel, the Cymbalista synagogue and Jewish heritage centre in Tel Aviv, the municipal library in Dortmund, the MART museum of Trento and Rovereto, the restoration of the Theatre alla Scala in Milan, the church Santo Volto in Turin, the wellness centre Tschuggen Bergoase in Arosa, the library of the Tsinghua University in Beijing, the Garnet chapel in Penkenjoch, the Tsinghua University Art Museum in Beijing, the restaurant “Fiore di Pietra” on Monte Generoso, the Theatre of Architecture in Mendrisio, the wellness spa Fortyseven in Baden.
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THE RUIN of the ancient Roman swimming-pool. PUBLIC POOLS in front of the new spa centre.
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Wall F715 Sliding door with internal niche lined with engraved leather. Solid leather material (see color chart).
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BORGO SCOPETO WINE & COUNTRY RELAIS Photography by Gabriele Maria Cucolo By Luisa Dentro
HERE: Two swimming pools with beautiful views: an adult pool with pool bar and view of Siena and a large family pool with Thai massage center, open from June to September.
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assage to the 5-star category and a new banner: Borgo Scopeto, the elegant relais in the lands of Chianti Classico, a few kilometers from the city of Siena, reopened in style on April 1st and changed its name to Borgo Scopeto Wine & Country Relais. “It was an almost natural evolution - explains Alessandra Angelini, who supports her mother Elisabetta Gnudi in running the Borgo - which we have come to by following our innate vocation for authentic Tuscan hospitality of the highest level. We have worked hard in recent months to maximize our hospitality standards and offer our guests even higher service and attention. The path of Borgo Scopeto thus evolves with the transformation into a 5-star Wine & Country Relais. “ The upgrade from 4-star superior to 5-star establishes the excellence of the services
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HERE: Borgo Scopeto Wine & Country Relais is a typical medieval village dating back to the year 1000. Elisabetta Gnudi-Angelini, the Lady of Sangiovese, bought the village in the 1990s and restored the complex to its former glory, transforming it into a luxury hotel. Below, a rare “Roccolo”, a beautiful seventeenth-century garden.
and the structure that will reopen to tourists with many new features to characterize the 2022 season. Borgo Scopeto Wine & Country Relais is a dream destination immersed in the beauty of the Tuscan landscape where nature, rich food and wine and well-being are the ingredients for an unforgettable stay. The Borgo, in fact, is located in a strategic position both for those who love art and culture, but prefer to stay away from the bustle of the city, and for those looking for a holiday in contact with nature. Just 10 km from the Relais, in fact, is the splendid city of Siena which, in addition to being a Unesco Intangible World Heritage Site, is also a totally carbon neutral province since 2011. From this year, the guests of Borgo Scopeto will have access to a shuttle to reach the historic center of the city. The more adventurous can instead rent a Vespa or get on
a mountain bike and set off to discover the small villages that dot the area: enclosed in the hills of Chianti Classico and surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, Borgo Scopeto is the ideal base for a holiday to discover the Sienese. Luxury also finds space in unspoiled nature: the charm of the Relais also lies in its extremely refined furnishings and interior design of the rooms, recently renovated to emphasize the country-chic style. New this year is the Master Suite with two bedrooms, a private study and a large living room for those who do not want to give up comfort. “Food and wine tastings with tours in our owned cellars - continues Alessandra Angelini - and thematic Wine Hour, greater attention to psycho-physical well-being with a focus on wine therapy and the products of our company inside the Borgo Scopeto Relax Spa, as well as lessons
of yoga and meditation and the opportunity to train outdoors with the special outdoor gym. Finally, new gourmet experiences at the La Tinaia Restaurant, where the quality of the local products is enhanced by the creativity of our Chef Pietro Fortunati “. The Wine & Country Relais is in fact an oasis of peace for the mind and pleasure for the palate where you can enjoy a 360-degree food and wine experience. The La Tinaia restaurant, inside the Borgo, is led by the Executive Chef Pietro Fortunati and offers refined and creative cuisine that has as its undisputed protagonists the great raw materials of the territory told in modern dishes such as in the Homemade Pici with Borgonero wine and Cinta Sienese with Pecorino cheese fondant that has become a real icon dish of the chef. Borgo Bistrot is instead the proposal for lunch, with
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HERE: In addition to the swimming pools, the relais offers its guests a gym with all the necessary equipment.
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HERE: The finely restored rooms. Below, La Tinaia Restaurant, the realm of chef Pietro Fortunati.
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HERE: The hotel has 52 accommodations, including rooms and suites and finely restored villas with fourteenthcentury decorations and frescoes, but equipped with every contemporary comfort.
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more informal dishes based on vegetables from the garden, gourmet burgers, focaccias and traditional Sienese first courses. The rich menu is accompanied by a fine selection of self-produced labels, from Chianti Classico and Borgonero, Supertuscan from Borgo Scopeto winery, to the famous Brunello di Montalcino of Altesino and Caparzo wineries. The menu of the 2022 season is enriched by homemade desserts, bread and focaccia thanks to the new pastry laboratory inside the structure which will offer fresh and fragrant leavened products every day. For a more romantic lunch, a picnic is the ideal experience. A special moment in the open air, among the gardens or the fields of lavender and helichrysum of the Borgo, in an intimate atmosphere, among soft pillows and retro-style blankets: the restaurant will provide a gourmet basket with the proposals of the chef Fortunati and a bottle of wine, or Champagne or a matching cocktail. Those who want to indulge in a moment of absolute well-being can indulge in the pampering of Borgo Scopeto Relax, the elegant and intimate SPA that offers a wide range of wine therapy treatments based on natural products and obtained from grapes, olive trees and year also from honey and lavender. The new SPA menu includes massages and wellness rituals designed for those who have to face a long journey and need to recover their energy. At guests’ disposal sauna, whirlpool, emotional showers and aromatic garden; and if you want to extend your relaxation, you can organize an aperitif inside the Spa. Sports enthusiasts, in addition to walks in the countryside, can train outdoors thanks to the outdoor fitness equipment. On the other hand, those who do not want to give up meditation can book yoga lessons: an original way to rediscover their psycho-physical balance in the Tuscan hills. Another fundamental aspect that has always distinguished the philosophy of the Gnudi Angelini family is the love for the territory that led Borgo Scopeto Wine & Country Relais to receive the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certification on controlling the impact of activities on the territory. Still on the subject of sustainability, the Relais has adopted a series of measures to protect the environment by limiting CO2 emissions: a photovoltaic system with solar panels heats the pool water. The apiary not only provides honey for the Borgo but also preserves the local biodiversity and favors the organic management of the vineyards. In addition, the selection of vegetables and herbs in the garden inside the Borgo has been expanded with the addition of a strawberry, for all other raw materials the restaurant is sourced from local producers. H
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HERE: The new wellness area at the Mohr Life Resort stretches out across 600 sqm and creates an artificial rib, mirrored by the dry stone walls running along its side.
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n Lermoos, one of the oldest skiing areas in Tirol, just an 80-km drive from Innsbruck. a new wellness area has been added to the renowned Mohr Life Resort. Designed by noa* network of architecture, it’s a glass and concrete structure laid down on a gentle slope below the hotel, which enjoys a unique view across the wide Ehrwalder Becken valley, with its pastures, old farmhouses and barns: an impressive scenario dominated by the imposing 3,000 metres of the Zugspitze mountain – which represents a geographical border between Austria and Germany. As architect Christian Rottensteiner, partner at noa*, explains “for us, the majestic and powerful presence of the mountain was a
kind of test bench. The Zugspitze, with its beauty, strength, and formal complexity, was our inspiration and the project’s protagonist. The new wellness area is conceived as a theatre, an ideal location to admire that extraordinary masterpiece”. The new Spa stretches out across 600 sqm and features a roofed infrastructure built from scratch and an outdoor area with a swimming pool. The covered building is sober and light. It has been designed as an aggregation of simple shapes: a grid of glass cubes placed across the two levels of the structure. The use of a reflective glass surface delivers an unexpected, scenic effect: the different shapes virtually fade into the background and become a ‘screen’ mirroring the gargan-
OPPOSITE PAGE: Reflected on the glass facade is the giant silhouette of the Zugspitze mountain. ABOVE: The new glass and cement structure was built organically on a gentle slope located below the hotel (on the top, the design section).
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OPPOSITE PAGE, FROM ABOVE: The scenic sauna looks over the landscape; the shower area. ABOVE AND RIGHT: The relaxation areas were developed to look like theatre stages.
tuan silhouette of the Zugspitze. As the pool runs along the Spa’s glass front, the image of the mountain is also reflected in the water, creating even more impressive visual experiences. While outside the structure is defined by clear lines and stark shapes, inside it becomes softer and enveloping, embracing you once you get into the building. The tension created by the contrast between indoor and outdoor enriches the building both aesthetically and formally. The relaxation areas look like theatre stages with a view across the mountain. Every ‘booth’ includes two deckchairs featuring different designs: open, spacious areas with huge swings hanging from the ceiling enshrouded by drapery or metal cones framing the mountain alternate with closed balconies deliver-
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ABOVE: The sauna is designed for approximately 20 people, LEFT: Inside, the colours and textiles were inspired by nature.
ing increased privacy and relaxation with an omnipresent mountain view. The ground floor also features a private lounge; a lobby and bar for refreshments; a Spa and scenic sauna for approximately 20 people featuring a mini bistro reminiscent of cinema halls, as well as changing booths and showers. A scenic spiral staircase pinpoints the centre of the building and takes to the first floor where 10 symmetrical chill-out ‘stages’ are available. The swimming pool represents the natural extension of the wellness area. It extends into the open and features chill-out areas boasting different sensorial experiences. Six “island boxes” dot the water basin, reflecting the structure overlooking the pool. H
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Moon pouf made of polyethylene and illuminated inside. Produced by Slide Design.
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