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Projects & Hospitality | Fall Winter 2021

PROJECTS & HOSPITALITY

Fall | Winter 2021

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Natuzzi invited 8 designers to join the Circle of Harmony, giving rise to a collection that is a unique design blend, and a homage to the Mediterranean lifestyle.

studio leonardo sonnoli – ph. Beppe Brancato

Deep collection designed by Nika Zupanc, captured in Puglia with PJ Natuzzi.

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FEATURES

YEAR VI

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WONDER

Color stories

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The colors of rebirth

Interviews

PEOPLE Robert Evans

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Meet people dreams and needs

PEOPLE Kelly Hoppen

but remember to have fun”

90 “Keep your goals in mind

16 13th Street and Gansevoort Street, Manhattan NY | Seven Deadly Sins | Tectonic Theater Project | Rockwell Group

PEOPLE Massimo Roj

146 Just a pencil

18 Siusi allo Sciliar, Italy | Parc Hotel Florian noa* network of architecture

20 Vancouver | Shuck Shuck | Batay-Csorba Architects

82 Cahors, France | Le Grand Palais Cinéma

et espace musée | Antonio Virga Architecte

84 Paris | Bourse de Commerce - Pinault

Collection | Tadao Ando | Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec | Flos Bespoke

86 Val d’Orcia, San Quirico d’Orcia, Bagno

Projects review

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La Samaritaine Paris A place for discovery, surprises, and experiences

Luma London

Jilavyan

196 Mile, China | 50% Cloud.Artists Lounge Luo Xu | CCD Cheng Chung Design

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Empathic hospitality

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Il Sole 24 Ore Milan The second life of buildings

Nimbus Mykonos

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Mykonos: yesterday, today, and tomorrow

Albatroz Hotel Cascais, Portugal

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The cool breezes of a classic tourist haunt

Hoxton Hotel Rome

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Roman holidays

Waldorf Astoria Xiamen China

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A journey into balanced oppositions

The Watermark Los Angeles

104 Glamorous ageing in LA

J&T Finance Group Prague

Sky Yards Hotel Jiaozuo, China

110 The office as a place to re-connect

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140 Lisbon | Nómada Chiado | Spacegram

192 Kyiv Region | Makhno Village Resort

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London | Francesca Gugliotta

Weaving together nature and creative design

144 Valencia | Cabinette Coworking | Masquespacio

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Luma, a sanctuary in the heart of London

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Vignoni, Siena | FORME NEL VERDE 2021 REFLEXES | Helidon Xhixha

142 Zlín, Czech Republic | Lazy House

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116 The ‘lift’ strategy

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Mitsui Hotel Kyoto

D&G Seoul

Baglioni Resort Sardinia San Teodoro, Italy

Cusanus Academy Bressanone, Italy

Cabins Iceland, Italy, The Netherlands, France, UK

120 Absorbing tradition, building modernity 126 Transparency and haute couture 130 The essence of identity 134 The elegance of discretion Czech Republic, Canada

150 Off-the-grid living

Luma Arles France

Grammarly Kyiv

Satori Harbor Guangzhou, China

The Grand Hotel Victoria Menaggio, Italy

Waterline Square New York

Ecole Ducasse - Paris Campus Meudon-la-Forêt, France

158 The building as living organism 164 An office for work and relaxation

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170 Space as a landscape of contemplation 176 An oasis of wellness on Lake Como 182 Waterline Square: New York’s innovative glass tower collection 188 Star-studded kitchens

Short Stories

199 A wide view on major international projects

Design inspirations

221 A selection of the most innovative products

for the contract sector by international brands

Next

231 A preview of the upcoming global projects

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the Middle East at a stand still

240 Top hotels on the rise in Europe and Asia, 12 | IFDM

Asola seating system, Asola low table, Tela armchair, Boule floor lamp, design Matteo Nunziati

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EDITORIAL

A world in colour PAOLO BLEVE | Editor-in-chief

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he Fall Winter season of the .Wonder Book marks the return in great style of Western design know-how, represented by a style that isolated Europe and the US in a big bubble for many years and that – over the years – somewhat dampened its creativity. Meanwhile, the creativity of Japanese designers stole the show with bold shapes and powerful use of colour. As is often the case, the mutual influence between profoundly different cultures requires a break-in period whose duration cannot be predicted. By admiring the projects of this autumn edition, it seems that the two worlds have indeed mixed with one another to once again form a single and very colourful world. Colour is precisely the link between the projects, regardless of geography. By browsing through the Book you can – among other things – find the colours chosen for the covers of the previous 18 editions.

It is a who’s who of architecture (Ab Concept, Sanaa, Peter Marino, Ennismore, Jean Nouvel, Thomas Heatherwick, Frank Gehry, André Fu, Raphael Vinoli, Richard Maier, and Kohn Pedersen Fox) featured in the pages of this .Wonder Book, and each one of them will surprise you for their choice of shapes and decorations. Among the many unexpected innovations we want to highlight two of them: the energetic return to a

contemporary, solid, and elegant style of the new Dolce & Gabbana Korean flagship store, and the (perhaps) first Intercontinental Hotel in Dongguan with a conceptual interpretation.

And when the richness of colour makes way for monochrome and black and white, another model of design sensibility and aesthetic taste takes the spotlight: the steel of Ecole Ducasse, the light and dark contrasts of the Nimbus of Mykonos, and the thousand greys of the Cusanus Academy blend harmoniously with the most colourful projects.

This new edition introduces the new .Wonder Monogram collection, 12 pages in a removable insert of an in-depth dive into projects from a different angle, which highlights the ingenuity, creativity, and know-how of the players in the manufacturing sector at the service of the big world of design and international contract.

Let the new season begin!

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WONDER. 13TH STREET AND GANSEVOORT STREET, MANHATTAN NY | SEVEN DEADLY SINS | TECTONIC THEATER PROJECT

© Lawrence Sumulong for Rockwell Group

An outdoor theater anthology series composed of seven 10-minute long world premiere plays by Ngozi Anyanwu, Thomas Bradshaw, MJ Kaufman, Jeffrey LaHoste, Ming Peiffer, Bess Wohl, directed by Moisés

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| ROCKWELL GROUP Kaufman. Each play addresses a sin: pride, sloth, greed, lust, wrath, envy, and gluttony. The journey begins in Purgatory, a loading dock across from the Whitney Museum with neon strips and a red Mylar curtain.

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WONDER. SIUSI ALLO SCILIAR, ITALY | PARC HOTEL FLORIAN | NOA* NETWORK OF ARCHITECTURE © Alex Filz

As part of the expansion project, the two-storey structure contains the new Floris Green Suites. Located above each other at a slight angle, the impression is of a natural grown structure while preserving the views.

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WONDER. VANCOUVER | SHUCK SHUCK | BATAY-CSORBA ARCHITECTS

© SilentSama Architectural Photography

A fit-out for a new food concept for oyster-lovers. The pared-back simplicity of the interior consists of stripped-back concrete floors and ceiling, exposed concrete columns, mechanical ducts, and conduits.

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COLOR STORIES

Trend

The colors of rebirth A second look at 2022 color trends. Local dynamics and relationships are at the heart of the trends, where resilience and growing optimism meet

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here’s sage, pearly yellow, soft pink, natural green, and then glittery blue. There’s “ambitious” red, agave green, and corporate blue, slightly neon yellow, and then dark lilac. These were the top ten colors for Color Trends 2022 chosen by ColorWorks™ in a research process that traverses international markets, considering innovations and changes emerging from a wide spectrum of the aspects of society that influence how consumers respond to color. From these emerging trends are four Color Stories, summarizing the main focuses and the 20 colors (five per story) that best translate them, then included in ColorForward™ which anticipates color trends every year for the coming year. In this first preview, only the first ten colors were presented, i.e. the first two Stories — Care on Demand and New Work City, respectively — shown in the Spring Summer 2021 Wonder Book, and awaiting to have the end of the story told here. From this perspective, we look at the importance taken on by healthcare 2.0, new hybrid working models, and the phenomenon of delocalization, and the essential value of introspection and interaction in the remaining two stories, Glowcalization and Imago. The significance of the pandemic is self-evident not just on current dynamics but future ones too, as it has aligned trends and feelings worldwide. Color trends for 2022 are led by harmonious tones in the pursuit of inherent calm, though there is also no lack of distinctive bright hues; the colors tend to be positive, inspiring us to look forward, embrace change, and stimulate action. Their combinations are meant to enhance our feeling of security and peace. While yellows and oranges dominated in 2021, blues are supporting our current need for assurance and well-being for the year ahead. Judith van Vliet, Senior Designer and team leader of ColorWorks™ EMEA is an expert narrator of this research and trends.

Author: Veronica Orsi

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THIRD STORY.

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Aesthetics

The blockiwi

Local pride

Rusty Express

World Wild Web

You say potato, I say vodka

GLOWCALIZATION

The images of supermarkets being raided have been seen on all TVs in all countries, a phenomenon that happened virtually everywhere with the outbreak of the pandemic. Another shocking image was that of the Ever Given ship (of the Evergreen company) with its 20,000 containers literally stuck in the Suez Canal in March, with repercussions on global trade.

These two recent pieces of explicit evidence show our dependence on the global economy and worldwide supply chain as well as its vulnerability. But the other side of the coin, especially over the last year, has been the rediscovery of the local market: as we lived more in the domestic realm, we increasingly approached our own community and its smaller and more distinctive worlds: local producers are preferred to the mass market, localism to globalism. Many actions have been taken internationally in support of this trend. The Middle East is an exemplary case, as it is more than 50% dependent on foreign countries for food imports. The Wafra International Investment Company (Kuwait), for instance, has invested over 100 million dollars in the start-up Pure Harvest Smart Farms in Abu Dhabi to implement advanced solutions of controlled environmental agriculture throughout the region. The Singapore Food Agency is also moving in the direction of self-sufficiency with the Singapore Green Plan 2030, aimed at creating a more resilient food future. And if localism is not enough, consider the use of blockchains to ensure the traceability of food products (the TE-Food company is one of the leaders in this area). The matter involves the web with new internet regulations that are no longer globalized but fragmented (hence, the “splinternet”), customized to each country. In terms of color, the story translates into the kiwi green (natural and organic) of The Blockiwi, standing for the importance of traceability; there’s the bright pink with a touch of powder of Local Pride, supporting localism and pride in supporting one’s community; and the burnt orange of Rusty Express, the color of containers, expressing the current pressure on the supply chain; standing out is the metallic denim blue of World Wild Web for the phenomenon of the “splinternet,” and finally the warm beige of “You say potato, I say vodka”, a tribute to Karen Miller’s quip from the sitcom Will & Grace, summing up how what is an essential good differs from person to person.

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FOURTH STORY.

COLOR STORIES

Trend

IMAGO

It is not only our daily life and their rhythms that have changed in the last year and a half; interpersonal relationships, inner balances, priorities, and desires have changed too. Every action and event is put under the lens of introspection. But there is a “silver lining”: the chance to discover what really matters to us in life and in relationships. This theme embodies many key concepts and approaches which will certainly be strengthened in the future. The forced isolation we have been in has accelerated “social simulation” through the digital world, replacing real socializing.

Happy hours are on Zoom, gaming platforms have become a chance to meet new people; for example, Fortnite not only created private chats for its players but it also hosted a virtual concert by the rapper Travis Scott, attracting 12.3 million users. The Japanese design studio Tada even created a haptic device for augmented reality that simulates human contact, compensating for the “touch deprivation” caused by social distancing. Mindsets have changed in a kind of a general reawakening: being always busy is no longer cool, workaholism has given way to greater work-life balance, a connection with nature is sought, the romanticism of slower living is savored. Creativity and agility are the new skills, values that go with the many start-ups created in the last year, which managed to transform a negative situation into experimentalism, positivity, and innovation through imagination. A YouGov study supports this theory: 54% of the 4,000 people interviewed in the UK hope to make changes in their lives and that the country will learn from this situation; and a study Ernst & Young showed that a third of consumers strongly agree that they are going back to appreciating the fundamental values of life, even in the post-pandemic period. In such a context of inner contemplation, how do colors express themselves? There is the subtle reddish yellow of Zestfully-me, a creative, optimistic color that encourages us to rediscover our talents; there is the sweet and intimate coral hue, of Cheek to Cheek, to remind us of the importance of human contact; Intan (“rough diamond” in Indonesian) is a transparent color full of golden glitter, like ourselves that re-emerge and are reinvented out of difficulties; Full Dive is the color of virtual reality and technology in which we are immersed, a purple with a touch of red and pearl static; finally, Soul Search, the color of introspection, a brown/brown enriched with flecks of different tones (yellow gold, turquoise, white, black) that personalize the color concept and our lives themselves.

Zest-fully-me

Cheek to cheek

Aesthetics

Intan

Full dive

Soul search

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A R M O R E D J E W E L R Y C A B I N E T C O V E R E D I N L E A T H E R

MADE TO MEASURE

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PEOPLE

Robert Evans

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MEET PEOPLE DREAMS AND NEEDS With 40+ years of experience, Argent LLP is one of the most influential property developers in London and in the UK. Robert Evans, CEO of King’s Cross and Joint Managing Partner of Argent LLP, talks about his upcoming projects and approach: “Cities are about people”

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ince 1981, Argent LLP has delivered some of the best developments in the UK working with the most internationally acclaimed architects and designers such as Thomas Heatherwick, Allies and Morrison, Alison Brooks Architects, Wilkinson Eyre, David Chipperfield, and Conran and Partners, to name a few. Robert Evans, CEO of King’s Cross and Joint Managing Partner of Argent LLP, explains his approach to deliver successful places: “Being a great city builder means supporting communities and strengthening civic institutions, promoting accessibility in the widest sense, including safety, diversity and inclusivity, and meeting the needs of all groups in society, including disabled people, the young and old”.

author: Francesca Gugliotta portrait photo: Argent LLP projects photo: Courtesy of Argent LLP, Philip Durrant

Robert Evans

Could you describe your approach to delivering successful projects?

At Argent, we talk about ‘taking pride of place’.

Put simply, Argent takes pride in: shaping inspirational and enduring places, delivering together on our promises, creating a valuable legacy for all.

We have done that at King’s Cross, which started with the publication of ten ‘Principles for a Human City’ in 2001. Those principles were rooted in lessons learned in previous mixed-use developments including Brindleyplace in Birmingham.

The fundamental point is that cities are about people, providing places for people to live, work, meet, learn, eat, drink and relax. Successful urban places generate value from these activities; and sustain their value by being resilient to continual change in economic, social and cultural behaviour.

This resilience is partly physical, derived from a structure and sequence of streets, squares, parks and gardens that enables urban life to continue to prosper. The attractiveness and quality of these connections and spaces influence and define the spatial patterns of city life: the places where people most want to be.

As a property developer, you tend to start with the public realm.

To us, it is central to creating the conditions to improve and enhance urban life and thereby unlock and sustain long-term value. But being a great city builder and creating successful, resilient places is much more than that. It means supporting communities and strengthening civic institutions. It means promoting accessibility in the widest sense, including safety, diversity and inclusivity; and meeting the needs of all groups in society, including disabled people, the young and old. It means incorporating a sense of generosity, where it matters most; and having the skills and appetite to deliver all the land uses and facilities the city needs: not just homes, workplaces, places to shop, eat and drink, but schools, health-care facilities, community, cultural and leisure spaces.

It means addressing local needs for housing, jobs and training and improved access to public services. Finally, it means understanding and harnessing the value of our heritage and committing to longterm success. Being in it for the long haul; and always making decisions that protect or enhance, long-term value.

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An example of your inclusive approach?

In 2001 we said King’s Cross should offer an urban exemplar for a sustainable world city. It should be an outstanding place to live, work or just ‘be’.

It should make a significant, positive contribution to the economy, equality and the environment.

Twenty years later, the King’s Cross Estate boasts a world-class university, inspiring businesses, some 2,000 homes, an eclectic range of shops and restaurants, two schools, sport, leisure and community facilities. Bold new architecture complements powerful historic buildings and world-class public realm. Each day the Estate welcomes and attracts a mixture of students, workers, residents, shoppers, visitors and tourists.

Which are your most important projects?

King’s Cross is a hugely important project, it has a distinctive sense of place and community. It is regularly held up as a benchmark for development and regeneration in London; and we often welcome visitors from other cities and across the world to share our approach to placemaking and social value, and our path to ‘net zero’ carbon.

Within King’s Cross, the Gasholders has been our most challenging yet rewarding residential project. Comprising 3 interlocked Gasholders originally dating back to 1860-1880, the work carried out to relocate, refurbish, and reimagine the Gasholders as apartments has been a labour of love for the extensive team who have worked on it, architecturally designed by Wilkinson Eyre with interiors by Jonathan Tuckey Design. Gasholders is extremely special: it offers space and finishes like no other, all whilst enjoying unique views of Regent’s Canal and Coal Drops Yard.

The building is pivotal to the King’s Cross Estate and it sums up how we have harnessed the value of heritage, to make a remarkable place. We only have a handful of apartments remaining, starting from £775,000 for a studio, £2,855,000 for a 3 bed and £7,250,000 for a Penthouse.

What are your upcoming projects?

Later this year we will be launching our last residential building in King’s Cross. Currently it is known as “S4”. Comprising 120 apartments and located on Lewis Cubitt Park, this building will offer studios, one, two and three bed apartments, plus townhouses which will enjoy far reaching views over the Estate and city beyond. S4 has been designed by architects Allies and Morrison 30 | IFDM

with interiors by Johnson Naylor. S4 will be a very democratic building, with all entrances located on the prestigious Lewis Cubitt Park. Residents of both tenures will share a large communal roof terrace, offering access to nature and extensive views.

The ground floor will include extensive amenities including a business lounge and private dining. S4 marks the completion of Lewis Cubitt Park and represents a fitting culmination of the residential programme at King’s Cross.

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How do you choose your partners?

We have been lucky to work with some of the best UK and international architects and designers.

For example, we have worked extensively with Allies and Morrison, who are one of the masterplanners at King’s Cross and the architects of both 1 Pancras Square and our final residential building, S4. We are currently on site with two buildings

by Alison Brooks Architects, including Cadence in King’s Cross, which has had one of our most successful building launches ever. The amazing Gasholders are designed by Stirling Prize winners Wilkinson Eyre. We worked with Thomas Heatherwick on Coal Drops Yard and he is also working with Google on their office building in King’s Cross, which will be as long as the Shard is high! Bennetts Associates have worked with us on a number of commercial buildings in King’s Cross and we have also been lucky enough to collaborate with Porphyrios Associates (our other masterplanner), David Chipperfield, AHMM, Mossessian, Glenn Howells Architects, dRMM, David Morley Architects, Studio Downie, Niall McLaughlin, Maccreanor Lavington, Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios and others. On residential interiors, we have worked most often with Johnson Naylor and Conran and Partners, with Jonathan Tuckey Design having worked on the Gasholders. All three are supremely talented and

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have delivered refined, elegant interiors that depart from traditional notions of ‘luxury’ to focus on light, space, simplicity and generosity and the use of natural materials. We choose our architects and designers in many ways. Sometimes we approach people we admire and want to work with, other times we may hold a small competition.

Robert Evans

Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross, London

Cadence, King’s Cross, London

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Robert Evans

Which areas of London are having the greatest development?

The Argent Related development at Brent Cross Town is going to be very significant. Argent Related brings together the expertise and unequalled track record of Argent, one of the UK’s most respected urban placemakers – responsible for the redevelopment of the multi-award winning King’s Cross, Brindleyplace and the Piccadilly area of Manchester – and Related, one of the United States’ most prominent and successful real estate and investment firms. Related is responsible for the Hudson Yards development in New York, which is transforming a disused part of the city and is receiving accolades from around the globe. Argent Related is

How is the residential market in London?

Since we first launched ArtHouse in 2011, King’s Cross has remained enduringly popular with domestic and international buyers and we expect this to continue. Each building has a mix of owner occupiers and others owning for rental or investment purposes. The residential market is currently impacted by COVID-19.

While the pandemic has made buying and selling much harder, it has also encouraged many to make changes to their lifestyle, including their home. This has resulted in a backlog of interest to buy, sell, upsize, downsize, or remove themselves completely from the bustle of London. As restrictions have eased, we have seen an increase

a developer with big ambitions and the powerful vision it takes to create lasting, liveable places in which people can flourish. Brent Cross Town will be a new park town for London, with 6,700 homes and workplaces for 25,000. All set around 50 acres of green parks & playing fields. Brent Cross Town will be a flourishing neighbourhood of elegant new homes, with world-class sport facilities and a lively new town centre.Brent Cross Town will address the urgent challenge of the global climate crisis, achieving net zero carbon by 2030 at the latest. Argent Related is addressing this with low-carbon construction, renewable power, circular economy principles, carbon offsetting and empowering everyone to make low-carbon lifestyle choices of their own.

in registrations and offers from buyers wishing to come back to the city. Buyers are now keen to ensure they have space to work from home in addition to having access to nature and outdoor space, something which everyone came to cherish during lockdown. Evermore attractive and on offer across all of our residences in King’s Cross is having everything on your doorstep and within your neighbourhood from food shopping, to the doctor’s surgery, to sports and leisure opportunities, people want a defined sense of community now more than ever. International buyers still remain interested in London, however travel restrictions are undoubtedly holding back the market to some degree.

Brent Cross Town, London

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Robert Evans

In the post Covid era, do you think public spaces will change layout?

COVID-19 is accelerating several trends in our sector and impacting every aspect of our lives; including the ways that cities, transport, and buildings function. It has caused people to look at centrality and density in a different light, at least for now; and triggered an ongoing re-evaluation of how we are going to work and the role/best use of transport corridors, the public realm, and indeed office space. These forces and the pace of change in economic, social, and cultural behaviour will test the resilience of designs while underlining the central importance of resilience for successful city making. Consequently, the last 15 months has reinforced and reaffirmed our beliefs, values, and sense of purpose as a business.

What are the main people’s needs?

Cities are about people, providing places for people to live, work, meet, learn, eat, drink and relax. Successful urban places generate value from these activities; and sustain their value by being resilient to continual change in economic, social, and cultural behaviour. This resilience is partly physical, derived from a structure and sequence of streets, squares, parks and gardens that enables urban life to continue to prosper. The attractiveness and quality of these connections and spaces influence and define the spatial patterns of city life: the places where people most want to be. That is why, as a developer-owner, we tend to start with the public realm. To us, it is central to creating the

conditions to improve and enhance urban life and thereby unlock and sustain long-term value.

What is your vision for London?

London is the greatest city in the world. At the same time, it has its challenges. We have the opportunity to shape a more polycentric London, with a range of distinctive neighbourhoods and centres; a greener city, with better public transport, better facilities for walking and cycling, more emphasis on sport and play, a fairer city, with more equal access to housing and better public services. And one that leads the way in achieving net carbon zero.

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SHOPPING MALL

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A place for discovery, surprises, and experiences La Samaritaine is reopening in Paris; this legendary grand magasin, department store, has been returned to its former glory through the renovation and expansion project by the Pritzker Prize winners Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa of the Japanese firm, Sanaa

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riginally opened in 1870 by the husband and wife pair, Ernest Cognacq and Marie-Louise Jaÿ, a tiny shop selling coffee on the corner of Rue de la Monnaie and Pont Neuf, La Samaritaine soon began its ascent and came to forever revolutionize traditional distribution. First, they expanded into adjacent shops, then in 1910 they purchased an Art Nouveau building designed by Frantz Jourdain, and in 1928, bought another Art Deco style building designed by Henri Sauvage. The monumental batiment was intended to create a unique experience for customers and it did exactly that, letting them stroll freely through the corridors of a IFDM | 35

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Owner: LVMH Management and operator: DFS Architectural renovation: SANAA (Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa) Historical monument architect: Jean-François Lagneau and Lagneau Architectes Interior design: Yabu Pushelberg (interiors of the Pont Neuf Building), Agence de création Malherbe Paris (Beauty Area), Studio Ciguë (urban spaces of the Rivoli Building), Atelieramo (The Apartment) Furnishings: on design by the architects Hotel decoration and design: Peter Marino and OAL, Maison Edouard François Social housing and creche: François Brugel Architectes Associés Author: Antonella Mazzola Photo credits: Pierre-Olivier Deschamps, Takashi Homma, Vladimir Vasilev

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full-fledged city of commerce. The large-scale project, commissioned to the Japanese firm Sanaa, entailed the total renovation of the buildings making up the complex and then converting them. The project’s raison d’etre was diversity in every sense: in terms of functions, architectural forms, and construction methods, as well as social and intergenerational diversity. It creates a unique, memorable shopping experience that is modern and fitting new times. The architects maintained and enhanced the most distinctive details of its historical origins, making a material connection between its history and modern times through the addition of a new building on Rue de Rivoli, standing out with an undulating, translucent curtain wall, reflecting the delicate ornamentation of Paris between its folds.

And through the 343 silk-screened glass panels making it up, it concedes a view of the life happening within. The 70,000 square meter structure holds 600 fashion and beauty brands, a spa, 12 restaurants, exclusive concept bars, a day-care center, 96 public housing units managed by Paris Habitat,

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and art spaces. Starting from next September, it will also include the Cheval Blanc Paris, its first 5-star urban hotel. On the Pont Neuf side of the grand magasin, the iconic Art Nouveau facade was meticulously restored with the stunning glass roof and Eiffel-tower structure.

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roof at the top of the internal staircase that connects the building’s seven floors. To restore the magnificence of this grand staircase, the railing was renovated with particular attention to the 16,000 gold leaves, the Art Nouveau ceramics below the landings and the 270 original oak steps.

The design of the sophisticated, luxurious interior was commissioned to the Canadian firm Yabu

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Pushelberg. The designers highlighted the Eiffel structure and its light-filled quality, fostering the dialogue between the historical pre-existing structures and their contemporary approach on all floors of the Pont Neuf building, with the exception of that for beauty products. The atrium of the Glass Pavilion is the quintessence of a vast open structure; each floor has an even more intimate

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atmosphere, reinforcing the feeling of taking a stroll, underscoring the project’s very Parisian spirit. The building next to the Glass Pavilion, Les Coulisses, carries visitors entering La Samaritaine from the Seine side, evoking the aesthetics of the Art Nouveau iron structure with furniture carved in soft and dark metal. Opposite Les Coulisses, on the other side of the large atrium, is a modern loggia, distinctive for its glass colonnade. El40 | IFDM

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egant display stands and columns introduce spatial modularity, and their Art Deco motif echoes the heritage of the surroundings. The concept of the columns is taken back up at the perimeter of the building, which holds the brand spaces. Each boutique entrance is bound by a bare stone frame that conveys the impression of sophisticated simplicity and gives each brand the ability to define their space with their own identity.

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Luma, a sanctuary in the heart of London Designed by the architects Squire & Partners with interiors by Conran and Partners, Luma is a place of calm and tranquillity, a boutique residence where one can escape from the hustle and bustle of the vibrant city

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n the vibrant King’s Cross, Luma is the latest boutique residence designed by the architects Squire & Partners with interiors by Conran and Partners. A place of calm, the residence is located between two urban green spaces, Lewis Cubitt Park and the Jellicoe Gardens.

“Our design for Luma is centred around creating a sense of calmness and tranquillity, bringing a peaceful quality to the building which is noticeable as soon as you step inside”, says Simon Kincaid, Partner at Conran and Partners. “Once you leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind, you are immediately struck by the relaxed warmth and serenity that greets you. Taking inspiration from the history of King’s Cross, which is known as a gateway from which to escape the city, this notion of ‘escapism’ has informed much of the design and has made Luma a sanctuary in the heart of the city”. Luma offers 61 apartments, including studios and 1-bedroom apartments, with sizes increasing as the building rises, culminating in two 42 | IFDM

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Owner/Developer: Argent LLP Architectural design: Squire & Partners Interior design: Conran and Partners Furniture & Finishing: &Tradition, Benoit Viaene, Cassina, Carl Hansen&Son, Christopher Farr, De La Espada, Norman Cherner, Okha, Pierre Jeanneret, Stellar Works, Van Rossum Author: Francesca Gugliotta Photo credits: Philip Durrant, Billy Bolton

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exclusive penthouses on the 10th floor: “We have sought to create a sense of identity and character within each apartment. We like to think of them more as a collection of bespoke residences, with each one having a uniqueness to it. For example, all of the light-filled apartments feature tall balcony windows, smoothly integrated kitchens and bathrooms, and deliberately understated, natural, light and refined materials such as timber and natural stone. We have also introduced a number of 1.5-height apartments which feature distinctive mezzanine living areas and dual aspect views to enhance the overall sense of space and offer a distinguishing quality”. High ceilings, darkstained timber joinery, bespoke lighting and soft furnishings create a serene and atmospheric entrance: “This is complemented by a layering of details such as full-height bronze-black metal decorative screens which divide the space, light grey terrazzo flooring with brass inlay pattern, leather upholstery and a Venato marble concierge desk.

As residents move through the building to the

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corridor and apartment spaces, the material palette lightens in contrast, to create relaxing, lightfilled environments in which to live”. The Penthouse on the 10th floor is entirely bespoke: “It is truly a space for first class entertainment. The open-plan kitchen and dining area features a central island and a unique eight-seater Van Russum oak dining table with vintage Antonin Suman for Tatra vintage dining chairs, newly upholstered in Dedar fabric. Above sits a striking mid-century brass chandelier to create a more intimate atmosphere. Here, guests can enjoy the views over London while helping themselves to a drink from the traditional drinks trolley from Stellar Works”. The floating staircase is one of Conran and Partners’ favourite features: “In natural quartz stone, with beautiful metallic flutes, the staircase divides the living from the kitchen and dining space; as the sun moves around Luma, it creates a dramatic lighting effect, naturally adding drama and a further connection to nature”.

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ontract design expertise based on 17 years of experience around the world: Europe, Asia, and North and South America. Designing prestigious projects, from large-scale projects to cameos in lifestyle and hospitality interiors. Management rooted in the local area has earned Poliform a reputation with the major firms among the giants of architecture and interior design as well as with ateliers headed by famous “archistars.”

The Poliform Contract team shortens the distance between the design on paper and its actual implementation by giving different expressions to its skills and approaches for every latitude around the world.

In the last twenty years, Poliform has completed over 300 projects in hospitality, retail, residential, and public areas, as well as the nautical segment, tackling intensive projects across all geographical boundaries.

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Poliform presents collections every year that embody its innate attention to the retail and residential world as well as pieces by designers who define Poliform furnishings in their design, price range positioning, and certifications. The result is an impressive selection of products, such as the Grace armchair, the Concorde table, the Bristol sofa, and the Mad armchair which have won awards worldwide and are much appreciated in the contract furnishing industry.

Restaurant | Aalto, Milan

...to the project Poliform Contract design team’s skill at understanding and appreciating client needs lets it respond quickly and precisely to market demands, building custom fit-outs from scratch through joint collaboration with the designer to create special products or complex custom solutions. Its success in action is evinced in the design for the Aalto restaurant, for instance, where Poliform’s Flute model was chosen for the tables with customized inlays and brass inserts on their tops.

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GRACE Emmanuel Gallina | 2009 With or without armrests, the base is in wood with 3 different essences, the coating can be in fabric (40), leather or braided skin (8)

BRISTOL Jean-Marie Massaud | 2014 A sofa that for the variety of compositions, the great choice of covers and an interesting value for money has entered into the specifications of numerous international projects

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Hospitality | Hilton Lake, Como

Available in 6 combinations (with or without armrests, with one armrest), base and legs with 4 finishes, the cover in leather (9), fabric (40) and cashmere

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hile it’s important to be able to handle large quantities, it is equally so to leave a distinctive trait, something few contract furnishing companies manage.

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Like jewels, these strengths are rare and sought-after to take on the challenge of designing a distinctive hotel room, residence, or restaurant.

RESIDENTIAL Casa MI | Zürich

Designed by Daluz Gonzalez Architekten, this private residence shows off Poliform’s expertise in custom creations. The kitchen, based on the interior designers’ idea, is like a glass sculpture that conceals within all its functions and transforms itself into a high-concept presence of architectural prestige. It’s a monolith whose engineering embodies the height of design and production skills.

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“We have designed things that are very difficult to make and have always found the right solution. The piece I am most proud of is the magnificent “Lustre” (19.5 meters long) at the Bar Joséphine, which Poliform created,” says Jean Michel Wilmotte.

“It’s interesting because it reflects the space, the frescoes, and the light, as an extraordinary contemporary object dropping from the ceiling.”

HOSPITALITY Mar Adentro | México

This project is the geographically furthest afield. It is by the architect Aragonés, who chose Poliform Contract as general contractor for the hotel’s 145 rooms, 65 apartments, and 25 villas. Wainscoting, flooring, doors, fixed and mobile furnishings, kitchens and bathrooms, and the entire restaurant area were all custom-designed, all made-to-measure, all with natural materials, all by Poliform Contract.

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eing the general contractor for complex projects takes exacting, timely organization, suitable production capacity, and an impeccable sense of the project and of service. Poliform Contract has forged a supply chain of professionalism that makes up a mosaic where every piece fits in the right place at the right time. But what makes the difference is service in the full sense of the word, rendering all phases of the project into a consulting service

that is direct, authoritative, and trust-building. Service makes up the point of contact between ideas and actions, design and production, taking the project from the construction site to post-delivery.

Service is the common thread uniting every step of the project management model created by Poliform Contract. Rather than relying just on personal initiatives, it is based on a “Good Design Manifesto.”

QUANTITY & QUALITY Four major international projects to be delivered in 2021

Four Seasons Taormina

Four Seasons Milan

Mandarin Oriental London

Hotel Cala di Volpe Sardinia

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HOTEL

Dongguan, China

Weaving together nature and creative design Mount Huangqui, numerous parks, the native sedge grass cyperus malaccensis, the traditional architecture of the Lingnan gardens: in the interior design for the InterContinental Dongguan by the Cheng Chung Design studio, the natural and cultural elements of the centersouthern province of Guangdong weave together in a refined interplay of balances

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ongguan is located in the middle of the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macau Great Bay Area. It has been known as the “factory to the world” for decades, reputed for its Made in Dongguan products and its once energy-intensive industry, which seems to have been recently completely reinvented, striving for innovation and sustainability. The InterContinental Dongguan is the first five-star hotel in the city, situated inside an iconic shopping complex, whose proportions currently dominate the skyline. The design by the Cheng Chung Design studio is based on the coexistence of natural local elements like the Cantonese Hakka and Tanka cultural models, given new expressions and combined to revitalize the city’s image and demonstrate the growth of a refined, sophisticated modernism. The first powerful impact is made at the entrance: the surface of a floor of water waiting to be rippled by the breeze, reflecting the pomegranate tree at its center, the moving clouds, and the sky. The lobby draws on the spatial layout of the Keyuan Garden, a famous local historical attraction made up of

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various buildings and spaces arranged at staggering heights. Here, a magnolia plant, the symbol of the city of Dongguan, is rendered a glittering work of art emerging from a central partition. The lobby’s back wall features the undulating shape of a traditional house of the Lingnan region: the wok-ear house, also known as the Huo’er house. Next to the lobby

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is the executive lounge, infused with vitality and creativity by elegant lighting pieces, art books, and ceramic ornaments. The spiral staircase is defined by compact black, gray, and white curved lines, which create a dynamic rhythm for a pleasing visual effect.

The restaurant was inspired by the semi-pavilion surrounded by lychee trees in the Keyuan Garden.

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HOTEL

Dongguan, China

Hotel operator: IHG Hotels & Resorts Interior design: Cheng Chung Design / CCD Furnishings: on design Author: Antonella Mazzola Photo credits: Cheng Chung Design / CCD

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In the lightweight, immaterial motifs of the partitions, it suggests transparencies of the windows and grilles of traditional Lingnan architecture. The wall in the Chinese restaurant is red for energy and good luck, echoing the sandstone in the Lingnan Gardens, complemented by the green outdoor landscape. The legendary lantern on the peak of Mount Huangqi inspired the furnishing of the dining room, where the golden light from the light fixtures makes for a pleasing banquet atmosphere. There are a total of 285 rooms, generally spacious and beautifully appointed: full surfaces and transparencies light and separate the rooms, while wood and marble are paired in an impressive harmony of colors. The walls behind the headboards rest incorporate the natural weaves made with artisan crafting of the cyperus malaccensis, a long thin sedge grass that usually grows in Vietnam and then is processed in Dongguan and has been significant to the development of the local culture and manufacturing industry.

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Lugano, Switzerland

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HOTEL

Empathic hospitality For its renovation of the Luganodante, Rizoma Architetture wanted to create a relaxing, welcoming place in the Swiss lake city made of interconnected spaces. The design was guided by a new concept of hybrid hospitality

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his warm, open meeting place welcomes not only hotel guests but any city dweller who might wish to step inside, having passed by its large windows facing a pedestrian-only square in the heart of the historic center. Empathy is the word that springs to mind inside the Hotel Luganodante, which is located just steps from Lugano Lake and was recently “regenerated” stylistically and conceptually by Bologna-based firm Rizoma Architetture.

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Client: Hotel Lugano Dante Center Construction company: Ugo Bassi Interior design: Rizoma Architetture Lighting design: Chiara Tabellini Graphic design: SED+ Furnishings: Baxter, Ferm Living, Menu, Miniforms, Pedrali, Saba, Verpan; custom furniture, Dell’Oro, FEBC Lighting: Artemide, Catellani & Smith, Faro Barcelona, Gervasoni, Lambert & Fils, Vibia Bathrooms: FIR Italia, Globo, Idea Group Flooring and ceramics cladding: Ceramica Vogue, Ceramiche Keope, Errelab, Florim, Liuni Acoustic cladding: Slalom Green walls: Ortisgreen Author: Manuela Di Mari Photo credits: Janos Grapow, Tiziano Scaffai

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Lugano, Switzerland

Hybrid hospitality was the underlying concept of the re-design, which involved interconnecting the various spaces rather than dividing them based on function. A contemporary, leisurely atmosphere reigns supreme in this unconventional hotel, whose design is marked by meticulous attention to detail and a harmonious balance of contrasts. The bright, dynamic lobby is an ideal meeting place, arranged like an urban living room and composed of three main parts. The first is the green room, located in the corner and the easiest to see from the outside.

It is an invitation to go into the relaxing garden and be enveloped by the soft, brightly colored Saba seats, the amber light of the More lamps by Catellani&Smith, and the scent of plants suspended from the ceiling blending with the fragrance of the potted plants. Then there is the spectacular cool-blue cocktail bar with its custom-designed marble counter top, paired with coral Verpan stools and lit by suspended Laurent chandeliers by Lambert&Fils. A bartender’s creative laboratory by night, the lounge also welcomes patrons throughout the day. By way of contrast, the reception area is recognizable for its monolithic custom-made circular bench surrounding the central pillar. This area stands out for its rich, pleasant contrasts of

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canaletto walnut wainscoting, blue and coral seats, and satin-brass detailing in the reception desk and suspended globe lights also by Lambert&Fils. The eclectic Flamel restaurant is a natural continuation of the free-flowing lobby space where guests can enjoy a drink or a bite to eat while seated on glacier gray velvet Verpan chairs, blue custom-made padded-leather benches, comfortable Miniforms Tube chairs, or next to iconic Baxter furniture. The area reserved for business meetings has a decidedly different vibe, with a Fab Lab called the Creative Box whose optimal flexibility is conveyed by the conference table that can be used for both meetings and ping-pong matches. Alongside the bespoke work surface are padded Pedrali stools and furniture by Saba and Miniforms. The 70 rooms, many completely redesigned, are no exception to this interesting example of a hybrid hotel. Equally conducive to business or pleasure, the rooms feature colors that recall the lake’s blue and teal hues as well as softer, warmer tones to embellish the walls, ceilings, and LVT flooring. The textured ceramics in the bathrooms combine beautifully with Fir Italia’s Cleo 84 line of taps and fittings, including basin, shower, and bidet faucets and shower heads made with custom finishes in brushed matte black to match perfectly with the Hotel Luganodante’s atmosphere.

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The second life of buildings The Park Associati firm dramatically remodeled the headquarters of the Il Sole 24 Ore publishing group in Milan. It was transformed from a closed, obsolete building into a sustainable structure open to the city

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n 2018, the Park Associati firm designed the remodeling of the administrative headquarters of the Il Sole 24 Ore publishing group, specialized in economics and finance, in the Milanese Bicocca business district. Its buildings, dating mostly to the 1980s, are now at the center of an extensive updating work intended primarily to enhance its sustainability. It was created in 1988 for the headquarters of the pharmaceutical company Alfa Wassermann, the building that holds the executive offices of Il Sole 24. As the architects say, it was transformed from a monolithic, introverted structure into an open, accessible, and

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enjoyable building. The project’s defining features are the work on the façade, the bright, flexible interior spaces, fitting to the needs of the tenant, the Il Sole 24 Ore publishing group, and the large terrace overlooking the city and the surrounding landscape. They describe it as an architectural and creative challenge giving this architecture a 64 | IFDM

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second chance and new lease on life. The original building featured a glass and metal envelope ill-suited to new sustainability needs, and the recently completed work completely remodeled the facades, which now make extensive use of transparent and silk-screen high-performance glass, which can reflect light, contributing to making

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Client: AXA Investment Managers Real Asset Tenant: Il Sole 24 Ore Publishing Group Concept, preliminary and final architectural project, artistic direction: Park Associati Space planning, fit-out, interior design, plant design, acoustic design, CSP and CSE furniture design, wayfinding and physical branding: Lombardini22 | DEGW - L22 Engineering & Sustainability: Atmos - FUD Structural engineering: J&A Consulting Main Contractor: Ediltecno restauri Façade: Sermeca Metal sheets: Franzen Italia Cladding and flooring: Cercom Ceramiche, Mirage Granito Ceramico Metallic ceilings: Fural Systeme in Metal Outdoor furnishings: Pedrali Furnishings: Arper, Cardex, Faram, Pedrali Custom furniture: Falegnameria Carlo Bazzi Lighting: Muuto, Targetti Mobile partitions: Faram Wallpaper: Glamora, Wall&decò Flooring: Liuni Sun screens: Omnitex Author: Elena Franzoia Photo credits: Nicola Colella, Mario Frusca, Andrea Martiradonna

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the surface dynamic along with the deep doubleheight loggias. The northern side and the stairwell are covered with bent, micro-perforated and painted sheet metal, giving a fabric-like effect of evanescent and dematerialization. Park Associati’s radical reworking of the building earned it LEED certification, GOLD class, Core and Shell. The interiors have a new relationship with the outside and the surroundings. The office interiors were designed by DEGW-Lombardini 22, featuring extremely high flexibility, natural light, and a continuous visual relationship with the urban landscape, underscored by the open loggias, which hold fargesia plants. They are particularly functional on the fifth floor, which holds the Radio 24 studios, where meetings and interviews can be held. The dramatic transformation also affected the tenth and penultimate floor, turned them from technical equipment rooms to a reception space and meeting rooms. Here there is an extraordinary terrace of 850 square meters with

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breathtaking views of Milan and the Alps, with a perfect location for putting on events, including for its greenery. Careful attention was also given to routes and lighting throughout the building.

The ground-floor entrance is marked by a grand covered canopy facing the street and leads to the double volume of the hall. The lighting, shielded by a polycarbonate corridor, becomes a special architectural element, facilitating the pedestrian flows towards the elevator and bar overlooking the outside garden.

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Mykonos

Mykonos: yesterday, today, and tomorrow The Nimbus boutique hotel created by Airtec Constructions with Maeta Design is cosmopolitan and bound to tradition at once with an aesthetic attuned to Mykonos, past and future

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verlooking the crystal clear waters of Agios Stefanos beach, among the best known in Mykonos, the new Nimbus boutique hotel has been revisited with an elegant, minimalist remodeling by Airtec Constructions together with Maeta Design. This small jewel’s limited size

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offers optimal relaxation in total peace and quiet; Maeta Design adopted visual narrative methods combining contemporary style and the island’s tradition with top-notch luxury comfort. The use of black and white — a mark of modernity — alternates inside and outside, lending formal cleanli-

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HOTEL

Mykonos

Hotel operator: Mykonos Nimbus Boutique Hotel Main contractor: Airtec Constructions Interior design: Maeta Design Author: Manuela Di Mari Photo credits: courtesy of Nimbus Mykonos

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ness and elegance. The contrast with the balconies’ rope pergolas creates an interplay of shadows on the forms of the facades, a clear reference to the island’s archaic architecture and great beauty. The feather in the cap of the hotel is the spectacular swimming pool with a view of the Aegean Sea as far as the eye can see. And there are different types of accommodation to choose from: Essential Rooms, Deluxe Rooms with private jacuzzi, Superior Rooms with sea views, and Junior Suites also with a sea view touched by the sea breeze. The interiors are respectfully simple and minimal, and light colors and white tones prevail, interspersed with the calm hues of the design furnishing meant to elevate the infinite shades of blue and green in the surrounding landscape. Maeta Design’s spatial design plays a fundamental role here, honed to reveal the full potential of the place and the resources of the design itself, joined with Airtec Constructions’s well-known real estate acumen.

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Cascais, Portugal

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HOTEL

Cascais, Portugal

The cool breezes of a classic tourist haunt Perched atop the cliffs of Portugal’s Estoril Coast, the five-star Albatroz Hotel celebrates the tenacity of an aristocratic elegance with nautical references, enjoying a beach setting and refreshing sea breezes. The interior hospitality design is by Gracinha Viterbo

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tanding on the cliffs above the salt spray of the Atlantic waves crashing onto the rocks below, the lovely ‘Almond Box’ villa dates back to 1873, when it was built as a private residence for the Dukes of Loule. It would then become home for several families in turn until the 1960s, when it opened its doors to tourists. The Palazzo Albatroz, which is set further back from the sea, was then acquired and joined the hotel complex in 2000. Initially named Casa di D. António di Lancastre after its first owner, later becoming Palazzo dei Soffitti

Gialli, or House of Yellow Ceilings, it is a jewel of 20th century Italianate architecture, featuring balconies with arches and columns. Since opening up as a hotel more than fifty years ago the Grand Hotel Albatroz has been a summer haunt of famous artists, Hollywood stars and illustrious politicians, and was often described as “the grande dame of the Portuguese coast”. It has been further extended over the years, and now includes a modern wing with a scenic terrace framing the blue-tiled swimming pool. The three buildings of the Albatroz complex host a total Owner/Hotel operator: The Albatroz Collection Architectural design, Interior design, Lighting design, Custom furniture and Fixture design: Viterbo Interior Design (Gracinha Viterbo) Decorative ceramics: custom-made

by Anna Westerlund Azujelos: Viuva Lamego Encaustic tiles: Bert & May Wallpaper: Elitis Tapestry: Diana Cunha Oficina 166 Fabrics: Pierre Frey, Canovas, Bárbara Osório Graffiti: Smile Author: Antonella Mazzola Photo credits: Francisco Almeida

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of 51 rooms. Viterbo’s interior hospitality design is intended to celebrate the hotel’s rich history, combining its original features with elements in a style inspired by the 1940s and 50s, the golden age of Estoril and Cascais. Moorish, neo-Gothic and neo-Manueline motifs, the renowned traditional artisanal skills of local craftsmen and pieces by contemporary Portuguese artists create a style that combines the cool freshness of the blue sea waters with enduring, classic elegance. Exquisitely-made elements embodying Portuguese flair and skill can be found throughout the complex – the traditional azulejos in the lobby, antique paintings, the hand-carved balustrades, the first-floor ceiling that dates back to the original year of construction, the Lioz limestone and the palms and pelicans depicted on the 17th and 18th century tiles recalling the Lancastre family’s coat of arms.

Viterbo Interior Design collaborated with contemporary artists and local young brands to personalise the interiors with site-specific art installations.

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Cascais, Portugal

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Some walls are adorned with murals commissioned from SMILE, the Portuguese graffiti artist, while the large staircase tapestry is by textile and macrame artist Diana Cunha. The famous Viúva Lamego brand supplied the new tiles, some of which were designed

by Gracinha Viterbo especially for this project. The relief tiles on the walls of the hotel reception, though, are by a young Portuguese brand called BARRO, and the ceramic pieces are by Anna Westerlund. Viterbo Interior Design developed the concept behind all the remaining decorative elements, from the bespoke bar mirrors made using traditional Portuguese baskets to the patchwork tiled tables, creating the hand-embroidered details on the chairs in the main hall and the lounge ceiling lights in its own workshops. The rooms of the Palazzo dei Soffitti Gialli are dominated by neutral tones and a period atmosphere, but the touch of chromatic variety supplied by the palm-patterned fabrics and blue striped carpets give the rooms in main part of the hotel the feel of a beach caressed by refreshing sea breezes, providing a wonderful complement to the stunning ocean view.

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Roman holidays The tenth Hoxton Hotel has come to Rome: a space open to the local community that merges vintage 1970s style with contemporary vibes

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he Hoxton, an ‘open house’ hotel chain from Ennismore, has arrived in Rome with its tenth hotel after having opened three hotels in London and others in Paris, Amsterdam, New York, Portland, Chicago, and LA. The Hoxton is now in one of Rome’s finest neighborhoods, Parioli, not far from the Macro and Maxxi museums.

It brings the concept of the open house hotel to Rome, a comfortable environment open to the local

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Owner: Ennismore Interior design: Ennismore Design Studio, Fettle Design Studio (public spaces) Furnishings, finishings, carpet, textiles: Dedar, Gubi, Kvadrat, Mercanteinfiera Parma, Pieces, The Socialite Family, Zak and Fox Lighting: Gubi, The Socialite Family Author: Francesca Gugliotta Photo credits: Heiko Prigge, The Hoxton

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community, inspired by the diversity and originality of its urban setting, where guests spend time with locals and immerse themselves in the place’s life.

Roman atmospheres and works of art mingle with the vintage style of the 1970s building, dramatically reimagined with an eye to the past, by Ennismore Design Studio, which collaborated with Fettle Design for the public spaces. The dusty pink façade has remained largely intact, while the interiors have been radically changed, translated into a 1970s modernist space, with rich textures, fun fabrics, eclectic works of art, and details designed taking inspiration from typical Roman apartments. The hotel holds 192 rooms, in addition to the Cugino café and bar in collaboration with the Marigold restaurant and microbakery. After 6:00 pm, it turns into a meeting point for a drink before dinner to then become a cocktail bar until late night; and there’s a large open lobby, a scenic open-air terrace, L’Appartamento, a space for meetings and events for intimate dinners and private parties, and a second restaurant which will open IFDM | 79

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in September 2021. The original 1970s pieces have been restored, such as the Murano glass chandeliers, the tables, and the marble staircase, and are the starting point for the use of Italian design and vintage furniture. The furnishing and lighting are mostly custom made or vintage pieces. The dense, vibrant color palette is from the mid 20th century, and the surfaces are an alternation of oak floors, custom mosaics, Venetian-style terrazzo, colored marble, aged brass, and burnished steel. The Roman atmosphere is adopted by drawing on the contributions of local partners, such as the illustrations by Michele Marconi, the first artist to show at the Hox Gallery, an exhibition space that will have rotating shows throughout the year. Items from the Best Of collection are on sale, in partnership with the Roman duo Realthings, with brands such as Arturo Stories for socks, H501 posters, Hang leather goods, Rome Is More’s Roman expressions, Slurp art prints, and home items from PPPattern. Nothing is left to chance: even the books in the rooms are carefully chosen by the Maxxi museum and the retailer Bookdealer.it.

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WONDER. CAHORS, FRANCE | LE GRAND PALAIS CINÉMA ET ESPACE MUSÉE | ANTONIO VIRGA ARCHITECTE A cinema complex that is harmoniously inserted in the logic and scale of the former military settlements of the 1800s. Two distinct volumes, methodically created and visually displayed. One is built in brick, the

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other in perforated and gilded metal. Above, with an independent entrance, visitors can see the Museum of the Resistance previously housed in a building on the square, which has been demolished.

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Modular vertical and horizontal luminaires were especially designed for the entrance, monumental stairs and restaurant in a dialogue between architecture and design, history and contemporary times.

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The open air art itinerary in the Val D’Orcia is curated by Klodian Dedja. The monumental sculptures in mirror-polished steel by Xhixha capture light and its reflexes, as in the pictured Ionic column.

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KELLY HOPPEN: “KEEP YOUR GOALS IN MIND BUT REMEMBER TO HAVE FUN” More than 40 years of career, projects from Asia to the Middle East, from private homes and superyachts to hotels, a new book and new product ranges including furniture, fabrics, wallpaper, accessories and more. The interior and product designer, TV personality and author, speaks about her incredible life

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he multi-award-winning London based designer Kelly Hoppen is one of the most sought-after designers of her generation.

Her ever-evolving style, defined by a subtle fusion of clean lines and neutral tones and intuitively balanced with an opulent warmth, has been honoured with numerous prestigious awards and accolades including a CBE for services to interior design in 2009. Her mantra? “Keep your goals in mind but remember to have fun along the way”.

author: Francesca Gugliotta portrait photo: courtesy of Kelly Hoppen projects photo: courtesy of Kelly Hoppen Interiors, Mel Yates

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Your signature design aesthetic “East meets West” is inspired by your travels around the East and across the globe.

My love of the East started when I fell in love with an antique Chinese trunk which I saw in Portobello Market, then travelling around the East and absorbing all of the incredible culture and design that I experienced whilst I was there.

I fell in love with the serenity and ordered design of the East, and was inspired to combine this with the luxury and opulence of the West to curate a truly modern and timeless style. Mixing Eastern style with my knowledge of Western living was a real global design fusion which has evolved over the years. This is never-ending in recreating the original concept in mind.

How would you describe your design approach?

The first step is always to find out as much as I can about the owner and what they want from their home, so that I can design a space which perfectly matches their needs and expresses their personality. The home is so personal and intimate, and it’s 92 | IFDM

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extremely important that each person’s home feels like it is true to them. Learning about the individual character and style of the owner inspired the vibrant pops of colour that I placed throughout the apartment, to give energy and enthusiasm to a classic and timeless neutral palette.

What kind of exchange exists between European and Asian architectural approach and cultures?

Design is universal and each project is exclusive and of course I take into account cultures and wants of each country, however global fusion is my middle name so for me it is incorporating both and this is what clients want and what I love.

What are you working on?

My interiors business is unbelievably busier than it’s ever been in 43 years. We have all sorts of upcoming projects spanning Asia, Australia, Europe, USA and the Middle East, from private homes and superyachts to commercial apartment blocks and hotels. I also have several new product ranges I will be launching later this year and early next year including furniture, fabrics, wallpaper, accessories and more.

How has residential industry changed?

Totally changed, the projects we do in Asia are unbelievable and at a level you would design for a private residence and that’s what I love about working in Asia, the boundaries are limitless and luxury is at the foremost of every building no matter what.

You also design cruise ships as Celebrity Edge.

The sheer scale of this project is like nothing I have ever done before! Every project is always different, different specifications and challenges to endure, different styles and materials to appreciate, but Celebrity Edge was a whole new ball game. Every step we took was a first for us and a first for design within the cruising industry. I was certainly inspired by luxury yachts, hotels and other hospitality interiors, however, to apply these to a ship ensuring that it had its own identity and couldn’t possibly be lumbered into any category other than 7* luxury was a brilliant experience.

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You are not only a multi-award winning interior and product designer, but also a TV personality and a passionate author about making your design ethos accessible to the masses. How do you reconcile these two souls? And what about your 10th book?

For me I can be all, my passion is about design and is the most important thing for me and my love of sharing my knowledge has been something I have done for years, TV has been an extension of this and also my love of business as you can’t run a successful business for 44 years and not love business. My new book is a different type of book that was born out of the pandemic helping everyone with their homes with a hand book as we all want beautiful homes no matter what. The release of my new book has been a great success so far. I decided to focus on a book which can be read by people from all walks of life. It is all about getting the ‘luxe look for less’. Whether you are a young professional renting a flat, a first-time homebuyer or an experienced homeowner who wants to give your home a dash of Kelly Hoppen glamour, this go-to bible will help readers create a beautiful, functional and relaxing home that suits their individual needs and reflects their personality. It is currently available to purchase via Amazon internationally.

As a woman, what does it mean to be a successful business woman and a designer?

I truly love what I do and strongly believe that’s why I have been able to do it so well for so long.

Doing business is tough and has its ups and downs but the rewards are so gratifying. It is all about balance, keep your goals in mind but remember to have fun along the way. It’s all about finding a balance, I was fortunate to have a great support system which allowed me to enjoy both my career and home life. The most important thing is figuring out what works best for you in line with your aims and priorities as every individual is different.

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What is still the project that you would like to do?

I would love to do more hotels as I adore designing them and bringing years of designing private homes as I know what people want and come from a different view point and love this, I am so lucky at the projects and clients that employ me and feel so grateful.

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A journey into balanced oppositions AB Concept’s design for the public areas of Waldorf Astoria Xiamen is luxurious and refined, capturing the city’s colonial history and reflecting it with elegant, contemporary style

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his iconic design by the international firm AB Concept was applied to the sprawling lobby of the five-star Waldorf Astoria Xiamen (part of Hilton). The meticulous interior design pertained to the entrance, concierge and reception, lounge, VIP room, and two restaurants. The design deftly conveys the allure of the historic port city, a former tea trading hub where Victorian-era colonial architecture mingles with elegant modern buildings. It has a European architectural form reinterpreted with contemporary elements, incorporating structural features

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Owner: Hilton Hotel operator: Waldorf Astoria Interior design: AB Concept (Common spaces and restaurants) Furnishings: all custom made Author: Manuela Di Mari Photo credits: courtesy of AB Concept

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typical of the city such as arched gates, corridors with pillars, mullioned windows, and wooden floors. The entrance immediately conveys the feel of the place, with three high arched doors flanked by lanterns that make you feel like you are entering the portico of a magnificent manor house. In the Trellis Lounge — a grandiose double-height room— seats are arranged in small groups to allow privacy for both business and leisure. It seeks to create the feeling of being outdoors through large arched windows, interior balconies, and skylight-style lighting that recreates the effect of natural light. Marble, warm wood, velvets, green tones, and bronze finishes make this atmosphere

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visually lush. The reception counter, set back in a recessed arch is in shades of blue — evoking the nearby sea — and features perforated details inlaid in metal. An adjacent VIP room becomes a sumptuous space for private check-ins. Discretion and elegance reign everywhere, masterfully recreated in spaces with generous forms, using several partitions made of silk-screened glass with a bronze frame, like those in the meeting rooms. Textured glass is an oft-recurring motif: in the tall French-style arched doors, in the crystal ceiling lights, a modern interpretation of a crown, and in the towering chandeliers. The two restaurants also feature powerful markers of style.

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In Peacock Alley, with a terrace and garden, a stucco ceiling with Victorian details, the delicately patterned wooden floor typical of the grand commercial history of this part of China, the internal staircase with colonial-style spiral balustrade, and the bar in marble with domed metallic frames.

The entire space uses a plethora of natural materials and patterns, including onyx, marble, leather, rattan, and light-colored wood paired with antique mirrors and from a spectrum of greens and warm colors for a gentle, romantic, nostalgic feel.

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too, after having plumbed the local culture to create a tailored overall effect based on the meticulous attention to detail. Ed Ng, AB Concept’s co-founder, says, “It was a pleasure to work with Waldorf Astoria for this opening. Partnering with a name that is the embodiment of timeless luxury in such a culturally interesting place let us act as visual storytellers, integrating the history and craftsmanship of the local area in a contemporary interpretation. It is especially gratifying, in such a difficult time, to see a vision like this come to life.”

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Glamorous ageing in LA HBA has completed The Watermark at Westwood Village, Los Angeles’ newest luxury senior living community, a vibrant and happy place full of amenities and social spaces that alleviate stress and enhance longevity

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iving well, and in a glamorous environment, even when you are getting older.

HBA Los Angeles has completed the design of The Watermark at Westwood Village, Los Angeles’ newest luxury senior living community, designed for ageing in place that is functional, home-like and vibrant. “HBA has completed several senior living projects in the past, but this is the first one in Los Angeles so it’s special to us”, says Aysegul Conboy, Senior Project Designer at HBA. “We were inspired by the energy, location and lifestyle of Westwood neighbourhood, one of the prime locations in LA. It is in the heart of city, very walkable, convenient and surrounded by beautiful mountain views, an ideal place to live for elderly people who still are looking to be in the centre of life and enjoy the luxury amenities of the community”. The property, originally a University of California dormitory built in the 1960s, spans 189,000 square feet over two 14-story towers: “Our team was challenged to accommodate all the necessary functions of a senior living facility into an urban high rise building. Taking in104 | IFDM

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spiration from the mid-century modern roots of this ‘60s building, we reinterpreted our interiors with a more contemporary viewpoint, layered with biophilic design techniques. Residences are shaped within the footprints of the dorm rooms, which was quite a challenge. We designated the third level of the property to memory care units while taking advantage of a beautiful private outdoor patio”. The design promotes the mental and physical well-being: “We designed all spaces on the ground level to open up to the outdoors to embrace the best of indoor/outdoor Southern California living. A large garden courtyard in the heart of the building, anchored by an old olive tree in the middle, connects most of our amenity functions on the ground floor. Residents can seamlessly flow from dining areas, library, and multifunction room to the outdoor patio and walkway paths, and enjoy the fireplace and other outdoor amenities. We also aimed to create as many moments as possible for connectivity and human en106 | IFDM

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Owner: Watermark Retirement Communities, Kayne Anderson Real Estate Developer: The Freshwater Group Architecture: CallisonRTKL Interior design: HBA Los Angeles Furniture: Article, BoConcept, CB2, Crate & Barrel, Flexform, Herman Miller, Poltrona Frau, Rejuvenation, Restoration Hardware, Room & Board, Rove Concepts, West Elm, William Sonoma Custom furniture: CF Kent, JE Wood & Metal Custom millwork: SMI Floor tiles: Eleganza Tiles, Emser Tile, Porcelanosa Custom carpets & units vinyl flooring: Shaw Contract Bar countertops: Cambria Artwork: Canvas Art Consultants Custom motorized drapery: Du Mont Fabrics: Designtex, Edelman Leather, Fabricut, Keleen Leather Wallpaper: Innovations, York Contract Author: Francesca Gugliotta Photo credits: James Baigrie, courtesy of Watermark Retirement Communities

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gagement: one of the best benefits of social interaction is better brain health, which alleviates stress and enhances longevity”. Not boring retirement homes: “We wanted to create beautiful, cozy and functional interiors that are timeless, comfortable and sophisticated. The community is full of amenities like a restaurant, bar, library and multifunction room”. All details are studied to create and happy and safe environment: “Keeping the comfort and mobility of the residents in mind, no seating in the project is too low, and all tables are sturdy enough to support weight. All carpets are installed inset to avoid any trip hazards and make wheelchair accessibility easier. On the memory care level, each unit door has an individual small glass box for a personalized item that is special to its owner: by having a familiar object or a memory at the entry of their doorway, we aim to help stimulate recollections and bring joy to the residents”.

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The office as a place to re-connect CMC architects designed the new headquarters of the J&T Finance Group, in Prague by keeping the well-being of employees first in mind and moving away from the concept of a closed banking world. It connects the building to the city’s leisure life and fits into the existing urban structure

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he new headquarters of J&T Finance Group in Prague started from an employee survey. The survey was given by CMC architects to get to the heart of what creates well-being, and therefore better productivity, in the workplace. One of the employees’ main desires, given the many hours spent there, was to have expansive, flexible spaces, equally suitable to formal meetings and casual chats. The design of the building became more like the interiors of a home space rather than an office. First and foremost is a vital element for body and spirit: light.

All the interiors are flooded with light through a special entirely glazed facade made up of rightangled structural graphic motifs, like a reminder that the world of finance is made up of many elements that must fit perfectly together. Clean right angles repeat in the general layout of the interiors and the original graphic design of the directional signs. Inside, there is an immediate contrast to this with pleasing organic shapes that are gentle and rounded, which the designers themselves

call more artistic than architectural. The majestic Stellar Dust light installation, made up of 726 crystal drops, for instance, was made by the Bomma glassworks in Sveltá nad Sazavou, and hung on the atrium in a wave shape on a wooden structure.

Developer: J&T Real Estate Tenant: J&T Banka Interior Contractor: Stavební Interiérové Systémy Architecture and Interior design: CMC architects Lighting design: CMC architects Landscape design: Jana Pyšková Construction and structural engineering: Obermeyer Helika Technical engineering: Area TZB Artwork Stellar Dust: Bomma Artwork Art Wall: Michal Škapa Infographics: Side2 Interior partitions: LIKO-S, RACCOON Lifts: OTIS Blinds and shutters: Hunter Douglas – Czechia Furnishings: Bespoke furniture

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This algorithmic transposition of the form of a woman’s body has a continuum in the lobby and in the spacious Work Café that cuts diagonally across the entire fifth floor. This area goes well beyond its dining function with a set of of sofas and secluded spaces for privacy, which feature fully equipped kitchens, as well as a study space, a closed lecture hall, and a central space for presentations, which can be flexibly adapted to the number of participants and the event’s purpose. Each floor has a mix of work and relaxation areas to enjoy a coffee or hold a quick meeting.

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A roof garden was made for both times to work and to decompress, with a beautiful view of the city center and Prague Castle. Employees have access to a private fitness center with lockers and showers, bicycle storage, and large garages with charging stations for electric cars. But the truly groundbreaking aspect of CMC architects’ work is in having created areas open to the public, forming a significant connection with the outside world and breaking the preconception of a closed banking world. The Magnus Art gallery is proof of this, showing how much art is part of the life of the bank, serving as a springboard for talented contemporary Czech artists and to display private collections. Its restaurant and Café Rustonka are also open up to the city, becoming a place of bustling life.

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The ‘lift’ strategy The Sky Yards Hotel evokes the traditional method of Chinese garden-making to hide and reveal. The “room + micro-courtyard” model takes the disadvantage of the site location and turns it into a new, distinctive experience that “lifts” the gaze

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he Sky Yards Hotel is minimalist and white and emerges as a visually continuous experience because of its imperceptible borders and balconies that are “raised” or expanded like the milk carton’s spouts to receive light and air. It frames the surrounding landscape, making the eyes of observers turn upwards and beyond in the direction of the Taihang Mountains. The hotel’s presence raises the level of this site that is objectively disadvantaged by an unfinished construction site and waste and industrial land, in a small town in the province of Henan. Domain Architects, because of this not very pleasant setting, rejected the conventional model of the contemporary hotel room focusing on the connection between inside and outside, focusing instead on the room experience. Full-size glass doors divide the unit and combine the room and micro-yard, where the exterior wall seems to have been pinched here and there by an invisible hand, creating a distinctive facade that successfully hides the landscape below. This also gives the large balconies enough privacy to hold outdoor bathtubs. During the day, the sunlight interacts variously with the opening’s curved 116 | IFDM

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wall, creating dramatic shadows and giving a striking rhythmic dynamism to the facade. The building is raised by a half-floor to perfectly meet the complex demands of pedestrian and car circulation. The yard below is also ‘lifted’ creating sloping paths to the entrance, flanked by a 20x12 meter swimming pool surrounded by bamboo on both sides. Guests can follow the sloping walkways to the restaurant or hotel lobby, where there are private dining rooms with mountain views. Creating an abstract version of the mountain — achieved by lifting the ground level — not only respects Chinese garden-making traditions but also balances the mass by the reuse of excavations. Looking out from the first floor, transparent windows surrounded by translucent glass frame a view of the front courtyard and the mountain in the distance. The ‘lift strategy’ is also applied to the interior design, from the circulation routes in the public area on the first floor to the signs for the room numbers on the guest floors. The rooms, 48 in all, are furnished in a minimalist style with soft colors, sleek-lined furnishing, and concrete and wood finishes, making the lush, changing colors of nature the true stars.

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Architectural & Interior design: Domain Architects Lead architect & Landscape design: Xiaomeng Xu Interior design: Xiaomeng Xu, Hannah Wang Structural consultant: AND Office Furnishings: on design Author: Antonella Mazzola Photo credits: Chao Zhang

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Absorbing tradition, building modernity At the Mitsui Hotel in Kyoto, traditional Japanese culture and the Mitsui family legacy translate into modern design that surpasses mere architecture

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eveloped by an award-winning team of architects – André Fu for the interior, Shunsaku Miyagi for the landscape, and Yohei Akao for the restaurant and spa – the Mitsui Hotel in Kyoto is set in a stately residence once belonging to the Mitsue family and located a few steps from Nijō-jo Castle. Three adjectives guided and inspired Fu’s design: authentic, mystical, and artisanal. While carefully preserving a sense of heritage, he interpreted the history of the old Japanese capital in a contemporary way. Not only does the structure combine modern and historical elements, but the spirit of the city is also conveyed by close collaboration with local artists and artisans. Upon arrival, guests are greeted by 120 | IFDM

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Owner: Mitsui Fudosan Group Hotel operator: The Luxury Collection

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the restored monumental door recovered from the old residence that leads to the lobby and partially hides the inner courtyard with its cherry trees and miniature bamboo forest. Once inside, guests are guided through a sequence of separate spaces, each leading to the next, starting from a glass facade that frames the natural landscape. Inside the lobby, a huge shoji lantern covers the ceiling emitting a sensuous light, while the walls are faced with sycamore to accentuate the intimate atmosphere. Here one’s gaze inevitably falls on the large ceramic sculpture in the center by Japanese artist Yukiya Izumita set in finely raked sand and evoking antiquity and modernity, fragility and strength, vulnerability and resilience. From here, a scenic corridor clad with angular wooden slats runs the length of the grand two-story lounge.

Its roof is both an abstract, vibrant tribute to the nearby bamboo forest and a modern interpretation of the traditional Japanese Kekkai or bamboo hedge, forming a barrier that is spiritual and functional. The lounge is more dramatic. Here Fu played with size and height by inserting a ceil-

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ing installation inspired by the kimono’s flowing fabric and an open fireplace made from a massive block of stone. The palette of materials reflects the spirit of wabi-sabi by using the ‘imperfect’ textures of the moss, rocks, and wood found in Japanese temples as well as woven-fabric panels by kimono designer Jotaro Saito, whose innovative style has the same classical-contemporary sensibility of the Mitsui. The property has a total of 161 rooms, including 22 suites. Each space is a contemporary take on the Japanese tearoom, furnished with traditional local materials like natural solid walnut wood, tatamis, and kimono fabrics and arranged using well-established techniques. Two exclusive Onsen Suites are clad entirely in local cherry wood and come with an outdoor thermal hot tub.

The Shiki-No-ma room is a faithful but modern reconstruction of part of the former home of the Kitake, a branch of the Mitsui family, which guests can use as a private dining room for traditional tea-ceremonies or Maiko performances.

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Client: Dolce & Gabbana Architectural & Interior design: Ateliers Jean Nouvel Architects of record: D.P.J. & Partners Main Contractor: JOIN Furnishings: on design Author: Antonella Mazzola Photo credits: Dolce & Gabbana. Ateliers Jean Nouvel.

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Transparency and haute couture Ateliers Jean Nouvel has completed the new Dolce & Gabbana boutique in South Korea.

The pure architectural design of the blackgranite and glass exterior both contains and showcases D&G’s haute couture

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he store’s shimmering structure extends over four floors on Seoul’s main luxury shopping street, Gangnam-gu. To create this grandiose, elegant glass treasure chest, Jean Nouvel invented a cylindrical structure of ultra-clear glass set between four black-granite corner pillars that both protect and display the Dolce&Gabbana collections.

Large convex glass facades on two sides of the building create a core of stacked transparent components, giving sneak peek of the sartorial treasures housed within. Lightweight transparent glass alternates with elegant, intense black stone in a back-and-forth interplay that moves from the exterior to the heart of

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the store. Inside, the boutique is organized around a single large spiral ramp covered in Nero Marquina marble tiles that seamlessly connects the floors. Customers can enjoy a unique shopping experience as this upward spiral transports them to explore the D&G collections, enhanced on every floor by the dynamic interplay of lights and curving lines that define the display areas. Black dominates the minimalist interior design in various shades and finishes, with glossy black glass, gray concrete, and black anodized aluminum dialoguing with the warm, refined hues of the mango wood to create a welcoming, sophisticated ambiance. The main display cases, which line the entire spiral ramp, are made of a series of modules fixed with shelves and rods at different heights. The result is a spectacular swirl of objects that seem to float in the same direction as the walkway. Black-granite corners and balconies create additional spaces for displaying products and trying on clothes. The experience culminates in a terrace topped by a large semicircular canopy towering over the entire building. A distinctly contemporary lounge furnished with elegant black metal seats and a sinuous granite counter was created here for guests to relax and enjoy refreshments.

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RESORT

San Teodoro, Italy

The essence of identity Sardinia’s pure cultural heritage is the pivot point of the design of the new 5-star Baglioni Resort Sardinia. The design came out of a partnership between Studio Spagnulo & Partners and Italian Design Brands (IDB)

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he new 5-star Baglioni Resort, part of The Leading Hotels of the World, forges a complete symbiosis with the earth. Located in the protected marine area of Tavolara, on the north-eastern coast of Sardinia, north of San Teodoro, the resort is surrounded by a clearing overlooking the enchanting Lu Impostu beach. It was not only a given that there would be a union with the spirit of the place, its colors, fragrances, and wind was, but it is also deepest essence of the interior design. The project was commissioned to Studio Spagnulo & Partners — a 15-year-long partnership — together with Italian Design Brands (IDB), an Italian hub of high quality Italian furniture and design with which the prestigious hotel chain has made a partnership for upcoming openings and renovations. Genius 130 | IFDM

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loci, materials, and cultural traditions are always the starting point for Spagnulo & Partners, which makes “Italian-style interiors” with major companies and takes an approach that gives voice to new designs in each case, turning it into a unique experience, designed to measure. Creating a sensory relationship with the elements in the surroundings is a necessity here and is done by analyzing and developing identity-shaping forms of arts and crafts that have absolutely unique, special traits.

This culture is hundreds of years old and virtually untouched because of Sardinia’s scant relations with the outside world over the centuries. It is evoked in the raw lime on the rooms’ walls, in the floors of Orosei stone, and the granite on the buildings’ facades. The design studio explores traditions, customs, and craftsmanship, reinterpreting them in a contemporary note. Wool textiles and carpets by Mariantonia Urru, in textured versions of the Pibiones or Piana technique, adorn the headboards, the carpets in the common areas and bedrooms, cushions, upholstery, and curtains. All are combined in beautiful harmony with Meridiani furnishings. The design’s dominant colors — green, blue, ocher, and brick red — are expressed in different geometric patterns and textures,

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distinguishing the 78 rooms, suites, and villas, as well as the main common areas. These same spaces also have hand-made ceramics by Walter Usai, a “strexiaiu” (literally “table-maker”) craftsman who carries on the family know-how that started in 1850, first with his grandfather and then passed down to his father. And there is also the tradition of handcrafted terracotta with Cerasarda, seen in hand-glazed terracotta inlays in the rooms’ bleached oak furniture. The dramatic power of the Sardinian landscape makes its way into many of the interiors through photographs, chosen and created together with the Alidem company in Milan and arranged on full-height panels for a spectacular presence. Naturally, particular attention was paid to the outdoor areas, in keeping with the philosophy of the interiors and the architectural materials. The area around the swimming pool, for instance, was designed with wood and cane structures and furnished with Ethimo pieces. The Lounge terrace created on the roof bar makes the untamed nature stand out all the more.

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Owner: The Leading Hotels of the World Hotel operator: Baglioni Hotel & Resorts Interior design: Studio Spagnulo & Partners, Italian Design Brands (IDB) Furnishings: custom designed by Studio Spagnulo & Partners and manufactured by Gabana Arredamenti and MilanoCrea; Gervasoni, Meridiani, Ethimo Lighting: Davide Groppi, Panzeri, Servomuto Textiles and wood carpets: Mariantonia Urru Hand-glazed terracotta: Cerasarda Vases: Ceramiche Walter Usai Author: Manuela Di Mari Photo credits: Barbara Pau

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Bressanone, Italy

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The elegance of discretion With admiring respect, the South Tyrolean firm MoDusArchitects completed and remodeled the spaces of the Cusanus Academy in Bressanone. Introducing no new stylistic notes, they chose continuity with the example of the local architect Othmar Barth, who designed the complex’s main building

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oDusArchitects studio, founded in Bolzano by Matteo Scagnol and Sandy Attia, won a competition in 2017 to restore and expand the Cusanus Academy in Bressanone. This school focuses on cultural exchange between the secular and religious world and was named for the Renaissance cardinal and humanist Nikolaus Cusanus, who forged fruitful relations of mutual respect with Leon Battista Alberti at the papal curia. MoDus’s design seeks to foster interaction with the city and local com-

munity, adapting and updating the Academy’s diverse spaces for higher education and hospitality, choosing a calibrated vocabulary that elegantly avoids competing with the forms of the existing buildings. Set on the Isarco River in the eastern area of Bressanone, next to the 18th-century Seminario Maggiore, one of the city’s landmarks, the Academy is made up of three buildings: Paul Norz Haus, Mühlhaus, and Haupthaus. The latter building is the complex’s main property as well as an important example of contemporary

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architecture designed by the local architect Othmar Barth (1927–2010). Scagnol says, “Barth worked for Pier Luigi Nervi for the Rome Olympics of 1960 and received a solid Austrian education. He is a pillar of South Tyrolean architecture and introduced the international inspirations of Kahn and Le Corbusier to the Alpine area by translating them into the local context. He skillfully worked between different design scales (the child of carpenters, he often also designed the furnishings himself for his projects). He managed to exalt, without camouflaging, the expressiveness of common materials such as brick and exposed concrete, before this approach became popular.

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in 1965 and the 1990s, responding to new needs.

Multa paucis. Do a lot with a little. Scagnol explains, “In the footsteps of Barth’s concise syntax consisting of light, materials, and geometry, we followed the same approach. After studying the archive materials in depth, we tried to restore the building’s original legibility, situating the complex in a system, and introducing greater fluidity of movement into Haupthaus by creating a new path on the ground floor. We made from scratch a large underground conference room that creates a coherent external public space above it. But in formal terms, we preferred to ‘slip into’ a tribute to the domestic monumentality of Barth’s building, with its pilasters that punctuate something of contemporary architectural order almost in the style of Leon Alberti.” On the ground floor of Haupthaus, the new north-south axis connects the refectory and the new entrance with a new café and informal seating. The 96 rooms located on the upper floors (blue in the Paul Norz Haus and pistachio green in the Mühlhaus) use the original furnishings chosen by Barth. The Finn Juhl armchairs that Barth had used to furnish the common spaces were also restored and reused.

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Client: Kardinal Nikolaus Cusanus Akademie Architecture: MoDusArchitects (Sandy Attia, Matteo Scagnol) Haupthaus, Paul Norz Haus, Mühlhaus, underground expansion Landscape design: Kiener Gärtnerei & Gartenbau Structural engineering: 3M Engineering Mechanical engineering: Studio Tecnico Ing. M. Carlini Lighting consulting: Von Lutz Studio Associato Acoustics: Christina Niederstätter (Archacustica) Contractor: CarronBau Windows: Wolf Fenster Wood carpentry: Martini Luciano Lighting: Xal, BEGA Leuchten Restoration: Marson Custom-made furniture: Haupthaus, Kofler, Paul Norz Haus, Mühlhaus, Resch Möbel Kitchens: Winkler Gastro Solution Furnishing: Pedrali, Trias Audio & Video equipment: ACS Data System Signage: Serima Linoleum floor and carpets: Saxl Bodenbeläge Wooden floors: Martini Luciano Stone floors: Porfido ed arte consorzio stabile Tiled floors: Consorzio Heraclia Upholstery & Window coverings: Sedis Author: Elena Franzoia Photo credits: Gustav Willeit

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WONDER. LISBON | NÓMADA CHIADO | SPACEGRAM

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The fusion restaurant is the latest experimental destination in Lisbon’s food scene. Its signature space, the ‘cocoon room’, immerses visitors in an undulating, internal landscape of rippling forms and natural

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textures. The room is panelled throughout with woodwork designed using a generative pattern, their mechanically carved ripples having been inspired by aquatic and ethereal natural elements.

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WONDER. ZLÍN, CZECH REPUBLIC | LAZY HOUSE | PETRJANDA/BRAINWORK

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Appearance is defined by permeability of the physical body, which visually connects to the sky by dematerialization through mirroring and moiré façade. The principle of aircraft camouflage is used to merge with the context.

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ANGELO CAPPELLINI & C. SHOWROOM via Turati 4 22060 - CABIATE (CO) - ITALY angelocappellini.com

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A clear, ironic wink to the past that brings the 70’s to the present with a retrofuturistic look. As in a time machine, the workspace seeks to transmit a vibrant, joyful and unconventional energy.

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Massimo Roj

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JUST A PENCIL A natural talent for drawing, a sensitive, inclusive spirit, a pleasant shyness that becomes creative energy, and simple solutions made for the real world: Massimo Roj, founder of Progetto CMR

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f we had to choose a sport as an effective metaphor that represents Massimo Roj’s journey, this sport would be skiing and the discipline would certainly be the slalom. A slalom that begins at a very young age, with already a clear goal in mind – to become an architect – but a path that, apart from the canonical university, presented itself with ever closer and angled poles. The poles of experience, of the unknown aspects of an activity that Roj tackles as a profession and not as a job. Moments in which it is necessary to trust even without fully understanding, with the strength of a latent competitiveness that has always transformed the incoming obstacle into energy, without ever taking on a dominant role because domesticated in social relations by a natural inwardness. In life, as well as – still metaphorically – in his profession, Massimo Roj is also a ski instructor.

author: Matteo De Bartolomeis portrait photo: courtesy Progetto CMR projects photo: Andrea Martiradonna (DHL Hub, The Sign Milan), courtesy Progetto CMR

Massimo Roj

“An idea that works has to have a soul and has to combine architecture, engineering and design”: in a nutshell, this is the concept one gleans from the presentation of Progetto CMR. Can we start here?

I’ve always though making architecture was something special. If I look back on the past, I return to the intense relationship I have always had with pencils: at the age of 3 I was making difficult drawings, at 6 I made my first newspaper, which I sold to my relatives. I enjoyed copying the images I saw, Mickey Mouse, Jacovitti, Tex comics. At university, already in my sophomore year I began working, first with the architect Spinelli, then for three years with Moretti and Morisi. Already, at the time, I believed in the interaction of different kinds of expertise, and I thought architects should not only make “artistic gestures.”

Architecture is a passion that began long ago.

What do you come away with, after this decade full of many activities?

My family was not wealthy, I lost my father when I was still a child, so as soon as I could I had to make a contribution. I don’t come from a linear background.

Besides drawing, I was always interested in selling things (encyclopedias door to door, newspapers in the street), and this helped me to develop a sense of what people want, to absorb their desires, to understand the necessities of others in advance. Today, in my professional practice, this things are helpful.

The interaction of skills is a central theme in my story. I went to London to work for Luigi Giffone, who taught me about office space planning, which at first didn’t interest me at all; but then a whole world opened up, and that was the start of a way of working that continues today with Progetto CMR: from the inside out, starting with the needs of people.

I felt like an artist, someone who could make his mark, and I am very competitive – I’m never satisfied with second place. Work experiences have channeled my competitive drive towards concrete things.

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A holistic, sustainable approach seems like an important parameter. Is that so?

I’m a dreamer, a visionary, I’ve always had this characteristic and I have always “seen” things, which I want to achieve due to my concrete nature. The method comes from experience, from the orientation towards others you carry inside of you. Holism is my way of being, it’s spontaneous.

Sustainability is very important for me, and the title of one of my books is the motto “Less Ego, More Eco.” All our projects have to be oriented towards the people who will spend time in the spaces, large or small. Holism and sustainability meet, and the goal is to keep them together.

Duration in time is another important concept linked to sustainability: the French call it “durabilité,” underlining the link between quality in the choice of materials, their potential for reuse and a vision connected with the life of the building – which should be as long as possible.

In recent years the projects associated with so-called “headquarters” have grown significantly in number, and styles of furnishings and interior design have changed: what were the initial influences?

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The Sign, Milan Garibaldi Towers, Milan

I think both aspects work in tandem: today we are living through three types of change. Changes that come from technologies, from organizational models, and then social change, which has a greater impact on us than the first two, and has altered the lives of many people over the last year and a half. One of the theories we apply most often in our design work is “nudging,” which means “a gentle push,” delicately prompting people to behave in certain ways, which

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in our case implies design choices. When the social conditions change, it becomes necessary to change our way of thinking about and organizing spaces.

A few years ago, offices suddenly became colorful instead of being in black and white.

I’ve always been an advocate of color, which is indispensable for the artistic part involved in architecture.

The human eye is drawn by color, and the offices we design always have an important chromatic aspect.

When we designed the headquarters of the Lombardy Region, the colors guided the logistics and the indications for movements, inside a large, complex facility. When we were commissioned to refurbish the Garibaldi Towers, we were told that “Milan is a gray city.” We had made a project with a red dominant, and after lengthy negotiation we made the towers white. Of course today they are gray.

What has been the most thrilling project on which you have worked, and which one brought the most surprises?

Usually the project you remember most is the first one, and the most thrilling is the latest one. The first major project I grew fond of was that the Olivetti Research Center at Bitritto: I was 27, I had gone to London to work with Luigi Giffone, and he took me and sent me off to Bari. My interface on the project was Michele De Lucchi, and it was a fantastic proving ground. I went back to see it a few years ago, and it is still gorgeous. That work was the result of a pencil (mine) in the hand of a master (Giffone), who with his suggestions prompted me to do what I did. Pure nudging, interaction of forms of expertise – there was everything that was to become Progetto CMR. Another outstanding project is definitely that of the Garibaldi Towers, which enabled us to take a step forward, in the awareness of being able to do something concrete for the city.

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was inevitably unknown. We wanted to unite these two worlds, creating a connector and representing the work with color, leading to large yellow and red bands (the corporate colors) that have contributed to reinforce brand identity, and have granted remarkable recognizability, also with respect to competitors: when you take off or land at Malpensa you cannot help but see those colors. The solution has been applied by DHL Corporate all over the world.

All this has been done on small budgets. Extensive work with the producer of the prefabricated parts, in-depth study on the materials conducted by our R+D division: the outcome has been the cladding of the building in polycarbonate, transforming the block into a lantern that absorbs light during the day and spreads it (-70% electrical energy consumption), while at night the light is emitted and multiplied.

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DHL Express Hub, Malpensa, Milan

Observing the new DHL hub at Malpensa Airport, one spontaneously perceives it as a work of architectural engineering: machines, automation, logistics.

Every project is the result of combined action, with the client on one side, the designer on the other.

The latter has to interpret the dreams of the former, making them become a concrete reality.

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CABINS

Iceland

Off-the-grid living The contemporary evolution of the cabin meets new expressions of luxury escapism, even becoming a new form of hospitality and model for the residential sector

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abin, hut, hytte, cottage, chalet, lodge, dacha. Each culture has its own term. There are few differences between them and some features shared in common: square meters, which generally vary from 10 to 50, the degree of comfort from the interior design, and the architectural form, more or less archetypal; while materials (strictly sustainable, and wood is king) and location (being immersed in nature, whether by the sea, mountain, woods or countryside) are their raison d’être. Their popularity is nothing new, but their importance has gradually grown over the years together with a more careful, sophisticated design, and recently has become a full-fledged trend and even a symbol of luxury escapism. Historically these wooden constructions had a purely practical, functional role as shelters for a temporary residence for travelers and mountaineers, spare seasonal homes, or working-class homes; now they have become places of hospitality or all-around residential accommodations. Attention paid to these buildings and their increased 150 | IFDM

desirability are directly related to a widespread, shared sentiment across the globe: the pursuit for authentic experiences, in contact with an invigorating and regenerating nature, far from the hyper-connectivity of everyday life. In a phrase: “Off-the-grid” experiences. The world of design has come to give a new formal look to these structures, using only primary forms with great creativity, “sprucing up” the original type while leaving its allure intact; more functional and aesthetically appealing design elements are added though they are still marked by a high degree of minimalism; they make use of new technologies, materials, and energy sources to create a structure that is as sustainable as possible and fits well into the context.

Having cast aside Spartan overtones, cabins have become key places for stay experiences, which is why they are often promoted by the hospitality sector and for high-level tourism and have also become a model, on a larger scale, for the residential sector that makes this outdoor living a true lifestyle to be enjoyed daily.

Project: The Mountain Refuge Architects: Massimo Gnocchi, Paolo Danesi Photo credits: Courtesy of the architects Project: Cabin ANNA Architects: Caspar Schols Photo credits: Tõnu Tunnel & Jorrit ‘t Hoen Project: Seljalandsfoss Horizons Architects: Davíð Kristján Pitt Photo credits: Åsa Steinars, Courtesy of Seljalandsfoss Horizons Project: 48° Nord Architects: Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter with ASP Architecture Photo credits: Florent Michel @11h45, Yvan Moreau Project: Hytte Architects: Koto Design Interior Designer: Aylott + Van Tromp Photo credits: Merge Visualisation Project: House LO Architects: Ateliér Lina Bellovičová Photo credits: BoysPlayNice Project: Lakeside Cabin Architects: Atelier Schwimmer Photo credits: Adrien Williams

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To grasp the contemporary evolution of cabins, an exemplary project is The Mountain Refuge, a prefabricated mini-house designed by Italian architects Massimo Gnocchi and Paolo Danesi. As the two architects say, “The Refuge aims to find a balance between sustainability and design. The Mountain Refuge seeks to evoke the traditional archetype through contemporary compositional principles: the hut house, the suggestion of a place of origin.” And it does it in just 25 sqm. Two equal modules (with the option of adding a third module of 12 sqm) are made of plywood, treated on the outside with black pine tar that both makes it a dark color and waterproof, creating an autonomous passive house, which can be located anywhere. Ideally conceived as an open space, it gives a direct view of the outside through a large window bordered by the iconic sloping roof.

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The Netherlands

The dialogue with the outdoors is taken a step further by Dutch architectural designer Caspar Schols with Cabin ANNA, a wooden house that is “dynamic”, configurable by users. Its most extraordinary feature is the two sliding shells that make it up (one wood and the other, glass) which easily slide on the tracks letting the cabin be opened in the middle, completely or keeping a glass cover, and then to be closed again. It was inspired by buildings such as railway stations that rely only on the side walls for structural integrity; this is the origin of the shaped wooden trusses of the architectural skeleton. All the amenities are contained within 55 sqm (including the patio) with a bedroom for two double beds, a storage space, and a bathtub built into the floor. It also comes in a completely self-sufficient version. Cabin ANNA’s flexibility expanded the original design for a multiplicity of uses: ANNA Stay (cabin for a family of 4), ANNA meet (multifunctional platform to accommodate different activities, from social or private gatherings to professional meetings), and ANNA me (fully customizable project).

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The popularity of these “concentrates” of architecture and the considerable fascination they are arousing among travelers have not gone unnoticed in the world of high-level hospitality.

The sector quickly grasped the potential to offer a new luxury stay formula, a special experience, with outdoor living in the broadest sense and the total, authentic immersion in the local culture.

In the south of Iceland, in Hvolsvöllur, the boundless, pristine landscape near the mythical Seljalandsfoss waterfall (“liquid waterfall”) is interrupted only by eight small wooden structures, which at first sight seem part of the natural landscape. This continuity of elements was sought by the Icelandic studio Davíð Kristján Pitt that designed the luxury lodges of Seljalandsfoss Horizons, owned by two Icelandic families. The eight lodges are made entirely of wood to preserve their warmth and welcoming feel in perfect Nordic style, including in the choice of furnishings. They were designed as single units (43 sqm) on two floors: the upper floor holds the second bedroom, while the living room with kitchen (and bathroom on the ground floor, overlooks an infinite horizon through large scenic windows on the sides of the cabins.

The Norwegian hyttes (the word for typical Norwegian cabins) were the inspiration of Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter with ASP Architecture for their design of an ecotourism accommodation in Alsace, the Breitenbach Landscape Hotel 48° Nord, which perfectly blends Scandinavian style with French culture. Fourteen cabins (between 20

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and 60 sqm) are set within 20,000 sqm of green area that is protected (by the Natura 2000 network), standing proudly on a hill in their formal simplicity; untreated chestnut wood of local origin covers all the volumes, combined only with the large glazed openings; four options are available: the Grass hytte, a single floor that winds around the main building which holds, reception, catering, and wellness areas; the Tree and Ivy hytte combine vertical orientations and panoramic views, and, then, the Fjell hytte, on top of the hill, is for families and has reserved outdoor spaces.

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United Kingdom

The design for hospitality came out of the partnership between the architecture studio Koto Design and the interior design firm Aylott + Van Tromp: Hytte (a name that already reveals the identity of the project) is a multipurpose, prefabricated, and modular cabin, redefining the very idea of retreat. “Hytte is seeking ambitious partners to disrupt the current hospitality and tourism accommodation model from existing hotel brands to new startup ventures,” the co-founders say. Designed as a modular unit, it is also available in a series that can create multiple configurations, suggesting the idea of a village; in wood, with a trapezoidal shape, it has 26 sqm, with sophisticated interiors in a typically minimalist style but with meticulously detailed finishes; corner kitchen, living room, bathroom, built-in bed, and stove are all topped by a spectacular opening on the roof and large windows that keep nature always in view; the furnishings can be selected from Hytte’s partners or completely customized.

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The imaginative, alluring power of the cabins, or lodges or hyttes, with their intrinsic naturalness, and seamless contact with nature in which the building is immersed becomes a source of wellbeing for those who live there. This has, of course, come to the residential sector as well, which took inspiration from these structures in their shapes, materials, and values. But, in terms of size and liveability, they are translated into larger scales.

For example, House LO, the cabin/house built in Chřiby (Czech Republic) in the middle of a wooded area, was designed by Ateliér Lina Bellovičová for a private client; the 195 sqm house, built with hemp bricks and wood, is separated from the surrounding nature by large sliding windows. Inside are an entrance hall, two bedrooms, a bathroom, as well as a cellar with technical services, a dark room, club room, and storage room. It is completed by a choice of interiors in keeping with the architecture: sleek and essential.

Another example is the Lakeside Cabin designed

by Atelier Schwimmer in Knowlton (Canada), overlooking the shores of Lake Brome. This house has become emblematic of the passion of the owners (two brothers) for outdoor life - and the myriad of related activities. The essence of the project is in the vertical atrium that opens onto the lake, dividing in two the house and its 980 sqm; the concrete floor creates continuity between the spaces together with the central fireplace that serves as a fulcrum point and is next to a triple156 | IFDM

height area that makes it always visible. On the second floor, the division is crossed by a bridge that creates additional common spaces and four bedrooms take off from it. On the exterior, the architects opted for larch treated in two ways: charred boards for the walls most in contact with the natural elements, and natural oil to protect the less exposed boards. This creates an interplay of light and shadow, accentuated by several windows that set the rhythm of the entire volume and create an ongoing indoor/outdoor dialogue.

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MAISTRI a brand of ASSO SPA / GIZA design alberto minotti

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CULTURAL CENTRE

Arles, France

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Arles, France

The building as living organism Like an irregular, chaotic mass, it emerges from the earth’s crust. The tower that completes the Luma Arles cultural center, in the heart of Provence, blends architecture, art, nature, and design under the deconstructivist aegis of Frank O. Gehry

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t captures the power of the creative process in breaking through, taking shape, and unleashing irrepressible natural energy. It is much like magma emerging to shape new geological rock formations. This is how the tower designed by Frank O. Gehry appears, rising inside the Parc des Ateliers in the city of Arles, in the south of France. This is the newest addition to and fulcrum of the Luma Arles contemporary arts center. This bona fide cultural hub was built at the behest of Maja Hoffman, founder of the Luma Foundation, which came here in 2013, turning an abandoned railway yard into a complex with exhibition spaces, artist residencies, and workshops. The six great post-industrial architectural works that Annabelle Selldorf ’s New York firm has already restored is joined by the public park designed by the landscape architects of Bureau IFDM | 159

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Bas Smets. The spectacular 15,000-square-meter tower has a twisted, irregular geometry, rendered faceted by 11,000 panels of stainless steel. Maja Hoffman purposely went to “the free-form architect,” whom she considers to be an artist and with whom she worked with the same approach she uses with artists. “I wanted to create a place that could give the needed space and time necessary for different expressions and practices to dialogue, opening up new paths and perspectives,” says the Swiss art collector and patron. “Luma is a groundbreaking project that addresses artistic worlds, ideas, concepts, and stories, and it moves at its own rhythm with a deep sense of wonder for what the future might be.” The architecture and works of art are not separate but conceived as two ways of creating that nourish one another. This is why art and architecture are well-integrated in the tower and find a common language, including through an exhibition route punctuated with artworks made specifically in particular points in the space which become part of the building’s genetic make-up. For example, the Atelier Luma section develops the area of natural materials with wall claddings based on algae and salt panels. The different initiatives that have been launched over time, such as the artist and author residences, LUMA Atelier, LUMA Days, Living Archives, exhibitions, and live performances, come into existence in different realms, each contributing to the other and enriching each project. It’s like an archipelago that renders the entire complex a living organism. It is an ecosystem in the art world that pays homage to its location, the city of Arles, where Vincent van Gogh lived for over two years and painted some of his best-known works.

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Arles, France

Owner: Luma Foundation Project management: Maja Hoffmann with the support of Sanjiv Gomez and Mustapha Bouhayati Amo: Eric Perez + Louis Marie Dauzat + Frank Anderle Audit and Risk Committee chaired by Werner Schmucki Architects & Construction manager: Agence Moatti & Rivière, Bureau Bas Smets, Cabinet Lamoureux, C+D, Conception & Cuisine, Gehry Partners, Movveo, Selldorf Architect, Setec Bâtiment, Studios Architecture, Terrell Group, T/E/S/S, TPF Ingénierie, Construction: AGB Bautechnik, All over, Alquier, Assemblage Ingéniérie, Axone Industrie, Bareau Menuiserie Benefficience - Groupe Elithis, Carrillo Carrelage, Citynox, C-Kat, Correze Menuiserie, Crudeli, Decapmax, E.2.J, Eiffage Metal, Etandex, Facade Textile International, Fugro France, GBR Sud Est, General Environnement, Gesop, Groupe Dauphine Isolation, Guintoli, GW INO I.D.F. Plâtrerie, Idzia, Kone, La Serrurerie La Parette, Magnoni, Mediterranee Prefabrication, Melcior, Metalumine, Mineral Expertise, O.F.B, Okeenea, Port’alp, RCR Deco, Reha Sud, Renofors, Rossi Frères, Roux Frères, Santerne Marseille, Sept Resine, Series, Serrurerie Metallerie Service, Snef, Societe Etancheite Services, Tanzi, Techni Moulage, Tonello, Vinci, VIP Plus, Virelec, Wereystenger Author: Manuela Di Mari Photo credits: Iwan Baan, Rémi Bénali, Adrian Deweerdt, Marc Domage, Hervé Hôte, Joana Luz, Victor Picon, Lionel Roux, Victor&Simon

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An office for work and relaxation balbek bureau’s design created a variety of environments for different purposes. At the Grammarly office in Kyiv there’s space to work, rest, and play. Using eco-friendly materials, the furnishings are casual and homey, featuring uncommon, colorful designs that convey a sense of welcome and wellbeing for all

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he Ukrainian company Grammarly specialized in checking and correcting spelling and grammar in online writing has taken the world by storm. After opening offices in San Francisco, New York, and Vancouver, it has moved its Kyiv headquarters to a superenergetic, super-comfortable space designed by local architects balbek bureau to accommodate its growing workforce. It was its surging employee numbers that made that an addition necessary, after only four months after moving to the new offices, entailing design of a new section and an additional floor. Seeking to maintain design con164 | IFDM

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sistency between the two floors, symbolize connection in a unique style and extend the concept of the existing walkway bridge, local architects balbek bureau set an interior staircase ramp in an open-space reception area. The ground floor develops around a central core element that is the anchor and heart of all entrances into the ground floor areas, including five meeting rooms of three different sizes, a central conference room with a speaker podium, a 30-seat amphitheater, auxiliary rooms, and the main transit area to the adjacent offices, bound by glass partitions and soundproof doors. A three-dimensional installation is located around this central area, consisting of horizontal and vertical plywood panels, which can be opened and used as blackboards on the back, forming individual lounge areas with sofas, soundproof booths for employees who want privacy or greater concentration, and a printing area.

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Many corners of the office are furnished with armchairs and ottomans for employees to relax and gather informally. Recreation areas include a cafeteria, a library, and a multifunctional soundproofed room for projecting videos or playing musical instruments. For working parents, a nursing room has been set up with a nursing chair, changing table, and sink, plus a playroom for kids under 3. The office furnishings are in pastel shades such as powder pink, teal, and butter yellow which foster a soothing atmosphere. Several partitions are lined with natural oak boards, designed to accommodate planters overflowing with plants. The reception area features a cylindrical plywood wall with a round sheet metal desk in the center. A perimeter sofa and white flight of stairs support the area’s functions. The stairs start from the podium, which can also be used as a seat. A single color clads all elements, including carpet tiles, glass wall moldings, custom-made armchairs, and sofas. The white staircase leads to the mezzanine and turns into a 90-meter-long metal walkway gently curving around the office. Envisioned like an overlook point, it has lounge areas scattered along the path.

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The upper floor, 450 square meters, holds 128 individual workstatons and an inviting seating area, and a collection of square structures just for naps.

A weight-sensing device mounted under each mattress signals when the space is occupied by illuminating the letters “ZZZ.” Client: Grammarly Kyiv Interior design: balbek bureau Furnishings: 366 Concept, Hay, Infiniti, Magis, Moroso, Noti, Promo.Furniture, Sitland, Stalkon, Vitra Lighting: Artemide, Belux, Blank, Designheure, Faro, Leds c4, Mamacloud belix frank gehry, Marset, Martinelli Luce, Norman Copenhagen, Santa&Cole, Seletti, Slv, Tooy, VIbia, Volta Author: Antonella Mazzola Photo credits: Andrey Bezuglov, Yevhenii Avramenko

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Space as a landscape of contemplation A place for self-knowledge through reading, Satori Harbor was designed by the Wutopia Lab studio to achieve a transcendental state. In Guangzhou, China

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t is a library, but one that holds a city within.

And with it the relationship between the space and people, addressing our innermost needs for spirituality and balance. Yu Ting, founder of the Wutopia Lab, made a design that goes deep in Satori Harbor, a true holder of symbols, along with its books. This “refuge for the

soul” is located in the city of Guangzhou, China, inside the new headquarters of VIPshop, the Chinese company that manages the e-commerce site VIP.com. Between the 18th and 19th floors of the building, Yu Ting enacted what he likes to call “magical realism”: “the representation of a known world, in a way that its correlation with

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the real world is felt but is different because of its absurdity and wonder.” The designer and his team infuse human and social qualities in existing forms, abandoning the traditional image of the space and making room for unexpected places.

An abstract city is recreated within the library with all the typical elements of a city, with obvious references to the harbor because of its strategic presence, translated into a suspended dimension in which “users can wander among the books and experience moments of illumination and liberation.” Significantly, Wutopia Lab borrowed the word ‘satori’ from Taoism, referencing the experience of spiritual awakening and the moment of enlightenment. As we come into Satori Harbor, the city is, as such, essentially a surreal image, existing outside of time, though at points we might perceive the movements of the surrounding environment from the large, high glass windows.

Here the harbor, the dunes, the riverbanks, and the rolling hills appear: the café, the lobby, the magazine area, and the theater. Yu Ting designed the experience of space and time through the use of light and dark. Many intimate corners await individual visitors, such as the tunnel that leads to

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Architecture, interior and furnishings design: Wutopia Lab Project manager: Pu Shengrui Design consultant: Studio Yuda Design development: Dai Yunfeng, Wu Xiaoyan, Guo Jianv, Zhao Ruyi (Alignment Studio Shanghai) Lighting consultant: Chloe Zhang Structural engineering: Yu Junfeng Project coordination: Li Sha, Liu Hui Construction manager: Luo Zhiyue Furnishings: on design Author: Manuela Di Mari Photo credits: CreatAR Images

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the absorption created by reading, several alcoves scattered about for taking breaks, and spaces like a cave with a tiny circular window that frames a miniature slice of the outside world. In the heart of the library, there is a fascinating, long stylized white ship that offers a “safe harbor” where you can rest or stroll. It skirts the row of shelves that hold the books: 13 spans that simulate the city walls that were once covered by panels reproducing

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the facades of the Thirteen Hongs, buildings of the historical maritime trade. The most eyecatching scenic feature is the enormous red sail that drops slowly as needed to divide the vessel in two, conceptually breaking the chains of materialism as a step towards enlightenment. Yu Ting and Wutopia Lab’s design is a new, complex, fascinating way of using architecture as a tool focused on the human being.

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An oasis of wellness on Lake Como The Grand Hotel Victoria Concept & Spa in Menaggio offers a complete experience designed to renew mind and body after the expansion project by Studio Pè Architettura & Design

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celebration in grand style of the regenerating power of water and a tribute to Lake Como, which it overlooks, the remodeling and expansion of the 5-star Grand Hotel Victoria Concept & Spa in Menaggio, now part of the R Collection Hotels, entailed

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adding a new six-floor building with two floors underground for wellness. It offers the best of the major wellness treatments from Middle Eastern, Nordic and ancient Roman traditions. The wellness oasis covers 1,200 square meters, the largest wellness center in the area, joining the original

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Owner: R Collection Hotels Hotel operator: Grand Hotel Victoria Concept & SPA Architecture and Interior design: Studio Pè Architettura & Design Furnishings and glass walls: AGC, Flexform, Medea, Resstende, Schüco, Starpool, Talenti, Thema Lighting: Flos, Linea Light Group Wallpaper: Wall&decò Author: Manuela Di Mari Photo credits: Marcello Mariana, courtesy Theatro, R Collection Hotels

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late 19th-century structure. The expansion was designed respectfully by the architect Franco Pè and his studio, which managed to preserve the atmosphere of the ancient manor house, a building full of memories of the Belle Époque and the aristocratic families who came there. History and tradition meet modernity through a project that enhanced historical elements by inserting into it elegant contemporary design. The historic villa maintained its allure with its high ceilings, stained glass windows, stuccoes, original plaster decorations, and chandeliers, returned to glory.

On the upper floors, the walls were conserved with openings to the outside, and elegant details such as mirrors, fireplaces, and the large stained glass windows on the stairwells. The new building holds 47 rooms, furnished by Medea, along with common areas featuring Flexform furnishings. The façade of the historic hotel is evoked through the use of concrete, wood, and iron, creatively mixed with modern style. Glass is the key player, with AGC elements, about 50 meters of transparent paths, including connection tunnels and large external windows so guests can enjoy the magnificent view throughout. And the transparent walkway about 30 meters long

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Owner: R Collection Hotels Hotel operator: Grand Hotel Victoria Concept & SPA Architecture & Interior design: Studio Pè Architettura & Design Furnishings: Flos, Linea Light Group, Starpool, Talenti Author: Manuela Di Mari Photo credits: Marcello Mariana, Courtesy of Theatro & R Collection Hotels

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designed by Thema is the connecting element between the two architectural sections. Many of its systems are made to measure, aimed at well-being and acoustic and thermal comfort, including the aluminum systems by Schüco and curtains by Resstende, high quality in style and performance alike. Of course, the Erre Spa is a cardinal feature, following the length of the large 20-meter pool. The wet and dry areas are arranged along this line, all made with Starpool products. There is also a “salt room” and rest areas, for which the studio chose furnishings from the Casilda collection designed by Ramón Esteve for Talenti, a union between geometric sleekness and pleasing fabrics dominated by neutral tones. These recur around the large outdoor swimming pool, and compact seats, sofa, and living room armchair from the Cottage collection furnish the garden.

Natural wood and subtle rope weaves adorn the suites’ terraces with tables and chairs from the Moon Teak collection. In this high-prestige setting, lighting becomes a tool to amplify the beauty of the interiors and their furnishings. Flos lighting defines the spaces for hospitality and the luxurious rooms with the Noctambule Floor

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collections by Grcic, Captain Flint and Arrangements by Anastassiades, and WireRing by Formafantasma. The scenic staircase on the ground floor is made even more dramatic by the composition of ring chandeliers by Linea Light Group.

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With an extra-slim section, they provide broad, even light and their lightweight aluminum structure make them appear to float in the air and envelope guests in a soft, pleasing light in an inviting, comfortable atmosphere.

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New York

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Waterline Square: New York’s innovative glass tower collection Conceived by three important names in contemporary architecture – Rafael Viñoly, Richard Meier and Kohn Pedersen Fox – and located amid the cool elegance of the Upper West Side, three shining glass towers are surrounded by enchanting gardens and fountains. Their name emphasises the profound link between the city and the Hudson River

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mmersed in a luxuriant natural landscape,

by Mathews Nielsen Landscape Architects, surrounded by paths, fountains, water features and trees, the new Waterline Square collection is a celebration of the green lifestyle. Located in New York’s Riverside district, this ambitious residential development promoted by the GID Group evokes the profound relationship between

the city and the Hudson River, a vital link that is reflected by towers by the three architects invited to interpret a new idea of luxury living for New York’s elite. Designed by Richard Meier & Partners Architects, One Waterline Square features interiors by the international company Champalimaud Design, displaying a stylistic purity expressed through a palette of neutral col-

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ours, imposing glass cladding and select materials sourced throughout the world, transforming every unit into a refined residence dedicated to the art of living. The charming terraces of Two Waterline Square, designed by KPF-Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, dialogue with the luxurious interiors

by Yabu Pushelberg, the acclaimed designer of boutique hotels and five-star hospitality, flooding the elegant private residences in the crystal light of New York, with modern surfaces and plays of brightness and shadow. With a faceted, angular facade and interiors by Groves & Co, the third building, designed by Rafael Viñoly, Three Waterline Square, creates a special imaginative perception that changes throughout the day, transforming itself into a shining beacon on the new Manhattan skyline. Furnished with magnificent design collections by important international names like Minotti, Porro, Erik Jorgensen and Living Divani, the luxurious private residences offer series of high-end amenities created by an-

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other acclaimed architecture studio, David Rockwell by Rockwell Group, which designed the Club Waterline. This facility is dedicated to fitness and well-being and includes an indoor tennis court, climbing wall, golf courses, basketball and squash courts and football pitches as well as a yoga and Pilates studio, Olympic-size swimming pool, hydromassage pool, saunas and spa.

These are complemented by a cinema, spaces for art, photography, music and gardening, a recording studio, bowling alley and a children’s area by the Roto Group, a multi-award winning custom placemaking studio. Waterline Square is a bastion of luxury enhanced by an unusual culinary experience, promoted by the illustrious Cipriani family and created by London-born Martin Brudnizki.

With restaurants, markets and casual places, the innovative food hall will transform the new glass collection into Manhattan’s gourmet oasis, in a setting where nature meets the new avant garde.

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Developer: GID group Architecture: Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (Two Waterline Square), Meier Partners (One Waterline Square), Rafael Viñoly Architects (Three Waterline Square) Interior design: Champalimaud Design (One Waterline Square), Groves & Co. (Three Waterline Square), Yabu Pushelberg (Two Waterline Square) Landscape design: Mathews Nielsen (Three Waterline Square) Model residences One e Two Waterline Square: designed by West Chin Architects & Interior Designers, Santopietro Interiors, Minotti Featured furnishings: West Chin’s showroom, West | Out East; Living Divani, Porro, Prandina, Stickbulb (West Chin Architects & Interior Designers); Arteriors, Designers Guild, Donghia, Kelly Wearstler, RH (Santopietro Interiors); Alivar, Minotti (DDC, Minotti) Author: Anna Casotti Photo credits: Elizabeth Felicella, Evan Joseph, Noe & Associates with The Boundary

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Meudon-la-Forêt, France

Star-studded kitchens In Meudon-la-Forêt, not far from Paris, the Arte Charpentier firm designed the Ecole Ducasse Paris Campus, a new school for world-famous chef Alain Ducasse. Nature and the senses are at the forefront

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n 2010, the “French gastronomic meal” became a piece of UNESCO intangible cultural heritage: the art of living that combines food and wine excellence with specific social and cultural values. The undisputed star of the culinary sector is Alain Ducasse, from Monaco, who has earned 19 Michelin stars. He commissioned the Parisian firm Arte Charpentier Architectes to design the new site of his school, which was founded 188 | IFDM

in 1999 in Meudon, about ten kilometers from Paris. The famous chef says, “With the opening of the Paris Campus, we will take another step in one of the best missions in the world: preparing future generations, training new chefs, and passing on the taste of excellence, respect for foods and seasonality.” In three years of working closely with the teams of Ducasse, Sommet Education, and Covivio, the designers developed a highly

Client: Covivio Assistant client: Artelia Architecture, landscape and interior design: Arte Charpentier Architectes Restaurant design: Jouin Manku for the initial restaurant design Structural design: Terrell Acoustics: AVLS Environmental sustainability: Green Affair External finishes: Joseph Ingenieurie Kitchen design: BEGC Civil engineering: CL Infra Building contractor: SPIE Batignolles Lab equipment: Electrolux Professional Author: Elena Franzoia Photo credits: Boegly + Grazia, Florian Bouziges, Identifiable

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ambitious concept over 5,000 square meters, meant to accommodate up to 300 people a day including students and outside visitors. “As we were designing near the famous Meudon forest, we wanted to echo this exceptional natural presence in harmony with the Ecole Ducasse’s program which is strongly oriented towards nature,” the architect Jérôme Le Gall explains.”We distributed the complex’s four blocks (inspired by Air, Fire, Earth, and Water) around a well-lit, linear central empty space, the heart of the place and its true backbone, which gives structure to the school’s operations.” Inspired by Paris’s passages, the central empty space with a glass roof delineates a cross-shaped covered path that allows the flowing circulation of people and gives access to the four distinct volumes, fostering interaction and socializing and making places for exhibitions and events.

As for the complex’s formal aspects, it has a solid base made of refined, smooth, dark, exposed concrete, which is symbolically linked to the teaching theory. Resting on them are lightweight volumes

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projecting from the brushed, undulated aluminum of the “skin,” a metaphor for experience and practice. The main façade is dominated by a large restaurant, 215 m2 large, which opens on a terrace.

This is the clear realm of Ducasse and the Ecole’s showcase, designed by the specialized firm Jouin Manku featuring a “wunderkammer wall” displaying rare objects belonging to the great chef. Despite the enormous air flow generated by the huge number of kitchens, the complex has obtained the HQE energy certification of excellence, partly by using filtering ceilings. The dual need to accommodate students and food lovers in general inspired the Arte Charpentier team to create a calibrated, interactive visual relationship between

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the spaces and to a considered distribution of functions and routes. This enhances the vital core of the school: 9 culinary labs made in partnership with BEGC, a sensory analysis room, 7 academic classrooms, and areas for administration and coworking. The takeaway delicatessen shop and restaurant are open to the public. Wineries, pantries, reception, technical rooms, and covered parking are located on the underground level. Careful attention was also given to the landscape. The school is surrounded by shrubs and fruit trees, evergreen and deciduous species, which along with a “garden of flavors” with edible, aromatic plants, a small cherry orchard, and a lawn, all marking the flowing of the seasons in the name of biodiversity.

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WONDER. KYIV REGION | MAKHNO VILLAGE RESORT | SERHII MAKHNO, BOGDAN AGAFONOV A visual concept for a recreation complex of new generation, a space for those who need a restart. Makhno Village Resort welcomes all fugitives from routine and stress for a day or for life. It has everything you

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need: up to 100 clay eco-houses, a greenhouse, an observatory, a spa complex, restaurants, places for spiritual practices, swimming pools, and a bunch of trails that go somewhere.

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WONDER. SONORA ART VILLAGE | LEMEAL DAVIT & MARY JILAVYAN Design & visualizations © Davit Jilavyan, Mary Jilavyan

“We wanted to create a place where people can come and feel for a while in a completely different place, far from the grey reality, in some bright 3D space, or even a cartoon”.

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BEVERLY WEST RESIDENCES | EMAAR PROPERTIES | MISURAEMME

The five penthouses, from the 18th to the 22nd floor, have breathtaking views scanning all the way to the ocean. The interiors are ample, measuring over 760 sqm, in keeping with the design codes of a concept of extreme prestige, which takes on expressive impact and identity in the sartorial approach Made in Italy of MisuraEmme products.

The Crossing living system by Mauro Lipparini, and the Urban living system by Iriam Bettera give the large, luminous rooms a sense of unique visual lightness, reinterpreting the traditional role of bookcases in configurations that adapt to the architectural space. Thanks to the possibilities of combination of shelves and counters, the modular solutions permit free design of walls with dynamic and colorful compositions.

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The PaloAlto Ibox walk-in closet designed by Gianni Borgonovo transforms the bedroom zone into a total ‘transparent’ vision of pure, refined volumes. Stemming from the interaction between two systems already contained in the collection, the closet stands out for its hinge that permits installation of the doors in a classic wooden upright, or in a framework – opening up to 180° – generating infinite compositional options thanks to the wardrobe-closet coordination. The countless intersections between the support structure and the various surfaces produces functional spaces with multiple internal equipment, like chests of drawers, suspended elements, object caddies, jewelry compartments, trouser hangers and all the storage solutions for everyday objects. The bedroom zone becomes a place in which to experiment with new juxtapositions of design and materials, granted by the wide variety of luxurious finishes – ranging from glass to technomarble, from the noble grain of wood to metal – and the rigorous lines of the London, Narcisse, Milano, Brillanta and First wardrobes, enhanced by sophisticated LED lighting built into the frame to convey a delicate atmosphere of remarkable class.

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CORFU | THE ANGSANA CORFU | RESORT & SPA | FIMA

The breathtaking landscapes and marine panoramas of the island of Corfu provide an idyllic setting for the Angasana Corfu Resort & Spa – the turquoise waters of the bay of Benitses stretch out before it, and lush gardens and olive groves stand all around. This luxurious 6-star complex also boasts a hot spring and bathing centre, and offers 159 rooms and suites and more than 37 luxury villas built in the local architectural idiom. The overall style is minimal and contemporary, with an elegant sobriety that even influences the bathrooms, with chrome finish taps and fittings from the Next family, manufactured by Fima Carlo Frattini and designed by Castiglia Associati with great rigour and simplicity. One unusual feature of the collection is the oval design that highlights the flat front plate.

The handle is offered in two versions – short, “pommel” style for a strong, captivating appeal and a longer, more straightforward lever integrated into the design of the mixer for an effect of formal purity. Next is a line of singlecontrol taps in all elements required for wash basin, bidet, bath tub and shower.

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CASABLANCA, MOROCCO | RADISSON BLU HOTEL | EXPORMIM

The Hotel is located in the Dherb Gallef district of the city, an area of Art Deco buildings and architecture from the 1930s close to the central and popular Place Mohamed V. “My core idea involved ensuring I could infuse this 1930s style into a contemporary design”, explains Jaime Beriestain, who designed the interiors. The building features a large lobby, spa, two restaurants, meeting rooms, made as warm and comfortable as possible. On the fourteenth floor, the Caprice Sky Bar offers panoramic views of the city and the Atlantic ocean. Several sets of Twins low armchairs in an attractive orange oxide finish are placed in the lounge. These pieces along with the Grada tables and Espiral rugs increase the sense of warmth, setting a very refined yet relaxing ambiance. Out of this seating area, the Käbu sofas are combined with some more Twins to accommodate bigger groups, while four Käbu chaise longues encourage the guests to lie down by the terrace pool and three Lapala stools in black are by the cocktail bar.

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MILAN | CAMPUS SDA BOCCONI PEDRALI

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The harmony and affinity of Pedrali furnishings inform the design philosophy of the La Centrale bistro and Materia restaurant on the SDA Bocconi campus. The innovative complex by Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa from the Japanese SANAA studio has a futuristic structure with sinuous glass facades. The Compass Group Italia group selected Pedrali to furnish the three venues on the campus. The airy interior and exterior spaces and large windows of La Centrale welcome students and visitors with Nolita chairs designed by CMP Design placed around Stylus tables. The Nolita chair has a simple shape and is made entirely of steel, created to encourage the friendship and conviviality that makes campus life so enjoyable. Along the glass walls of the à la carte Materia restaurant are tables with two types of Pedrali chair, Tivoli, designed

by CMP Design and made of solid ash, and Inga with a simil-leather shell.

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SWISSÔTEL KURSAAL BERN | NINA MAIR | LA CIVIDINA

Simplicity, elegance and modularity are the three elements that distinguish the interiors of the Swissôtel Kursaal Bern, a historic building in the heart of the Swiss capital. It has recently been given creative makeover by architect and designer Nina Mair. The project comprises a reception area with a family atmosphere, where natural materials create sophisticated furnishing solutions that are both welcoming and inclusive.

Together with the architect, LaCividina has created a collection of innovative chairs called Bernard, celebrating the elegant hotel. The heart of the furnishings is an armchair that with its unusual single armrest and back enables the room space to be used as rationally as possible, exploiting the dual face of the seat. It is flanked by a coffee table, creating a small drawing room, while the pouffe version provides a further minimal seating solution for a refined, complete furnishing concept. With its light shapes Bernard brings a little corner of domestic well-being into the light-filled suites.

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BENSHEIM, GERMANY | MEATHEAVEN | ANTOLINI

The restaurant, designed by David and Elli Pietralla, consists of a single large room that can accommodate up to fifty diners, gathered around cozy tables which boast solid wood tops obtained from single pieces cut from huge tree trunks. Almost like a theater set that reveals every stage of the cooking process, the open-plan kitchen is fully visible with the chef ’s worktop as its most recognizable feature.

The worktop is a sculptural rectangular block clad on three sides with slabs of Quarzite Michelangelo made available already cut in size to Marmor-Center Gmbh which turned it into the focal point of a pure and elegant space, in complete harmony with the restaurant’s cultural heritage. This material with its ancestral pattern, suspended in space and time, is among the most popular in Antolini’s Exclusive Collection, the high-end selection of the company’s wide range in terms of style and material authenticity. With its harmonious dark streaks that stretch out across a blue background and dissolve into the bright tones of the earth, Quarzite Michelangelo owes its name to the artist who made sculpting a universal language capable of transcending epochs and cultures. Slightly off-centered, a second worktop was also created in Quarzite Michelangelo, as well as a low vertical wall that elegantly frames one of the kitchen’s functional spaces.

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SOTOGRANDE ALTO | CASA DE AGOSTO MERIDIANI

Relaxation is the key word at the Casa de Agosto in Spain. For the interiors the THESET studio chose the Meridiani company, whose furniture pieces have succeeded magnificently in inspiring the atmosphere of tranquillity and elegance that enfolds this villa in the valley of Sotogrande Alto. Light colours in the lounge with the Harald modular sofa upholstered in pure white, complemented by Judd coffee tables with marble top and the light grey Cecile armchair. Light shades also dominate in the Master Suite, contrasting with the dark wood furniture.

The curved Freeman sofa dialogues with the low Bongo coffee tables and Forrest armchair, which has a dark wood frame with a touch of light grey in the fabrics. A welcoming atmosphere is created in the bedrooms by the Lauren Ghost bed and Berry bench. In the guest room, the ideal location for conversation and relaxing, stand the island element from the Harold collection and the Bongo low table with sculptural shape.

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SHORT STORIES VOLLA, NAPLES | YUGO SUSHI FUSION EXPERIENCE | RIFLESSI

The sophisticated menu of the Yugo Sushi Fusion Experience restaurant in Volla (Naples), celebrates the encounter of Japanese and Mediterranean cuisine. The same level of refinement is evident in the interiors, created by architect Mario Sorrentino and Riflessi with intense attention to detail. Simple, regular lines are emphasised by select materials and striking finishes that recall metals, especially in the shades of gold. This can be seen in the refined Perla chairs and stools and comfy Carmen armchairs, all with a matt gold finish frame and soft upholstery in colours ranging from dark and dove grey to Bordeaux and blue. The matt gold motif reappears in the base and edges of the Shanghai tables with custom-made square and black glass tops. The lighting concept, too, is a spectacular constellation of lamps and tubular lights from the Stilo series featuring the black and gold combination, alongside ceiling lights from the Led Loop series with gold-finish metal rings.

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LONDON | EATALY | WALL&DECÒ

In the London store, visitors certainly notice the dramatic wall, 13 meters high, which crosses the levels, leading to the wine department.

The design of Treillage, already adorned with vine shoots, has been completely reworked with brighter colors and handmade drawings of bunches of grapes. A response to the client’s desire for an on-demand installation that reflects the refinement and tradition of Italian wine, and that was made possible by the company’s Studio, a service made available to architects and designers to provide, and completely package, wallcovering solutions of high sartorial quality.

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MIAMI | ONDA BOUTIQUE LUXURY RESIDENCE MARGRAF

Onda, a new luxury boutique residence situated in Miami’s Bay Harbour district, directly overlooks Biscayne Bay. The result of a new partnership between CMC Group’s Ugo Columbo and Valerio Morabito of Morabito Properties, the architectural design is by Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica with interiors by Studio A++ Human Sustainable Architecture. Drawing inspiration from the colours of the sea and the movement of its waves, this pocket paradise comprises 41 exclusive residences, all with spacious terrace and private or semiprivate lift, as well as a swimming pool on the roof with tropical garden designed by the architect Enzo Enea. Inside, Margraf has enhanced the structure’s prestigious appeal with over 3,000 square metres of marble. Large slabs with a thickness of only 1 cm and polished finish make the space unique and highly distinctive – even the bathrooms, transformed into fully-fledged private spas. Onda is an eco-sustainable building equipped with advanced, efficient summer and winter climatisation technology.

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TOKYO | 2020 TOKYO OLYMPICS CASA ITALIA | MOROSO

The Impossible Wood chairs, designed by the AngloIndian duo Doshi Levien were to be seen in the common areas of Casa Italia, the meeting place for the athletes of the Italian team and located at The Kihinkan - Takanawa Manor House, a building characterised by early 20th century Art Nouveau architecture situated in the Minato district. Aesthetically, Impossible Wood has an essential and refined profile, an agile structure from which the graceful perspective of the chair emerges. It is the result of a long research work undertaken by the two designers that tells a story of visual, geometric and perceptive investigation: a new formal sequence that mediates naturalness, interfering with it, preserving, in a moulded plastic product, the visual and tactile qualities of wood.

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LOS ANGELES | LAX TOM BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL | PRECIOSA

In the recently opened West Gates at Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport, Crystal Swell spans three levels and is inspired by an ocean wave breaking on the nearby ocean shore and features crystal cut prisms supported by a polished stainless steel frame. It combines the simplicity associated with the “mid-century jet age” modern design of the International Terminal and the structural requirements needed to meet the stringent seismic codes developed for installations of this nature. Sarka Olivova, a senior member of Preciosa’s design team, was challenged with the creation of a dazzling design that would satisfy Preciosa Lighting and the airport’s safety requirements. “We decided on three intertwining ribbons. The engineering team calculated the best possible placement of anchor points and how to prevent the prisms from breaking in case of an earthquake.”

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JEDDAH | VIVIENDA HOTEL VILLAS MLE HOTEL LIGHTING

Marking Vivienda Hotel Villas, member of Lux Preferred Hotels & Resorts, first entry into the city of Jeddah, the luxury private villas property spreads within a gated area of 20,000 sqm centrally located right in Sari Road, 3 km from the new Corniche. The 45 sophisticated villas’ interiors are designed by Italian architect Michele Arcarese to reflect the highest standard of the Italian aesthetics and material paired with the brand’s expertise for exclusivity and refinement.

“Vivienda’s distinctive interior design project fully reflects Italian lifestyle and aims at weaving, not only past and future together, but also Jeddah’s heritage and cultural values together with the Italian excellence in design and materials. We brought together the best brands of the world-renowned Italian craftsmanship, among them MLE exclusive lightings and decorations.”

The villas range from 100 to 650 sqm in size and offer pools and build-in elevators. The resort also features a gym and a spa in addition to the BiCE Italian Kitchen restaurant.

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LONDON | MANHATTAN LOFT GARDENS | AGC

The new Manhattan Loft Gardens residential complex in London, designed by the architectural firm SOM, offers a new lifestyle that is inclusive and sustainable. The innovative residential building covers 42 floors, including apartments, gardens, a luxury hotel, two exclusive restaurants, and a spa. Keeping with the project’s philosophy, AGC Glass Europe, the European leader in the production of flat glass, made the facades of the building with ipasol light gray 60/33, solar control glazing that, through the perfect combination of the values of light transmission (60%) and solar factor (33%), does not allow external heat to overheat the interior during the hot season and prevents internal heat from dispersing in cold seasons.

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AMSTERDAM | HOTEL MEININGER | ROCKFON

The lobby has become the highlight of the Hotel Meininger Amsterdam City West after its renovation by the Berlin architect Christian Sandor Tschersich van Lava.

Like all the chain’s hotels, it makes a fabulous impression and reflects defining aspects of the local culture in the design of the interiors. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing, but great attention was given to the sensory experience of visitors with noise control and resulting acoustic comfort. Style and comfort always go hand in hand for Rockfon, which was to create a painting-like ceiling through the use of Rockfon Contour Rockwool Baffles®: a high-performance acoustic solution that can create a layout inspired by Van Gogh’s postimpressionist paintings. In the lobby’s three different hotspots — reception area, stairwell with elevators, and bar — guests are visually guided by the ceiling height gradually lowering moving towards their destination, with Baffles Rockfon Contour® positioned taking into account the direction of movement.

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PERTH | INFINITY VIEWS VILLA | KETTAL

Nestled in the cliff above Perth, Australia, the Infinity Views villa was designed by John LeClare Josephs of Superseed Architecture. The project strives for harmony between the villa and its surroundings, taking inspiration from the curves of the river and local materials. The furnishings, selected for the home’s three floors, have soft, flowing lines. Kettal, among the design brands chosen for the project, helped it achieve this harmony. The outdoor area, for example, is completely furnished with the Kettal outdoor collection in various shades of green for the Roll armchair, the rounded padding of the backrest and the Vimini sofa, named for the Italian word for its material, wicker; both were designed by Patricia Urquiola; and the Doshi Levien carpet evokes the cliff. Around the table, Bitta chairs by Rodolfo Dordoni stand out for the blue color of the polyester ropes. For sitting and admiring the gorgeous view, there is a set of Landascape rocking chairs with teak armrests by Kettal, matched with Vieques coffee tables by Patricia Urquiola.

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PADUA, ITALY | PRIVATE RESIDENCE | LUALDI

In the center of Padua, Studio Marco Piva made the interior design of a private house, covering four floors and emphasizing the historic nature of the Art Deco architecture of the building where it is located. The interior design was conceived to be in accord with the building’s monumental quality. Lualdi, in addition to working on the finishes, custommade all the doors and paneling, as well as the elevator. The Wall&Door partition system, completely leather-clad, fits beautifully with the interior’s aesthetics. The dramatic entrance features large, back-lit Honey Onyx panels with metal frames, such as in the wine cellar and the upper floor creating continuity with the entrance to the lower floor. The cleanlined dining room opens with a visible show kitchen in Brown Onyx directly connecting to the dining room.

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HUZHOU | CHANGE ON - WHITE CITY CLUB CENTER | BROSS

Leisure, entertainment, and wellness on the three floors of the Huzhou Club Center, designed by Studio Marco Piva for the “Change on - White City” residential complex. Two side areas for conversations were created in the entrance lobby, where the monumental glass and metal suspension chandelier is the star feature.

In the first area, a light gray carpet frames the cognac-colored leather armchairs and L-shaped sofa, positioned near the Six coffee tables by Bross, in the same hues as the upholstery. The five hexagonal-shaped modules, chosen from the Six collection, create a dynamic composition with different heights and finishes. In the second area, the lounge bar with a curved metal counter and satin steel top is surrounded

by Path stools by Bross. The tapered legs are in heat-treated solid oak; the seat is formed by the combination of a thin visible wooden section and a cushion covered in leather, and the backrest is also leather-clad and has an opening for optimal ergonomics.

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SUBBIANO, ITALY | AEC ILLUMINAZIONE | GRUPPO COSENTINO

With the largest ventilated facade ever built in Italy, with a material in pane format, the Gruppo Cosentino took part in the project of the new research center for AEC Illuminazione, outside of Arezzo.

Developed by the architecture firm SBGA Blengini Ghirardelli, the Innovation Technological Center features this record-breaking facade, on the north of the building: 1,100 square meters clad in Dekton® Domoos, a Solid Collection shade, with a graphite black matte finish. The ‘sintered’ panes were applied with dry mechanical technology on a double skin, ventilated facade cladding. This type of facade gives the building’s high quality performance and providing optimal thermal insulation, high resistance to ultraviolet rays and top internal acoustic comfort.

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HUT | MARCO LAVIT | ETHIMO

Hut is a shell that speaks of regeneration, thanks to an architectural structure formed by wooden staves (Accoya®), similar in form to a tepee, combined with inserts and details in metal. An elegant, sheltering structure that allows air to pass, embracing a soft padded circular seat, also with an opening at the top to observe the sky when lying down. Hut can also be flexible, adapting to needs of privacy and rest: it can be moved and adjusted, without being fastened to the ground. The unit comes in a height of 320 cm and a diameter of 300 cm, and can be personalized with cushions and a curtain that allows users to close the ‘nest’ for protection against direct sunlight.

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EUFOLIA | MARCEL WANDERS | NATUZZI

The new collection comes to life within the Circle of Harmony, a physical and virtual meeting place, an inclusive space for participation and comparison between different design interpretations of the brand’s DNA. Eufolia is a modular seating system which, with its elegant and minimal design, evokes the lightness of one of the most characteristic elements of the Apulian landscape: the olive leaf. Marcel Wanders imagined a compact sofa in which the slightly flared design of the armrests and backrests gives the project a welcoming aesthetic, while responding to the need for multifunctional living areas with limited dimensions. The table tops that can be integrated between the seats amplifying modularity of the sofa, which is available from two seats to the sectional. The base is made of glossy black metal.

NARA COLLECTION | DAVID DOOLCINI | PORADA

The new Nara night table and chest of drawers have been designed by David Dolcini as an extension of the Kanto collection, already featuring the Chiba coffee tables and Saitama consoles. The new pieces feature a black lacquered aluminium frame and a body in canaletta walnut, available in three finishes – natural, darker mocha and the almost black wenge. The designs have beautiful proportions and rounded edges to soften the design, whilst handy drawers add functionality.

JAVA, MARTINIQUE, LOLLIPOP, CUBA LIBRE AND VIBRATIONS | RUBELLI

The 2021 collection presents 5 new eco-sustainable fabrics: Java, Martinique, Lollipop, Cuba Libre and Vibrations, all made with an innovative bio-sourced fibre and with an eco-viscose weft. Bio-sourced fibre (PAE, eco polyamide) describes a yarn produced from biological extracts of castor beans. The castor bean plant is non-comestible and grows wild in arid and semi-arid areas. A fully renewable resource, it does not require large quantities of water nor does it take away land which can be cultivated for food purposes. Eco viscose (VIE on labels) refers to a viscose fibre obtained from sustainable pulp and wood in that taken from responsibly managed forests. This viscose, produced with a significantly lower consumption of fossil energy and water compared to generic viscose, meets high environmental standards throughout its life cycle.

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TIMGAD | ETRO HOME INTERIORS

A refined allure, exotic details and a delicate colour palette are the salient features of The Intimate Suite, the new home environment of ETRO Home Interiors. The protagonist of the bedroom is the Timgad bed, whose name evokes the splendour of an ancient Algerian city, the backdrop of a story in which exotic inspirations encounter the intrinsic sartorial vocation, art and expert craftsmanship of the brand. Characterized by an impacting cane headboard, the bed is fitted with mobile panels equipped with a fabric covered reading lamp, with the further option of inserting shelves with compartments and clothes hooks, to create a personalized environment.

CLARA | CHRISTOPHE DELCOURT | BAXTER

The 2021 collection takes inspiration from the world of art, fashion, design and architecture, a mix of influences with the same research on colour and a less formal idea of spaces. The most innovative project is signed by Christophe Delcourt, through the development of organic forms that fit together. Clara is a modular sofa made up of numerous elements that combine to create seating compositions made of interlocking voids and solids as well as concave and convex curves; the main feature is that of a “broken up” living room. The Delcourt collection is completed by strongly sculptural elements such as Fany, with an artistic glass top and legs in Roman Travertine and leather, the armchair and pouf Keren, and the Beki poufs, recalling the shape of stones.

TESSA | ANTONIO CITTERIO | FLEXFORM

The very concept of Tessa reflects all the ingenuity of a structure in polished mahogany, with seat and back in cowhide and refined stitching on the back. The cowhide and wood have been selected to meet the highest standards of quality and sustainability. The excellence of the materials and the working processes have an impact not only on the durability of Tessa, which brings lower environmental impact, but also on its timeless aesthetic.

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BIGFOOT® | PROTEK

The patented modular retractable sliding system, is 100% Made in Italy and unique all over the world. It can be integrated inside the wall during the design and renovation of the building, adjacent to an existing or independent and self-supporting wall. It is available in two versions: Architectural for the covering in plasterboard sheets or similar and Interior, for the covering in wainscoting or rigid panels. Available in different colours and finishes (aluminium, HPL laminate and Fenix), it offers many modules, from the more traditional shoe racks, bookcases, tables, beds, pantries, closets, up to more “smart” ones with bar furniture, elements for fitness or entertainment.

SIGNATURE KITCHEN SUITE | FRENCH DOOR

The integrated refrigerator with French Door features one of the most versatile interior spaces in its class and interiors in glass and stainless steel. The double-door refrigerator is equipped with three shelves illuminated by the True-View™ LED system, two drawers with telescopic guides and soft closing and 6 removable ABS balconies on the doors. The convertible drawer is extremely versatile and can be set like the refrigerator or freezer, or independently regulated to four different temperatures: -1°C (meat and fish); 1°C (fresh drinks); 3°C (gastronomy refrigerator); 5°C (chilled wine). The freezer drawer has an integrated auto ice-maker with a capacity of up to 2.3 kg of ice cubes. The French Door is equipped with two independent Linear Inverter compressors that ensure excellent performance, reliability and silence at the highest levels. Each compartment is electronically managed by a dedicated evaporator.

SAINT-GERMAIN | JEAN MARIE MASSAUD POLIFORM

Westside, Mondrian and Bellport are now followed by Saint-Germain, as a proposal for the living room in 2021, an upholstered furniture system with sinuous, sensual forms.

As in the previous iconic collections by Jean Marie Massaud, the modular approach is wide ranging, with an accent on comfort: islands of extreme relaxation, composed of multiple elements. The stylistic plot changes, however, since Saint-Germain stands out for soft roundness in all the modules of the series; an enveloping nature that creates linear sofas, L-shaped configurations or organic compositions. This is a novel concept with respect to the more rigorous linear approach usually applied by the French designer, emphasized even in the coverings, in fabric or leather, that frame the full volumes.

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DESIGN INSPIRATIONS MAYA ORO | ALBERTO MINOTTI | MINOTTICUCINE

First made in 2004 in stone and light burnished aluminum, born of the genius of Alberto Minotti, 17 years later Maya is once again confirming its iconic style tied to a cool material, with a new minimalist and particularly refined look, now with the doors in a 24k gold finish, achieved through masterful treatment. Its extremely clean lines and design far beyond the passing whims of fashions make Maya embody the idea of “visual silence,” a concept at the foundation of monotticucine products, which makes any element that could be eliminated an element too much that would disrupt the kitchen’s linearity.

LUN UP EVO | DEAN SKIRA | IGUZZINI

The main function of Lun Up Evo, designed by Dean Skira, is to let light out only where needed and to be virtually invisible. The light accompanies the object’s shape and creates a grazing effect suitable for any height. Patented OptiBeam optical technology ensures maximum visual comfort. Two distributions with Flood and Wide-Flood optics.

Lun-Up Evo also sums up technology and reliability: the body is in high performance PPS (polyphenylene sulphide) thermoplastic material, with stainless steel screws, silicone gaskets, output cable with water stop system and IP68 connectors.

RIVET ROCKER_AMERICAN AIRLINES MASSIMO VIGNELLI | BOARDBAR

For over 40 years, until 2013 to be exact, the famous American Airlines logo was synonymous with progress and freedom for an entire generation of aviation enthusiasts. Created by Italian designer Massimo Vignelli in 1967 - and available today as a high-quality screen print on our rivet rocker. The combination of polished stainless-steel sheets, silver anodised frames and over 500 rivets lend this edition its unique characteristics.

LE RIGHE | ITLAS

Created as the outcome of regeneration of production scrap from other processes, the Ecos sustainable circular economy collections offer unique aesthetic impact, as well as being ecological, stable, and resistant as in the offerings for paneling. Le Righe, produced with planks in two layers (industrial oak on the visible part, with backing in birch plywood), are available in a single width of 200 mm, with length varying from 900 to 1700 mm and thickness of 24 mm; and Le Righe Fineline (combining industrial oak and laminate) produced on a flexible panel measuring 5x1260x2580 mm. For vertical facings of rhythmical elegance and natural geometric appeal.

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SOLARIA OUTDOOR COLLECTION | LUDOVICA+ROBERTO PALOMBA | POLTRONA FRAU

The seating system, designed by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba, has generous, wide modules and consists of two or three seater sofas, corner and bench end modules, an armchair with or without armrests, and two tables, square or rectangular with one or two tops. The interweaving pattern thickens at the base and top, creating effects of transparency and lightness. Thanks to the simplification of components, which are made using only three materials, stainless steel, rope and fabric, and their assembly, linear or island configuration can be freely created.

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TORII COLLECTION | NENDO | MINOTTI

The name of the Torii collection takes its cue from the gates of Shinto sanctuary in Japan. Designed by Nendo, with the coordination of Rodolfo Dordoni and Minotti Studio, the collection talks about visual lightness, referring to the way the horizontal parts rest on the uprights. It includes sofa with high or low backs and a linear rounded shape, inclined sofas of different depths, armchairs, lounge chairs, dining chairs, ottomans, low tables, and a slim oval console.

GIOIA INTRECCIO | AGRESTI

The armored jewelry cabinet is covered in white and beige hand threaded leather and comes with 24 karats gold plated brass accessories.

Safes can be anchored to the wall with metal screws. It can be opened with digital Touch Keypad and emergency key system. Available with watch winders, entirely made in Switzerland.

HERMAN | UMBERTO ASNAGO | 4 MARIANI

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Expertly studied in the smallest details, the bookcase is born from the careful choice of precious materials: the top, the base and the central backrests are covered in saddle leather, the sides and shelves are veneered in graphite stained ash wood or in veined black walnut wood with wax effect finish while the vertical partitions are in smoked glass.

Available in two sizes, Herman has an open side – which closes only in the center with the backrest covered in saddle leather – while the edges, which are placed on the shelves to avoid the books from falling, become themselves decorative elements.

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OSCAR | CASTELLO LAGRAVINESE STUDIO | OPERA CONTEMPORARY

The Oscar table features a refined contrast of materials with the oval top in Calacatta Oro marble and the metal base, consisting of a rounded cylindrical structure that opens on one side, showing its hollow interior. It is a union of pure forms and sophisticated materials, along with the Stacy seats that complete the interior. These are also the distinguishing features of the work of Bestetti Associati, which has been the brand’s art director since 2020.

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FRAME | MASSIMO IOSA GHINI | SNAIDERO

The kitchen combines full and empty spaces: the steel self-supporting structure functionally and aesthetically characterizes the system, appearing in some specific points in the wall units, base units, cupboards and the island. The geometric design of the metallic frame and doors makes the cabinets and parts as light as possible while minimizing the use of raw materials. With this vision in mind, the doors are handlefree to ensure a perfect blend of style and functionality. The metallic frame structure that hosts the extractor hood is the focus point of the kitchen. It is available in the 180 cm and 120 cm and 90 cm versions and can be wall mounted or placed over the island. The stainless-steel modular elements and their shelves are developed to have the lowest environmental impact, using simple welding and brushing processes, leaving the elements ‘‘nude’’, with no final coating.

ALDÌA | CARLO COLOMBO | GIORGETTI

The Aldìa (the whole collection is designed by Carlo Colombo) small armchair and outdoor sofa have backrests made of reconstituted birch plywood, available in a natural finish and in a refined light grey variant. The armrests of the sofa are made in the same way as the backrest; those of the small armchair, on the other hand, are made of EVA rubber in white, sand, dark brown, bally blue, brick or grey. For both, the base is in painted metal; the polyurethane foam cushions are covered in waterproof fabric and have removable covers. The sofa modules can also be used as poufs and combined in different configurations. As for the tables, Aldìa presents rectangular or square elements that can be used individually or combined with each other. The frame is made of painted metal and the top is available in the palladiana version made of marble, travertine and walnut fragments embedded in a mixture of marble dust.

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A special event is being held with top-level encounters that will enable investors and experts to meet once again. MIPIM 2021 re-opens the doors to a sector that’s crucial to the European economy of a special edition of the MIPIM 2021, to be held on 7 and 8 September. The physical presence and exhibition area will help make up for the long months of virtual

NEWCASTLE INTELLIGENT CITY OF LONGEVITY HOME TO THE CATALYST

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communications, and the event is also providing a high-level selection of themes and participants.

The appeal launched by the convention programmes is based on the idea that it’s time to re-establish connections, reflecting a new world and a new era. The event will link the three Ps of sustainability – People, in response to the growing demands of urban space users, Planet, to build a future based on low fossil fuel use and the circular economy, and Performance, to gain financial returns at all levels, local, national and global. The content will be closely linked to business, with the latest observations on real estate from a residential viewpoint, hospitality, health and logistics. Owners and investors will be able to meet and discuss face to face during the events held behind closed doors. The REinvest Reunion on 7 September will be the culminating event for institutional investors, an ideal opportunity for sovereign, pension and insurance funds, family offices and other capital holders to exchange information and opinions in the context of the post-pandemic recovery. The meeting will take a close look at the growing importance of ESG investments (Environmental, Social and Governance). The first day will also see an event on the theme of hospitality. Vanguelis Panayotis, CEO of MKG Consulting, will get together with top managers from the main international hotel chains - Xavier Grange of Accor, Karin Sheppard of InterContinental Hotels Group, Elsa Tobelem of Covivio Hotel - to discuss the strategies the industry will adopt to begin attracting investment in the sector once again in the post-pandemic stage. There will also be Geo Focus events during the two days of MIPIM 2021 on some large European markets like France, Germany and the UK, focussing on how real estate trends have felt the impact of the crisis and the opportunities for growth now taking shape. The event will close with the presentation of the MIPIM Awards for international architectural projects (pictured, a few shortlisted entries).

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ATLANTA | 760 RALPH MCGILL BOULEVARD | NEW CITY, LLC | OLSON KUNDIG, HKS, BRASFIELD & GORRIE

A new mixed-use high-rise development currently under construction along Atlanta’s BeltLine on the site of a former Georgia Power operations center. This new 1.1 million-square-foot project includes office space and street-level retail organized around a central public plaza. Designed to create new urban connections between Old Fourth Ward Park and the rapidly revitalizing Atlanta BeltLine corridor, 760 Ralph McGill Boulevard is organized around two portals. The first portal frames views of downtown, symbolizing a look towards the future, while the second portal connects to the historic Fourth Ward Park. The main plaza will connect to the planned light rail station on the BeltLine, and the building will incorporate a bike path that connects to the BeltLine Bicycle Trail and inner-city bike trails beyond. Integrated sustainable design features will reduce energy consumption, address stormwater runoff and encourage alternate forms of transportation. The building is targeting LEED® Gold Certification.

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MILAN | GATE CENTRAL | GRUPPO BUILDING ANTONIO CITTERIO PATRICIA VIEL (ACPV)

Gate Central is a new mixed-use complex conceived in the spirit of sustainable urban development. Located a stone’s throw away from some of Milan’s most visited monuments, it will offer 1,700 sqm of residential and retail spaces while regenerating an area that was heavily bombed in wartime, reimagining it for public enjoyment and as a lively residential space. The four-story Gate Central building comprises eight new residential units and includes ground- and underground-floor retail space. The creation of a green, semi-public internal square that connects Via dei Fabbri to Corso di Porta Ticinese guarantees pedestrian accessibility, while a generously lit glass-clad stairway for residents illuminates the pedestrian area in front. The tranquil, secluded square, open to the public in the daytime, is designed as a new meeting place where people can come together and enjoy a series of leisure activities, or simply rest on the stone benches among the flowerbeds.

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BOLOGNA, ITALY | BONFIGLIOLI HEADQUARTERS | PETER PICHLER ARCHITECTURE, ARUP

As the winning competition proposal, the headquarter is the last missing piece in a larger development called EVO, which is the Group’s largest industrial site in Italy. EVO is designed to satisfy the most recent energy efficiency standards, offering outstanding performance in terms of environmental impact. The new HQ are planned as NZEB (nearly Zero Energy Building) and features geothermal heat pumps and radiant ceilings to further save energy and obtain additional internal comfort. The starting point of the design was to introduce the courtyard typology into its massing, it has a green garden on the ground floor and creates natural ventilation. Internally, the departments are distributed onto the various levels in accordance with their degree of relationship with the public and with the functions present in the nearby buildings. To increase connectivity between the departments and the people working in them, the largest departments are divided into two levels, internally connected with a spiral staircase through a generous double-height space.

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BALNEÁRIO CAMBORIÚ, BRASIL | TONINO LAMBORGHINI EMBRAED | FLÁVIO SCHIAVON | VANESSA LARRÉ

Located in the Barra Sul neighbourhood, the development is designed to become a point of reference for high-end residential architecture. The tower, 170 meters high in a 25,000 square meters built area, will have and 53 floors including 67 apartments, between 194 and 429 square meters, and three large floors of multifunctional spaces, such as SPA, resting area, gym, and a terrace with a heated swimming pool with a view on the landscape of the city and of the seaside. The building will include also a heated swimming pool with propeller for swimming. On the external area there will be a mini track equipped with electric strollers in the kid’s area and a football court finished in black grass. The environments will feature pieces from the Tonino Lamborghini Home collection of furniture, ceramic wall tiles from the luxury Surfaces line, and taps from the Water Design collection.

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GUATEMALA CITY | TORRE CARRA | GRUPO SAN SIRO | PININFARINA

The recently announced 38-unit tower, Pininfarina’s first residential development in Guatemala and first ever in Central America, will feature native Italian Carrara stone material to exude warm, inviting tones. Influenced by the historical Italian art and architecture, the sculpted Carrara marble reflects the firm’s ethos of ‘elegance, purity and innovation’. The art of sculpting –– manipulating mass and texture to mold light and space in order to convey a distinct message –– serves as the main inspiration behind the luxurious Torre Carra.

As evidenced in the transformation of material, sourced from the mountains and delicately shaped into stunning organic forms, the process for designing the mid-rise residential tower follows a similar path: molding and refining to a unique, yet inviting aesthetic. The curved facade, featuring large terraces at each level, offers units abundant natural lighting and marks a definitive iconic factor of the design, seen from around the city. The building will include a gym, electric scooter and bike station, parking garage, concierge area, children’s playroom, pool with attached deck, and a BBQ pit. Seeking to further integrate the foliage of the local environment into the design, the team incorporated native flora throughout both private resident and amenity spaces. Torre Carra is slated to break ground in early 2022.

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VÄSTERÅS TRAVEL CENTER BJARKE INGELS

A new dynamic urban node and visual landmark in the heart of one of Sweden’s largest cities, the Travel Center will create a new public destination in the city center. It will physically connect to the existing city structure and become a crucial link over the railroad, unite transportation functions, and welcome all visitors with one clear identity. Construction is slated to begin in 2022 and is expected to be finalized in 2025. Along with the bus terminal and integrated platform area in Resecentrum is a bright, modern bicycle garage, travel services, commercial areas, restaurants, offices, event areas, and exhibition spaces. The facilities also include outdoor bicycle parking, taxi zones, areas for boarding and disembarking, as well as shortterm parking. © Courtesy of BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group and Playtime

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Overview

Top hotels on the rise in Europe and Asia, the Middle East at a stand still

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he top hotel industry in Europe is still growing even though Europe and the rest of the world have yet to emerge from the pandemic. New construction projects grew from 2,576 in July 2020 to 2,916 in July 2021, 1,152 of which will be built within 2022. The ranking of investments has stayed the same, mainly concentrated in Germany, where 965 projects are underway, followed by the United Kingdom, with 576 projects, and France, with 151. Italy’s numbers are interesting, having risen from 86 to 115, including construction projects that are planned or already underway. But nearly all major European countries have seen an increase in design and construction for the high-end hospitality industry. In Eastern Europe, however, the sector has slowed down: in Poland, projects declined from 93 to 88, and Russia also dropped the pace from 83 to 79. Asia is growing as well, though less intensely this year than Europe, with only 2,767 projects, of which 1,225 will be completed by 2022. Most of the new construction is in China, which increased to 1,674. Following far behind are India, with 207 projects, and Thailand, with 152, surpassing Indonesia, down to 137. The situation in the Middle East is stationary, dropping from 717 projects to 716, of which over half, 366, will be opened by the end of 2022. Investments in new top hotels are decreasing in almost all major countries: the United Arab Emirates went from 246 to 225, Saudi Arabia from 190 to 185, and Turkey from 64 to 54. However, Israel’s already excellent performance from last year has continued its upward trend, seeing projects underway more than double, from 26 to 65, becoming the third top country in the area.

ONGOING HOTEL PROJECTS

Marriott International ONGOING HOTEL PROJECTS: 3,030 PROJECTS IN TOP COUNTRIES: USA: 1,195 - CHINA: 510 - INDIA: 125 GERMANY: 93 - MEXICO: 76

Hilton Worldwide ONGOING HOTEL PROJECTS: 2,302 PROJECTS IN TOP COUNTRIES: USA: 1,055 - CHINA: 277 - UNITED KINGDOM: 104 RUSSIA: 59 - TURKEY: 46

AccorHotels ONGOING HOTEL PROJECTS: 1,419 PROJECTS IN TOP COUNTRIES: CHINA: 215 - GERMANY: 88 - RUSSIA: 62 SAUDI ARABIA: 61 - AUSTRALIA: 69

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC ONGOING HOTEL PROJECTS: 1,360 PROJECTS IN TOP COUNTRIES:

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VISION 57 PRE-PLANNING 392 PLANNING 1,018 UNDER CONSTRUCTION 885 PRE-OPENING 321 OPENED 243

VISION 12 PRE-PLANNING 67 PLANNING 153 UNDER CONSTRUCTION 379 PRE-OPENING 79 OPENED 26

VISION 27 PRE-PLANNING 317 PLANNING 628 UNDER CONSTRUCTION 1,520 PRE-OPENING 194 OPENED 81

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BY 2022 1,152

BY 2022 366

BY 2022 1,225

PROJECTS IN TOP COUNTRIES

PROJECTS IN TOP COUNTRIES

PROJECTS IN TOP COUNTRIES

GERMANY 965 UNITED KINGDOM 576 FRANCE 151 AUSTRIA 132 SWITZERLAND 120 ITALY 115 SPAIN 101 IRELAND 94 POLAND 88 RUSSIA 79

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 225 SAUDI ARABIA 185 ISRAEL 65 TURKEY 54 QATAR 50 GEORGIA 35 OMAN 34 BAHRAIN 18 IRAQ 14 KUWAIT 13

CHINA 1,674 INDIA 207 THAILAND 152 INDONESIA 137 VIETNAM 135 JAPAN 84 MALAYSIA 82 PHILIPPINES 71 SRI LANKA 28 SINGAPORE 22

USA: 335 - CHINA: 257 - GERMANY: 105 UNITED KINGDOM: 91 - AUSTRALIA: 51

TOP PROJECTS

Hyatt Hotels Corporation ONGOING HOTEL PROJECTS: 843 PROJECTS IN TOP COUNTRIES: USA: 289 - CHINA: 210 - INDIA: 47 CANADA: 26 - MEXICO: 19

source: TopHotelProjects.com

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EUROPE Pearl Hotel in Dubrovnik, Croatia Phase: Pre-Planning 5,000 rooms

MIDDLE EAST Abraj Kudai Towers in Makkah, Saudi Arabia Phase: Under Construction 9,760 rooms

FAR EAST Mui Dinh Eco-Resort in Mui Dinh, Vietnam Phase: Under Construction 7,500 rooms

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