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EMBRAER QUARTERLY

VOL 7 2019

Surrealist Landscapes Photographer Benjamin Everett captures the imagination

Cleared to Fly Praetor 500 awarded certification

Behind a Name How branded residences are changing the way we live

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PRAETOR 500: THE BEST MIDSIZE JET EVER. The Praetor 500 surpassed its design goals in range, takeoff distance and high-speed cruise. The disruptive Praetor 500 leads the way in performance, comfort and technology. As the farthest- and fastest-flying midsize jet with 3,340 nm range and a high-speed cruise of 466 ktas, the Praetor 500 makes nonstop, corner-to-corner flights across North America. Miami to Seattle. San Francisco to Gander. Los Angeles to New York. It also connects the U.S. west coast to Europe and South America with just one stop. The jet takes you right where you need to be with its enviable access to challenging airports. The lowest cabin altitude in the class assures that you arrive energized. The ultra-quiet cabin with home-like connectivity is perfect for work, relaxing or conversation in a normal tone of voice. Plus, Embraer is the only business jet manufacturer to offer full fly-by-wire in the midsize segment, with turbulence reduction capability. The precise union of style, comfort, innovation and technology create a sophisticated, powerful travel experience. Lead the way now in a Praetor 500. Find out more at executive.embraer.com/praetor500.

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CONTENTS EMBRAER 4 Perspective 6 News 9 Leading Edge 30 Customer Profile 42 Company Profile 66 Making A Difference 69 Fleet 70 Global Presence 72 Events

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Philanthropy Safeguarding The Reef The Great Barrier Reef Foundation

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Progress Urban Innovation Stockholm leading the way

Innovation Flying Into The Future Interview with Flor Diaz Pulido

Portrait A League Of His Own The story of Johann Rupert

Uncharted The Best-Kept Secret Of The Cyclades Uncovering the island of Milos

Expeditions Travel Gems Curated experiences and openings

IMAGES (clockwise on right page) © Anantara, © Lopez Dezubiria, © Darren Jew / darrenjew.com

Design Urban Green Spaces The rise of greener cities

Escape Brazilian Paradise The best spots in Bahia

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Epicurean Mirazur The world’s best restaurant

Pursuit Jewels Of The Earth Truffle hunting in Piedmont

Future Of Travel Five-Star Living The evolution of branded residences

LIFESTYLE

City Guide Moscow Local tips for your next trip

Sport Serving Up Excellence Preparing for the Australian Open

Photography Living Landscapes Benjamin Everett

Red Tree Rocks, Moab, Utah. Photographer Benjamin Everett captures some of the world’s most dramatic landscapes in a new light. By playing with our imaginations, his ethereal images transport the viewer to a new world, one in which fantasy merges with reality. Here, a lone tree stands in the arid desert landscapes of southern Utah, drawing the viewer’s gaze from the dramatic rock formations to its crimson foliage. “I was captivated by this small juniper tree, weathered and windblown, who stood just three feet tall, but with a stature of 30,” said Everett.

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Dear Friends, Aviation history is full of impressive stories about daring barnstormers—pilots who flew their planes to new cities and distant places looking to impress and inspire a generation. In fact, barnstorming was considered the first major form of civil aviation since there was neither the FAA at the time, nor were there pilot licenses or jet engines for many years. Since those early days of flight, the aviation industry has progressed significantly. The pioneering spirit of these barnstormers, as well as those who dared to dream and take risks, helped pave the way for today’s greatest aviation and aerospace achievements. Fifty years ago, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin launched on a Saturn V rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, for the moon. Hundreds of millions of people sat on the edge of their seats as they watched the first lunar landing and the giant leap for mankind, and this summer, the world celebrated the 50th anniversary of this aerospace milestone. Here at Embraer, we celebrated 50 years of aviation excellence in August, a true journey of wonder. Our current spirit of innovation and passion for engineering can be traced back to the beginning of Embraer’s history. Ozires Silva started Embraer in 1969 with the Bandeirante, Embraer’s first aircraft suitable for both civilian and military roles. While attending LABACE in São Paulo, the largest business aviation event in Latin America, I had the privilege of seeing the Bandeirante proudly displayed alongside our fleet of business jets. It was an honor to witness the showcase of products and share the spirit of innovation with many of our customers, industry partners and employees. We also announced at LABACE the Praetor 500’s ANAC certification. The Praetor 500 surpassed all design goals in range, takeoff distance and high-speed cruise. As the farthest and fastest flying midsize jet with 3,340 nm range and high-speed cruise of 466 ktas, the Praetor 500 makes nonstop, corner-to-corner flights across North America. Compared to the next-best aircraft in the segment, you can add three more days to your year flying the world’s most disruptive and technologically advanced midsize jet. As we’ve evolved, we’ve taken on our customers’ challenges, made them our own and created disruptive solutions like the Praetor 500 and Praetor 600. It has been a summer of milestone accomplishments for these aircraft—such as the first delivery of the Praetor 600 and the series of challenging flights it completed to prove its disruptive capabilities. The Praetor 600 flew 3,870 nm non-stop from Rio de Janeiro to Fort Lauderdale, Florida and from Madrid to Recife in 8 hours 12 minutes with unparalleled comfort due to its best-in-class cabin altitude of 5,800 feet. It also landed at Angra dos Reis, showcasing its exceptional performance on a short runway. Embraer is the first and only business jet manufacturer to bring full fly-by-wire to both the midsize segment and the super-midsize segment. The precise union of style, comfort, innovation and technology found in these aircraft have created a sophisticated, powerful travel experience for those who want to lead the way. (Read more about the Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 starting on page 6.) No matter how much technology has advanced or will advance in the years to come, one thing remains the same at Embraer—we are fueled by challenges and guided by dreams. Here’s to inspiring future generations for decades to come just like the pioneers of aviation inspired us. And to our customers, thank you for being part of Embraer’s journey as we challenge, create and outperform. Blue skies ahead! All the best, Michael Amalfitano President & CEO, Embraer Executive Jets

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FUELED BY C H A L L E N G E S. GUIDED BY D R E A M S. O u r d r e a m w a s t o t a k e fl i g h t . The Brazilian countr yside, mid-sixties, dirt roads. What were the odds ? But dreams pay no mind to the odds when backed by passion and persistence. They press for ward. Now, here we are, 50 years later , w i t h o p e r a t i o n s o n fi v e c o n t i n e n t s , m o r e t h a n 8 , 0 0 0 a i r c r a f t p r o d u c e d — a n d e v e n b i gg e r d r e a m s . We took on our customers’ challenges . We made them our own, creating disruptive solutions that would allow them to outper form — ambitions we will carr y well into the future as we deli ver th e world’s m o s t disr up ti ve and technologically advanced products and solutions. One thing is certain: we will never stop dreaming. Fifty years of innovation have led us t o t h i s m o m e n t . Yo u w o n’ t b e l i e v e what we are dreaming up next.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT The latest Embraer news from around the globe to keep you soaring to new heights

PRAETOR 500 AWARDED BRAZILIAN CERTIFICATION The new Praetor 500, the best midsize jet ever, was granted its Type Certification by Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC—Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil), less than a year after the business jet was announced at NBAABACE in October 2018. The Type Certificate was awarded during a ceremony at the 15th edition of LABACE (Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition). The Praetor 500, the world’s most disruptive and technologically advanced midsize business jet, leads the way in performance, comfort and technology. The jet’s certified numbers met all design goals and surpassed those in range —which went to a fantastic 3,340 nm from the already best-in-class 3,250 nm—take off distance and high-speed cruise. “The certification of the Praetor 500 is a welcome achievement for the celebration of our Golden Jubilee. This revolutionary aircraft is a testament to our teams’ commitment 6 · Advantage Vol7 2019

to excellence and a foretaste of the aviation pioneering that Embraer will accomplish throughout the next 50 years,” said Michael Amalfitano, President and CEO, Embraer Executive Jets. “With the highest performance, technology and comfort in its class, the Praetor 500 becomes the best midsize business jet ever made, raising the customer experience standards of its class. We are thrilled to announce that we already have orders for the Praetor 500, including in the Brazilian market.” As the farthest- and fastest-flying midsize jet with a high-speed cruise of 466 ktas, the Praetor 500 makes nonstop, corner-tocorner flights across North America and also connects the west coast of the United States to Europe and South America with just one stop. Additionally, Embraer is the only business jet manufacturer to offer full fly-by-wire in the midsize segment. The precise union of style, comfort, innovation and technology create a sophisticated, powerful travel experience for the leader, the entrepreneur and the pioneer.

EMBRAER CELEBRATES ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY August 19 marked Embraer’s Golden Jubilee. Leading up to the 50th anniversary celebration, Embraer embarked on the “Journey of Wonder” with a series of global promotions that included events, airshows, new aircraft and demonstration flights. This journey of 50 years led Embraer to become the global leader of manufacturing commercial jets up to 150 passengers as well as a top manufacturer of executive jets including the most successful business jet of the decade— the Phenom 300E. With more than 500 deliveries, this is the first model of any business jet category to hit that number in the last 10 years. The executive jets division introduced the Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 last October, ahead of its Golden Jubilee. These aircraft have disrupted the marketplace by exceeding initial expectations and are leading the way in performance, comfort and technology. In addition, Embraer has developed unique products for the defense and security market. Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 8,000 aircraft, exported to more than 70 countries and employed 18,000 direct employees worldwide. “Embraer resulted from the determination of visionaries who wanted to transform the impossible into reality—and they did it. That’s what we want to show with these actions at this historic moment for the company. We grew up with this spirit, we’ve reached 50 and that is how we will continue over the next decades,’’ said Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO, Embraer.

FIRST PRAETOR 600 DELIVERED Embraer is proud to announce that the first Praetor 600 was delivered to an undisclosed European customer on June 28 at the Embraer production facility in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The Praetor 600 was unveiled at NBAA in October 2018 and was certified by FAA and EASA in May 2019. “We are thrilled to deliver the first Praetor 600, and we are confident that our customer will be fascinated with the most disruptive and technologically advanced supermidsize business jet to enter the market,” said Michael Amalfitano, President and CEO, Embraer Executive Jets. “The Praetor 600 is certain to create a new value experience for our customers and help them outperform in their business and personal endeavors.” While leading the way in performance, comfort and technology, the Praetor 600 exceeded initial expectations and delivered performance unlike any other in its segment. With 4,018 nm at long range cruise and 3,719 nm at Mach .80, the Praetor 600 can perform missions such as Paris to New York or São Paulo to Miami while providing the lowest cabin altitude in the segment at 5,800 feet. Embraer Quarterly · 7

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PHENOM 300 SERIES FORECASTED TO HOLD THE HIGHEST RESIDUAL VALUE According to Vref’s second annual 15-Year Residual Value Forecast, the most successful business jet of the decade, the Phenom 300 series, is forecasted to hold 68% of its value expected in 2034. The Phenom 300 series outperforms in this category when most business jets are forecasted to retain 40% to 50% of their value in 15 years. Since entering the market, this aircraft has disrupted the industry, and most recently, accomplished its 500th delivery, making it the only business jet to achieve that milestone in the last 10 years.

HOLA EMBRAER! FIRST LEGACY 450 AND PHENOM 300E DELIVERED TO MEXICO Embraer has delivered its first Legacy 450 and Phenom 300E in Mexico during the second quarter. The Legacy 450 was taken by a customer in the airport restaurant industry and will allow for time-saving travel across North and South America. The aircraft was purchased with the special upgrade offer that will transform it via service bulletin into the Praetor 500. The Phenom 300E will allow its owner to pursue his business into a wide variety of airports across the Americas due to its incredible performance, comfort and technology.

PRAETOR 600 PERFORMS THREE CHALLENGING MISSIONS The Praetor 600 demonstrator aircraft spent its summer putting its disruptive performance to the test, after receiving its Type Certification from the FAA and EASA in May 2019. Showcasing its exceptional runway performance, the Praetor 600 landed at Angra dos Reis, Brazil, which has a length of 2,995 feet. The jet took off from this short runway the same day with a useful load and enough fuel to reach Brasilia, Brazil (900 nm with four passengers). Next, to demonstrate its best-in-class range, the jet flew 3,870 nm non-stop from Rio de Janeiro to Fort Lauderdale, Florida—and it could have flown still farther. Finally, the Praetor 600’s stunning speed was on display on its flight from Madrid to Recife, Brazil. It made this mission in 8 hours 12 minutes—while, of course, offering unparalleled comfort due to its best-in-class cabin altitude of 5,800 feet. 8 · Advantage Vol7 2019

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SUPERCHARGED FLIGHT EmbraerX’s human-centric approach is instrumental in this eVTOL design, focused on user experience and passenger peace of mind, with the goal of making the aircraft easily accessible to everyone

We have been combining humancentered design thinking with our 50-year history of building and engineering expertise in a unique manner in order to create this new eVTOL concept. Antonio Campello, President and CEO, EmbraerX

mbraerX, Embraer’s disruptive business subsidiary, unveiled a new electric flying vehicle concept this past June during the Uber Elevate Summit in Washington D.C. The aircraft concept, with electric vertical take-off and landing capability, known as eVTOL, exemplifies EmbraerX’s collaborative effort to enable and accelerate the urban mobility ecosystem. This concept results from both design thinking and a broad range of tests and simulations, aiming at operational optimization for the urban environment, considering high reliability, low operating costs, a lower noise footprint, full electric power and progressive autonomy. Utilizing a human-centric design approach by counting on extensive interviews with the general public, the aircraft is designed to be simple and intuitive, bringing peace of mind to its users and the community. eVTOL concepts are cropping up everywhere lately, but the EmbraerX design is unique. The simple lift-plus-cruise configuration minimizes the number of moving parts to reduce operating costs and improve reliability. And, as a market accelerator committed to developing solutions that transform life’s experiences, EmbraerX puts the passenger and the community first, resulting in an aircraft accessible to everyone. Embraer Quarterly · 9

The Island of Milos New Experiences Branded Residences

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THE BEST-KEPT SECRET OF THE CYCLADES With the Aegean Sea’s most spectacular coastline, uncrowded beaches and a mythological past, Milos is the Greek island you’ll want to keep secret from the rest of the world

WORDS Nicholas Thompson, IMAGE © Karsten Koehn

here is a sense of magic to the Cyclades that few places on the globe can compete with. There are over 220 islands making up the group, with one appealing to just about any type of traveler. Whether it’s the hedonistic hubbub of Mykonos, the dramatic superlatives of Santorini, the gastronomic pleasures of Sifnos or the laid-back chicness of Folegandros, one that is often overlooked is Milos. This rugged gem in the southwestern corner of the Aegean Sea has kaleidoscopic shores and some of the finest beaches in all of Greece. Perhaps its main industry—mining— has given the island an industrial reputation. Emerging from the sea some 2 million years past as the result of volcanic activity, Milos has long boasted a wealth of natural resources. The Melians first mined obsidian as early as 15,000 years ago, with tools made from the prized volcanic glass found throughout the eastern Mediterranean and the Near East. With the coming of the Bronze Age (3000–1200 BC), the extraction of obsidian was in decline, giving way to other natural treasures such as sulfur, kaolin, silver and bentonite. The island’s wealth of minerals make it unique, creating landscapes carved from white sandstone, black volcanic sands and ochre cliffs that resemble an abstract watercolor more than anything one would expect to find on a Greek island. Milos has more than 70 beaches, each with its own distinctive allure. The most spectacular formations on the island resulted from a dance of water and fire over the course of several millennia. Sarakiniko’s lunar-like landscapes are perhaps the most famous, due to its bone-

white formations and proximity to the dense northeastern arm of the island. The southern coast is also the island’s longest. Paleochori’s reddish sands are heated by sulfur, and Gerontas Beach is lined in black volcanic sand. Fyriplaka draws visitors with its gold, violet, pink and white-colored cliffs, and Tsigrado remains a popular spot for those with a sense of adventure, given you can only access it either by sea or by lowering yourself by rope through a crevice in the cliff. Further west, both road and beach become more wild and rough. Aside from the Agios Ioannis Monastery and the occasional lone church, the draw here is nature. An offroad vehicle is a necessity to reach the most spectacular sights, like the whipped, cloud-like formations at Kleftiko, where Saracen pirates once hid, waiting to capture passing ships. The best way to take in Milos’s natural beauty is undoubtedly by boat. From the port in Adamas, catamarans drift along the coast past the dacite columns of the Glaronisia islets. It’s worth dedicating at least a day to lounging on a boat while taking in the island’s natural landscape, with the occasional swim in the cobalt-blue waters for refreshment. Back on land, Milos offers enough to lure even the most avid sun bathers from their boats. Plaka is home to an archaeological museum that celebrates the island as the birthplace of Venus de Milo, the famed sculpture now housed in the Louvre Museum. A hiking trail meanders down from the town and passes the medieval settlement of Trypiti, past catacombs and the ancient Roman amphitheater down to Klima. Here, visitors can discover the iconic Embraer Quarterly · 13

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syrmata houses only found in Milos. Combining function and form, these simple dwellings serve both as a garage for a boat and a living space above. As abundant as its natural beauty may be, there are but a few noteworthy accommodations on Milos, though this may be part of its rugged appeal. In Pollonia, a chic village on the northeastern tip, intimate and elegant Milos Breeze boasts panoramic views of the bay and the neighboring islands, as well as an infinity pool filtered by magnesium salts. The town’s beach is lined with some of the best restaurants on the island, each with their own take on local mezedes, a Greek favorite consisting of small plates of food to be shared. At the end of an unpaved road along the east coast of the island is the new Milos Cove. This designforward property overlooks a secluded beach. Each room and private villa here

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has its own plunge pool, providing a sense of privacy. Many travelers opt for staying at a private villa, like the three austere yet tastefully appointed residences at Skinopi Lodge located between the port of Adamas and Trypiti. Founder Nausika Georgiadou subscribes to an approach of thoughtful tourism, evident in each of her stunning accommodations. Milos is rarely granted the gastronomical distinction of some of its better-known neighbors, though this is completely unwarranted. Known for its fresh seafood caught by local fishermen, Medousa near Mandrakia is one of the most popular spots for a late lunch or sunset dinner. The short sail to the neighboring island of Kimolos is worth it for lunch at To Kyma. The family-run tavern is somewhat of a secret amongst the most seasoned of those who sail the Aegean. Armenaki

is one of the most memorable tavernas in Pollonia, where the menu changes according to the owner’s mood. Outopia in Plaka is worth a visit alone for the views, which easily rival Santorini’s. As the island’s popularity grows, locals worry about ruining the very landscapes that draw in visitors. Recent legislation changes has allowed stretches of Milos’ coastline to be sold to private interest. One can easily imagine that the island’s integrity will be maintained through its dependence on the Earth. It remains a wild and unspoiled place seemingly envisioned by the gods, kept safe from the influence of the outside world beyond its watercolored shores. For now, it stays a secret from tourists that have conquered some of the more popular Cyclades. One can only hope it stays just so.

Left page Syrmata houses are unique to Milos, serving as a garage and home for local fishermen Right page (above) Skinopi Lodge offers both a peaceful retreat and unique opportunities for exploration Right page (below) Milos Breeze is built on an exclusive and quiet spot on a striking clifftop

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Travel from London to Athens in 3 hours 10 minutes in the fastest midsize jet, the new Praetor 500, carrying up to nine passengers. From there, you can sail to the island of Milos.

IMAGES (clockwise from left page) © Karsten Koehn, © Skinopi Lodge, © Milos Breeze Boutique Hotel

UNCHARTED WATERS Sail the Aegean and discover the Cyclades with IYC, an international yacht-sales and charter company with a reputation for excellence. Their expert team can create bespoke sailing itineraries throughout the crystalline Greek waters, with stops at as many (or as few) of the charming islands and inlets. Dance the night away on the island of Mykonos before sailing to its quieter neighbor Paros for a few days of rest and relaxation; soak in the views from Santorini’s towering cliffs; discover the culinary delights of Sifnos; walk the paths of the Ancient Greeks on Delos; and, of course, explore the natural delights of the island of Milos from the comfort of your own private boat. iyc.com

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TRAVEL GEMS From the wilds of the High Arctic to the luxurious leisure of Provence, we’ve put together a list of the greatest adventures and most sumptuous accommodations around the globe

COOKSON ADVENTURES Adventurers enticed more by summiting the world’s highest peaks or exploring untouched landscapes than by sipping cocktails in the sun will relish in the offerings of Cookson Adventures. Their highly personalized itineraries take travelers to the ends of the Earth, leaving no stone unturned while keeping destinations visited in pristine condition. This winter, they have organized a program of expeditions for every taste. In December, discover the frontiers of Patagonia by flying over towering granite mountains and the turquoise lakes of Torres Del Paine or scour the Southern Ocean for pods of orcas, humpbacks and blue whales. Follow Charles Darwin’s footprints on the Galapagos Islands while sailing between them on a luxurious superyacht. In January, visit the Antarctic Peninsula in search of penguin colonies or plunge into the icy waters in a private submarine to explore a world rarely seen by mankind or interact with gorillas, mandrills and other primates in the depths of the Gabonese rainforests. Come February, dive into the underwater world surrounding the Raja Ampat Islands to discover its abundance of submarine life or soar over tropical jungles and active volcanoes in Costa Rica via helicopter. Cookson Adventures’ expert team puts together itineraries that elevate exploration to a new level of wonder and amazement, ensuring an experience like none experienced before. cooksonadventures.com 16 · Advantage Vol7 2019

ARCTIC NOMAD CAMP KIATTUA On the shores of Greenland’s west coast is a luxury camp for those who relish in nature. Retrace the migratory path of the Inuits through a series of activities that include helicopter tours, visits to settlements and kayak trips among icebergs. Forage the wilderness and collect native herbs, plants, fish and game that chefs can prepare for dinner. Come evening, cozy up by the fire, relax under the stars in an outdoor hot tub or soak in the view of the sunset over the fjords. With no more than 12 guests at camp, the intimate setting paired with nature makes for a perfect retreat. arctic-nomad.com/kiattua

WORDS Nicholas Thompson, IMAGES (left page) © Cookson Adventures, (right page from top) © Francis Amiand, © Arctic Nomad, © Raffles Hotel Singapore

ULTIMATE PROVENCE The South of France is a gourmet utopia due to its rolling hills dotted with vineyards and world-famous chefs shaping the culinary scene. Ultimate Provence is a new wine estate located less than an hour from St. Tropez. The 36-room boutique hotel is home to a finedining restaurant that fuses eclectic Mediterranean flavors with international cuisine as well as an award-winning selection of wine. Guests are welcome to roam the vineyards, lounge by the pool or relax in contemporary urban interiors while wining and dining on foods from the region. ultimateprovence.com

RAFFLES SINGAPORE Raffles Singapore has reopened after an extensive redesign. Acclaimed interior designer Alexandra Champalimaud led the restoration with support from global architecture and design firm Aedas. The re-imagined all-suite property delivers a new level of unparalleled luxury and features a new gift shop, spa and retail stores as well as a history gallery. Culinary collaborations with some of world’s leading chefs, such as Anne Sophie Pic, influenced the hotel’s new restaurants. “There are few hotels in the world whose names have become synonymous with the cities they are in,” said Christian Westbeld, the hotel’s general manager. “The restored Raffles will provide an experience like no other.” rafflessingapore.com

WHITE DESERT BY RED SAVANNAH Travel to the southernmost continent by executive aircraft to explore its majestic landscapes. Founded by a group of explorers, the White Desert Camp gives guests access to Antarctica’s soaring walls of ice, towering mountain ranges and colonies of Emperor penguins. The camp blends into the Antarctic landscape, while the power for the removable pods comes from renewable energy to ensure there is zero impact. Emissions from flights are offset through a carbon project, which is part of the team’s commitment to keeping the landscape pristine. Guests can choose to arrive via Red Savannah’s own jet or fly themselves from Cape Town (minimum range 4,500 nm). redsavannah.com/antarctica

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FIVE-STAR LIVING An increase in demand for branded residences is transforming the expectations of home ownership

ll across the globe, branded residences are becoming more popular. Though far from a new concept (many believe the world’s first branded residence to be the Sherry-Netherland Hotel in Manhattan, which opened its doors in 1927), the trend has spread to just about every conceivable luxury destination and metropolis. Picking up speed in the 1980s, hotel brands like Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Aman Resorts launched their first residential condominiums and both are still major players today. Four Seasons now manages 38 residential communities in 17 countries and plans for 80% of future projects to include a residential component, while Aman sells residences from Greece to Japan. According to a Knight Frank Global Branded Residences—2019 report, there are some 400 branded residences in 64 countries. More than half are branded by Marriott International, Four Seasons and AccorHotels, though the types of operators entering the space are becoming increasingly diverse. Luxury powerhouse brands like Armani, Bulgari and Fendi, as well as automobile manufacturers Aston Martin and Porsche, are a few of the brands to grace their name to global residences. The appeal for buyers is easy to understand: By purchasing from a reputable brand, they have the assurance in the delivery and quality of the development, as well as professional management. Owners of branded residences enjoy the comfort and permanence of their own home with luxury amenities and world-class service of a five-star hotel. The best properties combine prime location with top-tier design, stronger resale values and higher rental income. Branded residences can carry a 14–44% premium over the top end of the local real estate market, according to international real estate firm Savills.

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Amanpuri is harmoniously ensconced within a pocket of lush tropical vegetation

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Replacing a 1960s office block on the corner of London’s Hyde Park is the new Peninsula Hotel. In addition to the property’s 190 rooms, it also has 28 residences for sale. The project 20 · Advantage Vol7 2019

should be complete in 2021 and joins the ranks of other exclusive branded properties in the city such as One Hyde Park, the Mayfair Park Residences and Twenty Grosvenor Square. The demand is still sluggish in Europe, accounting for only 7% of the market share. No other city has pioneered the industry the way that Dubai has. “The explosion of development in Dubai is due to the fact that developers and promoters have a need to differentiate themselves,” said Piers Schmidt, a luxury brand expert from The Luxury Consultancy. “You can build it taller, make it revolve and shimmer, but when you get inside an apartment, having a brand gives an advantage.” Not only are some of the most reputable hospitality groups from across the globe represented in the Emirate, but many lifestyle brands as well, such as Versace, Missoni and Armani Casa residences are represented in the Burj Khalifa alone.

Right page Each of the Amanpuri residences is afforded sweeping views over the Andaman Sea Left page Alila Villas Koh Russey in Cambodia merge clean lines with the use of local materials

IMAGES (left page) © Aman , (right page) © Alila Hotels & Resorts

The majority of branded residences in resort locations serve as a second, third or even fourth home to many of the buyers. It’s estimated that somewhere between 60–80% of them put their properties in the rental pool, offsetting maintenance costs. By having a lockup-and-leave option, owners know their home is safe and cared for while they are gone. Access to resort facilities is one of the many reasons some choose to buy branded residences, with perks such as 24-hour security, room service, home maintenance and regular ondemand cleanings. While residences in resort destinations like the Caribbean and Latin America remain especially popular among North American buyers, a growing number of international buyers are snapping up high-rise residences in cities like Barcelona and Tokyo.

LUXURY RESIDENCES TO MAKE YOUR OWN Bulgari Resort & Residences Dubai An urban oasis on the manmade island Jumeirah Bay, these exclusive residences feature interiors by the acclaimed Italian architecture firm Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel. Designed to resemble a traditional seaside village, the property blends Mediterranean landscaping with exquisite interiors and the crystal waters of the Arabian Gulf.

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Amanpuri Residences As the flagship property of Aman, the residences at Amanpuri are exemplary in the group’s signature style. Nestled into the hillside at the tip of a peninsula, the ocean-front villas are surrounded by a lush coconut grove and feature traditional architectural elements from the ancient temples of Thailand.

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One&Only Le Saint Géran Private Homes Some of the first One&Only branded residences on the globe, these homes adorn a pristine

peninsula on the island of Mauritius, flanked on either side by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and an azure lagoon. The unique villa design is done with both style and attention to detail, offering a spectacular island sanctuary to owners and guests.

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Layan Residences by Anantara These 15 uniquely designed homes border a private stretch of coastline on the Thai island of Phuket, each with sprawling views of the Andaman Sea. The hillside residences feature cliff-edge infinity pools and ample outdoor space, a perfect blend of traditional Asian design and contemporary exuberance.

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Alila Villas Kho Russey On an unspoiled island off the coast of the Cambodian Riviera, this collection of luxury-crafted villas provides ample indoor and outdoor living areas designed to deliver comfort and the height of luxury to guests. The bright and spacious villas offer a unique choice of design infused with Khmer culture.

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FUTURE OF TRAVEL

Above In Thailand, Anantara offers 15 private pool residences with panoramic views Below Luxury brand Bulgari’s top-tier residences seamlessly fuse lifestyle and hospitality

With the sector widely considered one of the fastestgrowing in real estate, players will have to go above and beyond to lure in potential buyers. “As well as diversifying the activities they offer, resorts will need to differentiate themselves,” shared Muirden. “They’ll need to be more eco-conscious in design and operations and far more holistic, with beautiful gardens and a wellness focus.” 22 · Advantage Vol7 2019

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Arrive at Phuket International Airport in the new Praetor 600. From there, it's a 20-minute drive to reach the Layan Residences by Anantara.

IMAGES (above) © Anantara, (below) © Bulgari Hotels

In North America, where the concept of the branded residence originated, it is unsurprising that the market is most developed. However, perhaps due in part to the growth in wealth and an increase in demand in Asia, branded residences have seen tremendous growth in recent years, especially in Thailand and Indonesia. “Asia is the continent of opportunity,” said Muriel Muirden, executive vice president at the architectural firm WATG. “There’s a growing market and rapid urbanization.” Almost half of schemes in Asia are in resort destinations (compared to only a third of schemes in North America), but there is a huge shift towards major urban hubs. Even brands that have typically focused on resorts, like Aman, are moving towards cities to curb the effects of operating in seasonal destinations. Planned to open in 2020, the group’s first urban residences will be unveiled in the Crown Building in Manhattan, with 22 homes designed by starchitect Jean-Michel Gathy.

Our approach to a unique way of life. From the moment you touch down on the runway, enter the palm-studded harbor, or pass through the gates of Ocean Reef Club, you begin to sense a very unique way of life. One that has been attentively upheld, polished and passed down to succeeding generations of members. Situated on the northern reaches of Key Largo, beside America’s only living reef, Ocean Reef Club boasts its own private airport and accompanying ﬂying club. A world-class marina and yacht club. Three championship golf courses. A tennis and games center. An art league and cultural center, croquet, racquet and rod and gun clubs. A museum, library and theater, Medical Center, restaurants and gracious residences. Even a school for your children and a vet for your pet. In essence, all the comforts and services of a small but sophisticated town. There are also comforts of a different kind. Among them, a tangible sense of privacy, security, tradition and values, and perhaps most important, a sense of belonging unlike any other club on earth. There are only two ways to experience Ocean Reef Club’s Unique Way of Life – as a guest of a member or through the pages of Living magazine. Visit OceanReefClubMagazine.com or call 305.367.5921 to request your complimentary copy.

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BRAZILIAN PARADISE With its spectacular beaches, lush forests and distinct local flavors, the Brazilian state of Bahia marches to a rhythm of its own

SALVADOR DE BAHIA Bahia’s capital, Salvador, traces its origins back to 1549, when it became Brazil’s first capital city and one of the first colonial capitals in the New World. As such, many of the city’s residents are descendants of African slaves, and this influence shines through Salvador’s music, food and culture. Locals practicing capoeira, a dance-like martial art, are a common sight along the beaches, while local dishes like acarajé (a pea fritter served with fried shrimp) and beiju (tapioca flour crêpes) call back to Africa in their ingredients and flavors. Music is an essential part of life in Salvador, and percussion bands roam the streets playing a Bahian blend of samba and reggaeton, adding a distinctly local soundtrack to life here. Whether strolling the cobblestones of Pelourinho, the city’s newly restored historic center, catching the sunset over the Bay of All Saints with an ice-cold caipirinha in hand or dancing to live music at one of the city’s many outdoor venues, Salvador makes a fine introduction to the magic of life in Bahia. Salvador’s hotel offerings are not short on style. Villa Bahia lavillabahia.com is housed within two historic villas that reflect the city’s colonial heritage. With views of the neighborhood’s colorful façades, the 17 rooms have been restored to their former glory, preserving their original spirit. Modernists will love Hotel Fasano fasano.com.br, with its stunning Art Decoinspired architecture and sleek interiors. The views from the roof of the Bay of All Saints is especially enticing. 24 · Advantage Vol7 2019

Villa Bahia

TRANCOSO

WORDS Jeremy Freed, IMAGES (left page) © Uxua Casa Hotel & Spa, © Zublena / Villa Bahia, (right page) © Uxua Casa Hotel & Spa, © Txai Itacaré

Uxua Casa Hotel & Spa

While Salvador is a thrumming metropolis and Itacaré is a lively beach town, Trancoso is a place for quiet relaxation. Portuguese explorer Pedro Álvarez Cabral landed here in 1500, and evidence of those days remain seen in the town’s main square, Trancoso’s Quadrado. The area has remained undiscovered by tourists for most of the 20th century; however, it’s now a destination for sun-seeking travelers who want to get away from it all in style. Whether strolling its palm-fringed beaches, indulging in a spa treatment at one of its worldclass boutique hotels or heading off for an adventure in the untouched wilderness nearby, Trancoso has all the makings of a true tropical getaway. This, along with its crystal-clear waters and welcoming locals, means this hidden gem may not remain hidden for long. A number of charming hotels have opened in the area. Uxua Casa Hotel & Spa uxua.com offers a luxurious approach to the traditional pousada (guesthouse) on the Quadrado, offering 11 individual houses, each crafted by local artisans. The spa is the perfect place to rest tired feet after a day exploring. A unique range of treatments are available that incorporate the resin of the local almescar tree. Those in need of more glamour can stay at one of the villas at Pousada Etnia etniabrasil.com.br. Each room has its own expansive terrace and private garden. Eco-minded travelers will love Pousada Capim Santo capimsanto.com.br, a boutique property with a focus on sustainability and top-tier hospitality in a tranquil setting.

ITACARÉ Once a haven for Dutch pirates and a hub for the cocoa trade, this picturesque colonial town is now a paradise for those seeking to commune with sand, sea and nature. Itacaré is on the southern coast of Bahia, and its pristine beaches and protected wildlife refuges are some of the best in Brazil. The biggest of these is the Serra Grande Area of Environmental Protection (APA). This 62-square-mile nature preserve is home to huge variety of species including the endangered maned sloth, golden lion tamarin and oncilla leopard. There are endless opportunities for aquatic adventures due to the abundance of rivers and sandy coastline in Itacaré. Visitors can take part in activities such as white-water rafting, stand-up paddle boarding and surfing. While life in Itacaré revolves around the beach, a short trip inland rewards visitors with a refreshing dip at the Tijuipe Waterfall, one of many in the area. Exclusive bungalows at Txai Itacaré txairesorts.com are steps away from Itacarezinho Beach. This hotel ensures privacy and comfort as well as a restaurant that serves locally sourced dishes and a spa that offers treatments by the Shamash Healing.

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Travel from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador de Bahia in a Phenom 300E, which carries up to 10 passengers and has been the world's bestselling light jet for the past seven years.

Txai Itacaré

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CITY GUIDE

MOSCOW From the vast cobblestone stretch of the Red Square, which is surrounded by architectural marvels like the Kremlin and Saint Basil’s Cathedral, to the beautifully ornate metro stations and a skyline punctuated with golden domes, Moscow is instantly recognizable. Home to the glittering six-tier Bolshoi Theatre and the Tretyakov Gallery, the city is a treasure trove of art and culture, with an energetic and glitzy undercurrent of designer shops, cliquey nightspots, hip restaurants and a dynamic art scene that places it firmly at the top with some of the world’s best cities.

Café Pushkin is located in a splendid aristocratic mansion

HOTELS For a taste of true Russian indulgence, the Ritz-Carlton, Moscow ritzcarlton.com/moscow provides a no-expensespared experience. The hotel’s dramatic architecture and lavish gilded interiors set the scene for 24-hour butler service, caviar tastings and Kremlin views best enjoyed with a cocktail at O2 Lounge. On the other side of the Moskva River is the low-key, 14-room Villa Kadashi kadashihotel.com located inside a renovated, early 20th-century private villa. The property is a short 20-minute stride to the Red Square and is the ideal base for those looking to explore the best of Moscow. Behind a monumental Art Nouveau façade, the clean lines and understated design of the StandArt Hotel standarthotel.com was a game-changing addition to Moscow’s hospitality offerings. Following suit, Moss Boutique Hotel mosshotel.ru is a hip, urban property and art gallery that hosts exclusive pop-up events throughout the year.

The Ritz-Carlton, Moscow offers the city’s largest hotel rooms and suites

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Fly into Moscow with a Legacy 450, carrying up to nine passengers-one of the smoothest rides possible thanks to the aircraft's active turbulence reduction.

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WORDS Lauren Ho, IMAGES (clockwise from left page) © Gary Schmid / White Cube Studios, © Cafe Pushkin, © GUM, © Evgeniy Alekseev / The Tretyakov Gallery

RESTAURANTS While never quite regarded as a culinary hub, the one restaurant that has defined Moscow’s food scene over the years is Café Pushkin cafe-pushkin.ru. This popular 24-hour institution serves some of the best Russian staples in town including blinchiki (pancakes) to pelmeni (dumplings). A short 15-minute stroll down the road, Grand-Café Dr Zhivago drshivago.ru is a nostalgic Sovietera throwback, dressed with paintings from prominent Soviet artists like Kazimir Malevich and Kuzma PetrovVodkin. Its extensive menu of updated Russian classics, such as Guriev porridge, is best enjoyed before a visit to the Kremlin, located across the street. Riding the wave of the city’s hipster restaurants, Bambule bambule.ru is an easy-going wine bar that has a pared-back, retro interior reminiscent of 1970s Berlin. The menu consists of cocktails, biodynamic wines and a list of small bites like the tuna with house-made ricotta. Elsewhere, Chef Uilliam Lamberti serves up simple, yet modern European fare using seasonal local ingredients from an open kitchen in his eponymous restaurant Uilliam’s uilliams.moscow.

ART In recent years, Moscow has entered the art world at full throttle. It gained traction with the international community with the launch of Garage Museum of Contemporary Art garagemca.org, founded by art collector and philanthropist Dasha Zhukova. From June 28 to December 1, the exhibition The Coming World: Ecology as the New Politics 2030–2100 occupies the entire museum. The New Tretyakov Gallery tretyakovgallery.ru, is your one stop spot for a full overview of 20th-century Russian art, from large-scale retrospectives of avant-garde artists like Kandinsky, Chagall and Malevich to nonconformist artists of the 1960s and ’70s. Fans of Impressionism should head to the Museum of Russian Impressionism rusimp.su, which focuses on artwork of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The museum’s permanent exposition includes paintings by the likes of Valentin Serov, Konstantin Korovin and Pyotr Konchalovsky and displays pieces by contemporary artists within the scope of Russian Impressionism. Museum AZ museumaz.com displays the work of Anatoly Zverev, the enigmatic abstract expressionist whose style of Tachisme was based on deep philosophical convictions, particularly the idea of Momentalism within a unique Soviet context.

GUM stretches along one side of the Red Square for some 800 feet

SHOPS When it comes to fashion, one constant in Moscow is TSUM tsum.ru, a high-end department store and the city’s fashion grande dame for more than a hundred years. It’s worth a visit due to its vast collection of global luxury brands. GUM gumrussia.com, located off the Red Square, also unites an array of leading fashion brands in an elongated gallery of shops under a vaulted ceiling made of glass. For those traveling outside of the city center, Barvikha Village blv.ru is a destination all in itself. Along with an offering of high-end fashion brands from Burberry to Céline, it also comprises a handful of car dealerships, restaurants, a hotel, a concert hall and even a wedding planning service. Back in the city, KM20 km20.ru is a hip three-story concept store that serves up a global selection of the hottest brands from JW Anderson to Raf Simons, while championing local designers like Gosha Rubchinskiy. Accessory brand Radical Chic radicalfashion.com is a top spot to pick up some easy-topack items like its trademark printed silk scarves.

The New Tretyakov Gallery is famed for contemporary Russian art

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Great Barrier Reef Foundation and Lady Elliot Eco Resort / Â© Gary Cranitch Queensland Museum

Victor Vescovo Great Barrier Reef Smart Cities Alternative Fuels Johann Rupert NetJets Profile

PEOPLE & INNOVATION

CUSTOMER PROFILE

INTO THE DEPTHS

overing more than 70% of our planet, the oceans are the world’s last great frontier. Oceanographers believe that less than 5% has been explored, the depths full of mysteries and wonders. There is a man who is hoping to change that, however. Victor Vescovo, a retired naval officer turned undersea explorer, set out on an expedition of epic proportions in October 2018. The Five Deeps Expedition set off from New York City intending to achieve a world first: taking a manned submersible to the deepest point in each of the Earth’s five oceans. The expedition marks the culmination of three years of intensive efforts from some of the world’s leading oceanographers, submarine engineers and scientists. With Vescovo at the helm, the expedition will visit the Puerto Rico Trench in the Atlantic Ocean, the South

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Sandwich Trench in the Southern Ocean, also known as the Antarctic Ocean, the Java Trench in the Indian Ocean, Challenger Deep in the Pacific Ocean and Molloy Deep in the Arctic Ocean. “More than half of our entire planet has never been explored because we didn’t have a diving system capable of reliably and repeatedly reaching any depth on the ocean floor,” explained Vescovo, noting that no vessel since the 1960s has extensively explored sea life below 24,000 feet, until now with the Five Deeps Expedition. Using the deep-sea vehicle Limiting Factor, the world’s first and only manned submersible commercially certified for dives up to 36,000 feet, Vescovo will traverse some 40,000 nautical miles, descend through at least 235,000 feet of water and set a number of records along the way. In December 2018, the mission achieved

WORDS Nicholas Thompson, IMAGES (clockwise from left page) © Reeve Jolliffe EYOS Expeditions, Courtesy of Five Deeps, © Caladan Oceanic

The Five Deeps Expedition takes explorer Victor Vescovo to places no other human has ever gone

More than half of our entire planet has never been explored because we didn’t have a diving system capable of reliably and repeatedly reaching any depth on the ocean floor. Victor Vescovo, Leader, The Five Deeps Expedition

Left page (above) The Five Deeps Expedition is the brainchild of extreme explorer Victor Vescovo Left page (below) Victor Vescovo’s private submersible en route to the Puerto Rico Trench in the Atlantic Ocean Right page Victor Vescovo became the first human to dive to the deepest point in the Southern Ocean

its first success, with Vescovo becoming the first human in history to dive on a solo trip to the deepest point in the Atlantic Ocean—the bottom of the Puerto Rico Trench. Since then, he has successfully visited the bottoms of the Southern, Indian and Pacific oceans, with the descent into Molloy Deep in the Arctic Ocean planned for September 2019. Vescovo’s dive into the Challenger Deep in the Pacific Ocean was the deepest recorded dive in history at 10,928 meters. The Five Deeps Expedition is a collaboration between Vescovo’s company Caladan Oceanic, which is dedicated to the advancement of undersea technology and supporting expeditions to increase understanding, and support of ocean sustainability, Triton Submarines and EYOS Expeditions. Accompanying the crew is Atlantic Productions, a BAFTA and Emmy-winning documentary crew, and filmmaker Anthony Geffen.

“This is one of the most significant explorations and scientific expeditions of the last century,” Geffen said. “Each of the dives is like following a moon shot. Our partnership with Discovery Channel gives us the chance to bring millions around the world into the cockpit of the submersible and provide them with a viewing experience unlike any before it.” To get from location to location, Vescovo has been piloting his own Phenom 100, a jet he says “delivers a superior flight experience for single pilots.” With the landing points for the Five Deeps Expedition located in some of the world’s most remote places, the Phenom 100’s reliability and its ability to land and take off from short runways was a key factor in Vescovo’s selection. “It is just a joy to fly,” he said.

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PHILANTHROPY

SAFEGUARDING THE REEF The Great Barrier Reef Foundation is the leading charity and organization dedicated to the protection of the reef. We sit down with project director Andrew Simmonds.

Can you tell us about your organization and your philosophy? The Great Barrier Reef Foundation is the lead charity for the reef and is championing real solutions to the threats facing Australia’s great natural wonder and coral reefs globally. We bring together the best minds and technologies to help solve the challenges facing the Great Barrier Reef, and we encourage everyone— from the boardroom to the beach—to stand up, unite and take an active part in its conservation.

How did the idea to create a climate change “ark” come to be? The Great Barrier Reef is under increasing pressure from a combination of local threats and global climate change. Reef islands and their adjoining reefs play an important role as habitat refuges or “refuge arks” to thousands of animals who call them home. Reef islands are critical to reef health. They provide places on land and in water for wildlife to rest, feed, shelter

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and breed. Islands are like arks and provide protection and safety for diverse wildlife. Reef islands are also important to people, supporting diverse cultural, social and economic values. Many species now face an uncertain future in the face of global climate change, making protection imperative for these unique habitat refuges. The 10-year-old Reef Islands Initiative combines science, on-ground and in-water action and works with traditional owners, local communities and local businesses to build resilience for island habitats and wildlife as well as connected communities. The program builds on the momentum of the successful Raine Island Recovery Project, where a coordinated program of science, innovation, partnership and on-ground conservation is proving successful in restoring the world’s largest remaining marine green turtle hatchery.

What makes Lady Elliot Island so well suited for the cause? The island is the first of four Great Barrier Reef islands prioritized for

urgent action based on an assessment of biodiversity, conservation value and threat level. Situated on the southern tip of the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef, the island is one of the world’s top diving and snorkeling sites and home to some of the most extraordinary marine and terrestrial life. It has the second highest diversity of breeding seabirds of any island on the Great Barrier Reef.

What did it take to reinvigorate the former guano mining site at Lady Elliot Island to its former state? What are some of the changes you have seen since the efforts began? Past and present custodians of Lady Elliot Island have worked tirelessly to transform the former guano mining site back to its previous natural state. The Reef Islands Initiative is expanding on and accelerating this recovery to boost the island’s resilience to climate change and other stresses. This effort will create a haven to help precious reef wildlife and plants survive in a challenging environment.

WORDS Nicholas Thompson, IMAGES © Great Barrier Reef Foundation and Lady Elliot Eco Resort / © Gary Cranitch Queensland Museum

How acute is the threat facing the preservation of the Great Barrier Reef? The twin perils of climate change and local stresses such as poor water quality means that the window of opportunity for protecting the reef is closing. The cumulative effect of these threats weakens the reef’s resilience, affecting its ability to recover from serious disturbances, like coral bleaching, predicted to become more frequent in the future.

What would some of the consequences be for the planet if further coral bleaching were to occur on the reef? The Great Barrier Reef is one of the planet’s richest ocean habitats, with 600 species of coral relying on it. It sustains 3,000 species of mollusk, more than 1,600 species of fish and six of the seven species of marine turtles. The connection of traditional owners to the reef spans over 60,000 years, and its natural features are deeply embedded in indigenous culture, spirituality and wisdom. On land, sea and sky, the reef supports a vast array of flora and fauna, and it provides over 64,000 jobs in Australia and delights millions from across the globe. This immense and unique ecosystem holds a significant value to humans and performs essential environmental

and ecological functions. As the largest living structure on Earth, the Great Barrier Reef is priceless and irreplaceable.

How can people get involved to actively protect the Great Barrier Reef and other reefs around the globe? 1. Be clever about your energy use. Reduce use where you can by turning off power, choosing energy-efficient appliances and reducing your heating/ cooling—even just by one degree. If you can, choose renewable energy from your power company or install your own solar panels. 2. See the Great Barrier Reef and spread the word. Not only is it one of the seven natural wonders of the world, but reef tourism contributes an environment levy that helps to manage the marine park. Upon return, don’t forget to spread the word about the challenges the reef faces to your friends and let them know how they can help. 3. Reduce, reuse, recycle. Reduce your plastic use—choose reusable lunch containers, shopping bags and water bottles; buy bulk foods; use microbeadfree products. Choose reusable products rather than single use—bring your own reusable coffee cups and say no to single-use straws. Recycle as much as you can—from plastic, paper,

cardboard, cans and bottle to batteries, mobile phone, tires and more. 4. Leave your car at home. Ride, walk, carpool or use public transport, and consider a more fuel-efficient or environmentally-friendly vehicle, e.g. electric. If you fly, offset your carbon emissions for the trip. 5. Reduce your carbon footprint through your food choices. Try to purchase locally sourced food to reduce food transportation and the emissions associated with this. Buy only what you need to reduce food waste and compost what you can instead of sending food to landfill. To stay up to date with news from the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, visit barrierreef.org. The Reef Islands Initiative is establishing a network of climate change refuges by protecting critical habitats on four Great Barrier Reef islands. This AUD 14 million, 10year program is an initiative of the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, supported by funding from Lendlease, the Australian Government, the Queensland Government and the Fitzgerald Family Foundation.

Left page Reef islands provide places on land and in water for wildlife to rest, feed, shelter and breed Right page A former guano mining site, Lady Elliot Island displayed before (1973) and after (today) revitalization efforts

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PROGRESS

URBAN INNOVATION Smart cities paint a picture of a connected, compassionate future for metropolitan development

WORDS Alex Cox, IMAGES (left page) © Einride, (right page) © CA Fastigheter

ity living is exploding. The larger cities grow, the more difficult dealing with the challenges of urban growth becomes. Many believe smart cities are the answer. Smart cities are eco-friendly and progressive, and they provide a higher standard of living as well as sustainable growth by using modern technology and connectivity. In order for our major urban centers to become smart hubs, they need six things: equal focus on mobility, economy, governance, the environment, and applying smart thinking to citizens and their accommodation. Achieving such lofty goals requires multidimensional thinking and importantly, ubiquitous technology. This means broadband and 5G networks will be the drivers for the next generation of smart cities. Big data shared with absolute minimal latency means city-wide Internet of Things (IoT) sensors will provide every possible metric to advanced artificial intelligence in real-time. Interconnected, intelligent cities translate to smarter decisions—leading to lower crime, shorter commutes, reduced CO2 emissions, vastly reduced resource consumption and increased efficiency in terms of time and money. As smart cities have developed, from Songdo, South Korea to Madrid, Spain, the methodology behind them has matured. Today’s smart cities put citizens first by developing new technology and community strategies with a focus on equality and social inclusion. By cocreating these new environments with the people, companies and organizations of the city act as active drivers.

Left page Founded in 2016, Einride is a Swedish transport company specializing in self-driving vehicles Right page Stockholm Royal Seaport is transforming a former industrial zone into a livable, low-emission area

Sweden’s smart cities are a prime example. As one of the world’s most developed, post-industrial societies, the long-held philosophy of public-private partnership has consistently driven innovation in its infrastructure. Going smart wasn’t so much a choice as it was a necessity. The country is also one of the world leaders in green technology and home to many smart cities like Växjö, Malmö and Gothenburg, who apply these technologies liberally. Embraer Quarterly · 35

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But it is Stockholm, long networked by a publicly-owned fiber optic communication system, that stands as the country’s smart city centerpiece—and this has made it home to some of Sweden’s most innovative startups helping to drive the smart city movement forward. In sustainable power, Sweden’s progressive position is embodied by its businesses. Climeon, based in Stockholm’s Kista Science City, turns geothermal heat and industry heat waste into useable grid power. The company’s low-temperature regeneration technology could also combine with solar power—another speciality of Sweden—to increase its efficiency. Sweden’s universities lead the development of efficient organic solar cells, while Exeger, sitting on the edge of Stockholm’s Royal National City park, is working on a different branch of the solar future: irreversible tech where the future will be self-powered with their first product coming out in 2020. Scaled up, its cells could one day cover unused city 36 · Advantage Vol7 2019

surfaces, invisibly transforming entire building façades into power generators. Buildings are perhaps the most critical component of a smart city, and any expansion of Stockholm’s residential, commercial or industrial districts is now approached with that philosophy in mind. The brownfield reconstruction of Norra Djurgårdsstaden, otherwise known as the Stockholm Royal Seaport, is set to provide 12,000 homes and 35,000 workplaces to the city and serves as a model of sustainable social development. The area is home to 20 R&D projects surrounding energy and the environment, with many built into its very fabric. Every one of its new homes is connected to a vacuum waste collection system, removing household waste without the need for trucks. It features one electric charger for every 10 parking spaces. Its energyefficient buildings are designed to reduce standard greenhouse gas emissions by 80%, and the area is planned to be fossil fuel-free by its completion in 2030.

Left page The Stockholm Royal Seaport will provide 12,000 homes and 35,000 workplaces Right page (above) Sweden is one of the world’s leading nations in green technologies Right page (below) Exeger creates designcentric solar cells that converts ambient light to power everyday devices

Public transportation has increased the country’s use of renewable energy. This is a result of its self-set target to create a vehicle fleet independent of fossil fuels, and many businesses are driving towards this goal. Volvo Cars and Stockholm’s Scania represents 11% of Sweden’s global exports. Both of them are working on electric alternatives. Einride is developing and has piloted completely autonomous, all-electric transport vehicles. Earlier this year, free-to-ride, self-driving electric buses developed by Nobina began patrolling a one-mile route in Kista. A 1.5-mile stretch near Stockholm Arlanda Airport marks the world’s first electrified road, charging vehicles as they drive. This will soon scale up to an 850-mile network, energizing the country’s major transportation triangle. And Northvolt, led by ex-Tesla executives, is working on green battery cells, which will reduce the environmental impact of electric vehicles even further.

IMAGES (clockwise from left page) © AIX arkitekter and DPS/Bonnier Fastigheter, © Henrik Trygg , © Exeger

Every smart city tells a story with its technology and attitude. Stockholm, in particular, is reflective of a major change, perhaps even a new industrial revolution, happening worldwide. Build a city that employs cleaner, safer, friendlier solutions to existing problems, and that city will foster more new technology that will improve the rest of the world.

FACTS & FIGURES By 2040, Stockholm intends to become the world’s smartest city. Sweden had already met the European Union’s 2020 renewable energy targets by 2012.

54% of the energy used in Sweden comes from renewable sources, making it a leader in Europe and worldwide. Stockholm’s publicly-owned network Stokab supplies fiber access to 100% of businesses and 95% of homes. The International Data Corporation estimates that European spending on smart cities was USD 19 billion

in 2018. WSP ranked Stockholm third in the world in its 2018 Future Cities Index. The Stockholm School of Economics suggests that completely open geodata in the city could generate socio-economic gains of USD 21 million.

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INNOVATION

FLYING INTO THE FUTURE As one of the major contributors to CO2 emissions, the aviation industry is faced with the challenge of committing to change. Advantage sits down with Flor Diaz Pulido, Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport at the European Commission, to discuss how the industry can help curb climate change and transition to alternative fuel sources.

With the rise of global aviation and an increase in air traffic, what threat does this pose in lowering carbon emissions? The volume of global air traffic has been on the rise for some time now, but clearly the increase in the number of daily flights has accelerated in the most recent years. On one hand, the democratization of air transport has brought significant socio-economic benefits to people and regions. It plays a very positive role in enhancing mobility and connectivity for a greater part of the population. On the other hand, it also generates important externalities in the form of greenhouse gas emissions. In the current context where fighting climate change has become increasingly urgent, the externalities of international aviation cannot be overlooked, as they account for around 2% of the world’s total emissions. Both at European and global levels, there has been important progress made to reduce the climate impact of single flights. However, the pace of the overall growth of the aviation sector has been faster than the benefits delivered through technology improvement and marketbased measures. It is clear that there is a pressing need for more to be done to reduce the aviation sector’s climate impact.

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Sustainable jet fuels are undoubtedly the future, but they’ve been around for over a decade. What is delaying these alternative fuels from penetrating the market? Sustainable aviation fuels have the potential to make an important contribution to reducing aviation’s climate impact. Although the technology has been available for many years now, these fuels have been extremely rare on the market (production in 2018 accounted for less than 0.1% of total aviation fuel consumption). The main reason for that is the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels. Sustainable aviation fuels are still at least twice as expensive because production costs are high. Indeed, economies of scale would require important financial investments, in particular for the industry to develop its infrastructure. Until now, policy measures in place have not provided sufficient incentives for these investments to happen.

What are some of the alternative biofuels currently available that show promise? And how are they made? In order to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions for which aviation

is responsible, the aim is to focus on fuels that deliver concrete and significant emission reductions compared to conventional fuel. These fuels should also comply with robust sustainability criteria. The recast of the Renewable Energy Directive is the European reference for defining the eligibility and sustainability of biofuels. For years to come, the focus should be notably on advanced biofuels and electro-fuels. To give a few examples, advanced biofuels are made from agricultural or forestry residues, non-food crops (grasses, miscanthus, algae) or industrial waste and residue streams. There is increasing interest for electro-fuels, which allow for the production of a synthetic alternative fuel through the use of renewable electricity to produce hydrogen from water by electrolysis and in combination with CO2.

How substantial is the decrease in carbon emissions between biofuels and conventional fossilbased jet fuel? What are some of the drawbacks when it comes to biofuel production? Emission reductions from the use of sustainable aviation fuels have to be considered on the whole life cycle of the fuel. Important emission reductions can be obtained from their use. For instance, some advanced

biofuels (e.g. from agricultural residues or waste-derived fuels), can achieve emission reductions up to more than 80% compared to conventional kerosene. Similarly, electro-fuels such as power (solar)to-liquid fuels can reach emission reductions as high as 80% compared to conventional fuels. These fuels performances are remarkable and justify the need to encourage and accelerate the production and uptake of those fuels at large scale in Europe.

WORDS Nicholas Thompson, IMAGES (clockwise from left page) Courtesy of 2019 SAF Coalition, Courtesy of EBACE Show Management

Above At EBACE 2019, all Embraer aircraft arrived fueled with Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel (SAJF) Below Juergen Wiese, Michael Amalfitano, Flor Diaz Pulido, Athar Husain Khan and Ed Bolen at EBACE, May 2019

The aviation industry has committed itself to scale 2005 levels of emissions back by 50% by 2050. In light of the current projections of the adverse effects of climate change, do you believe this target will be enough?

deployed. The industry already plays an important role, notably by investing in fleet renewal, sponsoring and contributing to technological research and innovation programs, complying with European regulations such as the Emissions Trading Scheme, etc. As important as it is to set objectives, I believe that concrete action by the aviation industry will be the determining factor for the years to come. With the urgent need to invest in sustainable aviation fuels, the aviation industry has a unique opportunity to strengthen its commitment and show its determination to making aviation a cleaner transport mode for the benefit of EU citizens and our planet.Â

Aviation is faced with a pressing challenge to reduce its climate footprint. It is clear that wherever possible, further efforts must be

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PORTRAIT

A LEAGUE OF HIS OWN South Africa’s second-wealthiest man Johann Rupert may shy away from the spotlight, yet his legacy prevails

hat if every product you used—from the food you consume and the vehicle you drive to the bank it is financed through and your healthcare—was all influenced by one man? For South Africans, this is a fact of everyday life. And the man behind the brands they covet is Johann Rupert. The second-wealthiest man in South Africa, according to the Forbes Rich List 2019, Rupert was always going to be a success, just like his father before him. However, he is more reclusive, preferring to shy away from media and public events. While his family is said to be worth an estimated USD 5.9 billion, the Rupert empire began from humble beginnings. “My father had no money,” said the chairman of Swiss luxury group Richemont and South African investment holding company Remgro during the Power FM Chairman’s Conversation in 2018. “He started with GBP 10, then GBP 100, then a garage.” Born in June 1950, the eldest son of Anton and Huberte, Rupert grew up in Stellenbosch, a town 30 miles outside of Cape Town. Although he attended Stellenbosch University, Rupert dropped out, opting instead to pursue business in the United States. Years later, he received honorary doctorates in economics and commerce from Stellenbosch University in 2004 and the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in 2008, respectively.

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After an apprenticeship on Wall Street, he returned to South Africa in 1976 to help form the Rand Merchant Bank. “We were serious disruptors,” he shared. “All the big banks charged the minimum rate on bankers’ acceptances so we developed a thing called a promissory note that was really a banker’s acceptance in disguise.” It wasn’t until 1984 that Rupert decided to join his father’s business.

Left page (above) The Franschhoek Motor Museum maintains a collection of vehicles, dating back 100 years Left page (below) Johann Rupert in his wine estate L’Ormarins, one of the oldest in the Franschhoek Valley Right page The Franschhoek Motor Museum is located in the magnificent setting of L’Ormarins

One day, his father returned from the London office, and he was ashen white. An Australian businessman was trying to dislodge him. So, the then 34-year-old Rupert decided to take matters into his own hands. He approached the board of what was then Rothmans and asked for a general meeting to oust his father’s competition.

That, of course, doesn’t mean the billionaire has no vices. Golfing ranks high on his list of pastimes, but it is his collection of luxury cars that pique the interest of many visitors to his wine estate, L’Ormarins. Situated in picturesque Franschhoek, the estate is one of four in the Anthonij Rupert Wine portfolio and home to the Franschhoek Motor Museum.

His end goal was to split the company in two and privatize it—but his father had other plans. “He asked me, ‘These people have been supportive of me when I had no money all my life, so at what price is it still a good deal for us and not a bad deal for them?’

Comprised of more than 220 vehicles, the collection is lauded for its impressive array of exclusive cars, including a Ferrari 288 GTO and Ford Model T. Housed in four dehumidified halls, the cars are arranged in chronological order with production on the vintage models dating back as far as 100 years and portrays the evolution of the motoring industry through the ages.

WORDS Zainab Slemang, IMAGES (clockwise from left page) © Anthonij Rupert Wines, © Franschhoek Motor Museum

“I’d never been asked anything like that on Wall Street, but that’s the moral question. If it’s a good deal for us to buy out the public then, in fact, it’s a bad deal for the shareholders that trusted him all of his life. So that was the end of the privatization.” With a mind for business, Rupert has also proven that he values morals and giving back to the community. Both he and his wife are prominent philanthropists, including providing residents in Aberdeen, a small town in the Karoo where his wife Gaynor is originally from, with title deeds to their own homes. Rupert donates his entire year’s salary—estimated to be around ZAR 40 million— to charity each year and has resumed his late brother’s conservation initiative, Peace Parks, which creates conservation efforts and employment opportunities for people in southern Africa.

Rupert’s younger brother Anthonij, the original owner of L’Ormarins, died in a car crash in 2001. In order to keep his brother’s legacy alive, Rupert refurbished the wine estate in Anthonij’s image—adding a nod to his luxury business Richemont, which owns renowned brands such as Cartier, with a circular cellar sunk into the mountain slope and incorporating a 360-degree rotating grapedelivery system that pays homage to the bezel of a watch. Although the business behemoth prefers to stay out of the media spotlight, Johann Rupert is one of South Africa’s most influential individuals, and though many may not know it, touches the lives of countless individuals across the globe.

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COMPANY PROFILE

THE NETJETS EXPERIENCE NetJets celebrates more than half a century of excellence in executive aviation by providing top-flight

Left page (above) NetJets hires only bestin-class pilots with well above the industryrequired flight hours Left page (below) With decades of operational excellence, NetJets provides the ultimate level of safety and service Right page NetJets owns and operates the largest, most diverse fleet of private jets in the world

Safety is part of our company’s DNA. It’s not just a word. It’s a philosophical foundation of the company. It’s the way we do business every day. Richard Meikle, Vice President of Safety, NetJets

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s the first executive jet charter and management company in the world, NetJets has made its mark as an industry leader for over 50 years. By introducing the concept of shared ownership in the 1980s, NetJets managed to build the largest, most diverse fleet of executive jets in the world. They offer a wide range of personalized solutions to meet—and exceed— the demanding needs and high standards of their discerning clientele. Today, NetJets offers its clients the flexibility of flying with NetJets Share, NetJets Lease or through one of their jet card programs. Their customizability and large fleet allow them to provide solutions that cater to every travelers’ needs. NetJets says they owe their success to their incomparable safety standards, investing more than USD 80 million annually in crew member training alone. While growth is important, NetJets’ approach has always prioritized the safety and comfort of their clients, making each experience seamless from start to finish. “Safety is part of our company’s DNA,” said Richard Meikle, Vice President of Safety, NetJets. “It’s not just a word. It’s a philosophical foundation of the company. It’s the way we do business every day.” With the introduction of new aircraft models to the NetJets fleet in the past several years, the company’s shared ownership model has fueled its growth to nearly 550 aircraft in service across its U.S. and European fleets. Executive Jet Management, NetJets’ charter and management service, is one of the world’s largest providers, and adds more than 220 aircraft to the global fleet. Of course, no fleet would be complete without Embraer,

and NetJets has been operating the bestselling Phenom 300 series since 2012. The jet was chosen because of its unbeatable range, speed, efficiency and cabin comfort. By leveraging their more than 50 years of operational experience and continual feedback from owners, NetJets has worked closely with Embraer to refine and improve the aircraft in their fleet from day one. Embraer’s outstanding service level ensures the reliability of each aircraft. Some 15% of the in-service Phenom 300 series wear the NetJets livery, a testament to the aircraft’s excellent performance and ability to meet the needs of aircraft owners looking for a light jet. NetJets has spent over half of a century perfecting executive air travel, and they consistently apply their experience and insight to push the boundaries of private aviation, developing better technologies and solutions for a brighter future. As a full-service aviation group, NetJets works hand-in-hand with aircraft owners to alleviate them from the responsibility while elevating their ownership to unparalleled levels. NetJets is successfully widening the gap within the industry, having sold and taken delivery of over 300 aircraft in the past five years alone, which amounts to roughly 10% of all executive jet deliveries worldwide. “The future of NetJets is looking bright,” said Patrick Gallagher, President of Sales & Marketing, NetJets. “As we move forward, we will continue to enhance the life of each owner, one exceptional travel experience at a time.”

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Mauro Colagreco Ocean Reef Club Green Spaces

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LIFESTYLE

EPICUREAN

BETWEEN SEA, GARDEN AND MOUNTAIN Undoubtably one of the greatest chefs of our time, Mauro Colagreco is a man whose name seems to be on everyone’s mind these days

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he Côte d’Azur is no stranger to the world of fine dining. The idyllic countryside encompasses yearround sunshine and fruits of the neighboring Mediterranean Sea. Still, it seems unlikely that a restaurant run by an Argentinian chef in the small town of Menton would become all anyone in the world of gastronomy could talk about. Chef Mauro Colagreco’s Mirazur won the “Best Restaurant in the World” by the World’s 50 Best Restaurants this year, catapulting it to the top of every gourmand’s must-visit list. It is the first time a restaurant in France has received the title since 2002. Until this year, Mirazur has remained somewhat of a secret reserved for those in the know. It has lacked the international reputation of some of the more recognizable restaurants that have won the prestigious title in the past. Colagreco’s career began in Buenos Aires, where he trained at some of the city’s most prestigious restaurants, including Catalinas, Rey Castro, Mariani and Azul Profundo. In 2001, he moved to France and began an internship under Bernard Loiseau, later taking on the role of demi-chef de partie until Louiseau’s death in 2003. He then worked in Paris under Alain Passard at l’Arpège and Alain Ducasse at the Hôtel Plaza Athénée before spending a year at Le Grand Véfour. In 2006, Colagreco made the move to Menton and opened Mirazur within the confines of a 1930s Modernist building. Perched upon a hill with superlative views of the Mediterranean Sea, it didn’t take long for his new venture to gain recognition. Colagreco received the Gault Millau “Revelation of the Year” award a mere six months after opening. Within the first year, Mirazur collected its first Michelin star (as of 2019, the restaurant holds three Michelin stars). 46 · Advantage Vol7 2019

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Left page Inspired by the sea, the mountains and his own gardens, Colagreco invents colorful dishes

WORDS Nicholas Thompson, IMAGES (left page) © Eduardo Torres, (right page) © Matteo Carassale

Right page Mauro Colagreco is the chef at the triple Michelin-starred restaurant Mirazur

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This hardly means Mirazur’s menu is lacking in creativity. With the Italian border just 100 feet from the restaurant’s front door, Colagreco frequents both the markets on the Ligurian coast in Italy as well as those of the Côte d’Azur to source ingredients, all while adding a unique Argentine flavor. The menus are guided by seasonality with dishes like salt-crusted beetroot from the restaurant’s own garden served with caviar cream or Colagreco’s signature dish: oyster with tapioca, shallot cream and pear. Colagreco’s culinary empire only begins with Mirazur. The chef also runs multiple restaurants in China, the United States, as well as a casual chain restaurant in his home country of Argentina. His prowess as a businessman and his skill as a chef has drawn international attention to both his work at Mirazur and his other restaurants across the globe—it goes without saying that we probably have only seen the beginning of what he is capable of.

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Above At the foot of the mountains overlooking the sea, Mirazur enjoys stunning views of the sea Below Diners can expect a feast of the senses guided by seasonality when dining at Mirazur

IMAGES (above) © Nicolas Lobbestael, (below) © Eduardo Torres

Colagreco’s approach is simple yet sophisticated. He relies on the expansive grounds of his restaurant and the mild climate to grow fruit and vegetables that he seamlessly marries with local seafood from the Bay of Menton. By carefully balancing taste and flavor, his dishes allow each ingredient to shine. The entire menu communicates a strong sense of place—from the gentle salt-kissed breeze from the sea below to the abundance of local herbs and flowers employed throughout his dishes. Colagreco’s ingenuity showcases the very best that the South of France has to offer.

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DESIGN

URBAN GREEN SPACES Across the globe, urban hubs are turning away from concrete jungle and opening up to green spaces to help bring nature back to our cities

ondon is one of the greenest cities in the world, and according to the city’s central environmental records, almost 47% of London is “green” space. Hyde Park and Hampstead Heath, Regent’s Park and Kew Gardens symbolize the British reverence for the great outdoors, yet research by the London Assembly’s environment committee reveals that almost half of London households live too far away from it (1,300 feet being their recommended distance). And if Londoners are starved of green space, where does that leave inhabitants of mega cities in the rest the world? Singapore, with its tropical climate and abundant nature, is garnering a reputation as a Garden City—or, increasingly, as a “city in a garden.” Much thought goes into blending the island’s urban landscape with its natural one through extravagant green projects. In April, the Jewel, a vast complex of shops and gardens with 200 species of plant and a 130-foot indoor waterfall (the world’s largest), opened in Changi Airport. Despite its links to three passengers terminals, 70% of visitors to the Jewel aren’t flying anywhere; they come to wonder at the new rain vortex, shop, eat and catch a movie at the iMax.

With its Canopy Park, mazes, animal topiary and mist gardens, the Jewel transforms Changi from a transportation hub into a buzzing civic center. Its creator, Israeli-Canadian architect Moshe Safdie describes it as “a new prototype for connecting the city and the airport. Like an ancient Greek agora, it aligns social and commercial values to create an animated public destination.” Projects of similar scale and ambition appear all over Singapore. Gardens by the Bay, a 250-acre park built on a stretch of reclaimed land in 2005, blends technology, leisure and nature in a way that makes it the most Instagrammed botanical garden in the world (according to garden furniture specialists Faraway Furniture, it has

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Left page The High Line in New York is a 1.5-mile-long elevated linear park, greenway and rail trail

WORDS Emma O’Kelly, IMAGES © Iwan Baan

Right page The High Line opened in 2009 as a public space where visitors experience nature, art and design

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There’s no doubt that high lines spark regeneration and can bring benefits to the locals, but it’s important to involve them from the outset. Adam Richards, Head of Project, Camden Highline

nearly 1 million hashtagged posts). More than 6 million visitors a year come to marvel at its two biospheres, vast lakes, exuberant sculptures of giant birds and dragons and “Supertrees,” which are fitted with photovoltaic cells to harvest solar energy. Unfettered by a history of garden design or a postindustrial infrastructure, Singapore is a blank canvas and has become the testing ground for new landscaping concepts. In older cities, post-industrial infrastructure presents other opportunities. When the New York High Line opened a decade ago on a 1.5-mile stretch of abandoned rail track on the west side of Manhattan, it coaxed new, green life from old ruins. Immediately, every city from Stockholm to Seoul wanted one, and everyone asked, “what took us so long?” Last year, Philadelphia opened Rail Park, a quarter mile of unused rail lines transformed into pathways, greenery and bench swings. The plan is that it will be three miles long, twice as wide and twice the length of New York’s High Line. In Seoul, a stretch of abandoned highway above the city has been transformed into the Seoul Skygarden, or Seoullo 7017. Designed by Dutch architects MVRDV, it consists of a walkway of 228 species of indigenous plants, flower shops, street markets, libraries and greenhouses. Miami is gazing down to The Underline, a 10-mile strip beneath the city’s Metrorail. Construction began last year on a trail of playgrounds, botanical gardens and bike paths, and when it is completed in 2020, it will connect South Miami and Downtown.

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Left page Seoullo 7017 is an elevated, linear park in Seoul, built atop a former highway overpass Right page The Rail Park in Philadelphia is built on three miles of unused rail lines

IMAGES (clockwise from left page) © Ossip van Duivenbode, © Friends of the Rail Park, © Jewel Changi Airport Devt.

Below Jewel Changi Airport reimagines the center of an airport as a major public realm attraction

“There’s no doubt that high lines spark regeneration and can bring benefits to the locals, but it’s important to involve them from the outset,” said Adam Richards, head of London’s Camden Highline. “One criticism of the Manhattan High Line was that it was so successful so quickly, locals were priced out.” Since 2015, Richards has been raising funds for the Camden Highline, a proposed garden walkway along a stretch of disused railway between Camden Town and King’s Cross. “There are 10,000 people who currently live with no access to green space in this somewhat deprived area of the city,” he said from his office, a Portacabin in a Camden back street. Unlike the revitalized King’s Cross, Camden has not seen its fortunes improve in recent years and Richards hopes the new green artery will bring visitors from King’s Cross to Camden and on to Regent’s Park. The Camden Highline has groundswell support from the area’s vibrant design and architecture community, including landscape architects Gustafson Porter + Bowman. For more than 20 years, the practice has completed botanical gardens, public parks, playgrounds and memorials from Singapore to Valencia, Prague to Oman. On the drawing board is One Line, a green promenade in Paris that will open in 2024 and connect the Eiffel Tower and the right bank via the landscaped Pont d’léna. “There is a lot of untapped potential in the area,” explained partner Mary Bowman. “To have a 130-acre site in the center of the city where the climate agreement was signed shows how one can begin to create more green space in our major cities. It also raises the profile of landscape architects who should be leading this debate.” Embraer Quarterly · 53

PURSUIT

JEWELS OF THE EARTH As autumn rolls in, Italy’s Piedmont region celebrates with one of the world’s most prized ingredients

ccording to Save the Truffle, an Italian tour company dedicated to the protection of Piedmont’s regional treasure, truffles are a robust sign of biodiversity and climate stability, taking around 90 days to grow in nature. They need summer rain storms and a cool autumn to be at their best, and the best time of year to hunt for these delicacies is from the months of October to December. “When we find a truffle, we are happy, because it means the whole environment works well,” explained Carlo Marenda, truffle hunter and co-founder of Save the Truffle. While truffles can be found in various spots across Europe, Piedmont, Italy’s northwest corner, is the place to head for a spot of rare white truffle hunting. “It’s the best place in the world to produce underground, naturally grown, extremely hard-to-find tartufo bianco (white truffles),” said Vittorio Giordano, vice president of Urbani Truffles. For those who have never been truffle hunting, Marenda knows how to take visitors on an intimate experience that respects the delicate, 54 · Advantage Vol7 2019

ancient woodlands that act as the incubator to the region’s truffle treasure. Their tours follow various routes, each limited to a small group, with 20% of proceeds going back to protecting the forests. At Authentic Italy, the official travel partner of Urbani Truffles, tours are lead by an experienced tartufaoi (truffle hunter) and welltrained sniffer dogs. The day usually ends at a local winery where truffles appear heavily on the menu. While truffle tours showcase the more back to nature side to truffle hunting, truffles are big business in Piedmont. Each autumn, this medieval town draws droves of visitors with the International Alba White Truffle Fair, a six week-long festival held from October 5 to November 24 with a huge market showcasing the best truffles found in the region, as well as all the other Italian delights such as salami, cheeses, hazelnuts and fresh pastas. At this time of year, everything on the menu in Piedmont features truffles. Giordano recommends tucking into local dishes like beef carpaccio, scrambled egg or risotto served with an ample shaving of white truffle.

Above Relais San Maurizio is an ancient 17th-century monastery located in Piedmont, Italy Right page (above) Every autumn, Alba hosts the International White Truffle Fair Right page (below) Relais San Maurizio offers truffle hunting tours in the woods

Come November, during the Alba White Truffle World Auction, the best white truffles are auctioned off to collectors, chefs and connoisseurs all over the world. Discerning a good truffle from a bad one is not as complicated as it may seem: Those with a uniform color and still with a bit of soil on them best retain the humidity and the tuber’s earthy taste and smell. Fresh truffles should ideally be consumed within a few days, and Marenda recommends keeping them in a sealed glass jar in the fridge wrapped in paper to keep them fresh as long as possible. Buon appetito!

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LOCAL TIPS IN PIEDMONT, ITALY Relais San Maurizio Book into a 17th-century stone monastery, Relais San Maurizio, that sits in the midst of an ancient park and organic garden and organizes its own truffle hunts.

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Ristorante Ciau del Tornavento Michelin-starred Ristorante Ciau del Tornavento showcases not just seasonal, local food, but the very best of their kitchen garden, which means dishes come and go as their crops go.

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Save the Truffle Dedicated to the protection of Piedmont’s regional treasure, this organization arranges truffle hunts and provides learning materials and organizes workshops to raise awareness. savethetruffle.com

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Urbani Truffles Urbani Truffles is the world’s most esteemed distributor of Italian truffles. Paolo and Bruno Urbani, the sixth generation, guide the company following their inherited passion for truffles. Fresh from the ground, these truffles are delivered to tables across the world, from New York City to Tokyo. urbani.com

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SPORT

SERVING UP EXCELLENCE In preparation for the 2020 season, the Australian Open is ready to serve an exciting new program that will keep spectators longing for more

HISTORY

VIP EXPERIENCES

One of the most prominent events on the global sporting calendar, the Australian Open has attracted visitors from across the globe since the tournament began in Melbourne in 1905. It has been held at Melbourne Park since 1988, which shifted the event into a new direction. As one of the four major tennis tournaments in the world, the Australian Open takes precedence because it is the first to take place. The event has been won by many headlining tennis stars, including the reigning champions Novak Djokovic and Roy Stanley Emerson, both of whom have won the title six times. Emerson has done this consecutively, making him a legend of the Australian Open. Serena Williams has won the tournament seven times, adding her name to the ranks of the world’s premier tennis pros. The central court and main stadium at Melbourne Park are both named after the 11-time Grand Slam champion Rod Laver, who is regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of tennis.

The Australian Open plays host to an array of world-class experiences. Court-side seating is a particular highlight, unique for the Grand Slam tournaments. Spectators are mere feet away from the players, one of the most exclusive experiences in the world of tennis. On-court seating also provides guests with access to a private VIP suite with personal butler service. “On-court seating is literally a money-cannot-buy experience,” said Enda Cunningham, who handles court-side seating for Tennis Australia.

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Off of the court, there is no shortage of activities and hospitality experiences, with two renowned restaurants leading the tournament’s culinary program: Nobu and Rockpool—an Australian luxury brand. For the second year running, the tournament’s Ate experience will be back, which will convert a space with inedible views across Melbourne Park and the city. Melbourne and Victoria are also ripe for discovery, with new options being introduced for guests to visit some of the most iconic attractions and enjoy the spectacle of the tournament. The finals weekend gives VIP guests the chance to dine with some of the city’s premier restaurants before the games.

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WORDS Nicholas Thompson, IMAGES (left page) © Tennis Australia, (right page from top) © Sharyn Cairns, © Michael Woods Photography, © Kristoffer Paulsen, © Sharyn Cairns

United Places

The City by the Bay has an enviable collection of stunning accommodations. The Langham langhamhotels.com offers plenty of old-fashioned bells and whistles for those in the mood for a truly indulgent experience. Creative types love The Cullen artserieshotels.com.au, located in the cosmopolitan Prahran neighborhood. Bold in design, the hotel is inspired by and named after the late Australian artist, Adam Cullen. For a more tranquil experience, United Places unitedplaces.com.au is a modernist hangout right in the middle of the city’s botanical gardens.

DINE Melbourne is a culinary destination in its own right, with some of Australia’s most spectacular restaurants gracing the ranks of the city’s culinary scene. Perhaps the country’s most lauded is Attica attica.com.au, Ben Shewry’s Outback-inspired restaurant in Ripponlea. Serial restauranteur Andrew McConnell is arguably the best-known food personality of the city, and Cutler & Co. cutlerandco.com.au is his signature restaurant. Rising star Lûmé restaurantlume.com may still be one of Melbourne’s best-kept secrets.

The Everleigh

DRINK With a thriving nightlife scene, Melbourne is a hotspot for the hedonist at heart. To reach Arlechin arlechin.com.au, thirsty patrons have to find their way to a small alleyway lit only by fairy lights in the heart of Chinatown. If seeing and being seen is more your style, head over to The Everleigh theeverleigh.com, known for its creative libations. Melbourne Supper Club melbournesupperclub.com.au boasts one of the city’s most impressive wine lists, with several pages dedicated to each grape variety.

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UNPLUG Need to escape the thralls of the city? Melbourne isn’t far from some of Australia’s most stunning landscapes, like the Yarra Valley. With countless vineyards and wineries, the region makes for an idyllic getaway and is a popular destination for a day trip from the city. To the southeast, the Mornington Peninsula beckons, with an impressive national park and spectacular coastline. Stay at the Jackalope Hotel jackalopehotels.com, a fiercely modern retreat set amid bucolic vines. Jackalope will be bringing Rain Room to Australia, which will be open to the public until October 27, 2020.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

LIVING LANDSCAPES Photographer Benjamin Everett captures the imagination with his evocative landscapesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a surrealist blend of photography and painting resulting in dramatic imagery that engages the viewer

Left page Clouds & Trains, New Mexico, 2019 Right page Five Lines, Four Corners, 2018

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enjamin Everett’s hybrid landscapes mix the traditions of photography and painting. Captured through extensive travel and wilderness experiences, his images combine sculptural experimentation and scale model. Benjamin searches out unique locations that lend themselves to creative play. He then collects a series of photos that represent fascinations with some unique aspect of the location. Whether it’s light on form, texture, color or composition, these details are symbolic of natural forces or synchronicity of repeated themes unique to a location. Later in the studio, these collected elements become the foundation for play

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and interactivity, a way to re-experience a scene. The final image functions much like the landscape of memories or dreams, an abstraction where moments combine, scale and time transform. Benjamin’s major artistic influences outside of the fine arts include electronic music, where both created and sampled sound are seen as the creative building blocks for a song, and sports such as skiing, surfing and sailing, where the forces of nature are seen as an invitation to play. He is a recipient of the prestigious Hasselblad Masters Award for landscapes.

Left page Windward Tree, American West, 2017 Right page Island Tree, American West, 2017

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Before The Desert Dawn, Death Valley, 2017

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Painted Hills, Oregon, 2017

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Left page Tahitian Blue, Bora Bora, 2016 Right page Uprising, Kauai, 2017

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

IMPACTING THE NEXT GENERATION The Embraer Foundation awards Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech with a grant to enhance STEM skills

mbraer’s ongoing commitment to empowering its local communities is fueled by employee initiatives, fostering innovation and creativity to drive change and inspire future generations to soar. Each year, Embraer employees who volunteer for the Embraer Foundation—a nonprofit that supports social and environmental development through community engagement and educational projects—elect an organization to receive a grant through the Partnership Program to positively impact their communities. For the second consecutive year, the Embraer Foundation awarded the Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech (Clarke) in Jacksonville a grant to enhance students’ early science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills. Clarke helps children who are deaf or hard of hearing to use spoken language. They work with them from infancy until age seven. Students attend this school to learn how to listen and talk just like their hearing peers, which is made possible by modern technology through cochlear implants, advanced digital hearing aids and increased scientific knowledge about sound itself. “Every child at Clarke has an individual educational plan, so our lessons focus on the needs of each child,” explained Cynthia Robinson, co-director of Clarke Jacksonville. “We draw from a body of established and approved curricula that hearing children use as well as from curricula that are specifically designed to help children who are deaf or hard of hearing to build listening and spoken language skills.” With the funds awarded by the Embraer Foundation in the past two years, Clarke Jacksonville invested in a magnetic “wall ball” system made up of pipes, elbows, tees and other gadgets to create an engaging engineering activity. All the parts contain magnets, so the children can move them around to create new configurations for sending the balls through the system. This activity is ideal for preschool, where children’s mastery levels grow exponentially with 66 · Advantage Vol7 2019

In a day and age in which everything is being digitalized, it’s refreshing to see schools implementing hands-on learning. The magnetic wall inspires collaboration, innovation, prediction and problem solving. Brent Carpenter, Training Administrator, Embraer Defense and Security

Left page Classroom with sound panels absorbing unwanted noise Right page Children at Clarke Jacksonville playing with a magnetic “wall ball” system

daily use. It will also reinforce lessons of logic, gravity, and other foundational concepts that are key to future STEM skills. The school has also added sound panels to classrooms, which help absorb unwanted noise from the outside to foster a much needed quiet environment, increasing focus and hearing clarity for the children. “Clarke Jacksonville had an exceptional idea,” said Brent Carpenter, training administrator at Embraer Defense and Security and ambassador for the project. “In a day and age in which everything is being digitalized, it’s refreshing to see schools implementing hands-on learning. The magnetic wall inspires collaboration, innovation, prediction and problem solving.” As ambassador, Carpenter works as a facilitator between the Embraer Foundation and Clarke Jacksonville, reporting back to the grant selection committee, coordinating delivery timeframes, scheduling Embraer volunteers for the installation date, and much more. “Overall, it has been an exceptional experience. The look

on the kids’ faces when we revealed the finished project was priceless.” “There are a lot of opportunities that come across the committee’s plate,” said Jonathon Dornton, IT security analyst. “We felt that we could help improve a school that will serve children year after year.” As the only listening and spoken language school staffed by listening and spoken language specialists north of Miami in the state of Florida, Clarke Jacksonville provides children who are deaf or hard of hearing with the tools necessary to succeed in life. “Choosing to provide for these children makes a real difference in their lives,” said Cynthia Robinson. The Embraer Foundation and selection committees are currently reviewing the applications received for the next grant cycle. Stay tuned to see the new grant recipients announced at embraerfoundation.org

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EVENTS

EMBRAER ON TOUR Ahead of our Golden Jubilee in August, we made our way across the world to showcase our aircraft at both local and global industry and lifestyle events. From June 17–23, we participated in the 53rd International Paris Air Show, which took place at Paris-Le Bourget Airport and showcased aircraft from Embraer’s commercial, defense and business jet lines, including the Praetor 600. From July 9–11, it was our pleasure to join aviation enthusiasts with the Legacy 500 and Phenom 300E during CBAA 2019 in Calgary. Weeks later, we made our way to EAA’s AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Taking place July 22–28, the week-long event drew in hundreds of thousands of guests who had the chance to tour the Phenom 100EV and the Phenom 300E. This year, the largest business aviation show in the world celebrated 50 consecutive years in Oshkosh, and we look forward to returning next year. During the Big Sky PBR, we showcased the Phenom 300E and the Praetor 600. August took us to São Paulo, Brazil for LABACE, the largest business aviation event in Latin America. Here, we featured the Praetor 500 and Praetor 600. During LABACE, we announced that the Praetor 500 was granted its Type Certification by Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC). The jet’s certified numbers met all design goals and surpassed those in range— which went to a fantastic 3,340 nm from the already bestin-class 3,250 nm—take off distance and high-speed cruise. As we look forward to the coming months, we are eager to build on this year’s strong momentum and bring our disruptive aircraft to a city near you!

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