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WELCOME ABOARD Welcome to Luxaviation Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in-flight magazine, Xcellence. On behalf of the Group, I would like to welcome you onboard.

Success starts with Trust.

At Luxaviation Group, we hold a number of core beliefs which influence our daily decisions as well as our long-term strategies. One of those beliefs is that a business aviation services provider must have a global presence in order to serve a global clientele. In the last quarter, we have signed strategic agreements with two new partners in South East Asia strengthening the VIP transportation offering available to business and leisure travelers in the region. South East Asia is an ever-developing market which continues to attract new business opportunities and, as one of the largest trading regions, has potential to generate substantial business aviation activities for years to come. We are committed to our expansion in Asia and the Middle East and we look forward to that journey. Luxaviation Group provides a premium service in a technically complex industry. We therefore also believe in the need to engage, develop and retain the best talent. This belief ensures safe aviation operations, which satisfies our clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; demands for the highest standards and helps make us the employer of choice in our industry.

Luxaviation Group now has more than 1,600 employees worldwide, made up of our pilots, cabin crew and Charter teams, of course, but also our Aircraft Management, Fixed-base Operations (FBOs), Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MROs) and Aircraft Trading personnel. In September, we celebrated International Girls in Aviation Day, highlighting the training, dedication and career opportunities that our team experience. We have a passionate and talented workforce, all driven to build a great company for clients and colleagues. Safety continues to be, undoubtedly, the most important aspect of our business. Luxaviation Group does not accept any compromise on safety, and we always strive to deliver the best client service. The decisions made and work undertaken this year position Luxaviation Group excellently for increasing success over the coming years and we are confidently looking forward to our future. I hope you enjoy this issue of Xcellence and wish you a safe and successful journey.

Patrick Hansen CEO Luxaviation Group

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TABLE OF CONTENT

LUXAVIATION

PHOTOGRAPHY

CULTURE

3 | Editorial

12 | From Above

18 | Mayan Civilisation

8 | Group News

Michael Poliza

The Road To Ruins

10 | Luxaviation Partnership 80 | Luxaviation People

50 | Photography Portfolio Daniel Bergmann BRAND STORY

82 | Luxaviation Story 83 | Fleet Highlight

TRAVEL

Crystal Is King

84 | Fleet List 86 | Worldwide Presence 88 | Office Locations

28 | Baccarat

14 | Verana

42 | Fragrance Du Bois

Splendid Isolation

An Oud To Luxury

24 | New Openings 46 | Urban Break 58 | Mountain Break 74 | Agenda

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ART

TECHNOLOGY

33 | The Art Incubator

64 | Sustainable Building

The Curated Collection

Green it Forward

78 | Aviation News

PORTRAIT

48 | Maximal Concepts 71 | Dona Bertarelli She-Worthy SHOPPING

60 | Shopping For Men Catching Powder & Après-Ski

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A Cut Above

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GROUP NEWS

EXECUJET EXHIBITS AT MEBAA 2016 ExecuJet will once again participate as one of the 460 exhibitors at MEBAA, held at the Dubai Airshow site from 6–8 of December. The largest event of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa, the amount of active business aircraft in the area has increased by sixty-eight per cent in the last ten years. ExecuJet’s presence in the region for the past seventeen years has yielded a managed fleet of more than twenty aircraft with two FBOs in Dubai as well as one in Riyadh and Istanbul. MEBAA is strategically placed

ExecuJet will join 460 exhibitors at the forthcoming MEBAA

to appeal to a unique group of industry professionals looking to discover the latest innovations and advances in the industry. It is projected that the business aviation

market in the Middle East will be worth USD 1.2 billion by 2020.

EXECUJET STRENGTHENS SERVICE OFFERING IN MOVE TO NEW UK HEADQUARTERS

ExecuJet’s new headquarters in Captial Park, Cambridge

ExecuJet has moved its UK headquarters to a state-of-the-art office located at the new CPC2 development in Capital Park, Cambridge, as part of its commitment to providing a class-leading service to customers and partners. ExecuJet’s head office team consists of 108 employees who will all be based at Capital

Park. The team includes the Group Shared Services (Dispatch, CAMO, Crew Training and Safety & Compliance), Completions Consulting, Finance & Accounting, EU Charter Sales, Travel and UK HR departments. ExecuJet’s Cambridge FBO, at Cambridge Airport, will also remain fully staffed and operational.

LUXAVIATION PARTNERED WITH BRITISH POLO DAY AT FRENCH RIVIERA EVENT Luxaviation participated in the British Polo Day Riviera event this past September alongside partners like the iconic Harrods and Bentley Motors. As part of a series of ten annual events, attendees consisted of a range of international guests, from politicians to government officials and entrepreneurs. British Polo Day is a celebration of the craft and heritage of polo through a network of events held around the world. Through the tradition of this ancient sport, different cultures and people are brought together on a global scale to recognise “the international language of the horse.” Though polo began in Persia and China many centuries ago, the British reinvented the modern game in the 19th century and

ExecuJet Africa has announced an agreement with Williams International, the world leader in the development and manu facturing of gas-turbine engines, which sealed ExecuJet Africa’s maintenance facility as a Williams-approved service station for its FJ44-2A and FJ44-3AP engine models, also making ExecuJet Africa the first facility on the continent

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authorised to support FJ44-3AP engines. The agreement with Williams International follows a series of successful maintenance ventures for the ExecuJet Africa team over the last twelve months. ExecuJet Africa consistently demonstrates the highest level of commitment to aviation safety and quality at its facilities worldwide. ExecuJet’s African facilities have main

tained International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) certification for many years and the company is the first in Africa to achieve International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) accreditation. ExecuJet Africa is also a Wyvern Wingman member.

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spread it globally. Each British Polo Day event features British polo players from leading institutions as well as the British Army. This year’s itinerary began on a Friday with guests checking into the Hotel Byblos in the heart of Saint-Tropez. After spending some leisure time exploring the citadel and the Place des Lices, evening celebrations got underway with an exclusive garden party that was complemented with Royal Salute Scotch Whisky. Guests gathered at the Polo Club SaintTropez on Saturday for the inauguration of the event, which began with a Nyetimber reception and a display of Brompton bike polo before lunch. Later in the afternoon, the games continued with the RJI Riviera

Luxaviation celebrated a successful partnership with British Polo Day in Saint-Tropez

Team and the Bentley British School’s Saint-Tropez team each vying for the coveted British Silverware Plate. Sunday served as a day for rest and recuperation at the Bagatelle Beach club on the famous Pampelonne Beach before making their way by land, sea and air to Monte Carlo. The closing party was held Monday during magic hour in view of the sunset at the Monaco Yacht club, on board the multi-award winning AXIOMA. At the conclusion of the event, some guests took the option to stay in town for the Monaco Yacht Show to witness the incredible display of luxury super yachts from around the world.

For further news from the entire Luxaviation Group, please refer to our news page www.xtoday.news

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LUXAVIATION PARTNERSHIP

A MODERN DAY ODYSSEY IN OPULENCE

The Programme

Designed to allure the most discerning and curious of travellers, this itinerary is intended to engage the senses through art, history and gastronomy. In a twelve-day journey, passengers will jet between private invitations and exclusive destinations in a modern European Odyssey.

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Since its opening in 1872, Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa is commited to the traditions of elegant hospitality while remaining at the vanguard of developments

In Paris, guests will be exposed to the artisanal craftsmanship of the most famous violin makers and experience private atelier encounters at Hermès femmes and Berlutti hommes. The journey will conclude with a musical soirée in the salon of Empress Josephine’s former jeweller, where Chopin composed his last piece of music. While the above highlights but a few once in a lifetime experiences, there are many other options on the itinerary. For non-scheduled leisure time, reservations, recommendations and chauffeured transfers will all be arranged with suitable panache.

For more information, visit www.oetkercollection.com, e-mail privatejet@lafugue.com or call +33(0)1 53 43 43 78

p 10 (Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa) © Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa, p 11 (Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc) © Jean-Michel Sordello

uxaviation has partnered with cultural event management agency La Fugue and the elite hotel group Oetker Collection to create a luxury holiday itinerary. Passengers will fly over turquoise seas and lush forests in one of the two Luxaviation Embraer Legacy 600 private jets. Entrusted to the care of an attentive and highly skilled crew, guests will enjoy the comfort of a completely tailored cabin with the best on-board amenities and luxuries. Starting in London, accommodations will span across four different countries at one-of-a-kind masterpiece hotels that reflect European heritage and historic interiors whilst displaying great attention to detail. At Oetker properties, the highest levels of quality services can be expected every hour of every day. The first engagement in the UK will consist of exclusive visits to “Downton Abbey’s” Highclere Castle or a side excursion by helicopter to Stonehenge. Guests will also have the chance to see 18th-century treasures and Renaissance art at the expansive Oxford estate home of Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild. In Germany, golf enthusiasts will enjoy the novel experience of playing both sides of the Rhine in Baden-Baden, at one of Germany’s oldest golf clubs, founded in 1901. Guests will also be able to visit cutting-edge art galleries in Berlin known for staging radical exhibitions of contemporary art. The next segment will move south to the Milanese countryside in Italy. Access will be provided to a hidden collection of the finest pianos in the world to learn about their history through the eyes and talents of a virtuoso pianist. After three nights in Italy, the itinerary leaves the coast to go north to the peaceful Notre Dame Abbey of Cîteaux where guests will taste the rare artisan cheeses of monks as well as enjoy access to finest wines from the Burgundy vineyards of France.

United Kingdom: Regency at The Lanesborough • Exclusive visit of Highclere Castle • Excursion by helicopter to Stonehenge • Invitation to The Lanesborough Club & Spa • Visit the magnificent Waddeson Estate • Private view of Alnwick Castle

Italy & French Riviera: Romance at Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc • Invitation to discover the finest private collection of pianos in Milan • Visit a Provençal market • Visit Picasso exhibition at Château Grimaldi • Visit Biot’s luminous glass ateliers • Invitation to Maeght Foundation • Stroll down Promenade des Anglais in Nice • Personal invitation to Château La Coste in Aix-en-Provence

Belgium & Germany: Avant-Garde at Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa • Visit the Boris Vervoordt Foundation in Antwerp • Invitation to Mr & Mrs Vervoordt’s private 12th-century home • Visit the Museum Frieder Burda • Play your cards at a Belle Epoque casino • Relax at Villa Stephanie, Europe’s most advanced spa • Play at Germany’s oldest Golf Club • Visit Sammlung Boros gallery in Berlin • Special invitation from the galleries

Burgundy & Paris: France’s finest at Le Bristol Paris • Visit Notre Dame Abbey of Cîteaux • Discover Burgundy’s vineyards • Private invitation to Vuitton Foundation • Private encounters at Hermès and Berlutti ateliers • Meet the world’s most famous violin maker • Glittering discovery of Maison Chaumet

Presiding over Antibes with an aura of magnificient glamour, Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc has historically been an inspirational retreat for writers and creative spirits

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TRAVEL

SPLENDID ISOLATION

Mexico’s Verana is a luxe getaway on the Pacific

Hidden above the canopy of Yelapa’s neighbouring jungle, Verana is a secluded and private retreat oozing with indulgence

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Sometimes you just need to disconnect from it all. No mobile phones. No work. Just the healing powers of pure, unadulterated nature. Perched atop a verdant mountain outside of the remote town of Yelapa, Verana is a luxurious eco-retreat where you can power down and unravel. With services and amenities to spoil even the most discerning traveller, it’s a quintessential hideout for adventurers at heart.

Above Some of the property’s eight suites are completely open, fully integrated into the hotel’s natural environs

Bottom left It’s quite a hike up to Verana, but the trip is well worth the while, with stunning views extending out towards the Pacific afforded at every turn

Bottom right The indulgent open-air spa’s highlight is the starlight aromatherapy bath, perfect for couples or newlyweds

he journey is the destination at this remote getaway. After landing in Puerto Vallarta, you’ll drive about thirty minutes to Boca de Tomatlan – the last beach reachable by car in the region. From there, you’ll board a boat for a trip along the dramatic coastline to the ramshackle fishing village of Yelapa, where you’ll be met by mules and a guide. It’s another fifteen minutes up the slope through the jungle by foot until you reach Verana, but it is worth every bit of effort to get here once you reach this luxe eco-retreat. Laid out across terraced levels amidst the verdant canopy, the higher you go, the more splendid the views. Take a minute to soak everything in as you’ll be greeted at

the reception with chilled jamaica (hibiscus juice) and towels, a taste of the nigh flawless service to expect. Heinz Legler and his wife Veronique Lievre, founders of the property and Boutique Homes, an online platform for luxury holiday rentals, have created an intimate hideaway nothing short of breathtaking. Straight out of the pages of Architectural Digest, Verana is comprised of only eight individual suites carved into the jungle. With a seamless blend of traditional Mexican architecture and modern design elements, guests feel one with the surrounding jungle. Brilliant colours and hints of local style are employed throughout the entire property, from the ochre and XC E L L E N C E

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Insights From Owners As pioneers in the “Global Nomads” movement, former movie set designers Heinz Legler and Veronique Lievre created not only the handmade resort Verana, but also are founders of Boutique-Homes.com

What made you choose the location of Verana? Heinz found the location. He had been to Yelapa before on a trip. Initially, I wasn't sure about it. It was so isolated up on the hill and it seemed like a daunting task to build there. Once we began to clear the land and discovered the amazing views and saw the way the light was moving, there was no turning back.

Above For those who prefer to gaze outside from within, the Jungle Suite boasts floor-to-ceiling windows for an unobstructed view Right page Thanks to a unique terraced layout, each suite is completely private, leaving guests undisturbed and nearly anonymous whilst on site Right Its unique location doesn’t mean guests have to forgo on any luxury – each suite is decidedly spoil yourself rotten

What does “handmade hospitality” mean to you? We refer to Verana as a “handmade hotel” since it was built completely by hand. There was no power and no road access; everything came by boat and was carted up the hill. Even the pool was dug by hand! Verana is definitely a handmade hotel. Luxaviation Travel Tip

Fly directly to Puerto Vallarta near Yelapa from Toluca International Airport in 1.15 hours. Contact our local charter office:

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“Hospitality delivers an experience and the more you can experience, the better the hospitality.” — Veronique Lievre, co-founder of Verana

(January and February are the best months for this), hike to local waterfalls, go snorkelling, fishing or visit Yelapa or the UNESCO-protected Marietas Islands. Of course, there’s no need to even leave the property, with an infinity pool cascading over the jungle canopy, morning yoga classes and the indulgent open-air spa with a starlit aromatherapy bath. There are no distractions here – just the healing sounds of nature and the aroma of palm and citrus trees wafting through the air. That’s the kind of luxury we don’t get enough of.

How does good design influence a stay? For us, good design is simple and uncomplicated. When a home is well designed, form and function have the ability to create a mood and influence your ability to relax and enjoy the experience. For many people, good design is essential to feel good. Verana’s infinity pool cascades over the jungle canopy out towards the Pacific – there are few views that compare

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saffron-coloured houses offsetting the cerulean sky to the vintage and handmade furniture in the rooms. There is no need to worry about nosy neighbours here (except for perhaps the birds); each house is made to feel completely private. From the four-walled Jungle Suite with floor-to-ceiling windows to the completely open Tea House with Japanese-style shutters, you’ll gaze upon the expanses of the deep blue below in pure seclusion. Due to the property’s remote location, the hotel’s meal plan is recommended. Breakfast, served in suite, consists of freshly baked goods and eggs cooked to order. The Asian-inspired lunch is served poolside or, should activities afield be planned, as a picnic. Verana also boasts a range of rare tequilas, served before dinner on the candlelit terrace. Regional Mexican cuisine with an international twist is served in the evening. There’s no shortage of activities here. You can visit deserted beaches for a picnic, go whale watching

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How important is a commitment to the environment in modern hospitality? We think they go hand in hand. It’s important to tread lightly on the environment when you’re creating something to share with so many people. Environmental consciousness should be common sense by now.

What factors other than design do you find paramount in hospitality? Character and personality. Connecting with the host and staff on a personal level, feeling that you are visiting a friend’s house and making a connection, sharing their insights and stories in a non-intrusive way. This allows for a very personalised experience. Hospitality delivers an experience and the more you can experience, the better the hospitality.

Special tip for beautiful architecture and interior design rentals: www.boutique-homes.com

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“History unlocks the humanity of the Maya... for it reveals not only what they did, but how they thought and felt about the nature of reality.” — David Freidel, A Forest of Kings

THE ROAD TO RUINS Tracing the legacy of an ancient Meso-American civilisation

Their story is an epic tale of a people who adapted an economic-driven civilisation in the depths of the rainforest. The Maya people evolved from living in semi-nomadic villages to complex urban centres able to produce diverse styles of art, architecture and iconography. Culturally defined as having the most developed form of astrological notation in Meso-America, the recent ability to decipher their hieroglyphics has provided a clearer picture of their history and world views. The writing is “on the wall” – and if carefully analysed – we might come to learn about ourselves through their symbols of identity, achievement and security.

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Archeological Sites Highlight Bonampak / Chiapas One of the most important cities of the late Classic period between 600 and 800 CE was Bonampak, which translates to “painted walls.” Located in the middle of the dense jungle, the area is home to many plants and animals including howler monkeys, tapirs, brocket deer and the sacred jaguar. The highlight of the site is the Temple of the Murals, where the history of battle, its aftermath and the ensuing celebration of victory are depicted in frescoes that cover 112-square-metres of wall space.

Calakmul / Campeche Calakmul is located inside a biosphere reserve that is the largest of five protected areas in Campeche. Considered the capital of what is known as the Kingdom of the Serpent, the territory is organised around a central plaza which served as a meeting point for local political, religious and social forces. Over 117 stelae have been discovered here, more than any other Mayan site. Discovered in 1931, large-scale excavations didn’t begin until 1982 and it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2002.

Uxmal / Yucatán Unlike most sites, the structures in Uxmal are not oriented to the cardinal points but to astronomical phenomena such as the ascension of Venus. The Governor’s Palace is a building with three platforms and contains some of the region’s most beautiful and complex examples of Maya geometric art. The Nunnery Quadrangle, defined by its latticework and serpent themes, consists of twenty-six rooms built around a single courtyard. Nearby is the House of the Magician or of the Dwarf, a thirty-five-metre pyramid that took 400 years to complete.

Other archeological sites we recommend are Yaxchilán and Palenque in Chiapas, Santa Rosa Xtampak in Campeche, Chichén Itzá in Yucatán and Tulum in Quintana Roo.

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Cobá / Quintana Roo The Cobá settlement is a seventy-square-kilometre area of 6,500 structures. It is distinguished by a network of forty-five roads that connect to major and minor sites in the area. Cobá has kept close contact with many great cities in the region, including Chichén Itzá and Macanxoc, a collection of eight sculpted stelae with altars and sanctuaries which can be reached by the widest road on the site, Sacbé 9. Towering above everything is one of the largest structures in the area, the Nohoch Mul pyramid, which sits forty-two metres above the jungle treetops.

Maya culture assigned each cardinal point a tree, bird, colour and god; East was red and considered the most important because it was where the sun was born

he indigenous people of pre-colonised Meso America were composed of several ethnic groups and distinct languages. Around 2000 BCE, one group in particular, the Proto-Maya speakers, moved south and eventually spread into the now Mexican states of Yucatán, Quintana Roo, Campeche and Chiapas. Some went even further into parts of what are now Belize, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. Small villages in these areas began to grow into more complex cities as agricultural methods advanced, allowing the Maya to establish a network of trade and commercialism. As surpluses amassed through trade, certain Maya families began to develop wealth and used it to empower themselves as ruling lineages. Through military alliances, trade and marriage, territories began to expand rapidly turning cities into small states ruled by “holy lords” who maintained power through the creation of public and religious spaces. Connected by causeways, these states became a network of kingdoms which incorporated many elements of urban planning that we are familiar with today. Typical features included stone temples and altars, but also large platforms to host outdoor markets, social events and ball courts. The largest buildings were administrative centres and palaces that contained royal residences, halls, cooking areas, workshops and even luxury features like lavatories and steam rooms. Cities were laid out in a radial pattern and often oriented to reflect concepts of the universe including constellations like Orion. Buildings were frequently placed with respect to the cardinal points and also to take advantage of the natural panorama of the landscape.

Through complex information systems, the Maya elite maintained power over the masses through ritual, imagery and their knowledge of cosmology. They measured the solar cycle with such precision that they were able to create a 365-day calendar and use the spring and autumnal equinoxes to know when it was time to sow and harvest. The 260-day religious calendar used movements and observations of the constellations for astrological divination. While the elites held the secrets of astronomy, the lower classes of people were great healers. Through the complexities of adapting to rainforest agriculture, they developed a deep understanding of the medicines derived from plants and were able to heal many of their own ailments. The Maya also believed in recognising and reimbursing the forces that made life possible. According to their religious text, known as the Popol Vuh, which describes the creation of the world and human origins, gods fashioned humans to supply nourishment in the form of prayer and sacrifice. With this ability, the Maya people held ceremonies to show piety through the self practice of bloodletting or through an individual human offering on behalf of the collective. To the ancient Maya, these practices were their fundamental means of receiving goodwill and favour from the gods. XC E L L E N C E

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Get in touch with your local Luxaviation/ExecuJet contact for travel details or with our headquarters to request a quote at:

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Right The ability to decode Mayan hieroglyphics provides cultural insights that are otherwise unobtainable by even the best archaeological research

Join Journey Mexico for a magical glimpse into the diverse history of the Southeast Mexican region. Whether Chiapas, Campeche, Yucatán or Quintana Roo, Journey Mexico’s tailored tours are adapted to even the most discerning travellers’ needs, with a full range of services offered. From off-hour visits to some of the region’s most stunning sites with influential archeologists and specialists of Mayan History, to helicopter or boat tours and accomodations in luxury hotels along the way (see below). Each of the airports on the map to the right is accessible by private charter, making it easy for guests to travel from region to region. Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Mayan ruins and temples and delve into one of the most diverse regions of Mexico.

Cancún Chichén Itzá Uxmal

Cobá

Yucatán

Tulum Xtampak

Quintana Roo

Campeche

Campeche Calakmul

Mexico

Palenque

Belize

Yaxchilán

Chiapas

Bonampak

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Guatemala

Honduras

Luxaviation Travel Tip

Fly directly to Cancùn from Miami in 1.30 hours or from Los Angeles in 4 hours.

Left The royal residences of the Maya contained halls, cooking areas, workshops and even luxury features like lavatories and steam rooms

Tailor-Made Tours

While many Maya settlements were abandoned from time to time through the centuries, by far the biggest contribution to their decline was the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century. Political leaders and elite families were killed off and replaced by European bureaucracy while communities were systematically depopulated over decades by genocidal war and disease. Survivors were concentrated into dense Europeanstyle towns run by Spanish overlords and required to produce goods to meet the demands of Spanish taxation and tribute to public officials. Millions of Mayas are still around today. The recent ability to decipher their hieroglyphic inscriptions, elaborate ideology and esoterica provides perspective of the great events and daily concerns of their past culture, including their health, fertility, prosperity and even the prediction and averting of natural disasters. This much-needed insight should give pause for awe and reflection upon the highly delicate and precariously unstable nature of all civilisations, including those of present day.

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Typical of other Meso-American cultures, the Maya were polytheist and worshipped more than 165 gods. Many of these deities were related to subsistence activities and forms in nature: sun, earth, wind, rain, war, commerce, maize, etc. They also believed that every person had a spirit animal companion that shared their soul and kings were often a jaguar, the most sacred animal in their belief. The Mayan pyramids were made to appear as landmarks. Some were built to climb while others were considered sacred and not to be touched. Often used as places for sacrificial ceremonies, their monumental heights were necessary to bring them closer to the gods. When used as tombs they often held the bodies of deceased rulers, sacrificial victims and precious goods like artwork and jade. Techniques used for building pyramids depended on the local material available but none were ever created as singular construction projects. Early on, rough masonry was used to build the first temples, so many of the large pyramids are merely expansions and have many smaller ones buried underneath. Most pyramids were made of limestone and the people often used dirt as a filler and stone to cover it. The outermost stones were always carved and all public buildings were covered with layers of stucco and painted with several colours especially red, yellow, green and blue.

Hotel Recommendations

Coqui Coqui Valladolid Set atop the eponymous perfumery, this single-suite property oozes demure glamour. A delight for the senses, guests are enveloped by the perfumer’s signature orange blossom and coconut scents and the fragrant trees surrounding. www.coquicoqui.com

Hacienda Uayamon This 18th-century hacienda epitomises rustic chic, with brightly coloured rooms, fourposter beds and wood-beamed ceilings. From here, Campeche, Edzná Archaeological Site and Santa Rosa Xtampak are easily accessible. www.haciendauayamon.com

Hacienda Temozón Spacious rooms with towering ceilings await guests at this hideaway just outside of the city of Merida. The rooms provide a sensory journey, combining the original tile floors offset by white walls and period furnishings with a bouquet of Yucatán scents. www.haciendatemozon.com

Rosewood Mayakoba With 128 suites and villas on the Mayan Riviera, this property is a luxuriously modern retreat nestled on a tranquil lagoon. Private plunge pools and natural materials like stone, wood and wicker give the rooms a clean classic feel, whilst amenities like a golf course and health club and spa ensure that there is no shortage of activities on site. www.rosewoodhotels.com XC E L L E N C E

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Yoo2

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In the hip Botafogo neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro is a new design hotel with rooms that include views of Corcovado (Christ the Redeemer), Sugar Loaf Mountain or the beach as the backdrop. Enveloped with street art-inspired furniture and ceiling prints, generous space and flexible design allow guests to rearrange rooms to their liking. The rooftop bar serves

up inventive cocktails and the sounds of regular DJ sets against a panorama of the city. Cariocally, the onsite restaurant, has a seasonally changing menu that pairs authentic local flavours with one of the largest wine selections in the city. If guests prefer to leave the property, a wellconnected concierge team will ensure access to the best bars and clubs in Rio.

Outdoor activities include bicycle tours of street art and guided morning runs. Opening: September 2016 Praia de Botafogo 242, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil +55 51 3201 7700 www.yoo2.com

California, United States

The Ranch at Laguna Beach Nestled in the quintessential Californian beachside community, The Ranch is a ninety-seven-room property housed on the historic Thurston homestead – established in 1871. Wood-clad walls and ranch-style furnishings nod to the property’s rustic beginnings, though the plush amenities leave few desires unfulfilled. The property is also home to Laguna Beach’s only golf course, a nine-hole, par-thirty-two course carved into the Aliso and Wood canyons. With a range of activities for the entire family, The Ranch perfectly embodies the cool Southern Californian lifestyle.

Yucatán, Mexico

Chablé

Just twenty-five minutes from the historic city of Mérida, the Chablé Resort is spread across over 300 hectares of primeval Mayan forest. Forty sumptuous villas each with private pools and luxe amenities make up the resort, whilst the 24

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crowning jewel is certainly the spa built beside a cenote – a natural cave formation believed to be sacred by the Mayas. The region’s unique culture and history is just a stone’s throw away from the property. You’ll be tempted to stick around all day, though, feasting on organic and seasonal fare sourced directly from the on-site gardens and the fruits of the Yucatán peninsula or even sampling libations

from the resort’s cellar, which features the largest private tequila collection in the world. Opening: November 2016 San Antonio Chable, 97816 Chocholá, Yucatán, Mexico +52 55 5322 9470 www.chableresort.com

Opening: September 2016 Pacific Coast Highway 31105, 92651 Laguna Beach, California, United States +1 949 499 2271 www.theranchlb.com

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Lisbon, Portugal

MAAT

Opened in October, the Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology (MAAT) is the latest addition to Lisbon’s collection of museums. With a focus on contemporary culture through a combination of visual arts, media, architecture, city, technology, science, society and thought, the MAAT

is committed to creating an environment in which diverse audiences can access contemporary art through educational programmes and special events. The museum was founded by the private EDP Foundation, chaired by António Mexia, and serves as a space for discovery, critical thinking and international dialogue with its unique heritage, a comprehensive Portuguese art collection and an innovative exhibition programme. The

new AL_A-designed kunsthalle, which contains four distinct gallery spaces, captures the essence of its exceptional riverside site. Opening: October 2016 Brasília Avenue, Central Tejo, 1300-598 Lisbon, Portugal +351 210 028 128 www.maat.pt

Baa Atoll, Maldives

Milaidhoo Island This fifty-villa retreat reinterprets the superlative Maldivian holiday with a guest-centric experience customised to the needs of each and every visitor. Each of the villas has been constructed using natural materials, features a curved layout designed to meld seamlessly with

the island and offers private freshwater pools, daybeds and bespoke amenities. The island’s signature restaurant serves a fresh interpretation of Maldivian cuisine aboard a traditional dhoni sailboat, though in-room dining is always an option.

Opening: November 2016 Baa Atoll, Maldives +960 665 4441 www.milaidhoo.com

Saint Barthélemy, Antilles

Villa Marie Saint-Barth

Luxaviation Travel Tip New Caribbean FBO at Princess Juliana International Airport in St Maarten.

Villa Marie is the first hotel built outside of France by the highly acclaimed luxury French label Maisons & Hôtels Sibuet. Located on a secluded stretch of beach, the hotel consists of twenty-one bungalows and two villas with spacious rooms decorated in vibrant colours, tropical objets d’art and custom furniture. The Pure Altitude Spa includes a hammam and also has rooms for personalised treatments, like the heated seashell massage and spa products that harness the natural components of over fifty mountain plants. The hotel bar has the finest collections of rum in Saint-Barth and the landmark François Plantation restaurant features French cuisine with shades of local Caribbean flavours. Opening: December 2016

Contact FBO office: ExecuJet Caribbean +1 721 546 900 852@tlc-aviation.com

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Colombier, 97133 Saint Barthélemy, French West Indies, Antilles +33 4 57 74 74 74 www.saint-barth.villamarie.fr

London, United Kingdom

Eneko at One Aldwych Set in an edgy Edwardian building at the One Aldwych hotel in London is a new restaurant from triple Michelin–starred chef Eneko Atxa. Carefully sourced ingredients take diners on a journey through Basque cuisine with a unique twist. Plates of sea-scented oyster, crab and wild prawn tartare are followed by rich cod stews, crispy tempura and finalised with desserts of Torrija (Basque vanilla sponge) and raspberry macaroons with basil ganache. A small selection of curated cocktails complements the menu items. The wine list at the floating mezzanine bar overlooking the restaurant features exclusively Spanish wines as well as bottles from Eneko’s very own vineyard. Opening: September 2016 Aldwych 1, WC2B 4BZ London, United Kingdom +44 20 7300 0300 www.eneko.london

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CRYSTAL IS KING

Left Monumental 157-light crystal chandelier from the 20th century featured at Maison Baccarat in Paris Right Blowers, gilders, engravers and carvers put their inimitable talent at the service of perfection

Baccarat remains the first choice for creating a lasting impression

ÂŠ Claude Weber

The ultimate symbol of contemporary lifestyle, Baccarat has developed a worldwide reputation for handmade artisanal masterpieces. Centuries of craftsmanship and unparalleled expertise have created a legacy of delicate multifaceted crystal more pliable and precious than glass that has been employed in lighting, tableware, jewellery and furniture. To this day the company continues to illuminate the most outstanding palaces and locations around the world; encapsulating current trends, creating the classics of tomorrow and leaving in its wake a history of unforgettable parties.

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This drawing from the Baccarat archives of 1858 corresponds to a sky-blue opaline crystal chandelier crafted for the Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul, where it adorns an audience chamber

LE ROI SOLEIL In celebration of the iconic Zénith chandelier, Amsterdambased Marcel Wanders – the “Lady Gaga of Design” – has imagined a sphere of light and named it Le Roi Soleil as a tribute to Louis XIV. A redesign of the contours and softened angles encompassed the transformation of Zénith. Stretched, distorted and twisted branches, tassels and octagons containing crystal shades are adorned with cut motifs to better embrace the curve of the chandelier. Wanders has also reinvented a previously designed vase, turning it into a side table by inverting it, crowning it with a white marble top and including a subtly concealed rechargeable LED system.

accarat was founded in Lorraine, France by permission of King Louis XV in 1764. Its first royal commission came in 1823 when Louis XVIII ordered the production of an elegantly designed glass service for himself. Another order soon followed by Napoleon III, and more from presidents and heads of state worldwide. Today Baccarat’s order book reads like an encyclopedia of history. A symbol of incomparable heritage, every carafe, vase and chandelier contains the elemental secrets of generations of alchemists, glassblowers, cutters, engravers and sliders who have put forth their talents in service to perfection. Baccarat has been in vogue since a new way of setting the table began in the mid 19th century. Rather than the traditional “French Service” that arranged for glasses to be brought out to guests in succession during the meal, the dining affair evolved into a more Russian style of service, which meant glasses were placed on the table before the start of the meal. This way, guests were met with the impressive sight of glittering glasses reflecting under the lights of candelabras and chandeliers. This style of service became the symbol

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of French Art de Vivre and the art of entertaining. Baccarat came to adorn the most prestigious tables around the world. It was during the 19th and 20th centuries that Baccarat received several gold medals at the Paris Universal International Exhibitions. The pioneering innovations of the manufactory garnered prestigious orders and a worldwide reputation. As the company continued to receive orders from Louis XVIII, Charles X and Louis-Philippe, it gained the reputation of delivering the “Crystal of Kings.” From the Vatican to the Presidencies of Brazil, Mexico and the royal families of Thailand and Cambodia, Baccarat has filled orders for royalty around the world for more than 250 years.

Georges Chevalier is the first creative genius behind Baccarat’s Crystalworks, placing it at the forefront of the history of the decorative arts

p 30 top left © Laurent Parrault, bottom right © Archive Baccarat, p 31 all images © Archive Baccarat

The Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul, home to the last sultans of the Ottoman Empire, contains the largest collection of Baccarat chandeliers in the world. From the Japanese Imperial Courts to furniture pieces produced for Indian maharajahs, Baccarat brings timeless prestige to any and every room. Even Napoleon III could not resist ordering additional pieces for his royal apartments in the Louvre overlooking the Tuileries Garden.

The task of taking Baccarat into the 20th century was given to a graduate of the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris – Georges Chevalier. Chevalier began working with Baccarat in 1916. Mastering both form and decoration, he had an intimately intuitive understanding of the complexity of the crystal. A notorious perfectionist, he worked closely with artisans and craftsmen and made a point to take part in every stage of the creative process. As the Artistic Director from the ’20s all the way through the ’70s, Chevalier launched Maison Baccarat into modernity. In 1933, he designed the first jewellery by Crystalworks called the Louxor collection and continued to reinterpret pieces by creating new dining sets, ornamental items, perfume bottles and lighting. The legacy of the remarkable history of Baccarat and its celebration of haute craftsmanship continues with the opening of the first Maison Baccarat in Paris in 2003, followed by Moscow in 2008 and the first Baccarat Hotel & Residences in New York in 2015.

From father to son, generations of elite artisans and craftsmen succeeded to one another in Baccarat manufactory’s furnace rooms, 1887

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ART – INTRODUCTION

The secret has been out a long time. Home to over 10,000 international artists and 400 plus galleries, Berlin is an edgy cultural hotspot with an almost unquenchable appetite for radical adventures in the creative experience. It is a distinctively urban society where lowbrow melts with highbrow; where its visual discourse is the microcosm of the universal dialogue concerned with salvaging our cultural identity in the face of globalisation. Berlin, simply put, is the place to discover. Personally I have always held deep nostalgia for the 1970s New York downtown art scene, and Berlin still summons the spirit of that gritty, vibrant and eclectic Gotham of the past. The city is the perfect incubator for producing art; Berlin is even now unfinished, tenacious, raw, restless, thought-provoking and immersive. With its highly diverse and sometimes conflicting cultural neighbourhoods, its unrivalled nightlife and at the crossroads of a changing Europe, there always seems a certain kind of danger lurking in the air. Once described as “the graffiti Mecca of the urban art world” by Emilie Trice, Berlin continues to embody the street cred of a downtown creative scene it justifiably deserves. Then again, Berlin has another strong argument for being one of the most powerful creative vortexes in the world. Unlike London, Paris and New York that put all their emphasis on the business of art, Berlin highly values reinventing

culture over following trends. The end game is not about wooing collectors and collections. The art produced does not need to adhere to the whims of any tight-knit group of experts and aficionados who guide the art world machinery. Such quintessential freedom to create allows Berlin to boast a prized international art scene that is both based on individualism and entrenched with deep sense of community. The mighty German capital, where European politics are played in corridors of power, still remains less hierarchical and more accessible than any other art world destination. This uninhibited environment creates an artistic atmosphere where discourse is largely broadminded, unbiased, and uniquely receptive. In some formulaic sense, the continual explosion of Berlin’s art scene defies all logic. Rents are rising, defiant anti-establishment sentiment evolves into muted tolerance and some of its creative spirit defuses into mass commercial oblivion as more and more Berlin-based artists gain global recognition. Looming production obstacles such as long wintery months and lack of inexpensively priced spaces continue to challenge Berlin to retain its top spot as a prominent artist hub. But as we know all too well from the city’s haunted past, Berlin endures and perseveres.

The Art Incubator

— Patrice Farameh

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The Influentials

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Krist Gruijthuijsen Director of KW Institute for Contemporary Art in Berlin

With prestigious galleries all over the city, Berlin has been experiencing its own Renaissance for the past decade. The renowned KW Institute for Contemporary Art is at the helm of the movement, with acclaimed contemporary artist Olafur Eliasson serving as chairman and Krist Gruijthuijsen, former artistic director of the Grazer Kunstverein and co-founder of Amsterdam’s Kunstverein, having come on board as director in July of this year. Gruijthuijsen has organised numerous exhibitions and projects over the past decade, including Platform Garanti Contemporary Art Centre in Istanbul, Belgrade’s Museum of Contemporary Art, the Swiss Institute in New York, Galeria Vernelho in São Paolo, Amsterdam’s Stedelijk Museum and the Institute of Modern Art in Brisbane. Following the 9th Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art, Gruijthuijsen and his team are preparing for a new programme, set to launch in January 2017. It will be inaugurated on 19 January through an examination of the work of artist Ian Wilson through three corres-ponding solo presentations by Hanne Lippard, Paul Elliman and Adam Pendleton. Wilson’s work will be physically embedded within each exhibition, serving as a framework for exploring roles of language and communication and the broader significance of interaction between human beings. In the spirit of Wilson’s practice, weekly commissioned performances, readings, lectures and events titled The Weekends will take place in and around KW and the city of Berlin.

1 | Paul Elliman. The Smoke of My Own Breath, 2008. Print on parachute silk, 100 × 100 cm. Courtesy of Paul Elliman 2 | Adam Pendleton. Installation view Becoming Imperceptible, Museum of Contemporary Art, Denver, USA, 2016. Courtesy of the artist and Museum of Contemporary Art, Denver 3 | Hanne Lippard. Syzygy, 2015. Performance, construction lights, LED pocket lights, aroma diffusers. 6th Moscow Biennale of Contemporary Art, Moscow. Photo © Ivan Erofeev 4 | Ian Wilson. Circle on the floor, 1968. Chalk, 183 cm Diameter. Installation view: Ian Wilson, Galerie Mot & Van den Boogaard, Brussels, 1998 5 | Krist Gruijthuijsen, Director KW Institute for Contemporary Art, and the artistic team, f.l.t.r.: Anna Gritz, Tirdad Zolghadr, Maurin Dietrich, Krist Gruijthuijsen, Cathrin Mayer, Leaver-Yap, Marc Hollenstein. Photo © Ali Kepenik 6 | KW Institute for Contemporary Art, Berlin. View from the street. Photo © Uwe Walter 7 | Board of KW Institute for Contemporary Art. F.l.t.r.: Martin Heller, Julia Stoschek, Olafur Eliasson. Photo © Gregor Hohenberg 2

What makes 20 January until 9 April 2017 – this will mark her first Berlin such an institutional solo exhibition. interesting place in the art world at the moment? Berlin is one of the fastest As the capital city of Germany with such a rich growing cities history, Berlin finds itself in Europe. currently at the threshold of past, present and future. How does that The development towards establishing a strong (interinfluence its art national) cultural climate is scene, for better one of the anchor points the city is striving for. The sensior for worse? tive dispute in which past values are opposed to new ones is causing an interesting clash in which the longing for international recognition is confronted by the city’s moral principles. This state of transition is what makes Berlin one of the most exciting cities in the world.

Who are some artists collectors should keep on their radar for 2017? Luke Willis Thompson, Christian Friedrich, Park McArthur, Cameron Rowland and Tamara Henderson, to name a few. A newly commissioned work by Berlin-based artist Hanne Lippard will be on show at KW Institute for Contemporary Art from

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For better, there is more interest, whether from a market or institutional perspective. For worse, the city, which has always been labeled as ‘affordable,’ causing a pilgrimage amongst artists in the last decades and prompting a rise in the cost of living. This will lead to less artistic production, initiation and experiment, which is paramount for a healthy and thriving art scene.

What do you look for in emerging talent? A true spirit – dedicated, energetic, restless and eternally curious.

We’re seeing some dramatic shifts in Europe’s political landscape at the moment. How are artists interpreting this? As they have always done before – by presenting a different critical perspective on the developments within society.

What’s in store for KW next year? After 25 years, KW remains to be an institution where the pressing questions of our time are formulated and discussed through the production and presentation of contemporary art. Currently I am working, together with a great international artistic team, on our ambitious programme for 2017, which emphasises notions of dialogue and experimental uses of language. Since we are renovating parts of the building and infrastructure, we will kick off the programme on 19 January 2017 with the examination of the work by artist Ian Wilson through three corresponding solo presentations by Hanne Lippard, Paul Elliman and Adam Pendleton. These exhibitions will be accompanied by weekly commissioned performances, readings, lectures, and events entitled The Weekends.

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ART – VISIONARIES

The Visionaries Boros Sammlung The Private Collection of Christian and Karen Boros

When the Polish-born advertising executive Christian Boros and his wife Karen purchased a former 1942 Nazi bunker in 2003, they secured their position as major influencers of Berlin’s contemporary art scene. The two had amassed an impressive collection over a period of two decades and wanted to share it with the public. With its second four-year exhibition coming to a close in 2017, the Boros Sammlung remains one of the most enviable private art collections in the city.

There aren’t many buildings near the Boros Sammlung that have borne witness to as much history as the bunker in which it is housed. You can’t really miss the building, so obtrusively unsightly, with its heavy grey-concrete walls, scarred with bullet holes and shrapnel marks. Built as an air-raid shelter by the German railway company as part of Adolf Hitler’s grand plan for transforming Berlin into “Germania”, the building was designed to shelter as many as 3,000 passengers from the nearby Friedrichstrasse railway station across its five floors. The bunker served as a P.O.W. camp for the Red Army following the Second World War, and was later used as a warehouse for

imported fruit for the German Democratic Republic, which earned it the nickname the “Banana Bunker.” After the fall of the Berlin Wall, wild, uninhibited techno parties were held in its many rooms, its low ceilings and many hidden corners providing space for all kinds of debauchery. The last party was held in 1996, and the building stood empty until collectors Christian and Karen Boros purchased it in 2003.

“I collect art that I don’t understand.” — Christian Boros 1

were cut to join spaces both horizontally and vertically. Some of the spaces retain the pre-existing ceiling height of 2.3 metres, while others have an increased ceiling height of up to 7.5 metres. In addition to traditional white-cube spaces, the structural and special interaction between the art and the architecture has been staged.

The avid art collector couple commissioned Berlin-based architect Jens Casper of Casper Mueller Kneer Architects to drastically redesign the bunker to be made suitable for exhibition space. Select ceilings and walls

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6 | Thomas Ruff. Stern 13h 18m/-60°, 1992; Stern 10h 51 m/-20°, 1992; Stern 05h 08m/-65°, 1990. Photo © NOSHE 7 | Danh Vo. Numbers (6), 2011; Trio, 2010; We the people (detail), 2011. Photo © NOSHE 8 | Tomas Sacareno. Flying Garden/Air-PortCity/32SW, 2007. Photo © NOSHE

The bunker holds over eighty contemporary works – a mere fraction of the couple’s enviable collection of over 700 pieces – from artists such as Damien Hirst, Olafur Eliasson, Elizabeth Payton, Wolfgang Tillmans, Danh Vo and Ai Wei Wei. The second four-year exhibition since its opening in 2007 is coming to a close in 2017, after which the couple will curate a new exhibition to be shared with

the public. But visitors play by Christian and Karen’s rules here. Instead of coming and going as one pleases, visitors are required to take a guided tour (they book up weeks in advance) with a well-spoken guide, usually students from a variety of fields. On top of the bunker, Christian and Karen Boros have built a 500-square-metre penthouse, where they live with their son. It was always a dream of theirs to live side-by-side with their art, which is why Christian Boros calls the bunker his “hobby cellar.” He reminds everyone that his collection is not a museum, but their own private collection, making the entire endeavour very subjective. “I collect art that I don’t understand,” he explains.

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ART – FORECAST

Forecast

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Berlin Artists to Watch

Andreas Greiner Awarded the GASAG Art Prize 2016, Andreas Greiner’s work transcends space and time. Having studied under Olafur Eliasson at Berlin’s University of the Arts’ Institute for Spatial Experiments, Greiner’s work has been shown in numerous solo and group exhibitions. His latest exhibition, entitled Agency of the Exponent, at the Berlinische Galerie investigates the individual and the species, challenging the anthropocentric vision of Western society.

The three-part installation links natural sciences, humanities, medicine, anatomy and music. Monument for 308 (2016) is a 3D printed larger than life skeleton of a conventional broiler chicken, which resembles a dinosaur in a natural history museum. Study (Portrait) on the Singularity of Animals analyses life normally not considered a single unit, such as algae, under an electron microscope. The final piece, Studies of an Alien Skin,

combines a self-actuating grand piano with film shots of bioluminescent squid. His pieces reflect his dedication to the art of science, to nature and the volatility of the world we inhabit, highlighting its inherent nature and the significance in natural processes that may otherwise go unnoticed. Greiner’s exhibition at the Berlinsche Galerie will be on display until February 2017.

1 | Still from Studies of an Alien Skin, 2016. Multimedia installation, dimensions variable. Courtesy of the artist and Tyler Friedman 2 | Florian, Peridinium bipes, 2016. Scanning electron microscope image, 43.9 × 39.9 cm. Photo © Andrea Greiner, measurement: Andreas Greiner and Martina Heider, Bayerisches Polymerinstitut, University Bayreuth

www.andreasgreiner.com

Christian Schwarzwald Born in Salzburg in 1971, Christian Schwarzwald works with drawings, believing it to be an all-encompassing and unrestricted medium. He incorporates faces, abstract patterns, architecture, plants and objects into his pieces, combining them in blocks to

build installations and entire rooms. His encyclopaedic world of drawing stands face to face with our contemporary world and questions and challenges its views. Schwarzwald’s work has been showcased across the globe. He employs various techniques in his work, as displayed in his latest exhibition TEMP (2016) at Patrick

Ebensperger Galerie in Graz. His work is often referred to as illusionary drawing, portraying the non-existent or better yet something that only exists on the image plane. The relationship between the image and the portrayed object is offset by a trompe-l’œil technique with acrylic lettering, which appears like an independent object within the image, revealing words

Dealing with the spiritual and scientific imagination of other worlds, Sarah Schönfeld’s work reflects on different kinds of knowledge, control and truth production, constituting and reproducing our

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human self in the world. Her work includes a wide range of artistic expressions, from photography and printing to sculpture, large-scale installations and performance art. In her series All You Can Feel (2013), Schönfeld looks at mind-altering substances from a photochemical perspective, something she grew curious about

from being exposed to the realities of drug use whilst working in a Berlin nightclub. Otherworldly images of both licit and illicit substances such as heroin, cocaine and even caffeine give the viewer a unique perspective into a clandestine world by dissolving the substances on negatives.

Her work has been showcased internationally at venues such as the Galeria Marso in Mexico City and the Fotomuseum Winterthur in Switzerland, with a forthcoming exhibition entitled Alchemy set to open at the Hamburger Bahnhof in Berlin in 2017. www.sarahschoenfeld.de

such as “ROTTEN FRUIT,” “TEMP(ORARY),” “STAINLESS” and “TASTE.” Unsatisfied with the reduction of artwork to easily saleable, discrete, small-scale objects, Schwarzwald’s pieces often extend to incorporate the material base of the gallery walls themselves, creating large-scale artistic syntheses. www.christianschwarzwald.net

1 | All You Can Feel, Fantasy & Ecstasy, Maps, 2013. GHB and GBL on photo-negative, enlarged, 125 × 155 cm. Courtesy of the artist 2 | All You Can Feel, LSD, Planets, 2013. LSD on photo-negative, enlarged, 125 × 155 cm. Courtesy of the artist

Sarah Ancelle Schönfeld

1 | WICHT, 2015. Monotype on paper, 170 × 133 cm. © Christian Schwarzwald and Michael Woolworth Publications, Paris/France 2 | SICHT, 2015. Monotype on paper, 45 × 63 cm. © Christian Schwarzwald and Michael Woolworth Publications, Paris/France 3 | TEMP, 2016. Acrylic on paper, 56 × 76 cm. © Christian Schwarzwald and Ebensperger Galerie Berlin/Graz

1 | Danae, 2016. Colour print on synthetic cloth, synthetic cloth, silk thread, 240 × 325 cm. Photo © Kenji Takahashi 2 | Meeting point 1, 2007. Black & white print paper, synthetic cloth, silk thread, 210 × 160 cm. Photo © Kei Takemura

Kei Takemura Originally hailing from Tokyo, Kei Takemura now lives and works between her birthplace and Berlin. Her work often employs overlapping embroidered cloth on a photograph, drawing or object, the act of embroidery viewed as transforming objects and places

into a tentative state. Her latest series, entitled Something falling from the sky (2016), illustrates the artist’s earliest attempts at appropriating photographic paper. Influenced by the events of the Great East Japan Earthquake in March 2011, Takemura recalls the environment around her changing completely: “I always thought

to feel grateful for all the things that fell from the sky, yet on 11 March 2011, in that very moment when I saw the bright blue sky appear stained, I had begun to doubt my own eyes.” On a later visit to Shanghai, the very air in front of her seemed to gain colour, shrouding the buildings just before her eyes. The work in her most recent exhibition replicates this

sensation – a testimony to the truth that history and culture do not follow a definitive path but are freely reinterpreted and propagated through the memories and perceptions of people at a particular moment in time. www.takemurakei.com

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ART – ITINERARY

Itinerary Contemporary Istanbul The eleventh edition of this renowned fair brings together contemporary art galleries from Turkey and around the world, giving a regional and international focus to the dynamic contemporary art scene that has developed in Istanbul in the past few decades. With a distinct character as a place to discover and rediscover significant artists, the event spreads across more than 13,000 square metres of the space. Its unique position geographically and culturally gives Contemporary Istanbul the chance to pay undivided attention to Turkish contemporary art and to pride itself on bringing together galleries, artists and collectors from the entire region, including the Caucuses, the Black Sea, former Soviet states and the Middle East. ICC & ICEC | Istanbul 3–6 November 2016

Artissima Directed by Sarah Cosulich for the fifth consecutive year, Artissima has proven to be a forerunner of new curatorial tendencies and a pioneer of new formats thanks to its constant self-reinvention. The innovative, experimental and dynamic approach of the fair makes it not only one of the most anticipated international events, but also the Italian locus of excellence, where visitors can investigate and reflect upon new approaches to artistic creation and contemporary curatorship. The curatorial approach is clearly visible in the role given to curators in the selection process of the galleries, in the proposals of artists and in the attention of the fair for curated booths. The fair’s distinct

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identity and its force of attraction echo throughout the entire city of Torino, as seen in the collaborative activities with the city’s many museums.

discussions and contemporary craft. The organisers behind this key event for the art world also organise the artmonte-carlo in Monaco, which will be held from 28–30 April 2017.

Oval, Lingotto Fiere | Turin 4–6 November 2016

Palexpo | Geneva 26–29 January 2017

Art Stage Singapore

Arte Fiera Bologna

The leading Asian art fair connects the world with the best of Asian contem porary art. Art Stage presents the diversity of contemporary art rising from the region through its strong Asian identity and its support of art. Cooperating with galleries, artists and collectors from all throughout Asia to create a distinctive partnership and networking platform, Art Stage demonstrates a deep understanding of Asia’s dynamic visual arts scene. At the crossroads between Southeast Asia, China, India, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand, the event serves as the catalyst for heightened market activity in the region, attracting some of the most influential collectors, buyers and curators from across the globe.

Since its founding in 1974, Arte Fiera has served as the most consolidated international exhibition of modern and contemporary Italian art. Demonstrating its capacity for analysis that has been able to accompany artists and movements in global art, the event continues to perform this role today both with the new generation of artists and with experimental approaches. Providing space for established masters and new Italian talent, Arte Fiera is synonymous with openness, liberty and participation. It is the perfect opportunity for gallery owners, collectors, curators, artists and art enthusiasts to meet. During the event, there are happenings all around the city of Bologna, with art initiatives created in collaboration with the Bologna City Council and the city’s museums, galleries and cultural institutions in the historic centre.

Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre | Singapore 12–15 January 2017

BolognaFiere | Bologna 27–30 January 2017

Artgenève An art exhibition which aims to establish an artistic platform in the Suisse Romande, artgenève is at the forefront of contemporary and modern art and contemporary design. With dedicated exhibitions for both private and public collections as well as curated shows, the event pays homage to the Lake Geneva region’s many collectors and art lovers. More than eighty galleries from over fourteen countries are expected to participate in the salon’s extensive programme, composed of monographic exhibitions, panel

“Incite, inspire, evoke.” This is the mission of Patrice Farameh, a creative director and consultant based in New York City who has also produced an exclusive number of limited-edition art books annually under The Curated Collection line as well as for international corporate clients. The Curated Collection is in the business of management, consulting, publishing and licensing for the creative sector, where savvy insiders in the areas of art, fashion and design lend their expertise as “curators” to each exciting project. www.thecuratedcollection.com

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Fabergé A gold, diamond and enamel Egyptian revival pendant, Saint-Petersburg, 1908-1917

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“Working with oud is a perfumer’s playground.” — F rançois Merle-Baudoin,

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Master Perfumer

Fragrance Du Bois is challenging the world of fragrance

One of the most personal considerations in life is fragrance. It reflects the mood, the personality and the character of its wearer. The market for personal fragrances is saturated, be it with niche products or mainstream icons. But the luxury perfumery Fragrance Du Bois strives to stand out. With sustainable sourcing and pure ingredients, the fragrances are truly rare specimens, created by master perfumers to transport the wearer to yesteryear.

ince the end of the 18th century, Grasse has been the centre of the French perfume industry. Near the Côte d’Azur, the city’s unique microclimate makes it an ideal location for the cultivation of flowers. It is here that the niche luxury perfume house Fragrance Du Bois was born. Founded in 2011, the brand was crafted by master French perfumers, including a fifthgeneration perfumer from Grasse, François MerleBaudoin. At the heart of Fragrance Du Bois’ creations is one hundred per cent pure and organic oud oil.

“Growing up in Grasse amongst fields of lavender and rose cultivates a sense for essential oils and scents,” explains Merle-Baudoin, who has created some of Fragrance Du Bois’ most iconic scents. “Working with oud is a perfumer’s playground. With its complex nature, intoxicating scent and endless possibilities, it is an ingredient on a completely different level.”

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Oud perfumery has taken the fragrance world by storm since 2013, since which time many luxury brands have featured at least one oud fragrance in their collections. Oud is so prolific due to its complex nature. When combined with other ingredients, the composition of a scent is transformed, giving the fragrance an entirely new dimension and elevating it to an almost transcendental level of depth, intensity and longevity. Produced within the Aquilaria and Gyrinops trees, both native to Southeast Asia, oud develops

as a result of the heartwood becoming infected with a type of mold. Also known as agarwood, oud is valued in many cultures for its distinctive aroma. The oil is distilled from agarwood and has been used in the ancient cultures of Egypt, China and India for its medicinal properties. Occurring in less than seven per cent of trees in the wild, pure oud is an extremely precious commodity. Due to illegal logging, wild resources have been depleted. Fragrance Du Bois is the only fragrance house that can guarantee the high quality and authenticity of its oud, which is one hundred per cent pure and natural, due to its work with the award-winning sustainable plantation partner Asia Plantation Capital. “We are probably the only fragrance house that can boast of the fact that we know the exact source of our oud,” explains Nicola Parker, brand director. “It is also guaranteed to be both legal and sustainable; certified by both CITES and now IFRA.” Since 2004, all species of the Aquilaria tree have been listed as endangered. Fragrance Du Bois is working within the industry to raise awareness of the plight of the trees in the wild and the importance of CITES in protecting rare and endangered species. For every fifty millilitres of perfume sold, Fragrance Du Bois has pledged to plant at least two trees – one Aquilaria tree on a sustainable plantation, and one teak tree under the Thai Royal Family Plan Genetic Conservation Project. Through its partnership with

A master perfumer of the fifth generation, François Merle-Baudoin has created many of Fragrance Du Bois’ iconic scents

Fragrance Du Bois currently operates three boutiques and two fragrance lounges in the Middle East and in Asia, with more in planning

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“Growing up in Grasse amongst fields of lavender and rose cultivates a sense for essential oils and scents.” — François Merle-Baudoin, Master Perfumer

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sustainable plantations, Fragrance Du Bois consciously creates products that give back to rural communities. As the brand grows, Fragrance Du Bois is pioneering the use of oud in combination with other sustainably sourced ingredients. In addition to classic bottles of perfumes, the Fragrance Du Bois collection includes travel sets, serum pens and candles. The brand’s signature range, Shades Du Bois, was conceived by combining olfactory immersion – the isolation of individual senses to promote focus on the scents involved – with the concept of colour personality profiling. Colours evoke moods and create connections with certain aromas, and French perfumers created seven bespoke fragrances inspired by seven colours (rouge, rose, violet, bleu, vert, jaune, orange), each conveying a variety of harmonious and complementary moods and characteristics. In addition to the Shades collection, Fragrance Du Bois offers its Privé collection with three enigmatic scents, Oud Noir Intense – created entirely by François Merle-Baudoin in 2013.

As part of its range of bespoke services, Fragrance Du Bois offers a unique approach by offering exclusive, personal consultation sessions to clients where a perfume expert will guide the individual on a journey towards a fragrance that best matches his or her personality using olfactory immersion and a colour fragrance wheel. The client will then have his or her chosen fragrance hand-blended on the spot. For those looking for an even more personal experience, Fragrance Du Bois offers the possibility to commission an exclusive bespoke fragrance – something that will resonate with the heart of the individual who is looking for a truly special experience. Fragrance Du Bois currently has boutiques in Paris, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok, as well as fragrance lounges in Dubai and Hong Kong, with more planned for the Middle East, Asia and Europe (recently opened in Geneva and Milano) in the years to come. When asked which scent he wears himself, Merle-Baudoin reveals a surprising fact about himself. “Believe it or not, I have never purchased a fragrance for myself! I usually wear my own creations for about a year to see if they work well. I’ve been doing that since I was twenty-two years old!” XC E L L E N C E

URBAN BREAK Zuma The city’s best sushi restaurant is renowned around the globe. From the finest Wagyu beef to iconic dishes like misomarinated cod, enthusiasts of the Japanese kitchen will relish in the menu here. In the sake lounge, seductive lighting and resident DJs set the mood for a night of revelry. +971 4 425 5660 www.zumarestaurant.com

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Dubai Opera Opened in September in an iconic Janus Rostock-designed building that pays homage to Dubai’s maritime history, the Dubai Opera is the creative heart of the city, producing and hosting the finest, most authentic and engaging performing arts experiences from Dubai and the world. +971 4 440 8888 www.dubaiopera.com

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XVA Art Hotel With just fourteen unique rooms showcasing the region’s architectural and cultural motifs, this hotel perfectly merges Dubai’s heritage and history. Housed within an acclaimed art gallery, this hotel also has a Middle Eastern café and concept store in house. +971 4 353 5383 www.xvahotel.com 46

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Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club This luxury equestrian development opening in December, will be home to four world-class polo fields, a 136-room St. Regisbranded hotel, 162 Andalusianstyle villas, a polo club and academy, a riding school and 520 stables, reinforcing Dubai’s role on the world polo circuit. +971 4 394 1444 www.alhabtoorpoloresortandclub.com

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“We’re driven by creativity with a goal to keep doing something different.” — Malcolm Wood, Global Managing Director

Left Mercedes Me creates a dining experience that combines a raw bar and cooked dishes, showcasing Latin American techniques with exotic Asian flavours Right Mott 32 stays true to the style of the restaurant cuisine, combining both authentic dishes in marriage with a modern flair approach – highlighting the nuances of fresh and seasonal ingredients

ounded in Hong Kong in 2012 by three ambitious and innovative entrepreneurs, Maximal Concepts is an award-winning marketing and branding company behind some of Hong Kong’s hottest restaurants. With ingredient-focused cuisine served at their venues, the creative culinary team believes in developing thoughtful concepts designed to resonate with the generous cooking, quality ingredients, cuttingedge design and expertly blended libations offered in their city. In a metropolis with more restaurants per capita than anywhere else in the world, Hong Kong is one of the globe’s most competitive markets. It’s all the more impressive that Maximal Concepts has established itself as a brand synonymous with top-notch cuisine, drinks and the hottest locations in town. Just four years after launching the company, founders Malcolm Wood, Xuan Mu and Matt Reid now helm over twenty brands, some

of which have even expanded internationally, including the iconic Mott 32, a restaurant that embodies Chinese culture. Mott 32 embraces flavours and ingredients from around China and the world for guests to enjoy how home cooking should be. Instead of focusing on groundbreaking culinary concepts, the team believes that great cooking doesn’t need to be complicated. “Awesome ingredients speak for themselves. We believe people rate their mum’s food over a ‘Michelin’ chef.” Between their farm-to-table approach and their restaurants’ strong interior design, Maximal Concepts seems to have found Hong Kong’s recipe for success.

A CUT ABOVE In one of the most competitive culinary scenes in the world, it’s not an easy task to run a restaurant in Hong Kong. With the proper know-how and a combination of daringness, innovative design and experimental cuisine, Maximal Concepts has established itself as leader in the city’s restaurant world, with twenty-two brands under its belt.

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Hong Kong’s most innovative culinary group shaking up the scene

Malcolm Wood

Edgar Sanuy

Global Managing Director

Corporate Chef

A key player in the food and beverage industry, Malcolm Wood’s passion for design and food let him to co-found Maximal Concepts as Global Managing Director and Culinary Director of the group. Fascinated by cooking from an early age, his mother and his grandfather influenced his passion for good food whilst growing up. With an ingredientcentric cooking philosophy, he lets each ingredient speak for itself. Having lived in Taiwan, Hong Kong and the UK most of his life, he has been exposed to many Western and Asian culinary techniques, giving him a deep understanding of the culinary world and expertise in the Hong Kong food scene.

First introduced to the world of culinary arts at the age of fifteen by his grandmother, a renowned chef in Lleida, Spain, and by his uncle, Michelin-star chef Josep Barahona, Edgar Sanuy is now the Corporate Chef of Maximal Concepts Store and the Executive Chef of the group’s new Mercedes me concept. Sanuy drives his team of seasoned talents (he himself brings experience from multiple Michelinstarred restaurants in Spain) to create an all-day dining experience showcasing Latin American culinary techniques with exotic Asian flavours.

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“Iceland’s nature is remarkable. Probably nowhere else on the planet is there such a diversity of geological features in such a small area. It’s a young land in geological terms and its vibrant energy can be clearly felt.” XC E L L E N C E

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“Travelling in Iceland, especially in the Highlands, requires awareness and preparation. But at least you are very unlikely to get lost in the woods. In fact what I love about the Icelandic landscape is how vast and open it is, and even in the most desolate places there is immense beauty and a very powerful spiritual presence.”

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This slope-front luxury village offers spacious rooms and suites in addition to five expansive chalets. With two restaurants, a spa and hair salon, cigar lounge, fitness centre, two children’s areas, nightclub and cinema, it would be easy to spend your entire holiday lazing around or exploring the property.

This piste-adjacent property boasts superlative views of the valley. Each of its fifty-five rooms, suites and the five en-suite bedroom private chalet is elegantly designed. Renowned chefs, a world-class Sisley spa, a children’s club and luxury boutiques make this hotel utterly indulgent. +33 4 79 04 01 04 www.lapogeecourchevel.com

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COURCHEVEL The superlative Alpine ski resort, Courchevel is home to one of the world’s largest and most impressive ski areas – Les Trois Vallées.

Le Grand Café Housed in the Saint Joseph, this IndoChinese dining experience, helmed by head chef Monsieur Koy, who masterfully blends exotic flavours to spoil the palate. Guests dine on tantalising dishes like the gilt-head sea bream cooked in a banana leaf with coconut and ginger in an elegant space reminiscent of Shanghai in the 1930s. +33 4 79 08 42 97 www.lesaintjoseph.com

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La Sivolière Weathered wood and stone dominate the public spaces at this ski-in/ski-out lodge, where designer Tristan Auer has created a perfect blend of the old and the new. The thirty-six rooms and suites are comfortable yet stylish, and this property is perfect for bringing along the children and pets. +33 4 79 08 08 33 www.hotel-la-sivoliere.com 58

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An often-overlooked fact is that humans spend ninety per cent of their time indoors. So it’s no surprise that worldwide, the use of buildings consumes forty per cent of the world’s energy and contributes to thirty per cent of urban emissions. This startling truth casts “green” building construction and design as the largest potential for global energy savings. In Asia, the greening effort has moved beyond good intentions to permanent commitments. Its need for immediate and impactful solutions has prompted a pan-Asian trend of blending innovative design technologies with infrastructure to produce positive effects on the environment. 64

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Above Singapore National Library has a skybridge on every floor, a naturally ventilated atrium, landscaped sky courts and a viewing point called The Pod Below Singapore Science Research Centre Solaris contains 8,000 square metres of landscaping Right page The B House modular design increases the speed and efficiency of construction by fifty per cent compared to similar sized residential buildings

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Moving beyond merely reducing pollution, technology is helping give back to nature

n many industrialised nations, the presence of fertile soil, clean air and potable water are no longer certainties of reality. All too aware of this crisis and known for having some of the world’s most densely populated and polluted urban areas, many Asian countries have begun to respond accordingly. A recent report listed four Asian cities in the top ten of global cities which are putting forth initiatives to create more green infrastructure: Singapore, Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong. These cities are well on their way to establishing a system of supportive policies that reduce energy usage and foster healthy and sustainable urban environments. Today, Singapore is head and shoulders above the rest when it comes to preserving the environment. Committed to greening eighty per cent of their existing infrastructure by 2030 (as of 2014, the city was at forty-eight per cent), it is at the forefront of greening initiatives and ambitions. Singapore’s recently enacted building standards have been strict enough to produce quantifiable, positive results. In fact, the paradigm is shifting: designers, developers, architects and owners worldwide are becoming aware of the social and economic benefits inherent in building green. As Singapore is demonstrating, zero-carbon technologies have the ability to produce efficient

heating and cooling systems that experience a forty per cent decrease in energy use as well as innovative conservation methods that provide a thirty per cent reduction in water waste. More contact with plants, natural light and scenic views provide social benefits like enhanced health, well-being and comfort. These elements also increase human productivity in office environments by fifteen per cent and encourage shoppers to spend more time (and money) in retail and commercial environments. In early 2016, Singapore-based sustainable design firm Pomeroy Studios completed B House, their first operational carbon-negative home. While a typical family of five is estimated to consume 12,500 kWh per year, B House will only consume approximately 8,000 kWh. Its solar panels are expected to generate 16,720 kWh, effectively creating a structure that acts as a power station with the ability to generate surplus energy that could potentially be fed back into the grid for income generation. Green innovation is showing up in the public sector too. Architect-cum-ecologist Dr Kenneth Yeang, who designed the Singapore National Library, also created an award-winning design for Solaris, the Singapore Science Research Centre. XC E L L E N C E

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Left At Alila Villas Uluwatu luxury eco resort, all main spaces are designed for natural cross ventilation and are oriented to catch local sea breezes Below To avoid damaging the local environment, salt water pools are used instead of chlorine

Indonesian island of Bali, it utilises a series of low-tech water conservation solutions that are suitable for a developing country. Rainwater is collected and recycled through retention pods and sewage and wastewater are recycled into a grey water system for watering plants and flushing toilets. Concerned about the declining trend in the number of farmers and the future of sustainable food production, the Pasona Group headquarters in downtown Tokyo recently renovated an office building into an urban farm with 200 species of crops that are grown, harvested, prepared and served in the employee cafeteria. Through utilisation of both hydroponic and soil-based farming, crops and office workers share a common space: fruit trees are used as partitions for p 66 left side © Martin Nicholas Kunz, p 67 left & right above © Luca Vignelli, bottom © Toshimichi Sakaki

The latter, a former military base, has managed a thirty-six per cent decrease in energy consumption by integrating landscape into the building’s façade. Committed to creating living systems out of buildings, Dr Yeang designed a ramp containing 8,000 square metres of landscape along a 1.5-kilometre “linear park” that connects the basement to a roof garden. This uninterrupted space allows plants and animals to move freely, enhancing local biodiversity as well as providing a creative environment for the occupants. While Singapore has certainly outpaced the rest of the continent, green technology is thriving in other areas of Asia. The Alila Villas Uluwatu luxury ecoresort was founded on the idea that luxury does not have to mean excessive consumption. Located on the

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Above left Pasona employees are asked to participate in maintenance of plants alongside agricultural specialists to build teamwork Above right Plantations are equipped with metal halide, HEFL, fluorescent and LED lamps and an automatic irrigation system Left Pasona HQ renovated a fifty-year-old building in downtown Tokyo to integrate urban farming facilities within the building

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Interview Dr. Ken Yeang, Eco-architect at T. R. Hamzah & Yeang

meeting spaces, bean sprouts are grown under benches and tomato vines are suspended above conference tables. This “zero food mileage” model is achieved with an intelligent climate control system that monitors humidity, temperature and breeze to balance human comfort during office hours and optimise crop growth after hours. Taking a step further into this concept is Skyfarm, a proposal for a tree-like building that would function as a mini ecosystem within the densely populated area of downtown Seoul. It plans to operate as a net-zero facility, using only renewable energy produced by solar panels and wind turbines. The vertical farm would support local food production and distribution while also improving the water quality of the adjacent stream.

What are the fundamentals that make a green building? A green building is one that coexists and functions seamlessly and benignly within its natural environment. This means whatever has been built must physically and systemically biointegrate all its functions and processes (including the activities of its human inhabitants) with the natural environment, becoming an integral part of it and not being alienated or isolated from it. Its design must be nature-based to have an equilibrium of biotic (organic) constituents (e.g. landscaping) and well as abiotic (inorganic) constituents to form a living whole, much like an ecosystem in nature. Not only should it have no or minimal negative consequences on the natural environment; it should have positive impacts on and benefits for it. The built environment covers not just buildings but everything that humans make, such as bridges, highways, toys, refrigerators, clothing, food products, etc. Its processes are not just those in the urban realms - but in other societal aspects such as manufacturing, energy generation, etc.   What are the current trends of that industry and how do you see them evolving in the future?  Current trends and approaches to green design at present are mostly engineering-driven. However we contend that this must be ‘cleantech’ with minimal embodied energy, meaning a green building needs to work with nature. The future generation of green design must focus on integrating with the ecology of the planet’s ecosystems and the biogeochemical cycles. Present-day environmental impairment is now so extensive that even if we halt all environmentally devastating acts (such as the emission of greenhouse gasses from burning fossil fuels, etc.), the consequences of our past action will affect us well into the future.

At the heart of each of these projects is an idea most accurately stated by Dr Yeang, designer of the Singapore Science Research Centre: “Green architecture has to be a living system. Otherwise it becomes estranged from nature.” By critically analysing local ecology and using technology to become part of the environment instead of just building on top of it, positive emissions can replace negative ones and fresh food, clear air, water and contentment can once and for all become part of daily life in a large metropolis.

What are the main challenges when building green? We need to find ways to radically change society’s global socioeconomic and production systems to do no harm to the natural environment. From nature’s viewpoint, it has not really noticed that there is any crisis. It is simply reacting to society's acts upon it. If society does nothing and lets nature run its own course, eventually leading to the collapse of the ecological system, nature will recover and start all over again over several million years after the mass extinction of life. However this will mean the end of our present day human society, culture and civilisation. The survival of humanity lies in the hands of the present generation. The question then is how long will it be before our ecological design endeavours achieve positive outcomes that will save the planet. The hope here is that if we imminently and extensively implement ecological design, it would make a difference and buy us time to reduce, to halt and if successful, reverse the ecological collapse caused by present and past action already set into motion.

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Above The Skyfarm concept for downtown Seoul would support local food production and distribution Right Inspired by the ecological system of giant trees, Skyfarm would improve the environment through air, water filtration and renewable energy production

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What inspired you to take an ecological approach to architecture? I started on my doctorate in ecological design and planning in 1971, which upon completion became my life’s agenda.

As an eco-architect, how different is your approach compared to classic architects? The difference between the ecological and conventional design approach is that nature is a crucial consideration in ecological design in addition to usual factors such as function and form. Ecological design is designing with the natural environment to biointegrate benignly with nature, not just physically and spatially but also systemically. I believe good design has to achieve the following goals: it must be functional and immensely beautiful; it must meet the usual criteria of governmental building and planning regulations while meeting budget and time constraints and the requirements for a high quality standard of construction; it must be green (ecologically effective) and it must give people who use the building immense pleasure in its use. I regard the latter to be the most important, but it should be done whilst meeting the former criteria. If we designers are able to achieve all of these, we will have done our job well. What would your dream green building look like? And what would be some of its characteristics? My ideal green building would look like a living ‘constructed ecosystem,’ as a hybrid of the ‘human-made with the natural,’ perhaps as an ‘eco-cyborg.’ If you could choose one civic building to green in every city, which would you choose and why? I would not choose a building but the city’s major public realm (such as La Rambla in Barcelona, Trafalgar Square in London, Times Square in New York or Unter den Linden in Berlin, etc.). These places would be more effective in contributing to the happiness and well-being of the people of that city. What is an easy way to green a building most people overlook? As mentioned above, we can start by putting an equivalent of biotic (organic) constituents (e.g. landscaping and greenery) in the building to counterbalance its currently overly abiotic (inorganic) content to form a living whole and to function like an ecosystem in nature. The building’s systems and processes are remade to have no or minimal negative consequences on the natural environment and even have net positive impacts and benefits on it. But even if we build the greenest buildings possible, this will not save the environment if people themselves do not change their attitudes towards nature. Our society’s institutions, habits, ethos, production, energy and systems of usage must all change. What is the most common feedback you receive for finished projects? I usually get asked if the building could have been made greener had it not been for budget constraints.

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Above Fascinated by the ocean at a young age, Dona Bertarelli has become the first and the fastest woman to sail around the world

orn in Italy and long resident in Switzerland, Dona’s first hotel is very close to home. The elegantly authentic alpine resort The Grand Hotel Park in Gstaad evokes the true feeling of a chalet through the embrace of local Swiss traditions. Back in Geneva, Dona’s sports complex, the Country Club Geneva, provides resort-style hospitality, a gourmetinspired restaurant menu, indoor pools, a driving range, spa and tailored fitness programmes for all ages. Her contemporary Five Seas Hotel in Cannes aims to take visitors on a “motionless journey” by featuring art, ideas and influences from five continents. Dona’s latest enterprise is halfway around the world. Her next resort is in the Exumas islands of the Bahamas. The property is planned to be a low density, environmentally sensitive resort with a focus on pure luxury for the entire family. Aside from her business endeavours, she is one of the world’s top sailors. Dona began competing in sailing competitions in 2006 and became the first woman to win the Bol d’Or Mirabaud in 2010.

In 2011, Dona and her long-term partner – now husband – Yann Guichard decided to unite their passion and skills in a joint venture to create their own professional sailing team, Spindrift racing. Together they manage a team of thirty experts who are dedicated to meeting challenges, chasing records and winning titles, all in the pursuit of excellence. In winter 2015, Dona became the first woman to complete the Jules Verne Trophy course and took the title as the fastest woman to sail around the world. She and her Spindrift team completed the course in forty-seven days, ten hours, fifty-nine minutes and two seconds, the second fastest time in history. She has written a book about this experience entitled “J’ai Osé” which will be released this autumn by Favre publishing.

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Dona Bertarelli and her husband Yann Guichard are the founders of Spindrift racing, a formidable sailing team which holds multiple titles and records

What motivated you to become an entrepreneur? I believe strongly in creating and building something, producing something that people want to buy, adding value … a lot of that drive came from my father, who was a very successful entrepreneur himself (running the family pharmaceutical firm Serono). What drove your interest toward the sector of luxury hospitality? I have spent a lot of time in hotels, right from when I was a young girl, and I’ve always loved them. I think it’s a very

Above left A hidden staircase in the Five Seas Hotel leads to this secret suite that offers one of the best panoramic views over Cannes Above right Comfort and privacy are paramount for the terrace suite that overlooks the Notre Dame de Bon Voyage church in Cannes Right The rooms, suites and penthouses at the Grand Hotel Park are designed in a tribute to traditional alpine interiors with a contemporary, elegant and luxurious flair

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personal thing to be a guest in a hotel and I always try to put myself in a guest’s mind when making my business decisions. I want to provide the sort of place that I’d like to stay in myself. In your opinion, what constitutes luxury in the hospitality industry? It’s about offering a very demanding clientele exactly what they want: outstanding attention to detail, unparalleled personalised service that is relaxed yet sophisticated, in very special destinations. Looking at your hospitality project in the Bahamas, how will you make it a unique luxury resort that’s also

environmentally friendly? And what do you want to achieve ultimately? First it’s about the islands themselves – the Exumas are breathtakingly beautiful. I spent several years looking for the perfect place to create the flagship for my business, and as soon as I came here, I knew I had found it. We are building a small number of stunning villas and apartments that are designed to blend in with the landscape, a hotel that will have forty-five pavilions which will set new standards of comfort, space and privacy yet maintain a community spirit with a village at the heart of the resort. It will be self-contained, low-rise, and low-density; we’re going to use hybrid power generation as well as

new initiatives to preserve the flora and fauna. I think today’s travellers expect the hospitality industry to show respect for the environment, and that’s absolutely right. Ultimately, this investment is part of a strategy to develop an international collection of ultra luxury hotels – where guests feel comfortable and at home, certainly not anywhere that’s formal or stuffy, instead where it’s easy to relax and be yourself.

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Where does your passion for sailing come from? And what do you like so much about it? I have sailed ever since I was a young girl with my father. Then, I was inspired by my brother’s achievements in the America’s Cup and decided, once my kids were a bit older, that I too wanted to compete professionally. But above all, it is my love and passion for the ocean that motivated me to participate in offshore racing and to sail around the world. What is your most memorable sailing experience and why? Becoming the fastest woman to sail around the world last winter. We were at sea for forty-seven days non-stop. It was an incredibly tough experience, but fantastically rewarding. Passing Cape Horn was a particular highlight. Although we didn’t manage to beat the record for the Jules Verne trophy, which is forty-five days

and nineteen hours, the experience will live with me forever. What was the main idea behind the creation of Spindrift racing? Sailing is a passion I share with my husband Yann Guichard. We wanted to unite our love of the sport and create something together, to establish a team that could not only win races but also break records. We’ve put together a team of thirty incredible professionals who are experts at what they do. And equally important, is for us to share the adventure, through our programme Spindrift for Schools, which enables children to learn about the oceans. Spindrift 2 recently beat a new record in the 9th edition of the Transat Quebec / St-Malo. As helmsman and trimmer of the boat, what were your main challenges and difficulties? The Transat Quebec/St-Malo is a unique race with many challenges. It all begins in the Saint Laurent river, in front of the city of Quebec in a very narrow stretch of water, and then sailing downriver all the way into the Saint Laurent Gulf passing by historical marks like the Rocher Percé, avoiding the many sand banks or respecting speed limits for protecting the belugas and the many whales living in these waters. Then, it is full speed across the Atlantic and the famous Newfoundland banks and the thick fog that characterises this part of the

world. After two and half days of crossing, first sight of land is Ireland and passing the mandatory mark of the Fastnet Rock. From there, you cross the Channel and its busy maritime traffic to then arrive in St-Malo finish line in front of the historical city and its battlements. How do you manage your time between your business ventures, your passion for sailing and for your family? (Laughs) It’s a challenge, but of course family always comes first. I’m very lucky that I love everything I do, and so being busy is never a problem. To sail at the highest level requires a huge amount of time training, so this year I’ve decided to be on the water a little less, and to concentrate on my businesses a little more. Are there qualities or skills that great sailors and great entrepreneurs share? Yes, quite a few in fact! The first is to have a great team around you, and to trust them absolutely. You need to be ready to join in and get your hands dirty – you can’t just sit back and supervise. You also have to be prepared to take risks and then have confidence in your decisions. What would you say are your core personal and professional values? Respect, a belief that you should finish what you start, striving for excellence and above all building a legacy for my children. XC E L L E N C E

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November 2016 Art Taipei Taipei | Taiwan 12 – 15 November 2016

As Asia’s most enduring art fair, Art Taipei will continue its legacy in 2016 with collaborations with more than 150 galleries from across the globe. The celebrated German Galerie EIGEN + ART will be joining for the first time, alongside prestigious names such as the GALLERIA CONTINUA, Whitestone Gallery and the Opera Gallery. The event reflects Taiwan’s ambitions to perpetuate Asia’s creative lifeblood whilst advocating mindful creation and creative appraisal. Rick Wang, Executive Director, comments: “We look forward to promoting Taiwan’s artistic potential, not merely by pushing it onto an international stage, but also by strengthening its connectivity with the rest of Asia.” www.art-taipei.com

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December 2016 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Abu Dhabi | UAE 25 – 27 November 2016

The final race of the 2016 Formula 1 World Championship season will be held in Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit, making it the largest international sporting event to be held in the Middle East. The race will be the only twilight race on the F1 calendar, making the already awe-inspiring waterfront circuit even more impressive. The setting rivals the likes of Monaco and Singapore, the circuit straddled by the Yas Viceroy Hotel, the sixty-metre solar-powered Shams Tower and a pit lane which sees the cars exit via a tunnel under the track. World class performances by major international artists up the ante for race spectators, with stars like Prince, Jay Z, Muse, Beyoncé and Paul McCartney having performed in the past, to name a few.

Longines Masters of Paris Paris | France 1 –4 December 2016

As one of the world’s most prestigious equestrian events, this four-day extravaganza brings together the best international talents in show jumping and lifestyle entertainment. Following an action-packed show in Los Angeles in September, the Paris edition will run alongside the Salon du Cheval de Paris, the world renowned international horse fair, and will have a different focus each day of the event. In addition to equestrian activities, the event boasts art, fashion, food and music day and night. There are even special competitions just for children with an exciting pony race, making this a show for all ages. Asian spectators will have the opportunity to enjoy the show in February 2017 in Hong Kong alongside the World Expo.

www.yasmarinacircuit.com www.longinesmasters.com

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RESTAURANTS Asia de Cuba

Ren'ai Road 15 , Section 4, Da’an District, Taipei City T +886 2 2721 1970 YEN W Hotel Zhongxiao East Road 10, Section 5, Xinyi District, Taipei City T +886 2 7703 8888

St. Regis Hotel Nation Riviera Beach Club, Abu Dhabi T +971 2 699 3333 Meylas Al Raha Beach-Al Muneera, Abu Dhabi T +971 2 444 8884

HOTELS The Okura Prestige

Khor Al Maqta, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi T +971 2 509 8888 The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi T +971 2 498 8888

Nanjing E Road 9, Section 1, Zhongshan District, Taipei City T +886 2 2523 1111

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HOTELS Shangri-La Abu Dhabi

RESTAURANTS Le First Hotel Westin Paris-Vendôme Rue de Rivoli 234 75001 Paris T +33 1 44 77 10 40 Le Dalí Hotel Le Meurice Rue de Rivoli 228 75001 Paris T +33 1 44 58 10 44 HOTELS Le Nolinski Avenue de l’Opéra 16 75001 Paris T +33 1 42 86 10 10

Art Basel Miami Miami | United States 1 – 4 December 2016

Leading galleries from North and Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa will come together again to display significant pieces from today’s finest masters of modern and contemporary art in addition to giving a new generation of emerging stars a platform to present their work. Art Basel Miami Beach is firmly positioned as one of the most prominent and expertly planned events in the American art scene, with nearly one half of the galleries hailing from the Americas. Paintings, sculptures, installations, photographs and films are on display, whilst large-scale art pieces and performances decorate the city’s outdoor landscapes at nearby parks.

www.artbasel.com

MEBAA Dubai | UAE 6 – 8 December 2016

The Middle East’s only business aviation event, the MEBAA is expecting the event to be ten per cent larger than the previous held at the DWC. The three-day show will host the Business Aviation Around the World panel, led by Kurt H. Edwards, Director General of the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC), as well as the Futures Day, a programme to encourage local students to consider business aviation careers. Ali Alnaqbi, Founding Chairman of MEBAA, comments: “We are keen to support the future of business aviation professionals of the future and to help introduce them not only to the sector but to also give them access to those who are already leading the way.”

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Sydney/Hobart | Australia 26 December – 1 January 2017

Beginning on Boxing Day, the 72nd running of this 628-nautical-mile race hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia will take competitors on a punishing tour across Australia’s southern coast, starting in Sydney and ending in Hobart. Originally planned as a leisure cruise, the race is considered to be one of the world’s most challenging, southern storms make the race cold, bumpy and extremely difficult. The race attracts a well-seasoned international fleet up to facing the course, inspiring innovation in the industry. To date, more than 1,000 women have participated in the race since 1946.

www.rolexsydneyhobart.com

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Mandarin Oriental Brickell Key Drive 500 33131 Miami T +1 305 913 8358 Spiga Impala Hotel Collins Avenue 1228 33139 Miami Beach T +1 305 534 0079 HOTELS Nautilus Collins Avenue 1825 33139 Miami Beach T +1 305 503 5700 The Setai South Beach Collins Avenue 2001 33139 Miami Beach T +1 305 520 6000

RESTAURANTS Prime 68 JW Mariott Marquis Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai T +971 4 414 3000 The Act Shangri-La Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai T +971 4 355 1116 HOTELS Desert Palm Per Aquum Al Awir Road, Warsan 2, Dubai T +971 4 323 8888 Park Hyatt Dubai Dubai Creek Club Street, Dubai T +971 4 602 1234

RESTAURANTS Aria Macquarie Street 1 2000 Sydney T +61 2 9240 2255 Peacock & Jones Hunter Street 33 7000 Hobart T +61 1800 375 692 HOTELS Pier One Sydney Harbour Hickson Road 11 2000 Sydney T +61 2 8298 9999 The Henry Jones Art Hotel Hunter Street 25 7000 Hobart T +61 3 6210 7700

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January 2017 SIHH Geneva | Switzerland 16 – 20 January 2017

The annual Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie is continuing its transformation with the arrival of Girard-Perregaux and Ulysse Nardin in addition to five new artisan watchmakers and independent workshops. Previously reserved for media and industry mem bers, the forthcoming Salon will open to the public for the first time on the final day, the perfect opportunity for connoi sseurs of fine watchmaking. Alongside established houses like Audemars Piguet, Cartier, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Vacheron Constantin, visitors can see the works of contemporary creators in the Carré des Horlogers, a balance in perfect resonance with the current world of Haute Horlogerie.

Australian Open Melbourne | Australia 16 – 29 January 2017

One of the premier events in Australia and one of the most prestigious tennis events in the world, the historic Australian Open, first hosted in 1905, will take over Melbourne again for two weeks of excitement both on and off the court. In 2017, spectators will have the chance to be seated on court at the Rod Laver Arena, a first for the event. With an array of travel packages available for the event, visitors can enjoy not only the excitement on the court, but a worldclass lineup of music and entertainment as well as acclaimed dining and wine. With a number of packages offering exclusive access, private clubs, luxury transfers and even bespoke itineraries, there are few desires to be left unfulfilled by this event.

London Art Fair London | United Kingdom 18 – 22 January 2017

The most important event in the United Kingdom’s modern and contemporary art scene, the London Art Fair in Islington gathers one hundred rigorously selected galleries presenting the finest in modern British and international contemporary art. Showcasing both established and emerging artists from across the globe, the 29th edition of the fair provides a supportive environment for collectors of all levels with pieces from the early 20th century to the present day. Two curated sections focusing on burgeoning talent in galleries, artwork and photography will join the ranks of this year: Art Projects and Photo50.

Polo Masters Megève Megève | France 19 – 22 January 2017

A spectacular event open to the public, the Megève Polo Masters Snow Polo & Starry Nights offers spectators unique annual display of snow polo, an honour shared only with St. Moritz. With six teams of three players competing for the celebrated Megève trophy, designed by sculptor Pierre Margara, this event is a must see for any enthusiast. Keeping true to tradition, a trusted collaboration with acclaimed chefs will spoil guests with expertly crafted fare, whilst mixologists will craft libations to be enjoyed under the starry sky. There is even an opportunity for children to partake in the fun, with pony polo starring Shetlands.

Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz | Switzerland 27 – 29 January 2017

Only four teams compete at this prestigious event, and this time around, some rather unlikely candidates have made the cut. Top players from Italy, Ireland, the United States and Malaysia will compete in the 33rd edition of the contest for the legendary Cartier Trophy. The latter, Joevy Beh, will be making his inaugural appearance in St. Moritz, whilst Melissa Ganzi from the United States is considered a serious contender for the title. Initiated in 1985, the Snow Polo World Cup in St. Moritz was the first of its kind. “The response to the tournament from media, players, sponsors and VIP guests is higher year to year,” explains the tournament’s organiser Reto Gaudenzi.

Rue Henri-Blanvalet 6 1207 Geneva T +41 22 736 31 48 Domaine de Châteauvieux Chemin de Châteauvieux 16 1242 Satigny T +41 22 753 15 11 HOTELS La Réserve Route de Lausanne 301 1293 Bellevue T +41 22 959 59 59 Eastwest Hôtel Rue des Pâquis 6 1201 Geneva T +41 22 798 17 17

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Geneva International Motor Show 9–19 March 2017 Geneva, Switzerland Art Dubai 15 – 18 March 2017 Dubai, UAE Saut Hermès 17–19 March 2017 Paris, France

F1 Australian Grand Prix 23–26 March 2017 Melbourne, Australia Beach Polo Cup Dubai 31 March– 2 April 2017 Duabi, UAE

www.londonartfair.co.uk www.snowpolo-stmoritz.com

Salone del Mobile 4– 9 April 2017 Milan, Italy

www.event.ausopen.com

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Rio Carnival 24 – 28 February 2017 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Art Basel Hong Kong 23– 25 March 2017 Hong Kong, Hong Kong

www.polo-master.com

www.sihh.org

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RESTAURANTS Vue de Monde

Level 55, Rialto Collins Street 525 3000 Victoria, Melbourne T +61 3 9691 3888 Cutler & Co. Gertrude Street 55-57 3065 Victoria, Melbourne T +61 3 9419 4888 HOTELS The Como Melbourne Chapel Street 630 3141 Victoria, Melbourne T +61 3 9825 2222

RESTAURANTS The Magazine Restaurant Serpentine Sackler Gallery Kensington Gardens, W Carriage Dr W2 2AR London T +44 20 7298 7552 Gallery Mess Saatchi Gallery Duke of York's HQ, King's Road SW3 4RY London T + 44 20 7730 8135 HOTEL The Connaught Carlos Place W1K 2AL London T +44 20 7499 7070 The Beaumont Balderton Street 8, Brown Hart Gardens W1K 6TF London T +44 20 7499 1001

RESTAURANTS La Ferme de Victorine

Le Planay 73590 Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe T +33 4 79 31 63 46 La Taverne du Mont d’Arbois Route Edmond de Rothschild 2811 74120 Megève T +33 4 50 21 03 53 HOTELS Lodge Park Rue d'Arly 100 74120 Megève T +33 4 50 21 30 39 Le M de Megève Route de Rochebrune 15 74120 Megève T +33 4 50 93 05 03

RESTAURANTS La Marmite Corviglia 7500 St. Moritz T +41 81 833 63 55 Chesa Veglia Badrutt's Palace Hotel Via Serlas 27 7500 St. Moritz T +41 818 37 28 00 HOTELS Carlton Hotel Via Johannes Badrutt 11 7500 St. Moritz T +42 818 36 70 00 Suvretta House Via Chasellas 1 7500 St. Moritz T +41 818 36 36 36

Singapore Yacht Show 6– 9 April 2017 Singapore, Singapore F1 Bahrain Grand Prix 14–16 April 2017 Sakhir, Bahrain Monte Carlo Rolex Masters 15 – 23 April 2017 Monte Carlo, Monaco

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AVIATION NEWS

SO QUIET INSIDE YOU CAN ACTUALLY HEAR YOURSELF THINK.

Airbus ACJ Interiors AIRBUS LAUNCHES ACJ350 XWB WITH EASYFIT OUTFITTING The Airbus standard is to produce aircraft unparalleled in comfort, space and the freedom of movement on every trip. These values are upheld in the newly launched ACJ350 XWB with Easyfit outfitting. The X in XWB stands for Xtra, as in the extra-wide body that features 270 square metres of cabin space in the 900 version. The ability to offer the equivalent of several houses worth of floor space created a challenge for meeting the demands of certification rules. In an attempt to simplify the work, Airbus collaborated with several cabin outfitters to come up with the best solution to

DASSAULT GETTING CLOSER TO FALCONEYE

FalconEye is a revolutionary Combined Vision System by Dassault Aviation. It has been certified for use on the Falcon 2000S and LXS twinjet aircraft by the European Aviation Safety Agency and the Federal Aviation Agency. Providing an unprecedented level of situational 78

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ensure smooth completions for customers. Traditionally, cabin elements such as walls and bulkheads are attached to the fuselage and frame by drilling hundreds of holes into the aluminium. This is even more challenging to do with carbon fibre, which consists of many different layers of fibres orientated in different directions. In the end, Airbus has chosen to pre-equip the carbon-fibre fuselage of the ACJ350 with hundreds of attachment points to ensure that the cabin interior would be Xtra easy to outfit. Like all Airbus aircraft, this model comes with time and cost-saving centralised

awareness to flight crews in both day and night conditions, it is the first head up display (HUD) to blend synthetic, database-driven terrain mapping and actual thermal and low-light images into a single view. Equipped with a multisensory camera, the high definition images are similar to those generated by military-grade, forward-looking infrared radar. After two years of development, the system has demonstrated capability in all types of operating service, including fog, mist, snow and other severe weather conditions. While the Falcon 8X Dual HUD approval is anticipated in 2018, FalconEye will be available as a standard option on both the 8X and the 2000S/LXS.

maintenance, which is further enhanced through the use of weight and maintenance-saving materials. Other standard features include an on-board airport navigation system (OANS), which works like a GPS in a motor vehicle. The runway overrun prevention system (ROPS) is especially useful in challenging weather to prevent pilots from runway excursions. As today’s most modern and capable corporate jet, the ACJ350 XWB’s twentyfive passenger ultra-long range capacity gives customers “a new way to take their business to the world.”

GULFSTREAM RELEASES NEW IPAD APP FOR IMPROVED FLIGHT PLANNING Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation has developed a new mobile application to help streamline flight operations. As a replacement for paper charts and manual calculations, the new Gulfstream iPad app quickly calculates precise performance data using model-specific information. Operators can now quickly determine take off and landing weights after inputting the number of passengers along with cargo and fuel load. Results are displayed in a simple visual format with easy to understand graphics that reduce the flight crew’s preparation time and workload while increasing situational and operational awareness.

The 6,450 nm Falcon 8X has the quietest cabin of any business jet. That means more comfort and greater productivity on long, demanding journeys. Add to that uninterrupted connectivity and access to virtually any two points on the globe, and you have a business jet that exceeds expectations. Fly far. Fly in comfort. Achieve more.

WWW.DASSAULTFALCON.COM I FRANCE: +33 1 47 11 88 68 I USA: +1 201 541 4600

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DANNI STONEY FIRST OFFICER, LUXAVIATION UK (LEA) AN APTITUDE FOR ALTITUDE Taking to the sky as a young teenager, Danni Stoney excelled early in aviation and continues to gain momentum. By virtue of her passion and dedication she is currently engaged in training that will upgrade her to the rank of Captain.

s a present for her fifteenth birthday, Danni’s parents got her flying lessons. Immediately hooked, she gained her private pilot’s license at age seventeen to become the youngest pilot in Ireland and the second youngest female pilot in Great Britain. Recipient of the Student Pilot of the Year Award upon graduating and the Royal Air Force Flying Excellence Award at age twenty-two, her proudest moment was flying her parents from Ireland to England on a Phenom 300 to show them all that she had achieved since that first flight. For Danni, there is no such thing as a typical day on the job; unlike commercial airlines, there is no regular schedule for corporate charter pilots. Working in cooperation with Luxaviation UK’s operations team, she is often faced with only a few days (or hours) advance notice before a flight. Arriving ninety minutes prior to take-off, Danni always meets and greets her passengers before they board. This provides an opportunity to inform them of any changes due to bad weather or slightly longer flight times due to headwinds. While delays are never welcomed, she says: “Passengers are always grateful about being kept informed, and understand that safety comes before meeting passenger requirements.”

After passenger possessions have been offloaded at the arrival destination and a meeting point for their return has been established, Danni waves goodbye and turns her attention back to the aircraft for post-flight details, which involve the entire crew. Once this work is done, she typically takes a few days off to explore the surrounding area and feels extremely lucky when she gets to visit unique destinations. Just this year she went to Iqaluit, Canada where she built her first igloo, saw her first ice hockey game and went husky sledding across the frozen tundra. During her spare time after a flight to Iceland, she had the opportunity to take an all-terrain vehicle through “jaw-dropping landscapes” which included forests, lakes and waterfalls. Danni advises young women interested in an aviation career not to underestimate the long hours and hard work that must be put in to achieve their goal. Even once the goal has been reached, one must remain resilient through constant adaptation to different routes and destinations, changing schedules and varying weather conditions. Undaunted by these and many other facets of pilot life, Danni continues to be excited by the extraordinary variety of experiences that make up her everyday operations.

“There is no such thing as a typical day in the private aviation industry; the variety from one day to the next can be extraordinary.” — Danni Stoney

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LUXAVIATION FLEET HIGHLIGHT

TIMELINE Luxaviation Group offers more than 100 years of combined business aviation experience from some of the world’s most respected private jet operators. Our joint aviation expertise, together with our economies of scale, provides you with full customer satisfaction in the air as well as on the ground. Take a look at the history of the companies that form Luxaviation Group today.

2016

/ A ll former entities have been rebranded to become part of the unified Luxaviation Group. Abelag now trades as Luxaviation Belgium, LEA as Luxaviation United Kingdom, Masterjet as Luxaviation Portugal, Switzerland and France and Unijet as Luxaviation France. Luxaviation Germany (formerly Fairjet) and Luxaviation Luxembourg belong to the group as well. ExecuJet has retained its name and its logo.

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/ Luxaviation acquires Abelag, the leading business aviation company in Benelux / L uxaviation opens an office in Singapore and launches its operations in Asia

2009 / L uxaviation is founded

1,500 Employees 250+ Aircraft under management 14 Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) facilities

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2015

/ Luxaviation Group acquires a majority stake in Masterjet / Luxaviation acquires ExecuJet Aviation Group and becomes the second largest corporate aircraft operator in the world / China Minsheng Investment acquires a 33 % share of Luxaviation Group

/ Luxaviation acquires Unijet and becomes the third largest European business aviation company with nearly sixty jets in its fleet / Fairjets becomes Luxaviation Germany / Luxaviation acquires a majority stake in London Executive Aviation (LEA), the leading business jet charter company in the UK / Abelag celebrates its 50th anniversary with an accident-free record

/ Luxaviation receives its first AOC

2011

/ Luxaviation acquires German aviation company Fairjets GmbH

146 Aircraft available for charter 14 Air Operating Certificates (AOCs) 24 Fixed-Based Operators (FBOs)

Luxaviation fleet highlight Bombardier Challenger 605

Overview 12 passengers 7,400 km max range 8.50 hours max flight time 20 luggage capacity

The Bombardier Challenger 605, one of the world’s most sold large business jets, impresses with its spacious and comfortable interior design in both cabin and cockpit. Upgraded with higher cabin windows, a space-efficient interior, LED cabin lighting, a sophisticated cabin management system and many more highend refinements, passengers are sure to enjoy an unmatched cabin experience. First introduced in 2005, the wide-body aircraft can accommodate up to twelve passengers and offers another significant advantage with its ability to fly a maximum range of 4,000 nautical miles for more than eight hours. The Luxaviation fleet currently counts fourteen Bombardier Challengers, two of which are Challenger 605 variants.

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ULTRA LONG RANGE JET × 68

HEAVY JET × 62

MIDSIZE JET × 28

LIGHT JET × 37

VERY LIGHT JET × 13

TURBO PROP × 34

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1× Airbus ACJ320 1x Mc Donnell Douglas MD 87

1x Boeing 737-600 1x Embraer Lineage 1000

10x Global 6000 12x Global 5000 19x Global Express

3x Challenger 850 5x Gulfstream 650 4x Gulfstream 550

15x Falcon 7X

2x Gulfstream IVSP 4x Gulfstream 450 11x Falcon 900

14x Falcon 2000 13x Legacy 600/650 7x Challenger 605

10x Challenger 604 1x Challenger 601

1x Hawker 4000 3x Hawker 800

2x Falcon 50EX 2x Challenger 350 9x Challenger 300 1x Gulfstream 280

2x Learjet 75 5x Learjet 60 2x Citation Sovereign 1x Citation III

1x Hawker 400 4x Learjet 45 14x Citation Excel

2x Citation II 3x Phenom 300 6x Citation CJ2

4x Citation Mustang 3x Citation CJ1

5x Premier 1

5x Piper Cheyenne 1x 208B Supervan 1x 208B Grand Caravan

2x King Air 350 7x Super King Air 200 1x Piaggio Avanti

1x Eurocopter EC1551 1x Eurocopter EC135 1x Agusta AW119

2x Agusta AW139 1x Agusta A109 Power

7x Citation CJ3

16x Pilatus PC12 2x Piper Mirage/Malibu

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COPENHAGEN

CAMBRIDGE EINDHOVEN LONDON KORTRIJK BRUSSELS

BERLIN PADERBORN

LUXEMBOURG

PARIS

ZÜRICH

MUNICH

GENEVA

MOSCOW GIRONA BARCELONA

LISBON

VALENCIA

IBIZA

PALMA

TIANJIN

ISTANBUL

NEW DELHI MONTERREY TOLUCA

RIYADH

DUBAI

HONG KONG

SINT MAARTEN

LAGOS SINGAPORE

KUALA LUMPUR

BALI

JOHANNESBURG Office Locations

CAPE TOWN Fixed Base Operations (FBO) Air Operator Certificate (AOC) Maintenance (MRO)

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Charter Completions Consulting Aircraft Management services offered globally For contact details – refer to office locations page

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OFFICE LOCATIONS

Luxaviation Group Head Office 4a, rue Albert Borschette L - 1246 Luxembourg info@luxaviation.com

ASIA

Brussels, Belgium T +32 2 720 58 80 charter.belgium@luxaviation.com

Bali, Indonesia T +62 81 558 408 883 fbo.wadd@execujet.co.id

Büren, Germany T +49 29 557 4882 28 charter.germany@luxaviation.com

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia T +603 7845 6800 support@execujet.com.my

Geneva, Switzerland T +41 22 707 19 27 charter.switzerland@luxaviation.com

Tianjin, China T +86 22 5835 3503 services@execujet.net.cn

Lisbon, Portugal T +351 21 002 6860

Singapore, Singapore T +65 6808 6305 enquiries@execujet.com.sg

Luxembourg, Luxembourg T +352 42 52 52 charter.luxembourg@luxaviation.com Paris Le Bourget, France T +33 1 48 35 90 90 charter.france@luxaviation.com Stapleford, United Kingdom T +44 1708 688420 quotes@flylea.com Singapore, Singapore T +65 6816 0369 info.asia@luxaviation.com ExecuJet Head Office ExecuJet Europe AG ExecuJet Aviation Centre PO Box 1 8058 Zürich-Airport, Switzerland T +41 44 804 1616 enquiries@execujet.eu AFRICA Cape Town, South Africa T +27 21 934 5764 enquiries@execujet.co.za Johannesburg, South Africa T +27 11 516 2300 enquiries@execujet.co.za Lagos, Nigeria T +234 1295 5110 enquiries@execujet.com.ng

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