Yet another fine execution of a Japanese abode. Suppose Design Office in Hiroshima designed this spacious rectangular white box. Its location is in the town of Obama, not too far from Kyoto. The space is completely enclosed and has no contact ...Read More
The former east-German city of Leipzig is a town full of history and culture, seemingly booming at the moment. The feel is sort of like the one of Berlin ten or fifteen years ago. Leipzig has plenty to offer the ...Read More
If you're a faithful reader, maybe you remember the story on eco-luxury Vigilius Mountain Resort in the South Tyrolean mountains in Italy. The area is now flecked with yet another luxury resort with a new take on eco tourism. Lagació ...Read More
After spending a few days at the Vigilius Mountain Resort last summer, we were intrigued by the architect behind it. Since a trip to Hamburg, Germany is long overdue, Micha and I were pleasently surprised to learn that the very ...Read More
Back from a trip to Mayrhofen, I feel the need to disclose what I find one of the biggest scams of the alpine world. Mayrhofen in Austria is a well-known town among the ski-loving crowd. Having hosted numerous world cup down ...Read More
This fantastic-looking private residence – Plus House – is brand new and designed by architects Masahiro and Mao Harada. Founders of Mount Fuji Architects Studio. The Plus House is a week end villa, located in the Shizouka Prefecture on Japan’s main ...Read More
A couple of days ago, Micha and I went to spend Friday and Saturday at The Lodge Resort and Spa. It’s a local venue only about 20 minutes away by car, and we’ve heard so much about it. Certainly the ...Read More
A couple of days ago, on December 16th, the all-new Las Vegas City Center opened. In the true spirit of America, and Las Vegas alike, it is the largest privately funded construction project in U.S. history. This glass and concrete ...Read More
Atlanta may not come high on the list as vacation spots, but as one of the fastest growing and most corporate cities in the US. A point of interest to me, apart from the new W-hotel (see earlier post) Atlanta ...Read More
Ok, my Christmas wishes are numerous, but as far as travel, design and gastronomy are concerned, the list goes like this: Bose white noise headphones. Great on a flight, in a noisy car or when the neighbors party down. Rimowa luggage. I ...Read More