Guidebook
Hôtel Balzac: design and architecture of intimacy in Paris
The renovation of Hôtel Balzac focuses on sustainability through the use of locally sourced materials, circular production methods, and a design prioritizing durability over appearance
Bringing architecture and environment together in Crans-Montana
From the subterranean arrival sequence that echoes the mountain’s geological layers to the near‑zero‑emission heating system powered by reclaimed sawdust – the crossroads of architecture, ecology, and Alpine culture
Tappi rari, Locherber. Natural does not always mean good
Brigitte Bärlocher takes us through the history of the famiy and how natural does not always mean good: «What we do is find a balance between natural and chemical. We...
Onde: A Mediterranean Enclave in Florence
Rinascimento and the Sea: Onde, the new restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, embodies the essence of the Mediterranean within a historic Florentine palace
Apotek 57, Copenhagen. No room for chemical-ridden produce in the kitchen
«It is difficult to buy something that is not organic in Copenhagen», states Chiara Barla founder of the eatery located in a Seventeenth-century pharmacy. Milk, yogurt, and eggs are sourced...
Frescoed Angels, Rough Stone, and Tuscan Marble: Two Heritage Buildings Reimagined in Florence
From medieval trade guild associations and 19th-century urban renewals to contemporary design interventions: Hotel Calimala preserves the past and writes a new chapter in Florence’s ongoing story
W Rome and Giano: Architectural Layers and Mediterranean Culture
Michelin-starred chef Ciccio Sultano spearheads a culinary fusion that bridges Sicilian traditions with the rich heritage of Roman cuisine at Giano, within W Hotel Rome
Carthusia, Capri. What does the most beautiful place in the world smell like?
Those who land on the island are dazzled by the light and surprised by the orography - but it is the perfumes that get you drunk. Carthusia fragrances encapsulate the...
