Dutch architect firm MVRDV, based in Rotterdam, has transformed a 100 m-high former mixed-use tower into a vibrant, colourful skyscraper. It houses a hotel and a wide range of services hinged around the well-being of women and children: a library, an auditorium, a children’s theatre and a “discovery room”, therapy rooms and staff offices. The […]
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Casa CH2 rises proudly against the backdrop of the relentless majesty of the turquoise ocean. In Brazil’s Nordeste region, south of the city of Fortaleza, in Pontal de Maceio, is an authentic fishing village oozing charm and far removed from the scourge of mass tourism. A Belgian couple were so won over by this enchanting […]
Interior
Restored and remodelled sympathetically in keeping with its original architecture, this light-filled home has also been stylishly furnished with exclusive designer pieces. In the centre of Aversa in Campania, this three-storey house has undergone a major restoration, while remaining faithful to the history and identity of the site. Like many historic buildings, […]
Villas
Piero Lissoni & Partners have curated the interior design of a penthouse bathed in art and light that dialogues with the sublime landscape of the Dolomites. In the Trentino-Alto region of southern Tyrol, the Lissoni & Partners studio were tasked with designing an apartment that would accommodate the demands of an art collector. Cosy minimalism […]
Design
Terra Cosmos is this year’s unifying theme, reconciling tradition and modernity, authentic and experimental creations. It highlights ecological concerns, research based on natural and recycled materials, a return to traditional techniques… but also technological research and innovation to design a more harmonious universe. With feet firmly on the ground and eyes directed at the stars, […]
Art
Paintings, sculptures, photographs, stamps, wines, design, fashion … Art and collections exist in countless forms. But are you familiar with the art of documenting your collection? While this may not always be top of mind when purchasing or selling, the information and documents about your collection are as valuable as the collection itself. Discover how […]
Design
On 23 and 24 September, there were two major presentations at the Brussels Design September festival, which brought together more than 100 events. The Brussels Design Market at the former Gare Maritime had 130 exhibitors from all over Europe. At the heart of this vintage market, interest in historic design, anchored for several decades in […]