Organic, organic, organic, thanks to foodpioneers like the chef Mr. Redzepi we are on our way back to nature. The list of the world’s best restaurants containing some news and the winner is Noma/ Denmark. The title of world’s best restaurant has finally been wrenched from the grip of El Bulli in Spain, with Denmark’s Noma a newcomer, being acclaimed as the globe’s greatest dining experience. Mr Redzepis groundbreaking restaurant in Copenhagen, which serves only food from the Nordic region, was placed into the top spot thanks…Continue Reading “Gastro tip: Noma in Copenhagen – Denmark”
Today we feature a special housing project. The Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales are the inspiration for five courtyard gardens in an abandoned factory being converted into luxury loft apartments. Situated over a parking garage and in the shadow of surrounding buildings, the courtyards are a series of man–made, magical vignettes. By transforming traditional tales into a built environment, a cultural connection is made to German folklore, celebrating the mythical quality of Germany. The design provides a strong and memorable identity for the courtyards, creating a…Continue Reading “Lofts in the “Paul-Lincke Höfe” – five courtyards in Berlin”
The working environment of civil servants tells us about the personalities of these servants and the country for which they work. Gypsie travel to Bolivia, China, France, India, Jemen, Liberia, Russia and the United States, in order to portray civil servants while sitting behind their desks. Kunsthal Rotterdam shows more, the portraits provide a clear image of bureaucracy in various forms of government. We invite you to see something different and regret nothing…
Burning Man is a week-long annual event held in the Black Rock Desert ( Nevada, USA). The party starts on the Monday before, and ends on the day of, the American Labor Day holiday. It takes its name from the ritual burning of a large wooden effigyon on Saturday evening. The event is a kind of an experiment in music, dance, community, fun and self expression.
The Netherlands is famous for its windmills, wooden shoes and Delftware – and for KLM of course. What do you get when you combine all of these things? KLM’s new worldwide campaign ‘Tile & Inspire’. As part of the campaign, KLM has invited Facebook and other fans from around the globe to create a Delft blue tile showing their (profile) picture and an (inspiring) personal message. The tiles submitted by participants put them in the running to have their message placed on a real Boeing…Continue Reading “KLM Delft blue”
House & Hotel Magazine likes the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix. The Biltmore is a Waldorf Astoria Hotel and since its opening in 1929 this resort, that is called “Jewel of the Desert”, has been one of the most recognized resorts in the world for its distinctive Frank Lloyd Wright architectural style. It offers luxurious facilities and storied history as a playground of the rich and famous. The hotel is nestled on 39 acres at the foot of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, has 737 luxurious guest rooms including…Continue Reading “Hotel Arizona Biltmore (Waldorf Astoria) in Phoenix”
My home is my castle, we proudly present the very special housing project for urban gypsies and furthermore a little introduction how to build your own tennis court next to Paul-Lincke Höfe in Kreuzberg / Berlin. Tennis being one of the most popular games around the world, individuals begins playing the game pretty early. With the lack of space, most have to go through long queues and endless waits before they get a change to hit the tennis ball around the court. Public tennis courts…Continue Reading “House/ Loft / My home is my castle – Urban gypsy life / Berlin / Germany”


