Coffee is a culture.

Coffee is more than a drink. More than an aid to coming back to life at 7 a.m. Coffee is a culture, an acquisition of mankind like cuisine and art. The people from the cold North in particular know what we’re talking about.

New Seasons.

There is a fresh wind blowing through international kitchens. The stronghold of men is troubled by a bunch of young, creative and powerful female chefs.

From the spirit
of nature.

Unique distillates are created in the Stählemühle distillery in Baden based on modern know-how and centuries-old artisan skills. The precious nature of these distillates is due to the wealth of fruit trees, herbs and wild fruits.

Savour
the earth.

Young Sicilian winemaker Arianna Occhipinti produces excellent organic wines that are a pure expression of the soil in which they grow.

Demon
at the stove.

Hong Kong's celebrity chef mixes the traditions of China with modern techniques and unusual presentation. The "demon chef" has already won three Michelin stars at his restaurant Bo Innovation.

The journey is the destination.

In a hidden and surprising corner of suburban North London, the designers Tim Simpson and Sarah van Gameren, who form the Studio Glithero, produce an impressive range of furniture, products and installations.

A canvas for the
new nordic cuisine.

24-year old Polish ceramist Magdalena Kałużna forms the tableware for the bestdishes. Several of the acclaimed chefs of the Scandinavian food revolution rely onthe artist’s plates and cups, which are the perfect background for their creations.

Poetry for the walls.

Plain white walls are passé. We are once again treating ourselves to opulent walls covered with historic patterns, modern designs, or the kinds of personalised wallpaper and panels that are created by a very special company in Berlin.

A Blazing fire.

At the Blenheim Forge three young bladesmiths work with a passion for ancient craftsmanship and a single-minded determination to renew it.

Art
made by hand.

A new generation of craftsmen is creating contemporary designs and moving long-disdained handicrafts back into the mainstream — fulfilling the wishes of clients who are looking for something special.

Contemporary art
for the floor.

Whether stylish apartment or minimalist villa – intricately crafted carpets with diverse motifs are in vogue again. The computer takes care of the design, venturing into the world of the traditional weavers in Asia in calculating which knots go where.

Light means
quality of life.

For Munich-based lighting designer Axel Meise, it's all about the right lighting.

A Designer
with Aura.

Sebastian Herkner designs objects of intrepid character that seem to hover in their lightness.

Making
light work.

With their ingenious lights made from recycled materials, the American-Dutch design company, graypants, is creating rather a stir. Simple yet consistent ideas, a great feel for the effect of light, sustainability and social responsibility are the hallmarks of these young designers.

When design
becomes magic.

A bench like a fallen tree – the trunk is tamed to create the seat area while the crown remains wild and free. Benjamin Graindorge's designs break from convention, yet always remain functional.

Anything
glows.

OLEDs or organic light emitting diodes allow light to assume any shape and hide behind any surface. This could revolutionise the world of design and architecture.

Resurrected
from the ruins

A dilapidated historic farmhouse has been transformed into an avant-garde architectural concept, with a house within a house.

Houses with
secrets.

At Lake Maggiore, three Swiss architects are trying to give something back to the grandiose landscape. They are creating houses that grow out of the topography and interact sensitively with natural stone, different wood species and rough concrete.