To celebrate International Women’s Day, The Aficionados – a travel resource for those seeking fabulous recommendations and accommodation that effortlessly fuses luxury, design and authenticity – presents three delightful hotels: Monsieur Didot in Athens, Greece; Haus Aerli in Ehrwald, Austria; and Villa Verde in Lagundo, Italy.
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The Aficionados
Photography
Franziska Unterholzner, Tiberio Sorvillo
The project is located in the wetlands area within the Paraná River Delta, specifically on "El Chirigüe" island along the Lechiguana Stream, in the province of Entre Ríos. This recognized wetlands region is characterized by intermittent surface flooding, creating a hybrid ecosystem between aquatic and terrestrial environments.
Architecture firm
Mateo Gagliardo
Location
El Chiringüe, Paraná delta, Entre Ríos, Argentina
Collaborators
Matias Martinez, Brian Ludueña
Structural engineer
Federico Segnarrata
Typology
Residential › House
The premises were intended from the beginning to be used day and night. The living room, bar and kitchen are located on the ground floor. The transparent roof opens to generate an exterior patio allowing greater entry of sunlight and natural ventilation. The bathrooms and private office are located on the upper floor.
Project name
Casa Tónica Gintonería
Architecture firm
Inter Arquitectura y Paisaje
Location
Villa Luro, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Photography
Martin Piccinati
Principal architect
Campana Roberto, Mara Menendez
Design team
Roberto Campana, Mara Menendez
Interior design
Roberto Campana, Mara Menendez
Collaborators
Brenda Berlascoain
Civil engineer
Federico Pampin
Structural engineer
Federico Pampin
Construction
Roberto Campana
Landscape
Verónica Nerome
Lighting
Roberto Campana, Mara Menendez
Supervision
Roberto Campana
Material
Steel Frame, acero y chapa
Visualization
Mara Menendez
Tools used
AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, SketchUp, Lumion
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant, Bar
Discover the epitome of serene living with "Simplicity Nook Minimalist Delight." Nestled within the cozy confines of minimalism, this tranquil corner invites you to unwind and revel in the beauty of simplicity.
Project name
Minimalist Delight Project
Architecture firm
Bak Studio
Location
Helsinki, Finland
Tools used
AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop
Design team
Morteza Alimohammadi, Tina Tajaddod
Design year
February 2024
Visualization
Morteza Alimohammadi, Tina Tajaddod
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Seed Plaza is located in Nanhu District, Jiaxing, 10 kilometer east of the downtown area. It sits at the boundary between urban and natural environment. Half of the surroundings are farms and parks, and the other half are residential and commercial streets.
Project name
Seed Plaza in Jiaxing
Architecture firm
B.L.U.E. Architecture Studio
Location
Zhejiang Province, China
Photography
Eiichi Kano, Qingyan Zhu
Design team
Shuhei Aoyama, Yoko Fujii, Haoxiang Rong, Nailun Chen, Jingyuan Li, Yuting Wang, Xinyi Zhang, Yu Nagasaki
Collaborators
Facade (Curtain Wall) Design: Hangzhou Jiawei Curtain Wall Decoration Co., Ltd. Sign Design: Boxi Sign
Lighting
ZOE Lighting Design
Material
Raw Concrete Coating, Aluminum Panels, Stainless Steel, Precast Aggregate Concrete Panels, Facade Wood Veneer Panels, Glass, Exposed Aggregate Concrete, Laminated Bamboo, Concrete Frame Structure
Client
Jiaxing Shihe New Rural Development Co.,Ltd. & Jiaxing Vanke Real Estate Development Co., Ltd
Typology
Cultural › Exhibition Center
In this whimsical house, every day is an adventure, and every moment is filled with possibility. It's a sanctuary for the soul, a place where dreams take flight and imagination knows no bounds. Are you ready to soar?
Project name
Balloon House
Architecture firm
Kowsar Noroozi
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Kowsar Noroozi
Visualization
Kowsar Noroozi
Typology
Residential › House
Designed by Truvian Arquitetura, the headquarters of Imobiliária Celeste, in Sinop, Mato Grosso, Brazil, consisted of a refurbishment of a pavilion to house a growing team. The brief included an internal parking lot with 12 spaces, a showroom with models of the real estate projects, a reception, a playroom, a sales area with 10 booths, rooms for ma...
Project name
Imobiliária Celeste
Architecture firm
Truvian Arquitetura
Location
Sinop, Mato Grosso, Brazil
Photography
Leonardo Matsuda
Principal architect
Rafaela Zanirato
Typology
Commercial › Office Building
"Serenity Sands Retreat" suggests a place where one can escape the stresses of everyday life and find tranquility amidst sandy beaches.
Welcome to my stunning hotel in Africa, where simplicity intertwines with cultural authenticity and modern elegance. Nestled amidst the spectacular landscapes, my hotel offers a serene and peaceful retreat, inviti...
Project name
Serenity Sands Retreat
Architecture firm
Sarvenaz Nazarian
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Sarvenaz Nazarian
Visualization
Sarvenaz Nazarian
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
This unique 80 m² apartment, situated on the top floor, feels more like a cottage due to its pitched roof, offering an interior that defies the conventional. Its high ceilings, panoramic glazing, and two spacious balconies further enhance this homey atmosphere.
Project name
A vibrant two-level apartment with the atmosphere of a country home
Architecture firm
Yulia Golavskaya
Photography
Sergey Ananiev
Principal architect
Yulia Golavskaya
Interior design
Yulia Golavskaya
Environmental & MEP engineering
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Behold the mesmerizing spectacle of a bridge gracefully spanning over serene waters, enveloped in a light, organic landscape reminiscent of the majestic mountains of the Orient. From a bird's eye view, this architectural marvel emerges as a harmonious blend of natural beauty and futuristic design.
Project name
Collection of organic bridges
Architecture firm
Kowsar Noroozi
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Kowsar Noroozi
Visualization
Kowsar Noroozi
Typology
Industrial › Bridge
