The Aficionados presents properties surrounded by the sounds of nature and framed by majestic landscapes that encourage contemplation. In Italy, Austria, Ireland and Greece.
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The Aficionados
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Alex Filz, Auswahl, Stefanos Samios, Andrea Vierucci, The Aficionados
The story of the project originates from A Kang, the owner of AGE HOUSE, who has based his business beside West Lake since the emergence of bars in this area in the 1990s, followed by the boom of the millennium, and the resurgence of the night economy in current times.
Architecture firm
PIG DESIGN
Principal architect
Li Wenqiang
Design team
Yang Zhiwei, Wu Yicheng, Shen Taotao, Zhu Yiyun
Collaborators
Furniture design: PIG DESIGN; Visual effects: Qian Chaofan
Completion year
April 2021
Construction
Hangzhou Dianchang Decoration Design Engineering Co., Ltd.
Material
gray brick, terrazzo, stainless steel, leather, paint
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant, Bar
Inspired by a fallen tree and the surrounding beauty of San Vigilio’s mountaintop landscapes, Vigilius Mountain Resort rewrites the blueprint for an eco-design hotel, reached appropriately only by cable car.
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The Aficionados
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Thomas Höffgen, Florian Andergassen, Patricia Parineja
The H Dubai hotel, a prestigious 5-star hotel nestled in the vibrant heart of Dubai, is delighted to announce its remarkable success in receiving multiple prestigious awards in the first few months of 2023.
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H Dubai Hotel
Rixos Hotels UAE is proud to announce that it has been awarded the esteemed certification by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), making it the first hotel brand in the region to attain such prestigious recognition.
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Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island
Conceived as spaces of hospitality, design and creativity, the member hotels of THE AFICIONADOS capture the genuine essence of the cities in which they are found. From the power of the Alps to the gleam of Lago di Garda in Italy, by way of the serenity of a small fishing town in the Netherlands, the personality of each property is also reflected in...
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Mühltalhof_MTH anderes Ufer, Courtesy of The Aficionados
The duplex Royal Mansion is located on the 18th and 19th floors of Atlantis The Royal’s sky bridge. With a majestic private foyer and double-height ceilings, this dramatic Signature Penthouse accommodates up to nine adults and four children, with a baby cot and an extra bed available upon request
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Atlantis The Royal, Royal Mansion, Pool Area
Discover the latest trend in luxury hospitality. Miami's extravagant residence projects redefining comfort & exclusivity.
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Darko Jacimovic