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Parisian Art Nouveau icon Samaritaine is given contemporary update

The legendary Parisian department store Samaritaine reopened its doors after sixteen years of renovation. The historic Art Nouveau and Art Deco elements have not only been restored to their former glory, renowned architecture firm SANAA also provided the building with present-day allure. More than a shopping mecca To celebrate the reopening of Samaritaine, French luxury […]

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The year 2024 is just around the corner, and it’s an astonishing time for the housing sector. At some point, we had to calm down, and after being cooped up (that’s not too strong a word!), the logical thing to do today is to TRAVEL. Hotel occupancy rates are at an all-time high, airline sales are soaring… in short, the industry is on a roll. So what can we, the publishers of home magazines, do? Adapting and helping our customers. Our motto is and always has been: kindness.

We’re so proud to say that, yes, the big brands follow and support us, because they love VILLAS and are pampered here. Yes, we’re always on the lookout for new ways to wow our readers, so that we can live up to our convictions and their expectations by presenting innovative talent that explodes their creativity. Yes, “this mag is good and inspiring” (as some would say) and it won’t stop evolving. The June issue promises happy days for those who read and love us.

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Lina Bo Bardi and la Casa de Vidro: benchmark architecture

Perched high above São Paulo in Brazil, this dream house is unanimously recognised as one of the most remarkable buildings of 20th century architecture. Built in 1951, it is a forerunner of contemporary architecture which links humankind and nature. A panoramic view of a forest, transparent walls, and open space before the term had even […]