INSIDERS

Chad Oppenheim is not your typical architect. Since founding Oppenheim Architecture in 1999, he has pursued a vision of design that is as much about feeling as it is about form. With offices in Miami and Basel, his practice spans six continents, yet every project is deeply rooted in its own unique context. From the deserts of Saudi Arabia to the shores of the Red Sea, Oppenheim’s work reads the land, the history, and the culture, transforming those insights into spaces that are both monumental and intimate.

Seuk Hoon Kim, founder of Studio Eccentric, designs spaces that are unconventional, slightly unusual, and delightfully unexpected – qualities that his professors once described as “eccentric” during his time at Columbia University, and that ultimately inspired the name of his studio. Rooted in a Korean philosophy of reinterpretation

Italy has long been a crown jewel in global tourism, but over the past few years, its hospitality market has taken on a new strategic significance for foreign investors. In 2024 alone, hotel investments in Italy surged to €2.1 billion – a 30% increase 

“An architect is both an artist and a technician.” Paolo Conrad Bercah knows this dual role intimately. As founding director of c-b a, his practice defies easy categorization – balancing rigorous technical precision with a poetic, often rebellious, aesthetic vision

The home sauna boom is heating up – literally. According to Technavio, the global residential sauna market is projected to grow by a steamy USD 151.3 million between 2025 and 2029. And yet, for many homeowners, the first question isn’t why to install a sauna – but where?

A world-renowned designer, talent scouter, and keen observer of the latest novelties in design and lifestyle, Giulio Cappellini has long been one of the most influential figures on the international creative scene. With his unmistakable visionary approach, he redefines hospitality through a delicate balance of innovation and tradition, aesthetics and functionality