TOURISM

Hiša Franko

October 6, 2020|BIG SEE Wood Design Award 2020 - Winner, Creative story and identity as experience, Slovenia, Tourism|

The story and philosophy of the Hiša Franko are closely connected with the traditions and environment of the Soča region. An environment that is sometimes hard and difficult but stunningly beautiful. The restaurant is located at the foot of the hills and high mountain pastures and just a stone's throw from the emerald Soča and is closely connected with the communities of gatherers, mushroom pickers, shepherds, cheesemakers, hunters and
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Living Museum Concept, Uçhisar / Cappadocia, in Nevşehir Province

October 5, 2020|BIG SEE Tourism Design Award 2020 - Winner, Creative story and identity as experience, Tourism, Turkey|

Museum Hotel has been operating since 2003 and is the world's first "living museum" concept hotel. Every area of the hotel—the rooms, the public areas, the hotel restaurant, and even the cave tunnels—displays examples of priceless historical monuments from the Hittite, Roman, Seljuk, and Ottoman periods, all registered with Nevşehir Museum. Museum Hotel presents a mix of Cappadocian culture—its architecture, traditions, lifestyle, ancient cuisine, and even early regional clothing
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The cultural area Ruine Blumenegg

October 1, 2020|Architecture and design as experience, Austria, BIG SEE Tourism Design Award 2020 - Winner, Tourism|

The object Blumenegg Pavillon is an event space in the midst of the remaining walls of the ruins of Blumenegg Castle. It is to be run by an association as a cultural and leisure centre and used by the surrounding region. The building, with a floor space of 60 square metres, is intended to accommodate various events and consists of a main room and a small kitchen. A galvanized steel
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Cafe Kovarna, Čeladna

October 1, 2020|Architecture and design as experience, BIG SEE Tourism Design Award 2020 - Winner, Czech Republic, Tourism|

In addition to the original 50 m2 in the historical part, another 100 m2 of space was completed in the new wing. One hundred years old bricks dictate the basic expression of the interior and together with the metal elements create an industrial touch of the building. The studio is separated from the cafe by a Roxor wall. The interior design of Kovárny was to be true, materially clear and
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Villa Majda, Osp

October 1, 2020|Architecture and design as experience, BIG SEE Tourism Design Award 2020 - Winner, Slovenia, Tourism|

The goal of POKE design team was to create an ambience with a classic touch, which emphasizes the history of the old Karst house. A touch of freshness, a combination of rustic materials and modern details create a color palette in warm tones with accents of fresh pastel blue-green color, which in certain corners is further enriched by a matte black color which creates a beautiful contrast. Many natural materials
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Glamping Mountain Fairy Tale, Tržič

October 1, 2020|Architecture and design as experience, BIG SEE Tourism Design Award 2020 - Winner, Slovenia, Tourism|

In the oases of this incredible nature, we have put together 6 wooden cabins with their own private wooden hot tub. One of the cabins has also a sauna. Cabins are made of wood and other sustainable materials. The interior style is minimalistic with high ceiling windows overlooking beautiful landscapes. Each house has a name after a local fairy tale or a legend and it’s also decorated with illustrations of
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Avli Lounge Apartments, Crete

September 30, 2020|BIG SEE Tourism Design Award 2020 - Winner, Creative story and identity as experience, Greece, Tourism|

In the old city of Rethymno on the historical island of Crete, the biggest Greek island, architect Kostas Iliakis renovated in 1987 a beautiful mansion dating back to 1660, using a brilliant combination of Cretan, Venetian and Oriental techniques, to create what is today the "Avli Lounge Apartments" hotel. Ten charming suites of exquisite beauty complement AVLI's gastronomy and wine facilities. Each suite pays homage to a unique architectural
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Twentysix, Budapest

September 30, 2020|BIG SEE Tourism Design Award 2020 - Winner, Creative story and identity as experience, Hungary, Tourism|

It’s all about the right temperature. 26° is the best degree. Twentysix Budapest is the first of its kind, a cozy urban jungle and feel-good hub for all the nature and gastro friends located in the real heart of Budapest with 4 elements. Garden° is a nutritious, soulful Mediterranean restaurant. Wine & Pasta Bar° is our wine & fresh, handmade pasta bar and gourmet delicates. Studio° where you can
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Konoba Catovica Mlini, Morinj, Boka Kotorska Bay

September 30, 2020|BIG SEE Tourism Design Award 2020 - Winner, Creative story and identity as experience, Montenegro, Tourism|

Ćatovića Mlini offers a haven from the rush of life, and time goes by just the way it suits you. Tucked between mountains and the sea, in the Boka Kotorska Bay, lies a small town called Morinj, a place where Ćatovic family has its roots. Morinj has been long known for its mills which used to grind olives and grains. But, time took its toll and the mills of
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Kmetija Pustotnik, Gorenja vas

September 29, 2020|BIG SEE Tourism Design Award 2020 - Winner, Creative story and identity as experience, Slovenia, Tourism|

We are a family farm that has found its way between the cheeses. In order to take advantage of everything that domestic milk offers, 2u2a and Milan Brence started a new house tradition in the early 1990s. Together with excellent employees and partner farms, we preserve the values of traditional cheese production and, in a modern way, we are creatively fulfilling the vision that made it all happen: to
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Living Museum Concept, Uchisar, Cappadocia

September 29, 2020|BIG SEE Tourism Design Award 2020 - Winner, Creative story and identity as experience, Tourism, Turkey|

Museum Hotel has been operating since 2003 and is the world's first "living museum" concept hotel. Every area of the hotel—the rooms, the public areas, the hotel restaurant, and even the cave tunnels—displays examples of priceless historical monuments from the Hittite, Roman, Seljuk, and Ottoman periods, all registered with Nevşehir Museum. Museum Hotel presents a mix of Cappadocian culture—its architecture, traditions, lifestyle, ancient cuisine, and even early regional clothing
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Agro Tourism Albania

September 25, 2020|Albania, BIG SEE Tourism Design Award 2020 - Winner, Creative story and identity as experience, Tourism|

Qeparo, is a village in the southern coast of Albania. Divided in the more recent lower Qeparo and the historical upper Qeparo, has suffered from the Albanian Diaspora that caused a great loss of human capital, which mainly moved to Greece, with consequent neglect of buildings and agricultural fields. Today the village, as many others in the coastal area, is facing return immigration of the ‘natives’, and has the
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