Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 7 i White Paper by - English

Bruce Weber (Pennsilvania, 1946) has had a wild life. His picture Elizabeth Taylor and Bonkers the Bear, taken at Thousand Oaks, California, in 2005, encapsulates at its best the two great passions –photography and animals– through which he has made his spectacular, unstoppable, frantic way through life. His persistent shootings for GQ and Vogue – from Grace Coddington’s UK edition in the 70’s to that of Anna Wintour’s for the USA since the 90’s –, his work for Versace and Calvin Klein (including the iconic campaigns of the fragrances Obsession and Eternity) and his portraits of Nelson Mandela, David Bowie and Iman in South Africa, to name a few of his achievements, never pushed him away from his care and devotion to all sorts of pets and wild animals, which…

Cosmetics-especially if they belong to the select group of high cosmetics-are conceived as a gift. Before getting to the cream or perfume inside, it is necessary to complete each and every one of the steps that make up the ritual: first, remove the thin transparent cellophane wrapper that seals it; before opening it, enjoy the texture of the cardboard of the box, the sophisticated printing of the product’s name. Once opened, you may be able to access the cream, the perfume, or the wonderful combination of eye shadows, although you will probably still have to remove the inner carton that protects the treasure itself, and, if it is a cosmetic, also the endless paper booklet with the characteristics of the formula or the application instructions written in a dozen languages.…

It was none other than Santiago Calatrava who acted as the oracle of this extraordinary project, one that could very well bear the title of bigger than life itself. “You don’t need me, your cathedral is already built,” warned the prestigious Spanish architect to Kris Verhellen when, during a visit, the latter asked him what to do with some land destined not only to transform the landscape of Brussels, but to change the socioeconomic dynamics of the city forever. And he took his advice. The 56-year-old Belgian, CEO of the real estate company Extensa Group, has spent the last twenty years of his career leading the renaissance of an entire district of the Belgian capital, Tour & Taxis, which now stands as the heart of a city that, in his…

While working as a doctor or studying to become a lawyer, what Steve Wallace least imagined is that he would end up becoming, at almost 70 years of age, a photographer who has traveled halfway around the world. Since he retired, he has observed the most diverse forms of life and events through the viewfinder of his camera, which he has decided to share with the rest of the world. Images that capture the happiness of little aspiring monks and other heartbreaking ones, such as those of the Rohingya refugees in the camps of Bangladesh, have been chosen for books, magazines, exhibitions, and competitions. Thanks to Wallace’s photography we observe the differences in the lifestyle of Asian and African countries, often more traditional and respectful of nature, but we also…

How many times have we all said “I had a farm in Africa”, the famous phrase that brings us back to movies like Out of Africa and Mogambo as well as many other ones about life in Africa, quotes that makes us want to travel through the savanna or the jungle, or even visit villages with a way of life so different from ours. In this day and age, doing business and preserving the natural environment is a task that should take precedence over everything else. In our search, we have come across this hotel chain that is the closest thing to an ethical hotel. Private villas with an imposing landscape, where besides being able to see wild animals, lions, leopards, elephants, zebras, and all that the jungle offers us…

He has been chosen for years as one of the 50 best architects in the world by the international association Green Planet Architects. This recognition has been awarded to him for being a global benchmark in eco-friendly architecture, as well as for his promotion and development of a more sustainable world in the design of his buildings. But above all, Luis Garrido is considered a visionary thanks to eco-friendly architecture projects such as Vitro-House, the only house ever built solely of glass, or Bio-Tecnópolis, a city built with a prefabricated structure using only fifteen different pieces. He is critical of the way in which the concept of sustainability is currently used, but he also believes that one can be happy living in a big city as long as it is…

In 2020, the global temperature of 2016, the warmest year ever recorded, will be reached again. At the same time, according to organizations such as the Copernicus Climate Change Service, the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere continues to increase. If this trend continues, the global average temperature could rise by as much as 2.5 °F. This prediction by the World Meteorological Organization would be just one of the catastrophes with which the planet warns us that we are neglecting it. Although perhaps not at the same rate as climate change, concern for the environment and the search for sustainable options is also on the rise. Consumers are demanding products that do not harm the ecosystem and companies are responding. Caring for the environment is not at odds with pleasure…

Getting lost in nature, disconnecting, looking at the infinite horizon, resting from the noise and lights… the dream trip for this frenetic life. The Awasi Hotel is located in a private reserve and if you look straight ahead from its entrance you find the Torres del Paine National Park, a protected wilderness area belonging to the province of Ultima Esperanza, a biosphere reserve by Unesco. This hotel composed of 14 villas of about 80 m2 in wood with a firewood stove, wooden walls and furniture, wraparound blankets, and reading nooks, is the cabin of our dreams. The main lodge offers everything we would want in a kind of adventure vacation to get to know Patagonia. Each house has a private guide and a 4x4 to tour the area, where you…

OX Motorcycles presents its new range of 100% electric motorcycles OX ONE, ideal for an urban environment, in numerous ranges and colors, with removable batteries, speed up to 70 mph and 60 miles of autonomy. OX One combines the Café Racer aesthetics of the 60s with the most advanced technology in terms of safety, mobility and connectivity. For this company it is a journey from the past to the future, inspired by both classic essence and cutting-edge technology. In addition to being a means of transportation, it is a symbol of freedom and of making mobility an adventure where moving sustainably is always possible.…

The Mercato Metropolitano is a set of sustainable and inclusive community markets focused on revitalizing neighborhoods, improving quality of life and protecting the environment. The first MM community market in London has included more than 70 food and beverage businesses, a deli with sustainably sourced products from local farmers and artisans, a unique cinema experience, a communal kitchen and several circular economy concepts, including a Bavarian microbrewery, a hydroponic farm, a mushroom farm using used coffee grounds and a vertical garden on a double-decker bus, among many more. In October 2019, Mercato Mayfair opened its doors in the newly refurbished Grade I listed, St Mark’s in North Mayfair. MM’s expansion is largely focused on social impact and creating a global movement of artisans and health conscious individuals, where access to…

As we all know, the fashion industry has been aware of the need to make a formal commitment to the planet for years. The fact that rampant clothing consumption pollutes the earth and affects biodiversity isn’t news either and, therefore, we cannot look the other way. According to the UN, textile production accounts for 20 percent of global wastewater and 10 percent of global carbon emissions. Moreover, in the last 15 years, the production of clothing worldwide has doubled, while its use has decreased by 50%. If we talk about Spain, we spend an average of 450€ ($520) per person per year on clothing, generating between 26 and 30 pounds of textile waste. However, the recycling of textile materials only reaches 20 percent in our country. And that is why…

How would the contemporary woman be seen through a kaleidoscope? Eclectic in terms of colors, savoir-faire, materials, and style. Or at least that’s how London-based photographer and director Harley Weir, in collaboration with Audemars Piguet, wanted to capture her for her Royal Oak 2021 collection. They have done so by establishing synergies between Haute Couture and Haute Horlogerie, to unveil four new models as diverse as the attributes of the watches and women who star in the collection. In it, the Swiss Manufacture of Haute Horlogerie has set out to explore the idea of modern femininity with the young British creative, who applies her usual introspective and raw look to the investigation of how a look —even a wrist one—can reflect different worlds and facets of women. The relationship between…

This collaborative project between the studio Mario Cucinella Architects and 3D printing specialists WASP, may mark the beginning of a new sustainable building era. 3D printed architecture has a great potential to become one of the most accessible and eco-friendly building solutions. TECLA, which takes its name from Technology and Clay, evokes the strong link between past and future by combining the matter and spirit of timeless ancient adobe homes, with the advanced 21st century technological production. Whilst at first glance it may appear as a primitive hut, it has been constructed using cutting-edge technology, which allows to built housing modules like this within 200 hours, while consuming an average of 6 kW of energy and reducing typical construction waste almost entirely. A biodegradable structure made of local clay, in…

Since its foundation in 1977, the Jane Goodall Institute has been working worldwide to protect wildlife and the environment as well as to develop projects and programs that contribute to the sustainable coexistence of human communities. And, of course, to allow a harmonious coexistence among all living beings. When she was just a child, Jane Goodall received a stuffed chimpanzee as a gift, which her father named Jubilee. This small gesture was fundamental for this intelligent and active woman to become one of the most renowned primatologists, ethologists, and anthropologists in the world. Goodall has dedicated her life to a passion she already exhibited at a young age, nature. Now, at 87 years of age, she has more than 55 years of work behind her that have made us rethink…

“The call from high-value individuals who prefer a quieter and more sustainable way to cruise is unquestionably getting louder.”Linda Brembs, Managing Director, Soel Yachts. The new 48ft (14.5m) solar electric catamaran is the ideal luxury weekend cruiser for the sustainably minded. Custom battery systems are supplemented by the rooftop solar array, and being entirely fossil-fuel-free the Soel Senses 48 is a surprisingly quiet to operate 8-passenger cruiser and wonderfully economical.…

Traditionally, mosaic art was identified with Greco-Roman murals and still life images; a form of expression that has lasted more than 4,000 years, since ancient Mesopotamia. Today, tile craftsmanship is still up to date, with artists at all levels, although there are those who bet on a chain of work to make custom mosaics, such as MOSAICFactory. It was founded in 2002, now expanding to Tangier, Morocco, and showrooms in London, Paris, Madrid, and Malaga. They have modernized the traditional manufacturing processes, improving the quality of the products, but above all improving the conditions of their employees, craftsmen and workers. The factories, located in the industrial zone near Tangier airport (Morocco), scrupulously respect all the social rights of their employees. Their Tangier factories, equipped with a filtering and recycling system,…