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Architectural installation for a cultural dialogue
From five storeys high, a vertical tree nursery overlooks the main square of Timișoara—an installation in the framework of the Timișoara European Capital of Culture 2023 program, which is a testimony to the harmonious coexistence of nature and the built environment. The Nursery.1306 plants for Timișoara is a
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Romania and Bulgaria are trying to convince the skeptics of their Schengen accession
The accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen Area is still blocked. When can they succeed?
Only Croatia joined the Schengen Area on 1 January, as Austria and the Netherlands blocked the accession of Bulgaria and Romania. Still, the two countries continue working hard to become members of the
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This is what the regional pavilions of the Venice Biennale will look like
In the second half of May, the attention of architects, artists and designers will once again turn to Venice for the 18th Venice Biennale, where most of the countries of the region will be represented with installations.
The Venice Biennale of Architecture, the industry’s most important and most artistic
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Everything to know about the Pentagon document leaks!
In the largest leaks scandal of the decade, countless secret Pentagon and NATO documents have come to light. The chaos is huge, but we summarized the most important points.
The world’s attention has been on the Pentagon leaks in April: Pages of highly classified US documents began circulating on
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Total war on Ukrainian grain
Poland put an end to unlimited Ukrainian grain imports, followed by Slovakia, Hungary, and Bulgaria, as Romania also made restrictions. Kyiv is fighting while the European Commission is just watching. Analysis from Hype&Hyper.
We wrote just a week ago about how unlimited imports of Ukrainian grain are destroying farmers
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Restored Firefighters’ Tower reflecting the history of Cluj-Napoca
A new chapter in the history of a centuries-old monument in Cluj-Napoca has just begun. After six years of rehabilitation and construction work, the Firefighters’ Tower opened its doors and is now not only a lookout but also an exhibition space. Let’s see!
Located in the Someșul Mic Valley
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Cheap Ukrainian grain destroys Central Europe
The massive imports of Ukrainian grain and its economic consequences are causing turmoil among Central and Eastern Europe’s farmers in the past few months. The problems even affect Polish politics: Henryk Kowalczyk, Poland’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, resigned on 5 April amid growing protests and the
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A fusion of thought fragments: how the identity of Transylvanian Design Week was born
What is Transylvanian design? This is the question addressed by the first event specifically showcasing Transylvanian creatives. Transylvanian Design Week (TWD), which takes place in Miercurea-Ciuc (Csíkszereda) between 18 February and 10 March, aims to capture a snapshot that will inspire the local creative community to think together. The visuals
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Sokszor mélyre kell ásni a csodás látványért | TOP5
Mai cikkünkben öt lélegzetelállító sóbányát mutatunk be, amelyek megváltoztatják a bányákról alkotott képünket és a bennük rejlő lehetőségeket.
A legtöbbünk számára jól ismert a történet, miszerint a király egy nap megkérdezte lányait, ki mennyire szereti őt. A legkisebb – akiről majd a végén ki is derül, hogy a legjobban szerette –, így
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Sometimes you need to dig deep for a spectacular view | TOP5
Today we feature five breathtaking salt mines that might change the way we think about mines and their potential.
Some may be familiar with the Hungarian folk tale of the old king who one day asked his daughters who loved him the most. The youngest—who, it turns out at
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The first Transylvanian Design Week to kick off this Saturday
The Transylvanian Design Week, which will take place in Csíkszereda (Miercurea Ciuc) from 18 February to 10 March, is the first event to showcase Transylvanian designers.
The first Transylvanian Design Week aims to give a snapshot of what design means in Transylvania today, how experts see the place of applied
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Fusion of centuries | Lea House
Nowadays, an array of experiments has provided examples of the harmony existing between different eras: whether in the industries of fashion, product design or architecture, they all signal that this harmony is more than just a decorative solution. The blend of groundbreaking styles acts as a precedent for the symbiosis
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Snow-covered mountain lakes in the region to visit in winter | TOP 5
We all need a break in the colder months as well, so we’ve rounded up some of the region’s eye-catching mountain lakes and tarns that are well worth a visit. In these high-altitude landscapes, you can almost taste the fresh air, while the winter sunshine caresses your face
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The European Capital of Culture program series in Timișoara starts in February
This year, three cities share the title: Veszprém in Hungary, Elefsina in Greece, and Timișoara in Romania, each with a year-long series of events.
Timișoara has chosen the motto “Shine your light—Light up your city!”, which has a special meaning for the locals, as Timișoara was the first city
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What is Central and Eastern Europe’s economic outlook in 2023?
Europe, just like the rest of the world, is going through a difficult period, which is far from over. As we finally recovered from the pandemic, Russia attacked Ukraine, and the developed world has been hit by a severe economic and energy crisis. The plight is far from ideal, but
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Croatia: goodbye to border control, hello to euro
1 January 2023 has not been just another New Year’s Day for Croatia: the Western Balkan country joined the Schengen Area, and the Croatian kuna has been replaced by the euro. But what do the forward-looking developments mean in practice?
The Schengen Area membership means significant freedom to the
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Can Romanian natural gas make Europe less dependent on Russia?
The solution might lie at the bottom of the Black Sea.
The Russo-Ukrainian war has made Europe realize that its dependence on Russian energy is not beneficial and makes the continent highly vulnerable. Energy independence and diversification of resources are strongly desired, and some measures have already been implemented to
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Green cities reaching for the sky: are vertical gardens the future? | TOP 5
In Western Europe, the rudimentary implementation of vertical gardens and farms was already started in the twentieth century, but only traces of this can be found in the East. Today we are building upwards, but can we farm in this direction?
Vertical farming works indoors, on several levels, moving upwards,
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Chameleon Office Booth: a step towards sustainability
Sustainability and social responsibility are now essential parts of any company’s identity. This applies not only to market roles or marketing activities, but also to the workplace. The fast-changing office environment is not ideal when it comes to sustainability. Recognizing this problem, Askia Furniture has designed the Kameleon Office
The 5 eeriest places in Central and Eastern Europe
It’s the spookiest time of the year: even regions that don’t traditionally celebrate Halloween are all about scares. To mark the occasion, we’ve rounded up the eeriest buildings and places in the area. Or should we say most haunted? Who knows...
1. Pidhirtsi Castle, Ukraine
The building,
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Az 5 legkísértetiesebb hely Közép-Kelet Európában
Az év legfélelmetesebb időszakában járunk, így még azokon a helyeken is minden az ijesztgetésről szól ilyenkor, ahol hagyományosan nem ünneplik a Halloween-t. Ebből az alkalomból összegyűjtöttük a környék legkísértetiesebb épületeit és helyeit. Vagy mondhatnánk, hogy legkísértetjártább? Ki tudja!
1. Pidhirtsi kastély, Ukrajna
A még elhanyagolt állapotában is gyönyörű épület az
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This is what Charles III’s Transylvanian inn looks like
Now, anyone who books a night at Charles III’s estate in Valea Zălanului, Romania, can feel like royalty.
We have written before that Charles III is not a fan of contemporary architecture, but he’s far more fond of historic buildings and old traditions. Perhaps that is why he
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How much less do women earn in Central and Eastern Europe?
The gender wage gap is a frequent topic in the context of gender equality.
There are many reasons why women and men may earn differently. Differences in traditional gender roles, discrimination, and professions strongly dominated by women or men are just a few examples from the long list of causes.
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Timișoara Architecture Biennial 2022 launched
Organized for the fourth time, the Timișoara Architecture Biennial in Romania will host a month of exhibitions, debates, and guided tours of the city.
From 23 September to 23 October, Timișoara will be all about architecture, urbanism, and design thanks to the Timișoara Architecture Biennial (BETA). This year’s program
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The Iron Dome would defend Romania
Romania would buy Israel’s shekel-billion project to build an Iron Dome to protect the country. Is the Romanians’ interest serious or just a rumor?
The question of how countries can develop their air defense systems to defend themselves against possible attacks has been a priority in Eastern Europe for
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Blending contemporary and iconic elements | Aparterre store
Aparterre’s shop in Bucharest was conceived as a kind of private home where fashion and design lovers can feel at home: among beautiful clothes, special objects, and a variety of colors and textures.
The feminine touch of the interior, designed by Bogdan Ciocodeica Studio, is given by the powdery
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Tarot cards through the eyes of Romanian illustrators
The works of 40 Romanian illustrators condensed into a single deck of cards: Cluj-Napoca based ILLUSTRART Association’s latest initiative is here, this time giving new life to the symbols of tarot cards. We asked illustrator József Vass, one of the minds behind the initiative, about the story of the
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Our favorite quality artisanal jams | TOP 5
Delicious, easy to make it last, healthy and we could eat almost all of it: jams are the eternal favorites of all generations. In our selection today, we brought manufactories where better and better jams are made with devoted work, respect for traditions and modern creativity, maintaining the tradition of
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Education for Ukrainian refugee children – how European countries help
Children must receive education, including those fleeing the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war. Many of them are still not back in the school system, but some attend online classes, and throughout Europe, several Ukrainian schools were established to provide education and community for refugee children. Report from Hype&Hyper on how different
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Wires in the air | Innovation and startups in the CEE region - Part IV.
Romania has one of the fastest internet speeds globally thanks to cheap but unsafe and unsightly solutions. The country lags far behind the EU average in innovation and digitalization, ranking last in most lists. And regarding sustainability, Romania’s performance is not any better. There is little funding, inadequate human
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How eMAG became a top e-commerce company
Founded in 2001, eMAG is today the most valuable Romanian company, the market leader in three countries, and a competitor to the most prominent international rivals. E-commerce is a highly competitive market where only the most successful companies can survive—the eMAG story from Hype&Hyper.
Most people still associate
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Cooling delicacies from Eastern Europe | TOP 5
Unfortunately, during the summer heat, we do not always have the opportunity to relax on the waterfront, so we have to cope with the almost suffocating heat within the walls of our home. In addition to having an ice shower and turning on the fan or even the air-conditioning, you
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Vibrant colors, special motives—the most stylish festival looks from Eastern Europe | TOP 5
The Covid restrictions made the festivals of the past two summers impossible to take place, but this year, our favorite musical events are back! To celebrate this, today’s regional selection is also dedicated to festivals, but instead of presenting the stunning venues and diverse musical palette, we focus on
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Stylish showrooms in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
It is important for all brands to address potential customers not only with their high-quality products and ingenious online campaigns, but also to make the purchasing process an experience in some way. One of the best ways to do this today is to design a stylish showroom, where visitors can
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Stílusos showroomok Kelet-Európából | TOP 5
Minden márka számára fontos, hogy a potenciális vevőket ne csak a kiemelkedő minőségű árucikkeivel és az ötletes online kampányaival szólítsa meg, hanem, hogy a vásárlás folyamatát élménnyé tegye valamilyen módon. Napjainkban erre az egyik legjobb módszer egy stílusos showroom kialakítása, ahol az érdeklődők egy – a szokványos, egyhangú bolti környezettől merőben
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Exciting graphics, stunning interiors—cafés from the region with a stylish identity | TOP 5
Dazzling sunshine, freshly baked pastries, specialty coffee with a delicious smell and, of course, a pleasant terrace on a cozy street in the city center—you would think that all the conditions are in place to open the perfect café! However, in addition to the quality of the coffee, it
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This building in Bucharest was transformed from an abandoned factory to a stylish nightclub!
In more and more major European cities, we can find catering units in poorly constructed buildings that were previously used for industrial purposes. This scheme is beneficial in many respects, as spaces that have been vacant for many years are filled with life again, while the original structure of the
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Healthy snacks from Eastern Europe | TOP 5
A fun evening with friends; relaxing on the couch after a hard day; a few minutes of rest between the never-ending hours of working or studying—moments when we can definitely use some tasty snacks. But after a good snack, we often feel guilty, because salty snacks with artificial flavor
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The winner of the 2021 Bucharest Architecture Award demonstrates how to live in symbiosis with nature
Is it possible to strike a balance between architecture and the wildlife around us? How can a breath of nature be sneaked into the concrete jungle of the city? Thanks to the team at LAMA Arhitectura, this house in Bucharest represents a kind of language that not only illustrates the
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“A minimalist oasis with plenty of possibilities” | A design concept store opened in Cluj Napoca
Despite the increasing development of the creative community of Cluj-Napoca, there are few places in the region that can become a common introductory platform for designers and creators in different fields. Georgiana Ciceo, the designer of the Monom jewelry brand, thought that she would like to change this, so she
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3 interior designers from the region who are worth keeping on your radar—IV.
It’s no secret that we’re fans of interiors with aesthetic and pleasant atmospheres; where the colors, textures, furniture and objects create something that’s hard to replicate and can instantly influence the mood of the moment. However, when it comes to interiors, the focus is often on the
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Bears and mafia | Secrets and future of Romanian forests
Romania’s forests are among the most beautiful in Europe, no doubt about it, but climate change demands a strict forest policy, which is not made any easier by the forest mafia, overpopulated bears and EU directives. Timber theft, mafias, politics: our analysis of the present and future of Romania’
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Brave patchwork and extravagant sustainability from Transylvania
When we talk about sustainable fashion, the first thing that comes to mind for many people is minimalist, even boring-looking basics. The BORBALA brand completely defies stereotypes: anything but conformist, full of bright color, material and shape variations, exciting DIY techniques. Under the brand’s aegis, even the Lidl bag,
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Fusion of centuries | Lea House
Nowadays, an array of experiments has provided examples of the harmony existing between different eras: whether in the industries of fashion, product design or architecture, they all signal that this harmony is more than just a decorative solution. The blend of groundbreaking styles acts as a precedent for the symbiosis
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Creative designers, stylish card games | TOP 5
Cards may seem simple, as they don’t necessarily come with a board or piece, but that’s why they have endless possibilities. In our selection, we now present solutions that enchant us with their unique concepts and illustrations by talented regional artists.
Memorable conversations
Körvonal was created in Hungary
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Office building made of wood panels in Romania | Vertical Studio
The CLT office building, designed by Vertical Studio, was built in a picturesque environment on the border of Oradea and Săldăbagiu de Munte, and consists of versatilely used wooden elements.
Thanks to the CLT (Cross Laminated Timber) construction system, the office building is characterized by simplicity, the warmth of materials
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Monumental murals, livable cities | TOP 5
Murals can change the atmosphere of neighborhoods and bring life to any environment. They enliven our everyday lives, make us stop and think for a moment. In addition, there is a huge amount of work behind them, serious preparations are needed for the difficult conditions. Take a virtual walk with
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The Romanian brand Moujan Lusso conquers with a sophisticated identity | Alexandra Necula
The Moujan Lusso skincare brand specializes in body oils made from Tahitian botanicals. Their products are 100% vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free and contain only natural ingredients to smooth, nourish and regenerate the skin. The sustainable identity of the Romanian brand was designed by the Alexandra Necula design studio.
The creative studio
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Christmas menu from the traditional dishes of the region—with recommended restaurants | TOP 5
At Christmas, traditions come to the fore. We crave the usual tastes and smells, as the long-awaited, intimate atmosphere is not complete without them. Traditions are preserved everywhere, but in a different way—this time we’ve looked at the specialties of the region, which made up a whole Christmas
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Shopping for the future—packaging-free stores in the region | TOP 5
As we increasingly address the issue of sustainability in our day-to-day lives, various packaging-free stores are emerging in response. By choosing zero waste stores, we are opting for a more sustainable future, while also supporting local businesses and, in many cases, getting better and healthier ingredients. Transparent offer, peaceful atmosphere,
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HIGHLIGHTS | Colored world
Every week, we bring you even more exciting creative projects, this time we take you into the realm of maps. These colorful illustrations as well as encourage us to visit a region, also give us a better insight into the daily lives of the people living there. Let’s have
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Stories behind exciting photo series from the region | TOP 5
To nostalgize, to take photos in a therapeutic way, or in this way to preserve the last days of a passing tribe. From the magnificent landscapes of Eastern Europe, the determined photographers travel to even the most unimaginable city in the world to show the true beauty of the landscapes
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Boutique hotel in the spirit of slow architecture
Historic buildings in Romanian city centers have long suffered from neglect due to the intricacies of complex economic, legal and bureaucratic issues. Now, in the spirit of slow architecture, a historic building has been transformed into a boutique hotel in Brăila, with a focus on craftsmanship, simplicity, locality and sustainability.
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Marc Thorpe designs eco-conscious cabin in the Carpathians
The American architect Marc Thorpe is the designer of the cabins being built as an extension of the Romanian Tara Luanei hotel, inspired by sustainability, Romanian vernacular architecture, and minimalism. Construction of the cabins will start this summer
As part of a project called Canton House, Thorpe designs cabins for
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Haita Land offers comfort in a romantic setting
The Bukovina region is not only famous for its natural treasures: the mountains and the surroundings of the wild pine forest hide numerous cultural heritage and treasures. One of these is the Haita Land, an unusually authentic village that represents both traditional and contemporary values.
The story of Haita Land
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Discover Eastern Europe from a bird’s eye view! | TOP 5
The countries of Eastern Europe are full of more and more beautiful sights, be it historic old towns, modern housing estates, diverse mountains, wonderful lakes or inviting beaches. Luckily, the amazing sight has inspired more photographers, so in our selection today, we’ll show you five Instagram accounts that showcase
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Our favorite quality artisanal jams | TOP 5
Delicious, easy to make it last, healthy and we could eat almost all of it: jams are the eternal favorites of all generations. In our selection today, we brought manufactories where better and better jams are made with devoted work, respect for traditions and modern creativity, maintaining the tradition of
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Refreshing juices | TOP 5
After the waterfront, the best antidotes to summer heat are undoubtedly cold drinks and fresh juices. In our selection today, we focus on the latter with five cold-pressed juices, each bottle of which is rich in vitamins and flavors.
The Cold Pressed Juices | Poland
Let’s start with perhaps the
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Handmade chocolates | TOP 5
In our selection today, we will guide you into the exciting world of chocolates. All five brands are characterized by a craftsmanship process and an eternal spirit of experimentation to create the most perfect sweets possible.
Lyra Chocolate | Slovakia
For starters, we recommend the Lyra Chocolate manufactory in Slovakia. In
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Fairytale castles | TOP 5
The most spectacular monuments of Central Europe’s extremely rich historical heritage are the towers and castles that proclaim the creative power of their predecessors in film-like locations. In our selection today, we have brought you five of our favorites.
Castle of Visegrád | Hungary
Our list starts with the Visegrád
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A cabin built with volunteer work in Transylvania | MuMa Hut
Dubbed MuMA Hut, this tiny wooden house was built in the Sat Bătrân part of Armeniș, a small settlement in Transylvania. The cabin allows us to immerse in the landscape in comfort and peace, without being disturbed, while it also raises the attention to environmentally friendly and sustainable development. The
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Glamorous camping | TOP 5
Nomadic sense of freedom and splendor—the free world of glamping conquers more and more places. It is no accident, as it perfectly combines the feeling of comfortable hotel rooms with the wild lust of nature. In our selection today, we present Eastern European places where both the eternal hiker
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Romanian homes in foggy landscapes | Felicia Simion
The works of Bucharest-based artist and freelance photographer Felicia Simion are balancing between raw reality and a misty dream world: she creates her own universe in her sensitive works.
In her 2017 series of photographs ’H o m e’, she explored her country, Romania’s roads, to document country-specific buildings
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The cleanest mineral waters in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
One of the essential components of life is water: since it is an integral part of us, it does matter what quality we quench our thirst with. In our selection today, we have chosen five water brands that will deliver the eternal elixir to our tables from crystal clear and
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The most special festival venues in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
Although this year’s festival season won’t be the same, we have more and more opportunities to have fun. Since we also love festivals, it was a special pleasure to put together this top list in which we start the summer with five special venues.
Colours Of Ostrava | Ostrava,
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Charmingly geometric | Jess Gastrobar
The concept of the BIANCOEBIANCA interior design studio for the Jess Bar in Timisoara was to create a space full of playful and geometric shapes in the color palette of Wes Anderson.
The bar has a different atmosphere in each segment of the three-part space, yet the end result is
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Conveying thoughts and messages | JULS
Jewelry as a carrier of messages, a means of communication or a symbol: in the jewelry pieces of the Romanian JULS brand, thoughts are transformed into wearable objects. We talked to jewelry designer Teodora Rus, the founder of the brand. Interview!
Tell us a bit about the beginning: how did
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Modern churches | TOP 5
How can churches be kept relevant in a technology and information-centric world? Perhaps the answer to this question was sought by the architects who created the top buildings in our selection today. We will guide you to five modern shrines in Eastern Europe where the noise of the outside world
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Diverse nature trails | TOP 5
Hiking in all seasons is good, but in spring the nature is especially inviting. For those who not only want a simple excursion, but would like to learn about the natural and cultural values of a landscape, an exciting nature trail may be the best choice. Let’s show you
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Café, reimagined | Sisters
The new brand identity of the Sisters café in Cluj-Napoca was created by the Prototip Studio, and the end result was a fresh and modern community space, which people like to visit, and not just for coffee.
They were not afraid to completely reinterpret the classic café interior, thus created
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In the realm of éclair doughnuts | French Revolution
Glaze on the outside, soft filling on the inside: Éclair doughnuts entice everyone with such simple tools. You can find French Revolution stores in four locations in Bucharest: none of them will disappoint doughnut lovers.
The selection is rich with a wide variety of flavor combinations to choose from. In
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The best waterfront restaurants in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
There’s no better feeling than sitting by the waterfront on a pleasant summer evening, listening to the waves crash against the pier while snacking. In our selection today, we have collected the unique waterfront restaurants of Eastern Europe, in which gastronomic specialties and exclusive interiors cannot be missed.
Mlýnec
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Planting the seeds of a new life
Photographer Roxi Pop left her partner and her apartment in Cluj-Napoca behind to spend the lockdown with her family in Mediaș and thus to save money. What started out as a simple photo journal turned out to be a fantastically allegoric photo series about connection to nature, long distance relationships,
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Modern rugs with abstract lines | Dare to Rug
Imagine a rug brand that explores the relationship between lights, spaces and objects and is not afraid of presenting all with characterful colors. Dare to Rug rugs bring life to any room.
Dare to Rug is the first Romanian designer brand to make contemporary rugs. Contemporary design plays a significant
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Renovation of the Headquarters of the Order of Architects of Romania | Bucharest, Romania
Built in 1927, the house was once the family home of the Romanian architect Florea Stănculescu. Renovation of the neo-Romanesque style building began in the mid-2010s, today it’s the Headquarters of the Order of Architects of the country. PACE has added the building to its selection because of its
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Intuitive ceramics | UAU
Objects boasting a peculiar design and conveying feelings to observers, with functions that might seem unclear at first glance—UAU’s products take an intimate and intuitive approach to ceramics. We asked founder Vanessa Singenzia to tell us about her creative attitude and her studio in Cluj-Napoca.
Vanessa started to
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Light, compact and airy | Timona Cultural Center and Student Dorm
A brick façade with emphatic metal elements and an airy finish: in addition to applying contemporary solutions, the building of the dormitory designed by Romanian architecture studio UNITH2B also fits into its environment perfectly.
The building of Timona Cultural Center and Student Dorm took up the majority of the area
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Cultural Palace | Blaj, Romania
The renovation of the Cultural Palace in Blaj started after 17 years of abandonment: the building built in 1930 brings its past closer while looking to the future. Here comes the latest episode of our PACE X HYPEANDHYPER series, starring the Cultural Palace in Blaj.
Bucharest-based architect Victor Smigelschi designed
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Tarot cards through the eyes of Romanian illustrators
The works of 40 Romanian illustrators condensed into a single deck of cards: Cluj-Napoca based ILLUSTRART Association’s latest initiative is here, this time giving new life to the symbols of tarot cards. We asked illustrator József Vass, one of the minds behind the initiative, about the story of the
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The meeting of creativity and expertise | The Kitchen Studio
The kitchen where marketing, branding, communication and design are the ingredients: Paula Maior and Noémi Kruppa, the founders of Cluj-Napoca-based design & advertising firm The Kitchen Studio help various brands find their own voice and identity in a complex manner.
Paula Maior was born in Marghita, a small town in Transylvania,
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Promised Land
In his art, photographer Lucian Bran living and working in Bucharest often investigates the border between reality and fiction, the line between essence and appearance. This is what he does in his series titled Promised Land, too: the grandiose nature photos covering the walls of panel flats and restaurants invite
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Equestrian center | Sânsimion, Romania
Artisan traditions meet industrial solutions in the equestrian center located in Harghita county – it’s not surprising that the project is exemplary in the region. In the latest episode of our PACE X HYPEANDHYPER series, we explore a truly idyllic place.
The equestrian center situated in Sânsimion, Transylvania was commissioned
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Art Deco Bucharest
The Art Deco style of visual arts influenced architecture, painting, applied
graphic design, sculpture and film, but it also dominated the fashion and media
advertisements of the era – it influenced every area of life. It became popular
in both the US and several European countries, but there are some cities
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Adél Zsigmond | Conceptual clothing
Innovative and conceptual collections, with a kind of hidden image that can’t be
seen at first glance. Adél Zsigmond’s garments can function as casual attire,
formal wear or even as a form of artistic self-expression, it’s only up to us
how we would like to wear them
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Carpathia | Nicholas J R White
British photographer Nicholas J R White [https://www.nicholasjrwhite.co.uk/]
documented the formation of a new European Wilderness Reserve in his recent
series titled “Carpathia”.
After logging companies bought up a significant share of Romania’s forests in
the early 2000’s, nature suffered devastating loss and damage. In