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Burgundiával egy szélességi fokon: egy erdélyi pezsgő bajnok
Carassia: egy feltörekvő erdélyi pezsgő, a Szilágyság elfeledett borvidékéről - négy elkötelezett jóbarát és egy magyar befektető kellett a sikerhez
Ha a pezsgőre gondolunk, nem feltétlenül Erdély jut először eszünkbe. Pedig Erdély, ezen belül is az észak-erdélyi Szilágyság Burgundiával egy szélességi fokon fekszik, ez a vidék pedig a Chardonnay és
On the same latitude as Burgundy: a sparkling wine champion from Transylvania
Carassia: a rising star of Transylvanian sparkling wine, from Szilágyság, a recently rediscovered wine region. Four devoted friends and a Hungarian investor was needed for the success.
If you think about sparkling wine, the first region coming to your mind is probably not Transylvania. Nevertheless, this region – previously part of
design
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
lifestyle
Taking art into the boxing ring
The law of the conservation of energy states that it can neither be created nor destroyed, only converted from one form of energy to another. The art of Szilárd Gáspár is an analogy for this process in which human energy is transformed into artistic matter. The artist, creating in the
design
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
design
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
lifestyle
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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Eastern European vacation | TOP 5
Hearing the word summer vacation, many of us come across the same concepts: beach, the smell of sunscreen, straw hat, or reading a long-coveted book, but better and better alternative vacation options also become more common. In our selection today, we present programs that spice up the summer holidays in
festival
Where the sun rises twice: Double Rise Festival launches soon
Concerts, theater plays, literary and folk music events in one place: the 6th Double Rise Festival will be held in Rimetea between 11 and 13 August. We talked to festival director Mátyás Lajos Gondi about the details and the background of the event.
Fifty kilometers from Cluj-Napoca, under the triple
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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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Stools covered in traditional Transylvanian mushroom leather
Mari Koppanen, a Finnish furniture designer, has launched a range of furniture that looks like it is covered in a suede-like material. However, the fluffy upholstery of the seat and bench is not animal skin, but a material called amadu, derived from the fruit of the broom fungus.
Transylvanian artisans
art
A trilingual book from a traveling exhibition: the history of Transylvania Retouched
The exhibition Transylvania Retouched—Landscape and Representation presents the work and atmosphere of the Marosvásárhelyi Műhely (Târgu Mureş Workshop—free translation), better known as the MAMŰ art association. The exhibition debuted in Berlin in June 2019, followed by several Hungarian and Romanian venues in 2020. This edition, however, is not
community
Eastern European vacation | TOP 5
Hearing the word summer vacation, many of us come across the same concepts: beach, the smell of sunscreen, straw hat, or reading a long-coveted book, but better and better alternative vacation options also become more common. In our selection today, we present programs that spice up the summer holidays in
graphic design
Defining the atmosphere of a festival visually | Hype X WONDEREST
In the heart of Transylvania, in the mountains, at an altitude of one thousand hundred meters, is the campsite that hosts the Wonderest festival, which is not only about total escapism, but also about environmental awareness. The basic idea of the event is also reflected in its visual identity: freedom,
architecture
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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Old Stuart, the storyteller toy restorer
Toys wear out, maybe the more we love them, the more they do—but at the same time, beautiful memories deserve care. Even though Ervin Ruszuly of Transylvanian descent never studied toy restoration, he fulfilled a dream he had cherised since he was a child when he set up his
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Festival installation by AU workshop | HYPE X WONDEREST
The basic philosophy of Wonderest festival is to offer a retreat to nature, and the installation created by AU Workshop, the Copper Thinking Bench further accentuates this aspiration. If the festival’s participants had enough of all the experiences and special sounds, they can visit this one-of-a-kind seating furniture to
architecture
On the border of documentarism and art | Kevin Campean
Brutalism transforming into abstract forms—this is how Kevin Campean’s photo series can be described, which shows the not-so-popular city center of Satu Mare from a new perspective. Let’s see!
Kevin is currently strengthening the creative team of Limelight in Budapest, where he mainly works in the field
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The groundbreaking markets in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
Creating value and forming a community: the culture of going to the market never really goes out of fashion. Whether we visit a market as a tourist or as a regular returner, there is always something mystical in store for us. The vegetables are greener, the flowers are more fragrant
business
„It’s like a feast!” | Gálfi zakuszka
The magnificent harmony of end-of-the-summer vegetables, slightly smoky red pepper and eggplant. Fall, home and the taste of Transylvania locked in a jar: meet Gálfi zakuszka by Kinga Gálfi!
Kinga Gálfi moved to Budapest from Miercurea Ciuc back in 2003. He finished the college of health sciences and also worked
design
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,
architecture
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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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