Born from a longing to explore the deeper forces that shape how we live, Schön! alive returns for its second edition, a celebration of renewal in all its forms.
From next-generation wellness to soulful travel, this summer issue invites readers on a global journey of transformation. Discover healing destinations like SHA Wellness Clinic in Spain, the serene Namia River Retreat in Vietnam, and the sensorial Vila Vita Spa in Portugal. In Italy, the founders of Il Sereno and Portrait Milano reveal what serenity and sleep have to do with true luxury.
Movement, physical, emotional, and creative, pulses through the issue. We head to the Austrian Alps to capture snowboarder and model Leon Vockensperger at PRIESTEREGG and WIESERGUT, and meet Olympic rower Oliver Zeidler and F1 driver Nico Hülkenberg, who share their visions of performance and precision. A visit to LEGO House in Denmark uncovers the playful power of imagination.
Culinary adventures span from Michelin-starred kitchens to supper clubs under the stars. At Open Kitchen in Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape, chef Surya Antara shares his nature-infused philosophy. Chefs like Alexandre Mazzia and Chet Sharma reflect on heritage and memory, while five exclusive recipes invite you to bring that spirit home.
We also turn the page toward creativity that transforms, from OMA’s architectural innovations to Kris Van Assche’s design with Serax, and the impact of the Max Mara Art Prize for Women and the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize.
Schön! alive Issue 2 is an ode to renewal, inside and out, still or in motion, because to move is to evolve. And evolution, we believe, is the essence of modern luxury.
Welcome back to Schön! alive.