Please rotate your device
Welcome to Centurion Magazine

  • Exclusive access for Centurion® Members

    Discover a world of features especially crafted for you

  • Editors' Desk

    Your direct line to the magazine team

Sign-in

Kaá

Haute thrills in a show-stopping space

Arthur Casas, a strong contender for the title of São Paulo’s greatest living architect, has let his mighty creativity run riot at this quite jaw-dropping space, replete with a 400sq m vertical garden dripping with plants from the rainforest that that used to stand on what is now the upscale Vila Olimpia ‘hood. Food is equally ground breaking with standout dishes including the likes of battered sea trout with tartar sauce and arracacha noodles. 

 

Visit the website

Share This
Advertising

LATEST ARTICLES

The Soul of a Place

Combining authentic heritage with immersive experiences and timeless design, Emblems Collection captures the spirit of a destination in each exceptional hotel

Heritage Check

A brief history of tartan, from a forbidden symbol of Highlands insurrection to a couture staple.

The Man of the Hour

Affectionately dubbed the “Picasso of watchmaking”, the late Swiss designer Gérald Genta’s landmark 1972 concept for the game-changing Royal Oak was just the start of a prolific career that set the tone for horology in the late 20th century. Today, 15 years since his passing, his work is still key to understanding the world of watches now – and where it’s going.

Icons Anew

In two illustrious North American cities, two Sofitel hotels await – refreshed, reimagined and ready to inspire

Objects of Affection

There’s nothing quite like ceramics to evoke a particular time and place, and bespoke local pottery is playing an increasingly central role in marking our travels.

The Thinking Yacht

The luxe world of yachting might seem like the last place you’d expect to find artificial intelligence, but the sector is already a hotbed of AI innovation – and the onboard revolution is just beginning.

An Icon Evolved

Delano Miami Beach celebrates the best of its past while shaping a bold new chapter

The Human Factor

Art and craft merge at London studio Based Upon, whose works of astonishing scale also involve deeply personal insights and cutting-edge materials research.

The Second Age of Elegance

In 1925, a new aesthetic infused with abstraction, geometry and innovative materials transformed jewellery – and much else – forever. A hundred years on, Art Deco continues to inspire both the great maisons and a generation of independent designers.

Fresh Eyes on Marrakech

Blending architectural heritage, contemporary art and inspired hospitality, the Red City has always been a captivating destination. These just-opened (and recently renovated) hideaways show off the city’s creative side.

The Shrinking of Art

While some numbers point to a flailing global art market, a closer look reveals the advent of a new generation of collectors – one who eschews large-scale paintings and sculptures in favour of readily portable pint-sized treasures with a more pocket-friendly price tag.

Future Classics

Switzerland’s greatest watch houses have distilled generations of horological innovation into five new watches that put a 21st-century spin on heritage-steeped models.

In Perfect Balance

Forward-thinking safari lodges in and around South Africa’s Kruger National Park are shifting to focus on conservation, community and meaningful connection.

Glass Roots Movement

From his dynamic gallery-cum-studio in London, Peter Layton and his team are shining a spotlight on the underappreciated art and time-honoured tradition of glassblowing

A Philosophy for Life

Superlative clinical expertise, exquisite Alpine surrounds and a discerning sense of hospitality: unlock your health potential at Chenot Palace Weggis

A Fairmont Mayakoba Milestone

With special events and an enticing offer, Fairmont Mayakoba celebrates two decades shaped by culture, creativity and connection in the heart of the Riviera Maya

Designing Marrakech

The cosmopolitan design scene in the buzzy Moroccan metropolis boasts an astonishing array of treasures, tending towards the avant-garde rather than traditional.

Soul Searching in Umbria

Centuries-old estates and sacred spaces are getting a new lease of life as charismatic country retreats, discovers Thomas Midulla, who paid a visit to three of the region’s most ambitious projects and the bucolic villages that frame them.

Dolce & Gabbana To Parade in Venice

From 28 August to 30 August 30, 2021, iconic locales across Venice will host the latest fashion collections from the world-famous brand

The House Always Wins

Villas designed by prominent – and promising – architects are transforming luxe hospitality, triggering a trend for private stays in modern masterpieces.

A Dolce & Gabbana Exclusive

A first look at the prestigious new line of limited-edition, gemstone-laden Lucia bags

Rolls-Royce Cullinan scale replica

Personalisation in every dimension