T.D.C: Villa Vipp in Puglia: A Fusion of Mediterranean Vernacular and Danish Design Text Space THE DESIGN CHASER Villa Vipp in Puglia: A Fusion of Mediterranean Vernacular and Danish Design On the heel of Italy, the town of Ostuni in the Puglia region has earned the reputation as “iborghipiùbelli d’Italia” – one of the most beautiful towns in Italy. This summer, Vipp opens the doors to a countryside guesthouse in Ostuni created by the Dutch design studio, Studiotoff. After travelling along a long dusty gravel path, the Vespa finally arrives at ‘Villa Vipp, Puglia,’ which sits atop the highest point…
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In Dubai, a Rug Showroom Inspired by Rajasthan Vernacular Roar transforms a former warehouse into a colourful new showroom for Jaipur Rugs. In India, the city of Jaipur is brimming with architectural gems. The Rajasthan capital, and the first planned city in the country, was painted pink in 1876 in preparation for a visit by Prince Albert as, at the time, the colour was symbolic of hospitality. Ever since, Jaipur has been dubbed the Pink City — and was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019. Alongside its rosy hues, the city’s iconic stepwells, constructed to mitigate water…