the nomad lab

Fancy finding a modern Swiss chalet in the middle of Japan. 

Kimamaya Boutique Hotel is a Design Hotel, located by Niseko, one of Japan’s fantastic ski resorts. The petite 9-room hotel combines a little bit of authentic Hokkaido farm architecture with a little bit of sleek Scandinavian style. 

Get Zen.

I would just love to come home from a long day on the slopes and step into the warmth of this chalet. Alpine-style rooms with supremely comfortable beds to sink into, rain showers in charcoal slate bathrooms, and three (!) different types of pillows to choose from. 

I also have a serious thing for lofts. Climb a ladder up to my bedroom? Count me in. (Although I suppose I should probably factor in the fact that my muscles would be insanely sore after a long day of snowboarding, and would hate me for forcing myself up a ladder to get into bed.)

The simplicity and warmth of the whole lodge makes it the perfect cozy escape from the chilly snow-laden slopes outdoors. The lodge also makes a great setting for other seasons, when travelers come to go hiking and enjoy the outdoors. 

Check out more here:

Kimamaya Boutique Hotel

(Photos from Kimamaya Boutique Hotel)

How would you like to have dinner atop a major landmark or historical monument? 

The Cube Pavilion, designed by the architects of Park Associati, and commissioned by Electrolux, allows you to do just that.

This pop-up restaurant was launched last April in Brussels, on top of the Parc du Cinquentenaire, and is traveling across Europe to sit temporarily on top of major sites to provide guests with the most unique, spectacular view. 

The restaurant itself seats 18 guests with an open flexible floor plan, and will house famous chefs from all over the world to create mouthwatering dishes for the guests in an open show kitchen.

As would be expected, everything in this Cube Pavilion is made only with the highest quality, eco-friendly materials, advanced technological equipment (provided by Electrolux, of course), and with a versatility and lightness in mind to allow guests to really feel immersed in their environment. 

The Cube is in Milan until the end of April, and is planning to move on to London and Stockholm after that.

Want to find out more (and book a reservation)?

The Cube, by Park Associati & Electrolux.

(Photos from arch daily and inhabitat)