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THE FIRST ELECTRONIC HOME LIFE STYLE MAGAZINE IN SERBIA ■ YEAR I ■ JANUARY 2010. ■ NO 2
THEME OF THE NUMBER:
“THE WRIGHT RESTAURANT New York”
TAKE A TRIP:
“From -10to +35°C”
BLACK & WHITE WORLD:
“Taste of a Free Spirit – LIBERTIN”
■ Editor-in-chief
Mina Petijević
■ Art Review Editor
Milica Mandić
■ Graphic Editor, Design and Preparation
mini STUDIO design team
■ Editor of Photography
Miloš Nešić
■ Technical Editor
Marko Antonić
■ Lector and Copyreader
Sonja Božović, Milena Vulović
■ Associates
Milica Drobnjak, Nemanja Lakić, Milica
Milivojević, Marina Vasilić, Ratomir Živković,
Vuk Petijević, Ana Nešić, Ana Polić
■ Advertising
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■ Editorial offi ce
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www.ministudio.rs/magazina WORD FROM THE EDITORMost of us have spent our winter days in holiday mood, enjoying with family and friends, drinking
wine or tea in our favorite set of warm ambient, daydreaming of skiing or some exotic destination.
To complete the impression, many elements take part, like fi nances, aesthetics, and in this edition
we have tried to help you choose the right sofa and decorate living room in your home… We are
presenting a dynamic form of the WRIGHT Restaurant, which introduced a new energy in the New
York Guggenheim Museum, fairytale-like mountain wooden homes and taking you to charming
French mountain tops, to feel the charm of Chamonix and the heat of the traditional carnival dance in
Rio. For a moment give into the joys of life…
COnTEnTHOME sTYLE
■ ARCHITECTURE “Wright Restaurant - New York”■ INTERIOR “Wooden house” “FENG SHUI - Front door”■ DESIGN “Aesthetics of Comfort” “New wave”■ DÉCOR “Discover the Walls” ■ LIGHTING “Magic of Light”■ YOUR CORNER
LIFE sTYLE
■ TAKE A TRIP “From -10 to +35°C” ■ ON THE MOVE “Luxury with Style”
FOOD & WInE sTYLE
■ HEDONISM OF TASTE “Restaurant Ginger”■ BLACK & WHITE WORLD “Taste of a Free Spirit – LIBERTIN”
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nEW YORK
One of the biggest tourist attractions of New York – The
Guggenheim Museum Building, designed by a famous architect
Frank Lloyd Wright, after a thorough rejuvenation, recently
celebrated its 50th birthday. Beside many priceless valuables
of this museum, even leading members of the Board call this
building “the most important work of art in the collection”.
Since it opened in 1959 the building have attracted a large
number of people at the same time causing a great controversy
because of its “revolutionary” design since moving and climbing
through the gallery is spiral. Through Guggenheim, which is
located at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 89th Street, pass about
a million visitors a year and the dynamics of sculptural form is still
more important reason to visit than the art collection.
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The Wright at the Guggenheim is designed
by Andre Kikoski Architect, an imaginative,
award-winning Manhattan-based architecture
and design firm.
“It was both an incredible honor and
an exhilarating challenge to work within
Wright’s iconic building,” says Kikoski,
adding “every time we visit, we see a new
subtlety in it that deepens our appreciation
of its sophistication. We sought to create
a work that is both contemporary and
complementary.”
Location: New York
Building type: Museum and restaurant
Architect of museum: Frank Lloyd Wright
Architect of restaurant: Andre Kikoski
Photography: David Heald©The Solomon R.
Guggenheim Foundation, New York.
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The design solution references the building’s architecture without repeating it, and in the process transforming familiar
geometries, spatial effects and material qualities. The playfulness of forms and the dynamics of movement through this 1,600
square foot space imbue the design with novelty, subtlety and intrigue, in part through the material palette of the space.
The project is representative of Andre Kikoski Architect’s style - inventive, dramatic and highly tactile. Sculptural forms for the
flared ceiling, undulating banquette, and torqued bar and communal table are crafted in contemporary materials. They are based
on Wright’s underlying geometries. The design brings to life a play between these sculptural elements and the architecturally-
layered, illuminated materials that invite participation and a sense of delight for all patrons.
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“We chose materials and colors for these
dynamic forms that are restrained and elegant”
explains Andre Kikoski.
The design features include:
■ a curvilinear wall of walnut layered with
illuminated fiber-optics■ a bar clad in a shimmering skin of
innovative custom metalwork and topped
in seamless white Corian■ a sweeping banquette with vivid blue
leather seating backed by illuminated
planes of woven grey texture■ and a layered ceiling canopy of taut white
membrane.
Andre Kikoski Architect’s design philosophy
for this restaurant engages the heightened
sense of procession that is essential to the
experience of this building – and the dynamic
perception of art that it fosters. Surfaces and
textures are animated by movement, creating
an ever-changing fluid aesthetic that is an
essential part of the design.
Mina Petijević ■
RussIan FaIRYTaLE
From the rich Russian tradition, production of
wooden houses and other buildings of wood is
called “Rusko zodchestvo” (Russian tradition). Any
traveler, who visits Russia and famous island of
Kizhi, will realize the meaning of the context above,
from whose tradition of Russian wooden houses,
churches and all other related facilities, still very
powerful industry in the manufacture of wooden
homes emerged.
Location: The region of Moscow, Russia
Building type: Cabin
Size: 242 m² ground floor + 182 m² galery
Architect: : Aleksandar Malinić
and Studio ARHITEKTON
Photography: Aleksandar Malinić
www.srub.info.ru
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With the Anglo-Saxon settlement on the American continent, famous “izbushka” (Russian wooden house) had descended over
Alaska and Canada, down to North America. From Anglo-Saxon skeletal system, in rich offer of Canadian cedar forests powerful
“Log home” Association was born. Villas, residencies, rich ranches, hotels in Aspen, Colorado and other places began to rise.
Unfortunately, Russian “izba” had a period of stagnation till the 90s, but the tradition of building wooden homes, with rich offer
of Russian Siberian Forest SOŚNO, larch and cedar, began to rise to such proportions that today, in Russia there is an offering
in building of wooden homes with traditional methods of Russian, Norwegian, Canadian glass, as well as Finish technology of
mechanically treated wood.
Wood in Russian, Norwegian and Canadian types, manually stacked logs, reaches the diameter of 25cm to 50cm, from the
brood of SOŚNO wood, cedar or larch, and in mechanical processing from 20-30cm.
In comparison with the Swiss Alps and their traditional “shale”, Norwegian “hite” or analyzing the culture of living in northern
Japan, huge similarities with the tradition of this type of Russian wooden house can be observed.
The heat of rustically processed wood gives fairytale-like picture of home for vacation. The ambience and atmosphere of home
speak for themselves; in -30°C in your own home you have a hot sauna, jakuzzi or a small pool, warm rustic fireplace and all the
accompanying facilities of the most luxurious apartments and villas.
nemanja Lakić, Milica Milivojević ■
TOP QUALITY AND AVAILABLE
Modern lines in composition, as shown, with built-in refrigerator, heating plate, oven, sink and extractor fan. Length of 3.60m
PROMOTIONAL PRICE
nORWEGIan IDYLLThe lodge is set on a mountain shelf overlooking a valley towards the south. The place is exposed towards strong winds and
snowdrift. Embracing a huge boulder, the two houses are organized around an internal courtyard, a snow garden.
The outer sheltering stonewalls are cracked for individual focused views towards the exposed outside, while the walls towards
the courtyard are extensively glazed, just protected by the covering roof.
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Location: Gudbrandsdalen, Norway
Building type: Cabin
Size: 430 m²
Consultants: AS Frederiksen
Primary architects: Einar Jarmund,
Håkon Vigsnæs, Alessandra Kosberg,
Harald B. Lode
Photography: Nils Petter Dale
www.jva.no
The plan is organized as a series of individual spaces set along the internal walkway that surrounds the courtyard. While the
level of the roof is fixed in the section, the floors step in relation to the falling terrain and thus organize hierarchy of spaces
related to height.
The main construction is made of wood while stonewalls are double sided, also exposed in the interior. The roof and
secondary external walls are covered with untreated wooden panels.
Milica Mandić ■
FEnG sHuIFROnT DOOR
What is feng shui?
Feng shui is a science that emerged on the territory of
ancient China, but was a privilege only for the rich, so
for a long time it was hidden. People who mentioned or
practiced it were punished at the time. FENG SHUI (AIR
WATER) means that through our living space positive
CHI or KI energy needs to pass, as the bright spring
water or the fresh mountain air.
Is it applicable to our housing conditions?
Certainly! Many apartments especially in the area were
under the influence of negative arrows. Affected were
the apartments with missing sectors and were in need
for the cure. Healing is achieved by colors, sounds,
somewhere silence, movements, symbols, etc…
Activating the Feng shui sector we can expect much
more in almost all areas of our lives – better health,
greater business success, and thus greater profits and
other. First we must try to activate the most vulnerable
sectors and a result will be visible in a surprisingly short
period. To help you understand the principles of feng
shui science, we will start from the main entrance area.
“Many people kept these formulas secret, storing them jealously and fanatically. Old teachers submitted them to their favorite students or blood relatives, but only orally” Lillian Too
19HOME STYLE ■ INTERIOR
Entrance door and sector 1 (career sector) Our people think that entrance door is very important because of the security
issues. Can well secured door protect us from the energy that we do not see, that we feel or the energy that’s left by
passing-by people? Door is certainly a barrier between our intimacy (our life) and all external developments that we expect or
unfortunately, lurk.
The best color for the front door is white, bright and shiny, with metal lock, handle and mandatory plate with a surname. If there is
no chance to paint a door in white due to aesthetics, then it certainly must be spotlessly clean, painted and illuminated. In front of
the door place a door-mat in the color of water: blue-green, navy, grey or black (according to colors of the career sector).
■ If there is a staircase next to your door, or nearby people that
you are not really fond of, then place a healthy tree or flowers,
but without barbed leaves.
■ Make sure that your door bell always rings properly with a
pleasant sound in order not to bother your folks.
■ Place a sensor lamp in front of the door, regardless of the
common lighting, because light is very important feng shui cure.
Career sector that starts from the front door also needs to be
painted with gray-blue shades. Floor mat or wall pictures may be
in motives of the waves. In this sector, there mustn’t be barriers
towards other premises of the apartment, because energy barriers
can affect your career.
“Briefly constrain your skepticism and discover another way
of looking at the energy that permeates the space around
you. Discover the deep meaning of the simplicity of yin-yang
cosmology” Lillian Too
Symbols for your personal protection and protection of your home,
instructions for their use and calculation, can be ordered here:
jasenka.n2@gmail.com
www.natuzzi.co.rs
aEsTHETICs OF COMFORTLiving room of today hasn’t changed its purpose and type of
furniture for half a century. There is a variety of styles that are
sometimes combined, but the greatest pleasure is when you
experience commodity and comfort of the dominant element –
SOFA.
From the point of view of the historian of art, the designer or
the furniture manufacturers themselves, chair has the primary
place in history of art, and it is believed to be a precursor of sofa
so it’s very hard to precisely determine a historical period of its
occurrence.
21HOME STYLE ■ DESIGN
FasHIOnFor its 50th birthday NATUZZI represents to you a model FASHION.
saBa ITaLIa – DREsscomplements the essence of modern style in the art of sofa tailoring. Modern materials of pillows are surprisingly
comfortable when you sit, and its elegant form and comfort may represent an interesting moment in every interior.
www.haus.co.rs
New shape of sofa occurs in the 18th century through the famous styles of French kings Lui XIV and Lui XV, as well as the
“REGENSY” style in England. This period is marked by a specific form with outer visible and extremely decorated frame, coated
seat and backrest that can still be recognized with some manufacturers. In this period sofa becomes the central element and
starts to determine the tendency – style of the interior. The revolution of sofa development occurs after The Second World War,
when appliance of some new materials begins as well as the need for socialization and comfort. The changes that commence in
design of sofa are very dashing, bright colors appear, rich texture, free forms that reflect the avant-garde which is still dominant.
DanDYcorner sofa was manufactured in Toscany, traditionally the main center of manufacturing furniture. Frame is made of solid wood and selected
Speer plate. Basis for the seat consists of a rubber net which is similar to safety belt and is made of knitted elastic rubber tape and polyurethane
foam that doesn’t deform.
www.kare-beograd.rs
23HOME STYLE ■ DESIGN
TZsaRthree-seater of Italian furniture manufacturer Selva, is made of high quality elastic polyurethane foam. It is
coated with white quality leather. Backrest and armrest are made in the so-called English suture. Trestle
are made of solid beech. Dimensions are 280x108/90x45 cm.
In modern interior, lines of the garniture are straight, shapes are simple, dimensions are bigger, but it is all in accordance with
the possibilities of the living room. Bright colors are trendy as well as the earth colors - bright or extremely dark (beige or brown),
flower patterns – linear or like wallpaper in the sixties. Emphasis is achieved by cushions in contrast colors or in leather of the
exotic animals (zebra).
Sitting suite today is made of leather or mebel fabric of natural material. With its variety of shapes, dimensions, with two-seater
garniture, three-seater garniture, corner garniture or round, it represents the perfect balance of design, ergonomics and comfort,
flexible forms and adjustable pillows. With automatic caret of backrest and feet-rest, and built-in heater and massager incredible
pleasure is achieved. Traveling through time and changing its form and shape, Sofa captivates the aesthetics of comfort today.
Milica Drobnjak ■
beograd@vittor.it
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ELOROAt Furniture Fair in Milan 2008 one of the most prominent exhibits was sofa ELORO. It was designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for the Cassini. The
creation of this sofa is much more agreeable with the real ergonomic requirements, whose form due to gentle and flexible structure, is perfectly
adapted to the anatomy of the human body. Wooden massive and leather were used for construction. Within the frame of sofa, feather-filled,
large and comfortable back and sitting pillows are spread and that is the evidence that the need for comfort does’t have to be visually attractive
and sculpturaly treated form.
www.modvivent.com
HOME STYLE ■ DESIGN
The first promotional project of the new serbian scene of design was introduced at the World greatest furniture fair in Milan in april 2009, and it was initiated by cultural organization Mixer and The agency for foreign
investments and export promotion (sIEPa). We present to you projects of domestic young talents whose creativity is permeating through manufacturing of unique wooden elements.
75-25% / CHaIROD-DO architects: Nataša Ilinčić and Jugoslava Kljakić
Materialization of 75 - 25% chair represents a reaction / a respond
to uncontrolled desire for consumption of natural resources and
making junk in our environment, and on the other hand it is a
respond on a current eco-dilemma of usage of materials in industrial
design: wood or plastic?
nEW WaVE
75 - 25% chair has a function of smaller coffee chair,
something like stool with reversed backrest, which can
be used for sitting in cafes, clubs, and galleries. Light and
reduced dimension is adjustable to various spontaneous
positions of the body. This chair is a combination of wood
(in production the most immanent natural material that is
disappearing) and recycled plastic (the most immanent
artificial material whose junk is increasing). Part for sitting
with trestles is wooden (~ 75%), and backrest of the chair is
a casting of recycled plastic (~ 25 %).
aRC / LOunGE CHaIRDesigners: Marija Bjelaković, Milica Jović, Emir Bećiragić
Basic idea in making ARC lounge chair is a possibility to bring a few elements in every moment, and put them together in object
for resting, on the beach or anywhere else in nature. With its ergonomic form lounge chair awakens the observer’s desire to lie
down and take a rest.
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The aesthetics and comfort are given an equal amount of attention, and the object itself is light to carry around, and it doesn’t
take too much space. Parts of this lounge chair are made by Speer plate and are connected by elastic tape, which makes it
foldable and demountable when necessary.
ana Polić ■
DIsCOVER THE WaLLsWallpapers usually remind us of past times and the old
granny’s room. But for a long time they are not what
they once were. Current trends re-introduce the use of
wallpaper, a floral, geometric and abstract forms have
become unavoidable in the arranging of space. That way
the limits of design and interior are shifted, and everything
is subordinated to the creativity and originality.
They are made from different materials, paper, leather,
textile, it is easy to set them up and take them down, they
do not fade, they can be washed and painted, they are
stable and durable, and there are some that are enriched
with Swarovski crystals. You can arrange your space
by creating the perfect harmony of design, color and
material.
www.megaline.rs
sTOnEPLEx sanDSand line is actually made manually, removed from the rocks, so
the design and patterns exclusively depend on color and pattern
of the rock.
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If you choose to refresh your room, wallpapers are an ideal detail to emphasize some vertical surfaces or only some parts.
We recommend that the other walls be painted in neutral tones or matched with the colour of walpapers, for better space
connectivity. Make sure that you don’t encrust secundary walls with wallpapers, because they will attract unnecessary attention,
but try to emphasize that part of the interior you wish to be most pronounced in space.
www.bellarte.rs
It is very important to carefully
choose colour, design and
texture and to be courages
and allow that part of space to
be emphasized. We suggest
connectivity of rooms in your
home with bright motifs and
patterns, that will create the
atmosphere of warm months
throughout the whole year.
Discover the walls and create
a new dimension of your living
space.
ana nešić ■
sTOnEPLExThe basic aesthetic characteristic
Stoneplex line is that they are
made by model of natural rocks. www.megaline.rs
THE MaGIC OF LIGHT
Light affects perception and perception creates
experience of the world surrounding us. It affects our
biorhythm, health, mood, so it is very important to
create an adequate lighting for performing everyday
activities in the most crowded room in our house –
THE LIVING ROOM.
Lighting has a great power in creating a perfect
atmosphere. To illuminate your home you need advice
from the architect in spatial planning of the ceilings,
partition walls, furniture and home elements. An
engineer of lighting can help you choose the type of
illumination, as well as the light source that determines
the volume and character of light.
Kone, FaBBIanFloor lamp with metal construction and
finish production is polich chrome.
Design: Paolo De Lucchi i Enrica Frezza. www.novolux.rs
The living room reflects life style and status of people who live in that space. Most of the time is spent in there. Socializing with
family and friends, reading, watching television, etc... These are all activities that require different types of lighting, and for creating
warm and cozy atmosphere it is necessary for them to match.
It is very important to present a certain amount of natural light in the living room depending on its position, planning and the
position of certain elements of home. For instance, TV and computer monitor is not desirable to be turned towards the window
because of the gleam effect, unlike the working surface which should be next to the window. The most natural decrease of light
is from up to down and in that sense various types of glass roofs, slanted windows and atriums are used more and more in
modern architecture.
33HOME STYLE ■ LIGHTING
Puraluce, sTuDIO ITaLIa DEsIGnWall light with direct luminosity. Diffuser made of clear acrylic and in offer exists in green, red and orange color.
Deficiencies of daylight can be amended with proper selection of lighting, and thus artificial light will create desired
atmosphere, hide flaws and emphasize the advantages of each area. We will present to you a few details for achieving
interesting effects:
The main lighting - soft light of a chandelier or ceiling connects the entire lighting and softens harsh shadows. With various
design, style fitting in the environment, or presenting a sculpture for itself once again became an indispensable element of
modern interiors. Hanging lamps can be very traditional or modern, made of modern materials such as stainless steel, clirit, sand
blasted or transparent glass, aluminum, brass and other.
Dos, VIsTOsIOverhanging lamp with metal construction and diffuser of black blowing glass.
35HOME STYLE ■ LIGHTING
Floor or table – the representation of such lamps of different heights creates the impression of spaciousness. For reading, strong
and directed light is necessary. The light behind the TV reduces glare, contrast of a strong light and the shadow around it.
Wall lighting – contributes to creating a romantic ambient. In addition to aesthetic purposes, it is also used for emphasis of
space or objects - shelves, pictures and other.
Built-in lighting – can be adjustable so that its appliance emphasizes certain objects and images. Lowered ceiling gives the
possibility of forming alcoves or plaster cascades, thereby achieving the effects of so-called sufit lighting – a light source that is
hidden in alcoves. With alcoves of cascade walls linear diffuse light is used.
A man is primarily attracted to the brightest point in space, while dark areas remain unnoticed. The game of light and shadow,
from dusk till dawn, has always been a challenge. Discover their magic.
Marko antonić, Ratomir Živković ■
Pulo, LEuCOs Sculptural table lamp. Diffuser of white blowing glass which performs inside of bigger diffuser of transparent crystal with white ornament. Finish
production of metal construction is facet nickel.
YOuR CORnER“We live in an apartment of 47m2, but space does not meet all our needs. We are planning to seclude the kitchen away from the bathroom and expand the living room which is extremely small and there is no space to accommodate all the necessary things including dining table. If possible we would reduce our bedroom
because it is pretty large, in order to make our living room bigger…” Ivana and Marko, Belgrade
The young married couple lives on the ground
floor of the residential building surrounded by
beautiful greenery of the large yard. Apartment
contains one and a half room but their layout is
dysfunctional. For the best solution we made a
proposal in accordance with their requirements
and wishes.
The first problem is access to the bathroom
because you must pass through the kitchen to
get to it. Such a solution is not adequate, nor
practical so we suggest you move a kitchen
where your store room is, and shorten your store
room which is over-dimensioned. Since there
are already adequate installations to connect the
sink and the dishwasher, a new solution is very
possible to achieve.
In the new store room you can put machines
for washing and drying of cloths and an ironing
board.
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If you have resolved your housing problem and are facing equipment, adaptation and regulation issues
of your new living space or wish to bring in novelties and beautify the atmosphere of your home, the
architectural “mini studio ■■■” offers professional advice and suggests solutions. Write to us at the
following address: offi ce@ministudio.rs
Send a sketch of the apartment with indicated fl oor space, dimensions of space (lenght, width and height)
with a position of windows (their dimensions) and state the purpose of the space, your personal data
(name and surname) and contact telephone number.
37HOME STYLE ■ YOUR CORNER
Bathroom remains at the same place with the small
reorganization of sanitary facilities. Make a wardrobe
with closets which would constitute a connection
between bathroom and the bedroom and would also
separate night zone of the crowded hallway and the
main entrance of the apartment.
Our suggestion is to put some interesting shelves
across the entire wall of the hallway, for example in
white color with fi llings of cheerfully colored plexiglass.
You can place mirrors on the opposite wall, as well
as the adequate lighting, built-in cabinet for the most
effective use of space and visual expansion with
interesting details. In this new version, size of the
bedroom is suffi cient for placing all the necessary
components, bed, American closet, night table
and plasma TV. Living room, in this newly projected
version, is much more comfortable with enough
space for smooth communication and placement
of a dining table, sitting garniture, armchairs, coffee
tables, show cases and TV. A bar with bar stools
and hanging lighting would visually block the view to
a new spacious kitchen. Opening to the courtyard is
certainly the greatest charm of this room.
Mina Petijević dipl.ing.arh. ■
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FROM -10 TO +35°C
ChamonixIn the heart of the French Alps, at the bottom of the highest peak
in Europe, Mon Blanc, one of the oldest winter sport centers, town
Chamonix is situated.
A town where the first Winter Olympic games were held, with
approximately 10.000 inhabitants, is situated at an altitude of
1035 m, in the valley of the Aura river. With its tradition, hospitality,
numerous restaurants and cafes, sports and cultural activities it is
a unique winter center of the World, where fashionable spirit is in
full harmony with traditional atmosphere.
Environment of Chamonix has skiing and snowboarding polygons
of various difficulties, and also locations for hiking and glacier ice
cliff, ski touring, sledding etc… Paths whose length measures
hundreds of kilometers are well maintained and equally attractive
to students and top skiers. The famous competition “Kandahar”
in the men’s downhill and slalom, within the World cup in alpine
skiing brings together many fans of winter sports in this romantic
town.
39LIFE STYLE ■ TAKE A TRIP
Over the past few years ski touring (combination of skiing and walking) has become an attractive discipline. It is
recommended, due to unmarked terrain, to be in a company of professional guide instructors. Depending on the route, trips
last from half to several days.
Except for sports, there are many facilities, such as centers for the preservation of beauty and health facilities with
massage, sauna, Jacuzzi, aroma therapy and many other treatments for relaxation. There are also many kindergardens
and entertainment centers for the guardianship and care of children, so parents can be relieved and have a little time for
themselves.
To feel the complete atmosphere of French mountain lodges, we strongly recommend you to stay here. Have a taste
of traditional specialties of melted cheese “Fondi”, “Raclette” and also cheese with potatoes in numerous cafes and
restaurants.
We hope that by presenting the most famous ski resort in France, we have managed to tickle your imagination. If you haven’t
decided on where to go for skiing, Chamonix is thr perfect choice.
Rio de JaneiroIn winter period, when you think about the warm areas, the thing that can certainly warm you up and cause great excitement is a
visit to one of the most cheerful cities, Rio de Janeiro. When you think of the capital of Brazil, also known as the “wonderful city”
the first thing that pops on your mind are beautiful girls on the famous beaches Copacabana and Ipanema, and the traditional
Carnival. Rio is one of the few places in the world where you can have a lot of fun without spending a lot of money.
It is well known that beautiful sandy beaches provide the city with a special spirit; they are spread on approximately seventy
miles. Rio de Janeiro is one of the most densely populated places in the world, located between rainforests and the sea, so full
of life, music and joy.
41LIFE STYLE ■ TAKE A TRIP
We encourage you to visit the largest urban forest in the world – Tijuca, which is adorned by many waterfalls and rich flora and
fauna. The easiest way to tour the forest is by Jeeps, but it also can be explored on foot. Above the forest there is a mountain
Corcovado at whose top famous statue of Christ the Savior is set, which is one of the most recognizable symbols. From there,
spreads a beautiful view of the city with amazing architecture, numerous museums and the surrounding bay which can also be
experienced from the hill “Pao de acucar” (sugar loaf).
Open type of entertainment is usually held on the beaches, especially around Ipanema and Le Blona, with traditional Brazilian
music. These parties occur spontaneously and you won’t find announcements for them anywhere, so it would be best to discover
them yourselves. Traditional Carnival gives the special charm to this city, and shortly it is a parade of beauties who dance in the
rhythm of samba. This event starts on February the 17th and ends on February the 20th. Every year the school of samba chooses
a theme and creates richly decorated movable scenery and costumes that are made throughout the year. Stadium from which you
can see the parade can accommodate 88.500 visitors, and a path for marching is 700 m long. The program starts at nine p.m.
and lasts until morning, about twelve hours total. Each performance starts with fireworks. The Rio de Janeiro, for many people the
most beautiful city of the world, the city of amusement, sunshine and love, every February becomes the world’s capital of tourism
that is visited by millions of tourists. Through the whole year Brazil lives for the Carnival, so you can at least experience it once.
Marina Vasilić ■
42 LIFE STYLE ■ ON THE MOVE
LuxuRYWITH sTYLE
Recognizable front and rear end with strange looking side
lines and incredible length of 497cm make Panamera com-
fortable and luxurious sedan with its already known high sport
performance. Width of 193cm and height of 142cm, with the
luggage compartment volume of 445 liters, body is most-
ly made of light metal such as aluminum and magnesium,
which reduced the weight of an empty vehicle to 1770kg.
In Panamera two engines with direct injection are built. The
basic model is equipped with standard six-speed manual
gearbox, and there is also an electronic air suspension,
propulsion on every four wheels and a new Porsche seven
degree transmission. A weaker model develops a speed of
283km/h, while the Turbo model reaches even 303km/h.
The entire length of the interior is dominated by a central
console, made from the highest quality leather and wood of
carbon elements, which divides a place for four passengers
in Panamera. Steering wheel is designed in a recognizable
style of Porsche, as well as the instruments, which are domi-
nated by central set pointer rotation. Central Reef, in space
between the driver and the front passenger is slightly elevat-
ed and the gear lever is relatively high and near the driver’s
hands. Seats are, typically for the Porsche, very comfortable,
low-positioned and provide sense of direct contact with the
road. The front seats are designed in the sport spirit, with
strong side strongholds.
Vuk Petijević ■
REsTauRanT
GInGERGrand Casino Belgrade has introduced a new concept of entertainment complex with three restaurants of different concept,
among which is the Ginger Restaurant, already known to fans of Asian cuisine. Although the restaurant is a separate entity, an
environment that makes a modern casino creates a different feeling than in “plain” restaurant. Modern interior with a very discrete
Far Eastern details, discrete illumination and discrete music, Ginger brings out the fusion of Japanese, Thai and Chinese cuisine,
with unique spices and ingredients, some of which appear for the first time in Belgrade gastronomic scene.
45FOOD & WINE STYLE ■ HEDONISM OF TASTE
Chefs from Asia are responsible for the choice of food. In addition to 30 different sushies the offer includes dishes inspired by
a mixture of Far Eastern fl avors and dominant Asian cuisines: Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Thai and Vietnamese. Food in the
restaurant is served by buffet. Guests have unlimited opportunity to enjoy various dishes from Wok pan, dishes with curry, grilled
meat, seafood and big selection of deserts. Specialties of Ginger Restaurant can be tasted from 12h-01h, and Fridays and
Saturdays until 03h.
We recommend the Chinese specialty:
BEIJInG DuCKDuck: 1kom (about 3kg); Orange: 400g; Garlic: 50g; Ginger: 60g; Honey: 1.5kg
Expurgated duck fi ll with sliced orange, garlic and ginger. Smear over with honey every hour
and leave it to sit for 24 hours. Bake in the oven at 150c for about 3 hours (until it becomes
brown). When the duck is fi nished, separate breasts and cut them into thin slices. Serve
Julien cucumber and over it place the cut duck. Put sesame and prunes over the meat.
Bon appetite...
THE TasTE OF FREE sPIRIT
LIBERTInDuring the course of the 17th, 18th, and 19th
century name Libertin was referred to people who don’t have any limitations, who crave for joys of
life, unconstrained freedom and individualism. Today, that name stands for the spirit of wine
that arises from hot southern slopes of Wine top winery.
Grapes that store warmth of the sun and gentleness of wind, together with ground
on which they grow, provide the wine with intoxicating fragrances and freshness of
taste. Rhine Riesling, Pinot Gray, Black Pinot, Chardonnay, Muscat Yellow, Traminac,
Graševina, sauvignon white and Cabernet sauvignon make this wealth of vineyards, and all
together complete the name of Libertin.
46 FOOD & WINE STYLE ■ BLACK & WHITE WORLD
Pinot Gray is a crystal clear wine of a straw yellow
color, with golden glow of emphatic fruit flavors that
prevail in the scents of ripe pear, melon, apricot
and lemon. Balanced wine with persistent taste.
Traminac is a wine of a straw yellow color, of
very prominent varietal aroma and bouquet, with
fullness that characterizes this variety. Its harmony
and elegance make it a very pleasant aperitif wine,
it is served with dishes that include white meat and
fish, but at most it agrees with light deserts.
Pinot noir is a wine that was left to lie in wood,
a scent reminiscent of wild fruit, blueberries and
blackberries. Ruby red color. It is served with
venison and piquant cheeses.
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