GIBERG MAGAZINE #2

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t a time of complicated economic conditions, it seemed like the right time to create, innovate and above all, rethink ourselves. To open up to new opportunities and diversify our knowledge to become stronger. The magazine you are holding in your hands is an open book on our history, on our love of jewelry, but also on our bold view of the future of jewelry.

Throughout the pages, you will discover the meticulous know-how and high quality craftsmanship of the house of Giberg, created in the tradition; our collections of precious watches with exclusive aesthetics, but also, our new challenges. This year, Giberg is reinventing itself with women’s and men’s jewelry collections that offer a unique, modern and accessible design. More than a simple magazine, this magazine is punctuated by significant encounters and collaborations born under the sign of sharing. From a visit to the Charly Zenger boutique in Ascona to an authentic trip to discover Ticino, between a golf session, a pastoral dinner and a memorable night, or a visit to the architect Carlo Rampazzi and his colorful creations...

This is the fascinating testimony of our history and of all those who share it. It’s your turn to join us in this beautiful adventure!

Andreas Altmann Andreas Altmann Founder of Giberg

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his year, Blush Editions are pleased to renew their collaboration with Giberg for a second opus. A brand new magazine, telling the story of this passionate man, through an extraordinary journey, marked by encounters and experiences. Endowed with a flawless expertise, it is in his workshop near Biel, that Andreas Altmann gives life to a stone, a piece of metal, as if by magic. Unique pieces, oscillating between the rigor of swissmade and the creative spirit of the jeweler, that you will undoubtedly take great pleasure in admiring. On the program, discovery of Giberg’s know-how, presentation of the jewelry collections and a tour of Andreas’ favorite establishments, from Lugano to Ascona, the home of our friend Charly Zenger. I warmly thank Andreas Altmann for his confidence in this new adventure. Because beyond our partnerships, it is a true story of the heart that has been written, a sincere meeting placed under the sign of friendship. Andreas is a discreet, engaging and passionate man, an artist with whom I share real values. And as a publishing house, we are proud to represent personalities who are both authentic and visionary, to share their stories with as many people as possible.

Enjoy your reading!

Gregory Ayoun Gregory Ayoun

Publication Director Blush Editions

ABOUT Andreas Altmann: A Lifetime of Success Savoir-Faire Authentic Beauty The nobility of gold and diamond Ethically sourced materials Environmentally conscious brand

JEWELRY & WATCHES Gentleman's Jewelry FOCUS | Alagaro PORTRAIT | Dominic Stricker Ladies' Jewelry FOCUS | Olora

LIFESTYLE Ascona City by Ascona magazine Giberg at Charly Zenger Architecture: Carlo Rampazzi Golf Patriziale Ascona Golf Gerre Losone Restaurant Da Enzo Hôtel Giardino Hôtel Castello del Sole Beach Resort & SPA Hotel Eden Roc Groupe Seven

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ALTMANN A LIFETIME OF SUCCESS

IT WAS IN HIS FATHER’S WORKSHOP THAT ANDREAS ALTMANN WATCHED, LISTENED TO AND DISCOVERED THE TECHNIQUES OF SOLDERING, THE SOUND OF THE BLOWTORCH AND THE CREATION OF A PIECE OF JEWELRY. AT THE AGE OF 15, HE DECIDED TO BECOME A JEWELLER TOO. HIS ULTIMATE GOAL WAS TO. “FOUND A COMPANY WITH MY OWN STAFF AND TO HAVE MY INITIALS ENGRAVED.” ANDREAS SPENT HIS YOUTH DRAWING INSPIRATION FROM NATURE. HE SPENT MOST OF HIS TIME OUTDOORS. SPORT WAS TO PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF HIS FUTURE GOALS. HE BECAME VERY INVOLVED IN HOCKEY, FOOTBALL AND TAEKWONDO AND PLAYED THEM TO A HIGH LEVEL. ANDREAS WAS A QUICK LEARNER AND DISCOVERED HE HAD MENTAL FORTITUDE. THIS, COUPLED WITH DETERMINATION, WOULD STAND HIM IN GOOD STEAD THROUGHOUT HIS CAREER.

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FROM BIEL TO GENEVA, A SHINING TALENT These strengths were put to good use during his apprenticeship.

In Biel, Andreas was given the chance to work with a jeweller. In just 12 months, this highly talented young man became close to the jeweller and started making and producing his own designs.

At 19 he decided to leave for a jeweller in Geneva. “Here I discovered the world of fine jewelry,” he explains. He loved his job but very quickly realised that to create a piece of jewelry from A to Z there was one vital skill he was lacking: that of setting. So he decided to look for an opening as an apprentice setter to perfect his knowledge of this branch of fine jewelry.

He came up against a very closed circle reserved for the privileged: “In order to be admitted into this elite group, I had to agree to earn nothing. In fact I had to pay out CHF 500 per month to gain this skill,” the founder of Maison Giberg tells us.

Fortunately his girlfriend of the time – now his wife – was able to finance his ambition. The financial strain would not last long; after just two months, Andreas’ talent was once again recognised. He would go on to work for the greatest names in the worlds of watchmaking and fine jewelry. Burning inside Andreas was a creative desire that he was keen to express.

Thus he would spend many an evening in Geneva taking his designs for sets of jewelry round the major names already well established on the Rue du Rhône.

Three years later, at the age of 22, Andreas and his girlfriend Marie decided to get married and both felt a visceral need to move back to Biel. Nostalgic for the countryside and all it inspired in him, he decided to set up on his own and the Andreas Altmann Company was born. He picked up his crayons once again and let his imagination run free as he began to draw. “I make all designs myself.”

In order to add more value to his jewelry company, Andreas decided to equip himself with the means to carry out precision casting. Little did he realise just how big an impact this decision would have. In the beginning, this technology would interest just three clients; now, 30 years on, the number has risen to 2,000. This “almost” unexpected success, along with the growing demand from major brands, forced Andreas to specialise and continue down this route.

In 1987 he created his company Altmann-Casting AG.

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GIBERG, A BURGEONING TREASURE Altmann-Casting grew year after year until it became the market leader in Switzerland. Andreas’ role as a manager grew, at the expense of his passion: creating jewelry.

Founding the Giberg brand became an obvious way for Andreas to put his creative talents back to work. From 2006 to 2011 he produced a unique sculpture: a dragon made out of 5 kilos of gold and 7,739 diamonds. Giberg was now in the starting blocks but was not yet launched.

The fact was, Andreas wanted to first reassure himself his two children were ready to take over the reins of Altmann-Casting.

Maison Giberg would be inaugurated in December 2016 in London at the Kensington Palace Orangery. The success of the launch would be followed up by a triumph at the 2018 Baselworld. Andreas threw himself once again into producing unique pieces, setting himself the challenge of carving a place for himself among the highend brands of this world.

His first collection was a limited edition series of watches inspired by Swan Lake. “Already as a child I had a different vision.” Now grown up, that vision persists in a signature that is Maison Giberg’s own. It is in the heart of nature, of books, of fashion and of architecture that it finds its most profound inspirations.

A man of unwavering determination, Andreas is very committed and professional. When he tells us he “sees everything through to the end” it comes as no surprise!

Andreas knew he could count on the support of his wife, his son Adrian (the fourth generation of jewellers) and his daughter Justine, as he followed his new path as they took over the running of the main business.

He now has a staff of some 30 people. “I work with those who have strong potential,” he says while what is key to him is his relationship with his team.

His clients too benefit from his good nature, his respect for them and the care he takes to ensure their satisfaction.

“I was born in Biel.

My father and grand-father were jewellers.”

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FAIRE EXCEPTIONAL KNOW-HOW

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AN ODE TO CRAFTSMANSHIP Since its creation, Giberg has made its expertise its guiding principle. Designed from A to Z in the pure jewellers’ tradition, Giberg creations are the perfect blend of singular, irreplaceable and highly specialised skills. They bring together designers, gem-setters and jewellers in a team. Here, production is all in-house, removing the need for intermediaries and preserving traditional knowhow. This is something the Swiss brand’s clients are very enthusiastic about, as it gives them the chance to see how pieces are created from end to end. From the early exchange of ideas to the first sketches, then waxes and 3D modelling, Andreas Altmann opens the doors to jewelry, no longer an unattainable fantasy, but a luxury well within your reach.

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A CREATION IN YOUR OWN IMAGE The Giberg team puts its creativity and expertise to work with a keen eye on each challenge, offering you unique creations. In an authentic jeweller’s workshop, Andreas Altmann and his team offer expert advice on choosing a piece of jewelry. From high-end jewelry to small series, the Swiss jeweller plays on versatility to please every taste and suit any occasion. There are no limits here, but rather an approach that matches your personality, tastes, needs and budget. What can you choose from? There are rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, ornaments and all the different flights of fancy you can imagine... From the design to the metals and the selection of the stones, give yourself the gift of a personalised, tailor-made product. Reliable and robust, Giberg pieces are designed to last an eternity and accompany you at every moment of your life.

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BEAUTY GIBERG STANDS BY ITS VALUES AND KNOW-HOW BY AIMING FOR UNIQUE AESTHETIC ORIGINALITY.

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ach piece is made up of the most beautiful and precious stones.

The whole piece is crafted from start to finish, requiring incredible skills. As well as a story which begins in the mind of a designer, goldsmith and setter, Giberg is also about a philosophy: “Creating space for beauty rather than (soulless) perfection.”

To quote Andreas, “Perfection produced by machines can be boring.” Refusing to abide by the rules of marketing, Andreas creates only what inspires him.

For him, freedom is being authentic.

For the Maison Giberg, this authenticity is also found in sticking to limited series. “A creation must be exceptional and personalised so that it becomes the piece of jewelry for the client,” explains Andreas.

What he is looking for is for each client to fall in love with what he has created for them and that that love should be accompanied with pride each time the client wears it.

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DIAMOND ANDREAS WANTS TO “SUBLIMATE WHAT NATURE HAS TO OFFER”.

HERE WE FIND, ONCE AGAIN, THE MAN AND HIS DEEP-ROOTED NEED TO BE CLOSE TO NATURE AND ALL IT INSPIRES IN HIM. Andreas is fascinated by the process of discovering and rediscovering minerals and gold.

He gets huge satisfaction out of embellishing matter that comes from the earth. Nature, for him, is a real treasure trove.

He loves to watch the meticulous work of a stone cutter so that the sparkle is finally revealed. These steps write the story, the story of a jewel that Andreas will tell using a rare eye for beauty.

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iberg’s business is based on the utmost respect for its clients and employees.

True to this principle, in 2018 its production house Altmann Casting joined the Responsible Jewelry Council (RJC). The mission of this non-profit organisation is to promote human rights and ensure ethical, social and environmentally-responsible practices by all stakeholders in the jewelry industry’s supply and production chain. As a certified member of the RJC, Altmann Casting supports the Kimberley Process and the World Diamond Council, two organisations responsible for banning the flow of conflict diamonds. Because Giberg attaches the utmost importance to the origin of its raw materials, the parent company ensures that all of its diamonds are cut from legitimate sources, in compliance with resolutions of the United Nations. As such, each pie-

ce created in its workshops has a certificate of origin that guarantees its provenance. Made in the purest tradition, our jewelry pieces are created with the greatest of care and are subject to rigorous controls at every stage of the production process. Since 2020, Altmann Casting also meets the requirements of the “Chain-of-Custody (COC) standard, which also guarantees complete traceability of any alloys used and the responsible production and processing of materials, including the use of recycled, traceable and certified gold. In an effort to produce more environmentally friendly jewelry, Giberg uses vegan rubber, which offers better resistance and durability. Guaranteed for 10 years, vegan rubber bracelets and accessories are made of 100% natural components and comply with REACH standards.

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CONSCIOUS BRAND

AT GIBERG, WE BELIEVE THAT CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY. AS SUCH, WE SEEK TO SHARE OUR VISION OF A CLEAN FUTURE WITH OUR STAFF, SUPPLIERS AND CLIENTS THROUGH POSITIVE AND INSPIRING VALUES. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ARE AT THE HEART OF THE COMPANY’S PHILOSOPHY AND FORM PART OF THE DECISIONS WE MAKE EVERY DAY. OUR GOAL? HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE PLANET AND LEAVE BEHIND A GREENER WORLD FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. TOGETHER, OUR SMALL STEPS FORWARD WILL MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE.

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A FUTURE-FOCUSED COMPANY

Nestled in the beautiful Biel region, Giberg is committed to protecting the area by minimising its impact on the environment. This includes using solar power, waste management systems and offsetting our carbon emissions.

The production house is Altmann Casting. Creating sustainable pieces also means drawing on the expertise and passion of experienced craftspeople. To preserve this extraordinary heritage, Giberg helps train the talent of tomorrow, nurturing future generations of jewellers and watchmakers. Altmann Casting has therefore sponsored the Swiss Goldsmiths’ Championship for many years.

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JEWELRY ASSURED MASCULINITY

AFTER HIS FABULOUS WATCH CREATIONS, THIS YEAR GIBERG HAS RELEASED HIS FIRST EVER JEWELRY COLLECTION FOR MEN. WHILE WOMEN HAVE A MULTITUDE OF ACCESSORIES AT THEIR FINGERTIPS, FEW JEWELRY HOUSES HAVE SO FAR DEVOTED THEIR COLLECTIONS TO MEN’S JEWELRY. DRIVEN BY A DESIRE TO CREATE A UNIQUE AND RECOGNISABLE PRODUCT, ANDREAS ALTMANN SET HIMSELF THE TASK OF DESIGNING A COLLECTION OF PIECES FOR THE MODERN MAN, BURSTING WITH VITALITY AND CONTRAST. WITH HIS OWN DISTINCTIVE VISION OF ELEGANCE, THESE CREATIONS COMBINE STYLE, CHARACTER AND SOPHISTICATION, ENHANCING ANY MAN’S ATTIRE, DAY OR NIGHT.

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INNOVATIVE JEWELRY DESIGN Looking to the future, the ‘new dandy’ is attracted to bold, contemporary, yet timeless pieces. Jewels refined and reinvented to suit today’s modern styles, reflecting a dynamic and eclectic society. Andreas Altmann has therefore created modern jewelry with an innovative design.

The artist has worked tirelessly on the workability of fine metal threads, otherwise known as filigree, by inserting them into a rigid geometric structure. This technique is used to form an elegant collection of bracelets and necklaces.

COLLECTION & TAILOR-MADE PIECES Two models with an original design, inspired by traditional crosses and chain bracelets, available in a variety of colours: white gold, yellow gold or white gold covered with black PVD; set with cushion-cut, cabochon-cut or brilliant-cut diamonds, sapphires or rubies. On a gold chain for the necklace and a high-quality black rubber strap for the bracelet, it is available in wide and slim models. In addition to their detachable clasp allowing the wearer to change the bracelet themselves, all Giberg creations can be entirely personalised, at the client’s request. From the choice of materials to the design, including the addition of motifs or customised symbols... Why not give yourself the gift of a personal and unique creation designed to perfectly reflect you.

UNIQUE KNOW-HOW Made with the utmost precision, Giberg pieces are created with meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail. Entirely handmade from the finest materials, these pieces marry luxury and comfort to reflect new active generations. This makes complex shapes, asymmetrical lines and almost architectural constructions key, as well as strong colour schemes, oscillating between elegance and mysterious black, enhanced by the brilliance and delicacy of the stones.

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ALAGARO HIGHEST PRECISION WRAPPED WITH POWERFUL NOBLESSE

THIS IS NOT A WATCH FOR THE AVERAGE. THE ALAGARO WAS CREATED FOR THE INDEPENDENT MIND, FOR THOSE WHO HAVE CHOSEN THEIR OWN WAY THROUGH LIFE. A MEN’S WATCH DESTINED TO BE YOUR FAITHFUL COMPANION ON UNEXPECTED, CHALLENGING AND ADVENTUROUS PATHS TO NEW POSSIBILITIES.

The Alagaro reflects your own personality in timeless beauty and irresistible gracefulness: highest precision wrapped with powerful noblesse. Alagaro is an ultra-limited single-item watch available as an individual customized edition. Alagaro’s stunning precision comes from the Trilevis 6118, the revolutionary new Flying Tourbillon, developed and engineered from the ground up by Giberg Haute Horlogerie exclusively for its own watch collection. The Alagaro has a sapphire ceramic case with yellow gold, a diamond bezel set, a sapphire dial with brilliant index and a brown Alligator bracelet.

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Creations known for their originality and spice, expertly worn by tennis champion Dominic Stricker, whose future tennis career is more than promising. The 19-year-old from Bern and new ambassador for the Giberg men’s collections, achieved an incredible feat in 2020 by winning both the singles and doubles competitions at the Junior Roland Garros in Paris. Since then, even more success has followed: awarded Young Athlete of the Year, exceptional support from the Swiss tennis community, won a Challenger tournament in Lugano and most recently, made his first appearance in 2021 with the Swiss team at the Davis Cup, winning both the singles and doubles events. Dominic starts 2022 playing final at The Columbus Challenger tournament and winning the Cleveland Challenger. At the age of 19, he’s ranked 162nd in the world. As a gesture of his support and confidence, Andreas Altmann has designed a filigree bracelet especially for the tennis star, with a moving tennis ball in 18-carat gold at the centre. This ultra-exclusive collection is a limited edition of eight pieces per color. This is a symbolic gesture for a driven and high-achieving man, who embodies the values of the modern Giberg man in every way.

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JEWELRY AN ODE TO FEMININITY

INSPIRED BY THE GRACEFUL WORLD OF BALLET, GIBERG HAS IMAGINED A GENTLE AND EMBRACING FEMININE COLLEC-TION. WITH DEDICATION AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL, THE SWISS JEWELLER CREATES STUNNING JEWELRY THAT HIGH-LIGHTS THE PERSONALITY OF THE WEARER. SENSUAL, BOLD AND ELEGANT, THE GIBERG WOMAN WEARS A RANGE OF NECKLACES, EARRINGS AND RINGS, METICULOUSLY DESIGNED BY THE EXPERT HANDS OF ANDREAS ALTMANN, ON HER NECK, DÉCOLLETÉ AND HANDS.

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TELLING A STORY THROUGH MOVEMENT… Ballet is an art form as delicate as it is dazzling, in which a ballerina’s perfectly executed move-ments take us on an exquisite journey through stories from our past and present. A show of great modesty, but which nevertheless embodies all the beauty and power of women. In homage to all those who gracefully glide across the stage on the tips of their toes, Giberg has designed a collec-tion of delicate and elegant earrings and rings. Adorned with feathers and set with 680 diamonds, the white or pink gold earrings will add radiance to your face. A swan, the symbolic animal of ballet, gracefully adorns the Giberg-designed ring: a white gold ring set with 30 baguettes and 572 dia-monds, as well as two black diamonds as its mysterious eyes.

THE ART OF FILIGREE Giberg also offers its loyal customers a collection of filigree pieces, a technique that involves re-ducing and stretching the gold into very fine threads.

These are then worked in different ways and soldered together to create a uniquely designed piece. The finesse and precision of this metalwork gives filigree jewelry its lace-like or embroidered effect. This is an extremely delicate process, which Andreas Altmann uses to create a series of rings in 18-carat yellow gold, of various sizes. Set with diamonds or rubies, these pieces boast a feminine and elegant design for everyday wear. To complete his collection, the designer has added filigree cross necklaces to his women’s range. While the house originally catered to a male clientèle, these creations have also found success among women. The modern and original cross necklaces are therefore designed to be unisex.

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LOVE EDITION : AMPHORA A celebration of love, friendship and happiness, Giberg has given its flagship filigree collection a new identity. The gold threads intertwine to form a delicate heart motif, suspended from a necklace with a crowned heart ornament. This piece is available in all gold colours – even black – and with a full or partial diamond setting, which gives this creation an incomparable radiance. The collection will be extended over the months to include bracelets and rings adorned with hearts.

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ANDREAS ALTMANN IS A THOUGHTFUL MAN AND A DREAMER WHO OFTEN COMBINES HIS ARTISTIC CREATIVITY WITH A ROMANTIC TALE. “I REALLY LIKE TO TAKE A THEME FURTHER,” HE ADMITS. AND HIS FIRST COLLECTION OF WATCHES PROVES THIS – ITS INSPIRATION COMES FROM TCHAIKOVSKY’S SWAN LAKE.

A TALE AT THE HEART OF THE PIECE The ode to femininity that is Giberg Haute Horlogerie finds its echo in the symbol of the swan. It is a symbol of light, of love and of purity. These three concepts dominate each piece created by Maison Giberg. Andreas takes purity to its paroxysm in the choice of the finest stones.

He provokes bursts of light with the meticulousness of the craftsmanship of the diamonds. He toys with love in offering a meaningful interpretation of the piece.

Each piece offers its owner a long dream. It is in the details that the romantic touch is to be found; tales that

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Andreas tells through the object. Olora is a fine example. This homage to the Swan Lake ballet is revealed in transparent sapphires, a tourbillon that dances in the air beneath twinkling stars, swans that chase each other around the case…

The mystifying minutia stands out through the Trilevis 6118 flying tourbillon and the 70 diamonds set in a 40.5 mm diameter white gold case. The highlight of the dial is in blue ceramic. This shade plays with the reflections of 11 sapphire indexes. Between the case and the strap are two clasps set with 64 diamonds in the shape of a swan.

A light piece, Olora plays with purity through its reflections, the materials used and its shape.

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hic, romantic and picturesque, the Mediterranean atmosphere of Ascona charms tourists and locals alike. Nestled by the lake and lined with palm trees, Ascona is packed with surprises, from its typical houses, sunny terraces and charming old town. Rich in history, art and culture, anyone who visits Ascona will discover the perfect way to enjoy the Dolce Vita. From exclusive golf courses to prestigious hotels, and fine dining that reinvents Italian classics... Discover our favourite spots for your trip to Ticino.

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CHARLY ZENGER SINCE 1944, CHARLY ZENGER HAS BEEN DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE AND TRADITION, AN EXPRESSION OF THE COMPLEX ART OF JEWELRY AND WATCHMAKING. AT TWO BOUTIQUES, THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE INTERTWINE IN A REFINED ATMOSPHERE, WHERE ELEGANT FABRICS AND MATERIALS CREATE AN INTIMATE AND EXCLUSIVE SPACE. A SINGULAR UNIVERSE IN WHICH MAISON GIBERG CREATIONS SEEM PERFECTLY AT HOME. READ ON TO FIND OUT MORE.

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HIGH-END JEWELRY MADE IN SWITZERLAND Charly Zenger is committed to craftsmanship, minute attention to detail and, above all, a passion for beautiful objects. The boutiques in Ascona and Lugano feature bold creations, where diamonds and other carefully selected precious stones are worked to create unique, personalised and tailor-made jewelry. From wedding bands to solitaire rings and sets of fine jewels … Charly Zenger creates jewelry with a unique and timeless design, bursting with colour and radiance. Because life is full of special moments that should be celebrated, Charly Zenger’s “Made of moments” campaign is an ode to love and sharing, where every moment in life is matched with the right piece. Creations are designed at the client’s request and in keeping with their budget.

A TICINO INSTITUTION Under the direction of Alfredo Paganetti, a jewelry and watchmaking aficionado, the establishment has retained all of its professionalism and expertise. A Ticino landmark for connoisseurs of beautiful pieces, Charly Zenger was the first official Rolex dealer in Switzerland.

Since 2007 the boutique has offered its clients a wide range of Rolex timepieces, who enjoy a special welcome around an oval sales table, exclusively designed by the Swiss manufacturer for the Ascona jewelry store. Charly Zenger also has a number of sales areas dedicated to the finest watch and jewelry brands, such as Tudor, Breitling, Hublot, Tag Heuer, Chopard and Pomellato, Wellendorff, Fope, amongst many others.

CHARLY ZENGER MEETS GIBERG More recently, the jeweller has added the spectacular creations of Maison Giberg to its displays. As the leading reseller in Switzerland, the Charly Zenger boutique is delighted to name the founder of Giberg, Andreas Altmann, amongst its partners, and is looking forward to showcasing the jewelry house’s masterpieces, which are the perfect combination of creativity and goldsmithery. This partnership marks the first signs of a beautiful friendship between the two men, who are driven by the same values: meticulous craftsmanship and a relationship based on mutual trust.

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Carlo RAMPAZZI WHEN TWO CREATIVES MEET

FROM HIS BEGINNINGS IN HIS DESIGN STUDIO “SELVAGGIO” IN ASCONA, TO COLLABORATIONS WITH MAJOR NAMES IN FASHION AND DESIGN, CARLO RAMPAZZI HAS ALWAYS ASSERTED HIS OWN ATYPICAL STYLE, MIXING ERAS AND TRENDS. WITH HIS UNIQUE PIECES THAT PLAY WITH BRIGHT COLOURS AND MATERIALS, “MAXIMINIMALISMOBILI” HAS MADE ITS MARK, WINNING OVER ARTIST SERGIO VILLA, DESIGN BRAND KARTELL, AND SHOE MANUFACTURER BERLUTI. DISCOVER THE UNIQUE UNIVERSE OF THIS EXTRAORDINARY MAN.

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he Patriziale Ascona Golf Club is an authentic jewel of nature: open all year round, it offers different colors and moments throughout the four seasons.

From the flowering of the camellias in February, to the enchanting palette of the many species of flowers that color the path from April to late autumn, to the palm trees that give it a tropical touch, making its image simply unique. Ascona, the pearl of Lake Maggiore, offers, to complement its golfing activity, a wide range of luxury hotels and top-level tourist infrastructures.

The field was designed and built on an area of​​ approximately 50 hectares located on the shores of Lake Maggiore, surrounded by lush nature and surrounded by mountains. The mild and sunny climate allows play all year round and represents, together with the variety of vegetation, one of the strengths of the structure. Particular attention is paid to the maintenance of the turf, trees, flowers and enchanting lakes.

18 holes for a course of the highest level, in absolute balance between tradition and innovation.

Defined as one of the most attractive in Switzerland, the holes wind through majestic trees, in a natural landscape of rare beauty. The flat course has a very respectable technical level, which knows how to test and thrill both champions and beginners at the same time.

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PATRIZIALE ASCONA GOLF CLUB Via Lido 81 6612 Ascona golfascona.ch

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GERRE LOSONE A UNIQUE GOLF CLUB IN THE TICINO CANTON

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he 18-hole Championship course of the Golf Gerre Losone is one of the most charming in Switzerland. From 2006 to 2012 hosted the third biggest tournament of the Ladies European Tour and in 2005 & 2021 the Swiss Golf International Championship.

The Golf Gerre Losone has first class facilities such as a driving range, a Pitch-and-Putt area with two putting greens and an academy course with 3 holes. In the club house you will find an elegant restaurant, locker rooms, caddy room, one meeting room with a capacity of 100 people, as well as a Pro-Shop managed with professionality.

At the Golf Gerre Losone you will find high quality golf course and services, in a sportive, dynamic and young atmosphere. Thanks to the precious collaboration with our partners your golfing experience will be unforgettable and in harmony with the surrounding nature.

After years of commitment in support of the environment and eco-sustainable management, in June 2020 the Golf Gerre Losone obtained the prestigious GEO Environmental Certification.

— GOLF GERRE LOSONE Via alle Gerre 5 6616 Losone, Switzerland golflosone.ch

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DA ENZO SIMPLE PLEASURE

RISTORANTE DA ENZO IS AN ADDRESS FOR GOURMETS AND LIFE ARTISTS AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE WILD AND ROMANTIC MAGGIA VALLEY IN PONTE BROLLA. EMBEDDED IN WILD BAMBOO, PROUD PALM TREES OR THE ROSE SPLENDOR OF SUMMER, THIS ESTABLISHMENT IS A NICE PLACE TO RELAX AND TRY ITALIANS SPECIALITIES.

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pened by Enzo and Josi Andreatta in 1992, Da Enzo is still managed by the family Andreatta today, with their son Sergio. Known as a reference in Ticino for the quality of the service and the cuisine, Da Enzo menu has been imagined by Chef Andrea Cingari, warded the "Rookie of the Year" award by Gault & Millau in 2013. He also won the Master of the Best of Swiss Gastro few years ago, in 2018.

A perfect setting to enjoy a harmonious evening with culinary delights and a good bottle of wine.

Ristorante Da Enzo’s wine list of offers you many good “trouvaille” from Ticino, Italy and other countries. Sergio and his team will be happy to advise you. For private occasions such as weddings and birthday parties or business lunches, the restaurant Da Enzo and its partners are at your disposal to organize special events up to 150 seats.

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Via ai Grotti 49 6652 Tegna, Switzerland ristorantedaenzo.ch

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GIARDINO ASCONA CHARMING PERFECTION

NESTLED IN A LUSH MEDITERRANEAN-INSPIRED PARKLAND ON THE NORTHERN SHORE OF “LAGO MAGGIORE” CLOSE TO ASCONA IN TICINO REGION, THE GIARDINO ASCONA OFFERS A UNIQUE WELLBEING RETREAT, WHICH COMBINES A CONTEMPORARY FEELING OF “DOLCE VITA LIFESTYLE” WITH A CASUAL LAID-BACK LUXURY AMBIANCE.

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A QUIET PLACE IN THE HEART OF TICINO

MEDITERRANEAN EXPERIENCES

Choosing Giardino Ascona means choosing pleasure.

With it Tuscany-style villas, surrounded by a Mediterranean garden including lemon trees bloom and water lilies, the five-star design hotel redefines recuperation on Lago Maggiore. Breathe, relax, stroll, chill, move, marvel or simply enjoy - this Soul Retreat provides undiluted relaxation with character. With its high-level of personalized services, you define what recuperation means to you. Yoga in the morning, yachting in the evening. Pool today, paddle tomorrow…. There are thousands of ways to enjoy what Giardino Ascona has to offer.

With its 54 rooms and 18 suites decorated with summery shades, dark real wood parquet flooring and high-quality fabrics and furnishings, Giardino Ascona take us into the Mediterranean spirit, completed by the unique view from the balconies over the magnificent green landscape. A place where lakes and mountains create a wonderfully mild climate : three months of warm winter, nine months of pleasant summer. With two different restaurants, there are plenty of gastronomic surprises at Giardino Ascona. With its cuisine, both innovative and progressive, the gourmet restaurant Ecco Ascona was awarded by two stars from the “Guide Michellin”. It stands for outstanding aroma cuisine and puristic intensity, which

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is restaged every day through the inspired ideas of Chef Rolf Fliegauf. For lunch and dinner, opt for Hide & Seek and enjoy food as a sensual experience to feel better and invigorated afterwards. Combining Ayurvedic inspiration and the chef’s cooking style, here is the mantra of this unique restaurant.

RELAX WITH AYURVEDA To finish this unique well-being journey, the dipiù Spa promises a world of vitality, beauty and equilibrium and offers ample space to find peace to strengthen body and soul. Featuring an indoor and outdoor pool, three saunas, a steam bath, various quiet zones, a TechnoGym fitness area and an Aveda Hair Salon, the dipiù Spa also propose specific treatments imagined by Ayurveda specialists, stands for relaxation, regeneration, balance, and a healthy diet. For those looking for a more active holiday, the options are endless. Visit the authentic lake town of Ascona, famous for its charming old city centre, the lake promenade, which is dotted with street cafés and its ambiance of pure “Italianità”. Those who love sport will be pleased to have a golf session at the scenic Golf Club Patriziale. What are you waiting to take the road towards Giardino Ascona ?

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Via del Segnale 10 6612 Ascona giardinohotels.ch/en/ascona

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CASTELLO DEL SOLE NATURE , AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE

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place without doors and windows. At the Castello del Sole, the beauty of Ticino is within reach.

The property, set amidst naturally formed, lush landscapes, creates a retreat where the beauty of Switzerland can be enjoyed.

Luxury is redefined at the Castello del Sole in Ascona. The five-star superior hotel directly on Lake Maggiore offers outstanding service, a private beach on the lake, elegant Mediterranean interiors, multi-award-winning star cuisine and the largest hotel spa in Ticino, as well as a priceless bonus: vastness. On 140 hectares, the resort and the adjoining farm, the Terreni alla Maggia, extend over the entire Maggia delta between Ascona and Locarno. With at least 933 square metres of space per guest, the resort offers a particularly generous amount of privacy. A swim in the lake or a walk through the estate’s own bird reserve nurture a sense of adventure and invite for daydreaming.

The view sweeps into the vast greenery - and sets the mood for the culinary surprises from the resort's own farm.

The Castelllo del Sole belongs together with Terreni alla Maggia, the Rustico del Sole in Ticino and three Hotels in Zurich (Storchen, Widder and Alex), the farm Schlattgut and the restaurant Buech to the Living Circle Group. A group of hand-picked first-class hotels and restaurants in incomparably beautiful locations, run by dedicated hosts. Rice, vegetables, fruit and a whole array of exquisite products – including wine, of course – is whisked fresh from our own farms directly to the table. That is how we define luxury.

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79 modern rooms and suites Season: April – October 2022 Host: Gabriela and Simon V. Jenny Head chef: Mattias Roock, 18 GaultMillau points, 1 Michelin Star and a Green Michelin Star for sustainability Awards: GaultMillau Hotel of the Year 2022 Via Muraccio 142 6612 Ascona +41 91 791 02 02 info@castellodelsole.com www.castellodelsole.com

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EDEN ROC ASCONA SWITZERL AND’ S ONLY TRUE BEACH RESORT

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ITALIAN INSPIRATIONS Built in 1971, the Hotel Eden Roc is spread out over three buildings, offering a wide range of individual modern or elegant classical rooms. These accommodations have been designed by Ascona native Carlo Rampazzi, capturing the Mediterranean spirit and boasting magnificent lake views. Each features large south-facing terraces and wide windows, filling the open-plan rooms with light, wooden floors and a pop of color. The atmosphere is one of light-hearted serenity that invites you to enjoy a classy lifestyle and some savoir-vivre.

CULINARY DELIGHTS With four excellent and exceptional restaurants, the Hotel Eden Roc is also a culinary lair, providing the best Mediterranean dishes. For a must gastronomic experience, book a table at the gourmet restaurant 1 Michelin star awarded La Brezza, where the chef of the year in 2020 Marco Campanella suggests an innovative Italian cuisine.

Looking for a more casual diner ? The Restaurant Eden Roc serves up bold interpretations of classic dishes when the historic La Casetta propose grilled specialities from the lake just outside. Finish the night with a drink at the Marina Lounge.

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WATERFRONT SPA The Eden Roc also provide with warm hospitality an unforgettable experience of wellbeing. The 2,000 m 2 spa area at the Eden Roc offers plenty of space to unwind with its various cosmetic and massage rooms, pools, saunas and steam baths, a fitness room and hairdressing salon. In addition, the hotel’s own water sports school offers exciting action on the water. A paradise where guests can find absolute tranquility by the Lake Maggiore.

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MOVING MOUNTAINS : A UNIQUE CONCEPT For a deeper holistic experience, you can opt for the new Moving Mountains program, imagined by the Tschuggen Hotel Group. Based on five pillars: MOVE – PLAY – NOURISH – REST – GIVE, this program will help you to strengthen your vitality, rediscover nature and celebrate life. A unique adventure imagined by medical experts to inspire conscientious travel and deliver on the corporate vision, ‘Restoring time’s true value.’ Moving Mountains program’s can be tailored by guest according to their own personal well-being and preference. MOVE’s pillar deals with the energizing surroundings of the Swiss Alps for yoga, hiking and others sports when the PLAY idea is about a series of ‘Empowering Expeditions’ designed to physically push guests to their limits and. Nutritionist and star chefs will help you with NOURISH when REST is all about the importance of sleeping. Finally, the last pillar of Moving Mountains is to give something back, as the constant cycles of nature. Sustainability is a priority for the Tschuggen Hotel Group that continues to support a number of local initiatives and selected projects abroad to develop his commitment to environmental protection.

— EDEN ROC ASCONA

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SEVEN and Seven Group CONTEMPORARY TRADITION AND REL AXED ELEGANCE .

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ocated in the heart of Ascona’s gulf, offering a breathtaking view of the picturesque Piazza and the Lago Maggiore, Ristorante Seven has delighted a discerning clientele since 07.07.2007.

Inspired by Ticino’s unique location, a bridge between the North and the South, and mirrored by Chef Nicola Leanza’s own experience of Sicilian roots and a Swiss home, Ristorante Seven’s cuisine expertly marries Italian tradition, Ticinese terroir and contemporary international trends. A seasonal menu with a focus on sustainability offers a variety of delicious dishes, perfect for business as well as leisure lunches and dinners.

The high-quality cuisine is matched in taste by the design dining room,where mediterranean hopitality meets swiss precision and quality. The service Team is attentive to your every need, with warmth and a personal touch.

Ristorante Seven is the cherished first milestone for its parent company, Seven Group, an ambitious project started by Birgit and Stefan Breuer, eager to share Ascona’s beauty with the world, and now steadily in the hands of CEO Christopher Breuer and his siblings.

Through the years, eight other establishments have joined Ristorante Seven on the Ascona Promenade. Following the Group’s motto « Ways to be different », each one of them showcases its own character and flair: convivial Mediterranean ambience at Ristorante Easy, shabby chic vibes at Battello bar, Asian flavors at Ristorante Asia, stress-banishing relaxed atmosphere at Sea Lounge right on Lake. Enoteca La Cambüsa, with its warm ambience and well-stocked « cantina », invites you to have an aperitif and discover a new favorite wine before partying until the early hours at Seventy7 Club below.

In 2014, the Seven Group expanded outside Ascona for the first time and successfully opened Seven Lugano, a lifestyle temple on three floors housing a urban Lounge, a fine dining & sushi Restaurant and an exclusive Club.

Whether you call Ticino home or are spending some precious moments relaxing in southern Switzerland, the Seven Group establishements will be delighted to welcome you in style.

— RISTORANTE SEVEN Via Moscia 2 6612 Ascona seven.ch

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