GG Magazine 04/25 (english)

FA MILY BUSINESS Leonardo Ferragamo

Rooted in elegant Florence – the Italian luxury company blends traditional values with fresh ideas

Lily of the Valley

Wellness the French way – how a father-daughter team is reinventing well-being on the Côte d’Azur

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A conversation to mark the illustrious art book ­publisher’s 45th anniversary

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WELCOME

Dear Reader, There are properties that impress with their size, amenities or location. And there are those that tell a story. The latter are usually created where people don’t just invest, but design with conviction – with personal commitment, patience and a feel for what truly endures.

This is where the quiet influence of family-owned businesses begins. Especially in times of economic uncertainty and growing complexity, it becomes clear: family-run companies often do things differently – not faster, but with more depth. Not louder, but more sustainably. They think long-term, because they don’t build for an exit, but for a legacy.

In the world of real estate, this is especially evident.

Family businesses develop entire neighborhoods, renovate historic buildings and create meaningful living spaces – not just ones with profit potential.

They have the freedom to shape their projects with care and character. They are approachable, decisive, and often deeply rooted in their regions. Yet this special form of enterprise also faces its own challenges: transitioning to the next generation, navigating increasing competitive pressure, balancing tradition and innovation – all of this requires sensitivity and strategic vision. Nevertheless, or perhaps precisely because of this, we believe that the future of the real estate industry will also be shaped by those who invest not only in bricks and mortar but in values.

This issue is a tribute to those entrepreneurial families who lead with responsibility, design with passion, and whose work often happens quietly in the background but leaves a lasting mark. On a personal note, I am especially pleased that the cover story of this issue is dedicated to my dear friend Leonardo Ferragamo. We share a long-standing friendship and a mutual passion for entrepreneurial thinking and action.

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Sincerely,

Christian Völkers

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Dynasties At a time when start-ups are emerging at a rapid pace, family businesses stand like rocks in the surf. Their economic strength is rooted in values such as trust, loyalty and identification. These companies possess a unique spirit that cannot be imitated — because it has been lived and nurtured over generations.

A particularly striking example is the Italian heritage house of Ferragamo.

Founded in 1927 by visionary shoemaker Salvatore Ferragamo, it was his widow Wanda who developed the label into an internationally celebrated luxury brand. Today, Leonardo Ferragamo, one of the founder’s sons, continues his parents’ legacy with refined sensitivity. He knows that despite its rich tradition, the company must continue to evolve. In my interview with the second-youngest Ferragamo son (from page 30), he explains what measures he has taken to secure the future of one of the last family-owned luxury brands.

Another exemplary case of family-led entrepreneurship is Taschen, the publishing company founded in 1980 by Benedikt Taschen. From its origins as a small comic book shop in Cologne, it has grown into a global authority on art books — marked by its bold embrace of niche subjects and its unmistakable signature style. Today, Benedikt Taschen runs the publishing house together with his daughter Marlene, who spoke with author Steffi Kammerer via Zoom from the Taschen offices in Milan.

And then there are fabulous spots like the Hotel Lily of the Valley on the Côte d’Azur — an exclusive wellness destination and initiative of Lucie Weill, daughter of media entrepreneur Alain Weill.

Nestled among fragrant pine forests and overlooking the Mediterranean not far from St. Tropez, their wellness concept celebrates the French way of life.

PHOTOS: CHRISTIAN SCHOPPE (1), COURTESY OF FERRAGAMO (1)

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Right at the top of my personal wish list: The Ferragamo Soft-Bag made of luscious nappa leather. Inspired by an original design by the founder, Salvatore Ferragamo, Creative Director Maximilian Davis has created a new signature piece.

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Rainer Klipp In June, Rainer Klipp joined Matthias Höltken as co-CEO of GG Verlag. The holder of a PhD in business administration and father of two is also in charge of the ­ digital side of Engel & Völkers. His responsibilities range from software development and cybersecurity to d ­ igital marketing and artificial intelligence.

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Kathleen King von Alvensleben Kathleen King von Alvensleben grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, but has made Berlin the center of her life. As an architect, she built an international network of contacts in the real estate sector. Her involvement with the historic Berlin City Palace drew the illustrious support of George H. W. Bush and Henry ­K issinger. Today, she is an Engel & Völkers Private Office Advisor who represents, among others, the unique Schwanenwerder property in Berlin (For Sale, page 70).

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Mark Seelen went to Florence to photograph our cover story on Leonardo Ferragamo.

He met the head of the famous fashion house at the Palazzo Spini Feroni, a 13th century building that has been owned by the Ferragamo family since 1938 and still serves as the brand’s headquarters. Together with our creative director Carolina Marchiori (the small photo on the left shows both of them at work in the historic Florentine palazzo ) Seelen persuaded Ferragamo to climb up to the roof and have his picture taken for a reenactment of a historic photo from the 1960s showing him with his parents and siblings on that same roof (page 29). Originally from the Netherlands, Mark Seelen has been based in Hamburg, Germany, for many years. He is an expert when it comes to carefully composed portraits, interiors and architectural photography, and has contributed regularly to GG for over two decades. His work has also appeared in numerous international publications, including Architectural Digest and Vogue.

In addition to the cover story, Seelen shot the photos of the Taschen store in Milan and the portraits of Marlene Taschen (page 50).

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Lily of the Valley

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Leonardo Ferragamo

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PLAYGROUND COOL CITY Rich cultural treasures, living traditions and contemporary fashion. A visit to Florence, the Tuscan capital.

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INTERVIEW A successful Viennese venture by a mother and her sons: The NENI restaurants embody a shared passion for food.

60 ALEXA HAMPTON Her father Mark decorated the White

House. The prominent interior designer is carrying on his aesthetic legacy.

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20 ENGEL & VÖLKERS NEWS Real estate market trends.

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WOMAN Style that shines in golden moments.

24 MAN Smart accents set off casual understatement.

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BOOKS Complex and exciting: powerful family sagas to dive into on page, screen or audio.

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NEW HOME The fairy-tale Villa Schwanenhof is a true gem and a sought-after address on an island in Berlin.

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RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Villas, mansions & office space – the world’s most beautiful real estate.

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162 PERSONAL Social architecture and happy colors from Mexico.

AT HOME 30 FERRAGAMO The Italian family business has stood for style and

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exquisite craftsmanship since 1927. Leonardo Ferragamo is leading the fashion house into the future.

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LILY OF THE VALLEY Wellness, the French way. The outstanding resort on the beautiful Côte d‘Azur was conceived by a competent father-daughter team.

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WELCOME A foreword to the new issue.

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EDITORIAL Dynasties.

MARLENE TASCHEN The daughter of the founder and co-head of the company is strategically positioning the luxury art book publisher in its 45th year.

160 ADDRESSES Names, addresses and manufacturers.

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STAFF Masthead.

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The Ponte Vecchio, spanning the Arno River, is Florence’s most iconic bridge. For centuries, it has housed jewelers’ shops, offering a beautiful blend of masterful craftsmanship and a lively market atmosphere.

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Flourishing Florence

The city’s rich cultural heritage is shaped and safeguarded by its influential families, revealing proud traditions of craftsmanship and artistry, all set against a uniquely captivating backdrop.

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Palazzo Medici Riccardi Museo Nazionale del Bargello

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Tuscan favorites

1 MASTERFUL With its symmetrical façade, Florence Cathedral stands as one of the most important buildings of the Italian Renaissance.

2 MAGNIFICENT Brunelleschi’s world-famous cathedral dome features a fresco depicting scenes from the Last Judgement. 3 LUXURIOUS The former country residence of the Medici family on the banks of the Arno is now the fivestar hotel Villa La Massa. 4 CLASSIC The trattoria Il Cibrèino specializes in Tuscan dishes like pappa al pomodoro (bread and tomato soup).

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ew European cities tell the story of family legacy as naturally as Florence. Its Renaissance palaces, iconic architecture and world-renowned museums are testament to the tireless efforts of the Florentine families who shaped the city’s economic, political and artistic landscape. Florence amassed its wealth through a combination of key industries: the processing of wool and cloth, goldsmithing, and high-quality leather goods, further solidified by its rise as a financial center. The spirit that once shaped an entire era continues to resonate strongly within the city.

No name is more synonymous with Florence than the Medici, the powerful dynasty whose banking empire established the city as Europe’s political and cultural center of power in the 15th century. The Palazzo Medici Riccardi, the family’s first city palace, still bears witness to their influence and aesthetic sensibilities. Within the nearby Basilica of San Lorenzo, framed by the Medici Chapels with their sculptures by Michelangelo, the Medici are immortalized in marble as patrons of the arts and master builders of Florence. Once the administrative building of the Medici, the Uffizi Gallery houses art treasures by Botticelli, Raphael and Da Vinci – a testament to a family that elevated its cultural heritage to state art.

Other families, including the Strozzi and the Rucellai, also left their mark on the city.

Now a center for cultural and artistic events, the Palazzo Strozzi serves as a powerful reminder of the Strozzi family’s rivalry with the Medici and the golden age of Florentine banking. The Ponte Vecchio, a bustling market street for goldsmiths and jewelers as well

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as a popular postcard motif, still houses family businesses that have preserved their craft for generations.

Florence is also the birthplace of influential fashion designers: Guccio Gucci founded his leather factory here in 1921, and Salvatore Ferragamo founded his shoe atelier in 1927 (see cover story). Despite their global presence today, both companies’ strong ties to their homeland are evident in their museums, flagship stores and distinctive brand identities.

While deeply steeped in history, Florence is far from stuck in the past: It shines and pulsates with vibrant life. The day starts with a traditional standing espresso at the caffè bar and continues later with a Chianti from the nearby wine region or a gelato. As you sip a bittersweet Negroni – its red glow mirroring the sunset at the Piazzale Michelangelo – you’ll instinctively grasp the enduring link between history and modernity, between the city’s artisan pride and its entrepreneurial spirit.

Florence remains a living monument to the courage of its families and the timeless art of reconciling tradition with change.

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The Molcho family emphasize shared enjoyment: Nadiv, Nuriel, parents Haya and Samy, Ilan and Elior (from the left).

Labors of Love

Haya Molcho and her sons are the creative force behind the NENI restaurant concept. How a passion for Levantine cuisine became a thriving business.

Whose idea was the name NENI? Ilan: It was mom's idea to use the first letters of our names, her children's names: Nuriel, Elior, Nadiv and Ilan.

Haya: I wanted something that represented us. My husband Samy supported me right away. NENI was a personal gesture that became a brand.

vegetable market – my sons were in their twenties – we knew this was no longer just a project, but about family, something we were passionate about, the route we wanted to take together.

Did you ever doubt the wisdom of working alongside family members?

Elior: Of course there was friction – that's perfectly normal. We all knew that if we were open and honest with each other, the trust we built would make us stronger as a family.

Nuriel: It was a learning process. But that's exactly what helped us stick together.

When did your project develop into a family business?

Haya: It all began with a small party service that we operated out of our kitchen in Vienna. I cooked, the children helped, and before we knew it, the catering orders starting coming in. When the first NENI restaurant opened at the Naschmarkt fruit and

How did you decide who would do what?

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INTERVIEW

Levantine classics are always on the menu.

Falafel, hummus and baba ghanoush from NENI are available in select supermarkets in Europe now too.

In which areas did you have to acquire proficiency first?

Ilan: In running a business – you don't learn how to do that at school. There was a lot we only learned by doing: how to manage employees, how to expand internationally, how to build up the brand.

Nuriel: Emotional management within the family was perhaps the hardest thing. Being professional at work and affectionate to each other in private – that's a daily balancing act.

You now have 13 NENI restaurants in 7 countries, 650 employees and total annual sales of more than €47 million. How do you impart a family vibe while at the same time growing on an international scale?

Ilan: We invest in culture, not just structure. We give our full, personal attention to every new location that we open. And we convey something of our soul – through the food, through story telling, through interior design.

What dish best ref lects your family as an entity?

Haya: Sabich (a kind of Israeli stuffed

sandwich, editor's note). It's chaotic, colorful and full of aromas – like us.

Ms. Molcho, on your travels around the world with your husband, Samy, the famous mime, you were exposed to many different kinds of food. What impressions have stayed with you to this day?

Haya: Diversity, creative courage, openness. We were introduced to many cultures, all of which live on in our dishes.

Which particular smells and tastes remind you of home?

Elior: Grilled eggplant.

Ilan: Tahini and creamy hummus, of course.

Haya: For me it's the scent of freshly baked challah (a traditional Jewish bread, editor's note).

Haya Molcho opened the first NENI at Vienna's Naschmarkt market in 2009. The business will remain in the family going forward.

Is the principal of sharing for you the key to true conviviality?

Haya: Yes. Food is there to be shared, it's the start to every real connection.

Do you have family rituals?

Haya: The Sabath – candles, bread, family. Nuriel: And eating the midday meal together as often as possible.

Will NENI remain a family business?

Ilan: Yes. But we are open to external support if it suits us. The soul of the business will always be the family.

Would you like to know more?

PHOTOS: NURIELMOLCHO / COURTESY OF NENI

Nuriel: We didn't plan it like that – each of us just did what we were best at. I took over the marketing early on, Ilan focused on strategy and expanding the business and Elior took on the creative part since he's good at design. Mom is the soul of the kitchen.

Haya: I was able to let go – but I never stopped cooking.

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Tradition with Foresight

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ince the American financier John Pierpont Morgan first used the term family office in 1838 to describe the personal investment department he created for his growing art collection, the institution has never seen such strong growth.

Recent studies indicate that there are over 9,000 single family offices worldwide, i.e. in-house investment and service companies owned by families, which typically have over $100 million in assets. This number is expected to grow to over 10,700 by 2030 – a remarkable total increase of 75 percent within just one decade from 2020. The total assets managed in this way around the globe are expected to rise from around $3.1 trillion at present to $5.4 trillion by 2030.

This veritable boom can be attributed to numerous factors. In addition to the ever-increasing concentration of wealth worldwide, factors include the desire of ultra-high-networth families to secure or increase their wealth across generations, favorable market conditions for private equity investments or company acquisitions and, last but not least, the search by extremely wealthy families for increasingly individualized investment strategies and services.

The expansion of family offices is all the more impressive since such financial entities operate largely behind the scenes – and attach the utmost importance to safeguarding a family’s privacy and i­ nterests. Whereas

Family offices have quietly evolved into a strategically important cornerstone of the financial landscape. hedge funds and private equity firms are generally more in the public eye, family offices have quietly evolved into a ­strategically important cornerstone of the fi ­ nancial landscape. They act i­ ndependently, do not pursue external sales interests and are uncompromisingly focused on the long-term goals of the families they serve.

Real estate is a preferred asset class for many family offices – for a number of reasons. Not only does it offer stable, predictable income and reliable protection against inflation, but it is also highly resistant to crises. At the same time, investing in real estate is an excellent way to diversify a portfolio because of the long-term potential for value appreciation that this opens up.

Many family offices also want to be able to exert direct influence on their investments through active asset management. In addition to economic considerations, strategic or emotional aspects also often play an important role – for example the wish to select a location with special meaning, a place with

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a personal family connection, or ­investing in valuable and prestigious p ­ roperties.

Family offices attach great importance to confidentiality, individual advice and exclusivity. This is precisely where the E ­ ngel & Völkers Private Office comes in. As a highly specialized unit, it has been offering ­t ailormade services to wealthy private clients and family offices worldwide since 2007.

The focus is on the discreet brokerage of absolute luxury real estate – both in the off-market sector and for particularly sensitive transactions.

With a global network at its fingertips, many years of expertise in the high-end property segment and dedicated to providing top-level personal support, the Private Office offers worldwide access to exceptional investment opportunities that are not publicly available on the market. This not only protects the privacy of the owners, but also ensures discreet access to valuable properties that will remain in exclusive portfolios in the long term. This is how family value is created for the future, value that is able to stand the test of time.

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In the world of great wealth, they are considered discreet yet influential players: family offices. They manage the assets of very wealthy entrepreneurial families — individually, with a long-term, multi-generational approach. And the importance of these “quiet” market participants is growing rapidly.

ENGEL & VÖLKERS NEWS Honoring the partnership with a gala evening at Engel & Völkers headquarters in Hamburg.

From the left: Group CEO Jawed Barna, Leonardo Ferragamo, Christian Völkers and Vincenzo Equestre, Ferragamo CEO EMEA.

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earned aggregate revenues in 2024 of $8.8 trillion and employed some 25 million people around the globe include Walmart (No. 1),­ ­followed by Volkswagen Group, Schwarz Group, Cargill and Ford Motor Company

Source: 2025 EY and University of St. Gallen Global 500 Family Business Index

A WORD FROM THE GROUP CEO

Responsibility with heart and vision A family business is far more than an economic construct. This type of company expresses a particular philosophy – often across generations. A philosophy characterized by courage, trust, loyalty and a deep knowledge that true strength doesn’t lie in short-term action but in long-term thinking. I clearly remember a conversation I had with Leonardo Ferragamo last year. What impressed me so much was not just his entrepreneurial clarity but his deep understanding of the heritage and responsibility that comes with a great name. Florence is where the story of the Ferragamos began, but the city also holds great significance for Engel & Völkers, which has an office there.

Every day, we observe just how successfully the city is able to bring together past and the future, tradition and innovation. Another thing we are seeing is that entrepreneurial families worldwide are increasingly turning to real estate as a stable, growth-oriented asset segment. Our Engel & Völkers Private Office Advisors develop tailor-made strategies for them – discreet, long-term and with a global perspective. What family offices and entrepreneurial dynasties have in common is this: If you think in terms of generations, you seek partners who understand more than the workings of the market – namely people, values and the meaning of responsibility. Perhaps it is no coincidence that Engel & Völkers also started out as a family enterprise, a local real estate broker that developed into a global company with partners that think and act as entrepreneurs – embracing the same values that many family businesses set store by: responsibility, sustainability and consistency. I am delighted that we are dedicating an entire issue of GG to the topic of family businesses – an issue filled with inspiring stories about entrepreneurs who are successfully carrying their ­heritage into the future.

Yours truly, Jawed Barna Group CEO

FAIRY-TALE INVESTMENT PROPERTIES For high-net-worth individuals worldwide, one of the most important assets for protecting wealth long-term is an international real estate portfolio. Particularly ­sought-after are castles and palaces. Very often, historic buildings of this caliber don’t just feature a unique location and amenities but are attached to an estate and come with a fascinating and rich history. As a result, the market for historic properties is characterized by stable demand and very limited supply.

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E&V in FLORENCE

In 2024, Engel & Völkers established a company-owned office in Florence, Italy. In an effort to offer close customers and local partners an exclusive brand experience, the office regularly holds premium events in stylish venues like the Gucci Giardino 25, a café belonging to the Florentine luxury brand. In the evenings, the café transforms into an elegant cocktail bar. As you wander through the historic city center, you can learn more about the world of E ­ ngel & Völkers at prestigious locations, for instance the ­Piazza della Repubblica square, where the brand vividly comes to life.

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2 DELIGHTFUL Ladurée has represented the high art of French pastry making for generations. Gift box of macarons, various flavors. Price on request.

3 CONNECTED One unit, two surfaces: Twins side tables by designer Monika Mulder for Artifort. Price on request.

4 BRILLIANT Swarovski, a family business, has been producing sparkling crystal creations for 130 years. Limited edition Idyllia Bell Jar, € 15,000.

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Missoni: Checkered oversize jacket meets leather miniskirt. A laid-back look from the Fall/Winter 2025-26 collection.

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Clean cuts and muted colors create a confident, laid-back look.

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2 SYMBOLIC The navy blue, woolen blazer bears the Fendi Club emblem designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi for the brand’s centennial, € 2,300.

3 COMMEMORATIVE The playful Amoebe chair by Verner Panton for Vitra embodies the zeitgeist of the early 1970s. From € 2,420.

4 CLASSIC Tod‘s has celebrated timeless elegance and Italian dolce vita from the very beginning. Blue suede sneakers, € 550.

5 EVOCATIVE Dark blue, like ink on drawing paper: Toundra is a hand-tufted carpet imagined by designer Guillaume Delvigne for Maison Pierre Frey, POR. 6 STRIKING Versace – a name and a style forever inseparable from a family. VE2266 sunglasses by Versace, available from Amevista.com, approx. € 180.

7 UNFORGETTABLE The legend and drama of the Gucci family lives on in the name of the brand. Discreet: Marina Chain rope bracelet, € 320.

Prada: Exploring human instincts through fashion. The Fall/Winter 2025 collection by Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons.

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Little Book of Fendi

Fashion journalist Laia Farran Graves not only spotlights the iconic designs and creative signature of one of Italy’s oldest fashion houses, she also tells the extraordinary story of the five Fendi sisters. Imbued with an innovative spirit, a distinct sense of style and entrepreneurial vision, they transformed the familyowned leather company into a globally celebrated luxury brand that has influenced the fashion world far beyond Rome.

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FILM MINISERIES

The Offer

This miniseries tells the story of the making of the Hollywood classic “The Godfather” from the perspective of its producer Albert S. Ruddy, who found himself navigating ­s tudio machinations, power politics and ­mafia interference in an effort to achieve his dream. A tale of passion, conflicting interests and unswerving determination that resulted in an Oscar-winning masterpiece that made movie history. An unvarnished view of H ­ ollywood characterized by risk-taking and recklessness.

House of Gucci

The rise and fall of the Gucci ­dynasty is a true story characterized by power, greed and betrayal.

Lady Gaga plays the role of Patrizia ­Reggiani, who joined the family business through her marriage to Maurizio Gucci and ­later arranged for him to be murdered. The film shows how ­internal power struggles and a ­ n atmosphere of distrust led to the demise of a ­flourishing fashion empire and sealed the fate of the Gucci family in its own house.

Director: Ridley Scott (Prime Video)

Director: Dexter Fletcher (Paramount+)

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In their business podcast Acquired, hosts Ben ­Gilbert and David ­Rosenthal analyze the development of influential companies. The ­episode on Hermès traces the Paris saddlery’s rise to fame as a symbol of timeless ­elegance and master craftsmanship shaped by six g ­ enerations of the same family. Instead of f­ ollowing trends, the iconic fashion house has preserved its independence by maintaining an uncompromising approach to q ­ uality and exclusive standards – an exceptional story from the world of luxury goods.

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Family Tradition and Innovation

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How VIA is growing into the next generation

The family-owned company VIA, based in Bacharach, has been writing its success story for over two decades. With the takeover of a decommissioned slate grinding plant in Kaub at the turn of the millennium, the former production site for roofing slate was transformed into a manufactory for ornamental f loor coverings - marking the beginning of a new era.

Today, VIA is considered a market leader in the field of cement mosaic and terrazzo tiles - both in the restoration of listed buildings and in modern interpretations of classical designs.

The fusion of craftsmanship, design expertise, and the use of sustainable materials continues to define the company’s identity to this day.

In addition to tiles, VIA has developed further products based on traditional building materials - including its in-house VIA paint. It stands out with a natural resin binder, exceptional coverage, and an aesthetic that excites craftsmen and architects alike.

VIA also sets standards in the field of terrazzo: with a lime-bound, cement-free version inspired by Venetian tradition, the company brings a historic material into the present - ecological, durable, and affordable.

The next generational transition is unfolding as authentically as the product portfolio: two of the three children of founders Almut Lager and Norbert Kummermehr are already integral

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parts of the company. Their daughter Greta, a trained graphic designer from Milan, is responsible for design, product range, and social media. Their son Anton, a business economist trained in Barcelona, is driving the online division forward. The youngest son, Paul, is about to graduate from high school - and already has his future role in the family business firmly in sight.

Curious to learn more about VIA? Discover the wide range of quality building materials at www.viamaterial.de

Manya ra Headquarter: Alexander - Bretz - Straße 2 D-55457 Gensingen bretz.de Flagships: Kantstr. 17, Living Berlin Hohe Str. 1, Dortmund Wilsdruffer Str. 9, Dresden Grünstr. 15, Düwell Düsseldorf Schäfergasse 50, Frankfurt Große Elbstr. 68, Stilwerk Hamburg Hohenstaufenring 62, Köln Reudnitzer Str. 1, Leipzig Hohenzollernstr. 100, München Hallenplatz 37, Nürnberg Königsbau Passagen Stuttgart Salzgries 2, Wien

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Wanda Ferragamo, Salvatore Ferragamo’s widow, with five of her six children on the roof of Palazzo Spini Feroni, the company headquarters.

FAMILY TIES

Lessons from the Ferragamos: Salvatore founded the company in 1927; his widow turned it into a luxury empire.

Today it is led by their children and grandchildren. Discover more fascinating family-run businesses in the pages ahead.

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FAMILYfirst!

Leonardo Ferragamo, son of the legendary founder, Salvatore, carries forwards the legacy of the iconic luxury brand into its second generation. In this exclusive interview, the father of four and grandfather of two reflects on the brand’s evolving direction, the enduring influence of his parents and why true elegance never fades.

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Despite the company’s IPO in 2011, the F ­ erragamo family still holds a majority stake of around 65 percent. L ­ eonardo Ferragamo, the second-youngest son of Salvatore and Wanda, has served as chairman of the company since 2021.

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has been equally famous for its tightknit family, which still holds control of one of the last remaining family-run companies with a deep connection to Italian tradition and craftsmanship.

Some of Leonardo Ferragamo’s fondest childhood memories are moments like these, when his father Salvatore took the time to show him the tools he used to create his unique shoe designs. At the age of 20, the founder’s second-youngest son began his own career in the family business.

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lorence on a sunny morning. It’s a busy Monday, but for our ­photoshoot Leonardo Ferragamo has climbed all the way up to the rooftop of the Palazzo Spini Feroni, which has served as the company headquarters since 1938. The chairman of the legendary brand that is known for artisanal excellence in exceptional footwear, ready-to-wear fashions, handbags, accessories and f­ ragrances is himself the best ambassador to his family company. Elegantly dressed in a blazer and tie, he joins us just a few minutes later for the interview. By the way: The distinctive Gancini that has become the logo – a stylized horseshoe inspired by an ancient door ornament at the brand’s Florentine headquarters – represents like no other symbol the core values of the brand: tradition, quality and innovation.

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GG: Mr. Ferragamo, you and your siblings have quite remarkably managed to preserve the values your parents instilled in you. When your father passed away you were only seven years old – what are your strongest memories of him?

Leonardo Ferragamo: Let me put it this way – my siblings and I feel incredibly privileged to have had two extraordinary parents. My father passed away in 1960 at the age of 62, and my mother, only 38 at the time, was left to raise a large family and continue the business. She saw it as her mission to pass on the incredible story she had lived with my father. Through her, we grew up surrounded by his legacy.

These stories, the spirit of his ventures, and his example became a constant presence in our lives.

They instilled in us a deep desire to honor both of our parents’ dreams and preserve what they had built. That ambition has guided us throughout our lives. All six of us, at different times, entered the business with a shared purpose – to contribute, evolve, and achieve success for the brand, both individually and as a team.

Ferragamo is known for celebrating craftsmanship and the artisans who bring your products to life. Were you exposed to this world already as a child?

Absolutely. Craftsmanship is deeply ingrained in my upbringing. I remember playing with leather swatches when I was just two years old while my father worked on shoes at home. When I started elementary school – my only school year while he was still alive – my reward for good grades was to visit the factory and spend time with the cobblers, learning the basics of shoemaking.

As a teenager, I spent summers in the factory with my younger brother Massimo. I was about 14 when I made my first pair of shoes for my mother – though she never wore them! (laughs) But they didn’t look too bad to me. My first real job in the company was also on the shoemaking side, working directly with the craftsmen. I’ve always loved that hands-on connection with our artisans.

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With the strength of yesterday, boldly stepping into a fresh tomorrow. Today, the luxury brand presents itself with a new logo,for the first time omitting the founder’s first name.

Below: ­Salvatore with his wife Wanda and their six children ­Fiamma, ­Ferruccio, Giovanna, ­Fulvia, ­Massimo and Leonardo.

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He balances the brand’s traditional past with a fresh, wearable aesthetic.

Since Ferragamo’s new creative director Maximilian Davis took the helm, his creations have been earning praise and attention throughout the fashion industry.

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“The fact that we are still a family-owned company fosters a special sense of pride among our employees.”

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Yes, absolutely. And we feel a responsibility to pass these values on to the next generation of workers, whether they are employed in the factories or designing products. In our factory, the average age is just over 30. Yet we still have people in their 50s and 60s mentoring the younger generation. It’s inspiring to see the passion and pride returning to hands-on work, work that involves the heart, mind and body.

So you’re seeing a comeback in the value that is put on craftsmanship?

I sincerely hope so. There’s a renewed sensitivity and desire among young people to learn and create with their hands.

Is everything Ferragamo still produced in Italy?

Yes, one hundred percent – with just a few rare exceptions.

How many people work in your factories, and are these factories all based in Tuscany?

We have a network of suppliers across Tuscany and other regions of Italy. Internally, we have about 50 people focusing on prototyping and product development. The rest of the production is handled by our trusted external partners.

Above: The new Pre-Fall 2025 campaign by Alice Rohrwacher ­contains references to the founder’s Hollywood past. Upper right: For Marilyn Monroe – here in a scene from “Some Like It Hot” – Salvatore Ferragamo designed a special heel made of wood and steel. The brand’s new signature red was inspired by the color of the heels on the pumps Monroe had custommade by F ­ erragamo for the movie “Let’s Make Love.”

Florence is considered the heart of Italian craftsmanship. How has that changed over time? Do you find it a challenge to preserve this legacy today?

My father chose Florence after achieving success in Hollywood. At 29, he decided to leave America behind and return to Italy in pursuit of quality.

He chose Florence because of its deep-rooted traditions and culture – and he was right. Florence has long been, and still is, the capital of craftsmanship in Tuscany, especially in leather.

But real craftsmanship isn’t just about working with your hands – it’s a state of mind. It’s the imagination, the passion and the care you put into creating something. And that mentality is still very much alive here. Processes have evolved, of course, but the essence of craftsmanship – this centuries-old spirit of excellence and partnership – remains.

Is seems to me that this mindset represents the essence of your company.

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Most luxury brands today are part of large conglomerates like for example LVMH or Kering. Ferragamo continues to remain family-owned and independent.

How difficult is this in today’s market?

Remaining independent certainly presents challenges. We don’t have the same scale or negotiating power as the big groups, but we see this as a strength. It forces us to be more creative, more agile and unconventional.

There are still some wonderful independent brands that are family owned – like Chanel, Hermes, Z ­ egna, Moncler or Cucinelli, for example. And like them, we take pride in staying true to who we are. That independence also fosters a deep sense of pride among our team. It’s a real source of energy.

Your family seems uniquely united, which is rare in a multi-generational business. How have you managed that?

Unity is powerful. We were taught that it must be earned – even at the cost of personal sacrifice.

And we embraced that. My mother was the d ­ riving

force behind this mindset, but each of us supported it. Whenever one of us faced challenges, the others came together to help.

This value has stayed strong in our generation, and now with the third generation entering the business, we hope to maintain and nurture that spirit.

It’s not easy, but it’s essential.

Are the next-generation Ferragamos being prepared for specific roles from an early age?

There’s no strict plan, but currently, six members of the third generation are active in various roles across the group. Inside Ferragamo, Cesare James, the son of my brother Ferruccio, and Angelica, the daughter of my sister Fulvia, work with me. Diego, the son of my sister Fiamma, is involved in the holding company. Manuele, the son of Fulvia, is working in the real estate and hospitality devision while my son Riccardo oversees central Europe. Our challenge now is to cultivate the same bond among them that my siblings and I shared.

That unity will determine the future leadership

“Our goal is now to pass on to the next generation the same strong family bond that our mother instilled in us.”

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Born in Manchester to Caribbean parents, Maximilian Davis, the new creative director, won over the Ferragamo family at just 27 years old. He has already earned rave reviews from the fashion industry.

Right: His interpretation of the iconic Vara pump.

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A look from Maximilian Davis’ Milan Spring/Summer 2023 Fashion Week debut for Ferragamo.

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“Maximilian Davis has a lot to do with the rejuvenation of the brand. He impressed us right away with his sense of elegance and respect for my father’s legacy.”

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– whether in fashion, hospitality or other ventures of our group.

You made a bold move recently by appointing the then only 27-year-old designer Maximilian Davis to lead creative direction. How was that move received?

We had a creative void and were searching for someone who could both understand our heritage and bring in fresh ideas. We looked at more than 60 candidates. Yes, Maximilian was only 27 when he joined our company, but he stood out for many reasons: his natural elegance, his deep respect for our history, his sensitivity to the brand’s identity and of course his creativity.

He’s also a wonderful person – open, c­ ollaborative and humble. That was essential. A young designer must be willing to grow with a team, and he was. His work has been central to rejuvenating the brand.

Following in his grandfather’s footsteps: James Ferragamo — son of Ferruccio Ferragamo — currently serves as Chief Transformation & Sustainability Officer and is a member of the board of directors. Below: Salvatore Ferragamo began his career as a shoemaker to the stars in Hollywood and made a name for himself with his innovative shoe designs, winning over clients such as Sophia Loren.

In addition to making changes in creative design you also decided to adjust the logo – why did you take that step?

We debated it for years. Ultimately, we realized that the original “Salvatore Ferragamo” signature wasn’t working well in digital or store formats. Interestingly, when we looked into our archives, we found that my father often used just his surname.

The new logo is actually inspired by an original one he designed in the 1930s with Lucio Venna.

We wanted the new logo to feel modern but at the same time to remain authentic. We even revisited our iconic brand color red – the new shade is based on the red that was used in the shoes he made for Marilyn Monroe in the 1950s.

It sounds like this evolution was almost a personal mission for you ...

Definitely. I was one of the strongest advocates for it. I believed that the time had come for change – not a revolution, but a thoughtful evolution. It was a long-term decision, and we knew it would take time. But it’s already reshaping the company and energizing the next generation.

And it motivated the younger members of the Ferragamo family?

Absolutely. They saw this as a bold, exciting step forward.

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Which are Ferragamo’s most important markets ­t oday?

Our vision has always been global. We entered China early, ahead of many other companies. Europe is more important than ever – especially Germany, which has responded enthusiastically to our new direction. South America is following what we’re doing with great interest. Asia is perhaps our biggest challenge today, and China is currently going through a slow period. But in general, we want to bring this unique blend of heritage, innovation and Italian elegance to the world.

Do you have any iconic bestsellers?

Yes, we have a few Ferragamo Forever pieces – timeless items like the Top Handle bag or the Vara shoe with its gold plate. We’re also seeing exciting momentum around new designs, like the Hug bag, which is quickly becoming iconic.

How do you personally define luxury?

I would rather explain what luxury is not.

It’s not about ostentation or excess. It’s not about showing off. Luxury is what remains – it’s enduring. For me, it’s about feeling good in what you wear, being comfortable in your surroundings and sharing meaningful experiences with the people you love. It’s about inner fulfilment, not external validation.

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Has your appreciation for luxury deepened as a result of your upbringing?

Without a doubt. Growing up, I understood how much love and effort goes into each item. That awareness has shaped my values ever since.

And finally, what does family mean to you?

Above all, love. It shows itself in so many ways – raising children, staying close, supporting one another and sharing experiences. Keeping each family member in your heart at all times and being present for every moment that matters.

That’s what I try to do with my children and grandchildren. I may not always succeed, but I try.

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Salvatore Ferragamo — pictured here with his Florentine cobblers — left Hollywood in the late 1920s and returned to Italy, driven by a desire to unite his artistic vision for shoemaking with the craftsmanship and manufacturing traditions of his homeland.

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Nestled between pine groves and the rugged coastline of the Côte d’Azur lies a hidden retreat for body and soul. A visit to the Lily of the Valley – or how a father-daughter duo is redefining the art of well-being.

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W EL L N ES S THE F R ENCH WAY

Shaded by majestic pine trees and overlooking the stunning Côte d’Azur, the terrace and pool of the Vista restaurant invite you to linger.

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“A place where you can recharge your health without having to give up luxury and pleasure.”

– LUCIE WEILL

Above: Blending into nature was the Weills’ vision when they commissioned Philippe Starck to design the resort.

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he shrill cries of seagulls pierce the morning silence. I slide open the French doors of my cozy suite and step barefoot onto the still-wet grass. I arrived last night in the pouring rain and received a warm welcome at the wellness hotel. Outside, darkness had fallen, and a fire was crackling in the tiled stove. Since the kitchen was already closed, they brought a subtly flavored broccoli soup to my room, delicately garnished with hazelnuts and red beet. Now, I’m curious to explore my new surroundings.

The Mediterranean coast stretches out before me beneath a polished blue sky, the French Riviera unfurling in front of my eyes like a sleeping crocodile. I gaze out over the dense pine forests that ripple along the shoreline like green waves – this is all a protected nature reserve. It’s hard to believe that lively Saint-Tropez is just a 20-minute drive away.

It’s just before 7 a.m., and the day is slowly awakening at the Lily of the Valley, one of the most elegant destinations for those seeking wellness for body and soul.

This intimate boutique hotel with 53 suites was designed by legendary French designer Philippe Starck. And it was born from

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the vision of an innovative father-daughter team. “We wanted to create a special place that blends organically into nature – a place where you can lose weight with pleasure, all year round, without giving up any of the good things in life. Weight loss, the French way!” explains Lucie Weill.

She and her father chose the hotel’s location quite deliberately: “Our family has been coming to the La Croix-Valmer coast for generations. When we bought this building, I had just spent a few years working for LVMH in Paris. My father (Alain Weill, one of the most renowned media executives in France) always said: The hotel business is very similar to the media business – both need to operate 24/7. After he lost 12 kilos at age 50 and didn’t like what the existing wellness hotels were doing, our shared dream of a unique French health resort was born.”

Even before the hotel officially opened, it became a member of the exclusive Leading Hotels of the World.

“Detox” is naturally on my program – but so is “Sport.” The two other available programs are “Better Aging” and “Weight Loss.” The latter is the main reason so many enthusiastic guests from around Europe and across the U.S. come here – and often return.

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Motivating activities are part of the program – whether it’s hiking along the coast or wading through the sea in neoprene suits.

“Our concept is simple: Losing weight - but the French way!”

– LUCIE WEILL

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At the Lily guests are spoilt with luxury and pleasure so that they hardly notice they’re making any sacrifice at all.

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Above: A glimpse into one of the hotel’s 53 suites, all imagined by the iconic designer Philippe Starck, who ensured that guests feel at home here all year round. Right: Head chef Vincent Maillard creates imaginative dishes that celebrate the art of indulgence.

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Lucie and Alain Weill, a fatherdaughter team that introduced a brand-new approach to wellness.

A little while later, I’m sitting in the semishade on the spacious wooden deck by the pool. Next to me, a young couple is ­studying the breakfast menu. A bit further off, I spot a lady with a small dog – ­four-legged friends are very welcome at the Lily.

I, too, turn my attention to the menu and find myself eyeing the protein banana omelet.

“A fantastic choice!” says my charming waitress approvingly as she serves me my organic breakfast tea. “It sounds unusual but tastes delicious.” All dishes here are created by celebrated chef Vincent Maillard.

My gaze drifts past the yellow-and-whitestriped loungers to the coastline still wrapped in morning mist, islands dotting the view out to sea. To the left lies a military base, and to the right, a nudist community, as my fitness coach Yoann later explains when we head off for a hike along the rocky coast.

For about two hours, we walk and climb along the wild, rugged trails leading to secret coves, our eyes returning again and again to the thundering Mediterranean below us, its sandy beaches tinted blue by the tiny blue squid that wash ashore at this time of the year.

After 13,000 steps, I’m working up a sweat.

“Time for the cryo chamber,” Yoann says firmly. I slip into a swimsuit and am handed socks, slippers, gloves and a headband with built-in headphones. I’m supposed to spend four minutes in an ice chamber at minus 100 degrees Celsius. I choose Vivaldi’s Four Seasons to distract myself, hoping the classical melodies will calm my impatience.

I keep track of time by the changing colors of the door – four minutes can feel like a lifetime! When I finally step out of the icy

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c­ hamber and open the door, a few snowflakes drift down on me. My legs are numb, but I feel strangely electrified and full of energy.

The heart of the hotel – the 2,000-squaremeter spa and fitness area called the Shape Club – is located next to the 25meter semi-Olympic pool, heated to 20 degrees Celsius. All around, you can choose how to train and strengthen your body: TRX bands, yoga, stretching, or the newest addition – four Pilates reformers.

After a restful night, I’m treated the next morning to a special HydraFacial using the in-house Biologique Recherche product line.

A detailed skin analysis helps select the right products. Afterwards, I’m asked to lie under LED light for 20 minutes. This gives me such a radiant glow that back in my room, I immediately order an LED face mask online.

For guests who value privacy, the Weill family has also restored a Provençal-style villa on the hotel grounds, called “W.” It features three bedrooms, a Mondrian-inspired pool and 1950s retro furnishings by Philippe Starck. Since May of this year, two more private villas have been added, each accommodating up to 10 guests.

Given the success of this luxurious yet relaxed wellness concept, Lucie Weill reveals that, six years after opening the Lily of the Valley, a second location is now in the works: “We’re currently building our next hotel in Courchevel. It will be the highest-elevated hotel in the area, and we want to welcome guests there all year round as well.”

Just before I leave, I make one final stop at the beach, at the hotel’s own beach club. At the Brigantine restaurant – like the Vista restaurant up at the hotel – you are welcome to dine even if you’re not a guest of the hotel.

I sit at a table by the sea, order mezzi paccheri alla pescatora and a glass of rosé. The menu promises excellent Italian fare, and for once, I ignore my program and indulge in what the Lily of the Valley is ultimately all about: l’art de vivre!

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Benedikt and Marlene Taschen have co-led the publishing house since 2017.

The editorial program is as multifaceted as father and daughter themselves.

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times two

Her father built a global publishing house that turned books into cultural events. ­Marlene Taschen, 40, has co-headed it for the past eight years. With charm and clear-sightedness, she is taking the firm into the future – and steering it in a direction distinctly her own.

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daughter, both free-spirited individuals, share responsibility in a way that works well for both of them. Marlene lives with her family in Milan while Benedikt lives in Los Angeles, where has been based for many years. They don’t get in each other’s way, either; most of the people who work for the publisher live in the same time zone as Marlene, so she pulls the strings in Europe. In the evening, when her two daughters are in bed, and she knows her father has finished his breakfast in California, she gives him a call. You can tell by the way she describes this daily ritual that she looks forward to

“I said I’d be happy to do it, but that I wanted to make a few c ­ hanges here and there.” the exchange – a highly efficient handover from one continent to another. “We basically work around the clock,” she says.

This year, the legendary publishing house that Benedikt Taschen founded in Cologne, originally as a small comic store, is celebrating its 45th anniversary. Taschen is a global company today with offices from Paris to Los Angeles. Its editorial program is as extraordinary as its origins: spectacularly opulent limited-edition collector’s editions that become more expensive with every passing year; provocative erotic art books and a series of introductory volumes on individual artists and other cultural topics for a mass audience. With prices ranging from €10 to over €30,000, it’s a very unique mix that celebrates the beautiful, the bizarre, the gaudy and the glamorous.

Father and daughter don’t have strictly separate spheres of work. “We never had a conversation about me doing this and him doing that – things just unfold,” says Marlene. Her father is still deeply involved in developing the editorial program, but she makes plenty of executive decisions too. Whether it’s the XL Salvador Dalí monograph or the Ferrari tome with its iconic design, Marlene is involved in all levels of the production process. She was also the driving force behind the expansion into Asia, opening a large Taschen store in Hong Kong in addition to an office there. She works closely with artists and architects in Japan, plans shop-in-shop formats and travels frequently to maintain her contacts. At the same

Marlene Taschen likes numbers, people and stories – an unbeatable combination for a publisher. Add to that enthusiasm, courage and a refreshing honesty.

she found out while giving a joint interview that her father intended for her to join him at the helm of the publishing house. Marlene Taschen didn’t lose a beat, nor did she allow her surprise to show. “I couldn’t, nor did I wish to address the matter in that situation,” she recalls. The incident says a lot about father and daughter: about Benedikt’s sometimes impromptu way of doing things, about the self-assurance they share and about the deep trust they have in one another.

Even after the interview, Marlene never really addressed the issue or discussed it at length with her father. “No, no,” she says in her wonderful Rhenish singsong before breaking into the cheerful laugh that so often punctuates her sentences. “I let the news settle for a bit, then I said, okay, I’ll do it.”

Clear-headed as she is, she also told her father that leading the company together would require some changes – and that the responsibility would need to rest firmly on both of their shoulders.

For the past eight years now, Marlene Taschen has been shaping the company that she has known since early childhood – with curiosity, pragmatism and gentle but collaborative authority. Father and

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It’s only a short walk to La Scala from the Taschen store in Milan.

The publisher doesn’t have to go far to take her children to school, either.

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The Gio Ponti ceiling lamp at the store in Milan corresponds beautifully with the art book treasures displayed here.

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After a few years in London, Marlene Taschen and her husband and two daughters returned to Milan, where they live today.

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The flowery patterned floor of the Taschen store in Milan was designed by the U.S. artist Jonas Wood.

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time, she is expanding the ­product ­portfolio and currently producing a documentary on the British photographer David Bailey. “We just decided to do it,” she says laconically, responding to a question about Taschen’s foray into film. Together with Ai Weiwei, she developed a pure gold necklace composed of zodiac charms. The Chinese artist is a well-known figure in the Taschen universe. The large-format collector’s edition on his life and work, published by Taschen in 2016, sold out right away.

Marlene Taschen’s ideas don’t follow a five-year plan but rather a flow that develops organically.

“Things have to fall into place somehow. If they don’t, maybe there’s a reason,” she says. She divides her time into blocks of alternating weeks, dedicating one week to scheduled meetings and leaving the second week open for strategic work and her own projects. This combination of structure and flexibility is perfect for her as it reflects her wish not to get bogged down. “Be flexible” is also her father’s maxim, which he in turn borrowed from his friend Helmut Newton – and which Marlene has taken to heart. Not that there’s anything arbitrary about her approach, because for her, maintaining quality takes priority over all else. “Fundamentally, my father and I are always trying to do things better. It’s another attribute that he passed on to me.”

In Milan, Marlene recently oversaw the expansion of the bookbinding facility, which opened on the city outskirts on 4,000-square meters of space.

At the building site, she took an interest in all

a­ spects of the work, concerning herself with every last detail. “I simply enjoy working with people, regardless of the topic. Funnily enough, I find it almost as interesting to think about logistical matters as I do about IT, system development, editing or production.”

It quickly becomes clear that Marlene Taschen is a woman who acts rather than just talks. She has a genuine interest in people, listens attentively, values other perspectives – and isn’t afraid to

“Things have to fall into place somehow. If they don’t, maybe there’s a reason.”

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revise a decision if necessary. She describes herself as representing the “warmer components” of the family business – a role she fills with quiet confidence.

Despite her solid schooling – which included stints in Australia and Panama and a degree from the London School of Economics – her approach to doing business is instinctive. Trusting her gut feeling is another thing she inherited from her father. The Taschens have never relied on market research. “But we look at the figures very carefully.”

What works and what doesn’t is something they just seem to know, although experience naturally plays a role. Having studied psychology as well as business probably helped.

Marlene grew up in Cologne, Germany. She and her two siblings attended a Montessori elementary school; later, she graduated from a bilingual high school. It was a fairly grounded upbringing – except for the occasional dinner guest: Cicciolina and Jeff Koons once stopped by, on another evening it was Christo and Jeanne-Claude. At 14, she picked up Muhammad Ali from the airport and rode with him to the book fair – in a Maybach, with Elvis blaring.

Marlene Taschen hasn’t lived permanently in her native Germany since she was 18, but her connection to Cologne remains strong. She travels to the headquarters on the Hohenzollernring once a month. Equanimity seems to run in the family.

“My parents separated a long time ago,” she says.

“But when you see them together, they do nothing but laugh. We’re a cheerful bunch.” Which is why, she adds, she has to enjoy what she does: “We don’t want to bore ourselves – or anyone else.”

Marlene Taschen has always been cheerful – as a child, she even appeared on one of her father‘s advertising posters. The publishing house is only five years older than she is.

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WHEN ART MEETS

Ancestry

The daughter of the legendary designer Mark Hampton grew up surrounded by drawing boards and antiques. While carrying on her f­ather’s ­legacy, New York-based A ­ lexa Hampton has become one of the most s­ ought-after interior designers in the U.S.

BY BETTINA KRAUSE

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For her designs, Alexa Hampton (above left) draws from a rich palette of eras, cultures and styles.

tately mansions, luxurious apartments, private jets and superyachts – the portfolio even includes the White House in Washington. Interior design studio Mark Hampton, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this coming year, is a specialist for top-notch custom interiors. In 1998, Alexa Hampton took over her father’s business, continuing the company in his name. Hampton’s classic, elegant designs always feature individual styles and never shy away from using color.

a­ stute use of color. With regard to the composition of a living space, my own style is additionally influenced by my love of logic and magic, two elements that are equally important. Good design should always combine form and function. I’m convinced that it’s possible to create harmony, which is something I strive for.

You’ve been running the company since 1998. What do you do differently from your father?

When my father died, we didn’t have a plan in place for the transition. I was 27 at the time and had been working for him full time, but I still had a lot of things to learn, and was dancing as fast as I could.

Due to the nature of our relationship as father and daughter, there were many things that my father never shared with me about the ­mechanisms of the

How would you describe your father in just a few words?

As his daughter, I am his biggest fan. He was an incredibly accomplished person, and very interested in houses ever since he was a child. He started

“Design is about finding out how to live better, how to navigate space.”

ALEXA HAMPTON

How did your father influence you?

When we went on vacation, my parents liked to visit houses and museums. For me as a kid, it was horribly boring, but eventually it turned into a wonderful thing. It was like learning another language. My father spoke about design so often and in such depth that I had no choice but to learn. He taught me everything I needed to know for my career. I always think about him today when I furnish a room. His arrangements were absolutely logical, and a deciding factor in the final result.

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business. I was terrified, but I tried hard to continue what he and I had been doing. Many things naturally changed over the years, my father never owned a cell phone, for instance, and the culture is far less formal than it was back then. People now live in their kitchens, watch TV all over the house and employ far less staff. It was very interesting to watch this transition, this shift in how people were living, also what it meant in aesthetic terms. People wanted their houses to look more casual, more modern, cleaner, and it all ended up feeling more casual as a result.

his own company in 1976 and was involved in projects around the world, in England, the Bahamas, Saudi Arabia. He did the Oval Office and the White House under George Bush senior, among other interiors. The two of them were close friends. He worked for other American presidents too, and for celebrities like Estée Lauder and Brooke Astor. I started working for him for a month every summer when I was 13 and joined the firm full time after graduating from college.

What is it about interior design that fascinates you in particular?

A lot of design is intriguing because it’s a puzzle. It’s about trying to find out how to live better, how to navigate space, how to amplify space and how to make a room psychologically work on its inhabitants so they understand how to use it. I like the challenge that comes with optimizing space.

There are forces that work on the people in a room or house so that they can exist there better. As a neo-classicist I believe that symmetry and balance create harmony, and that harmony can work on you as a human being to make you feel delighted. But this doesn’t mean that I only work in

Is your work at all similar to your father’s?

I think our approach to design is quite similar.

Our shared love of historical archetypes, of class ­design, and our appreciation for beauty and an

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Alexa Hampton (right) pictured with her father, Mark, her mother, Duane and her sister, Kate in 1989.

Below: The dining room in Alexa Hampton‘s Manhattan apartment.

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Symmetry is always present in Alexa Hampton’s timeless and elegant designs.

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Do you have a decorating tip that you would like to share with us?

Sometimes couples will disagree about whether or not to have curtains or rugs in their house. I always tell people to consider the acoustic experience of a dining room, for instance: Chairs scrape against the floor, silver knocks against china, glasses clink and all the while, people are engaging in conversation. All of this naturally creates echoes in the room. Design is not just about the visual. It’s about all of your senses, and you don’t want to be assaulted by a cacophony of noise when you’re eating. In addition to imbuing a room with softness and a sense of protection and coziness, curtains serve to deaden sound. Carpets also absorb sound. All of us who work in the service of beautiful houses bring

symmetrical spaces. I use asymmetry judiciously, to put more emphasis on the other side of a space or to add movement.

Do you consider your style to be American?

That’s an interesting question. I’m American, of course, but I’m absolutely a Europhile, which has to do with how I grew up. France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Ireland, I love all of them equally. For me, all the great historical styles are eternal and I respect them and their place in the pantheon of design. I am committed to the flavor of European design but as an American, I can show a little less reverence and mix French with English upholstery, Asian artifacts and Indian woodwork. An important thing about my style that I would like to add is

“In my projects I use the homeowner as my muse.”

ALEXA HAMPTON

that it r­ eally only exists in my house and my office.

In my projects I use the homeowner as my muse.

I find it soulless when a designer goes in and metaphorically writes their name all over everything.

our ­experiences to bear, we’ve all been in rooms without curtains or carpets.

Do you redecorate your own home very often?

My husband and I started out in a two-bedroom apartment, but when our twin boys were born, things became a little tight. When a one-bedroom apartment became available next door, we were able to press through and add another room. After our daughter was born, we pressed through to a two-bedroom apartment because we needed more space. That was about 10 years ago. It was a big shift, but it coincided wonderfully with the stage of life I was in – being an adult parent and so far along in my career. The apartment looks great now and everything works, but two of my children will be leaving for college soon. I would love to do my next project for myself, create a second home, design an entire house. So as you can see, it was never boredom but life events that caused me to redecorate.

Say a client approaches you. What’s the ­procedure when you begin a new project?

It depends on the scope of the job, but I always need the answers to a few questions first: Who is going to be living in the house? How do they want to live? What are the most important parameters?

If the house is being planned from the beginning, the architect, the lighting designer and the landscaper also have to be present. A friend of mine who is an architect once told the following story: A client asked him where a good place would be to put a pool. He told them almost straightaway where he thought would be best. The client said: “If it takes you two minutes to answer that question, why am I paying you so much money?” The architect replied: “Because I’ve spent the last 50 years figuring out how to answer that question in two minutes.” In other words, you do get to a point where you can walk into a house and know pretty much how it should be decorated. It’s the experience that comes with decades in the business. Our company is turning 50 next year. My father ran it for 22 years and I’ve been running it for 28. I will have spent more of my life working in this firm than doing any other thing in my life.

Do you hope your children will follow in your footsteps one day?

They all have artistic ability, but so far, none of them has shown much interest in doing what I do. It would be incredible to have three generations of talented designers in a row, but I’m not going to push the issue. The opportunity is there if they want it.

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On Berlin’s most exclusive island, the Schwanenhof stands as a grand testament to a century-old family history.

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Edited by Inken Becker & Femke Maleen Fritz. Ad section of pages 70 – 159.

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Tucked away among glorious old trees with views of the Havel River, Villa Schwanenhof on the island of Schwanenwerder is one of the most sought-after addresses in southwest Berlin. Far more than an architectural treasure, it embodies the rich family heritage that has shaped this special home.

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Hidden away in the midst of idyllic island scenery, the expansive grounds of Villa Schwanenhof provide uncompromised privacy.

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The heated saltwater pool is ideal for relaxing outdoors, surrounded by the enchanting beauty of the estate grounds.

The first German edition of Monopoly, released in 1936, featured the “Inselstrasse” on Schwanenwerder as the most expensive address.

The living room impresses with high ceilings and historical details. Villa Schwanenhof represents a seamless blend of home comfort and elegance.

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here once the bankers and politicians of the German Empire built their palatial private villas, US General Lucius D. Clay later planned the Berlin Airlift, and publishing magnate Axel Springer devised his newspaper headlines – Schwanenwerder has long been a place steeped in a layered and fascinating history. The origins of this story can be traced back to 1882, when the entrepreneur Friedrich Wilhelm Wessel acquired the island, then called Sandwerder. Absolutely captivated by nearby Peacock Island, where Emperor Frederick William II had built a summer palace for himself, Wessel dreamed of creating his own retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life. His sons, Hermann and Franz Wessel, carried that vision forward as owners of a building company, shaping the island into

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an exclusive haven dotted with magnificent summer villas in expansive garden grounds.

In 1901, Hermann Wessel had the villa built that is now known as the Schwanenhof. The two-storey residence, with its mansard hipped roof and French Renaissance-style flourishes, was named in honour of the island’s newly bestowed name – personally approved by Emperor Wilhelm II – and the graceful swan ornament that still adorns the wrought-iron gates. Next door, his brother Franz built a second grand villa, which was demolished in the 1960s. Today, the Schwanenhof is the last surviving building from the founding era of Schwanenwerder.

The villa has never been reduced to a mere relic however. It has remained a vibrant and ever-evolving home. The stone gates with the inscription “Schwanenhof“ open onto an

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It’s as though nature has made its way indoors: lush greenery and a vibrant jungle-style mural infuse an inimitable energy into the space.

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Left: The garden at the Schwanenhof evokes the charm of an English garden.

Above: The sweeping view over the River Havel unveils a picturesque waterscape, highlighting the property’s truly exceptional location.

estate where history and modern comfort co-exist in seamless harmony.

A polygonal southwest-facing wing opens out to a terrace overlooking the garden, while an octagonal tower topped with an onion dome adds a touch of fairytale charm. A second terrace with a gazebo completes the ensemble. Stucco embellishments grace the façade, while inside, there are 14 rooms spanning four floors, each with high ceilings that invite the sunlight to flow throughout the house.

The historic location of the property plays with contrasts, embraces the unusual, and is full of surprising details. In the orangery, walls hand-painted with lush jungle scenes come alive with whimsical details: a monkey swings overhead and a giraffe peers in curiously from the garden. A hidden library evokes the magic of Hogwarts, while an elegant salon comes complete with a billiard table. The kitchen, fitted

with a gas stove, forms the heart of the house, while an antique marble fireplace and a traditional tiled stove offer both warmth and cozy charm. Outside, the garden provides seclusion and serenity, shaded by mature trees that tell tales of bygone eras. Alongside the pool lies an exclusive patch of land under a lease agreement, featuring exclusive access to the Wannsee lake, complete with a bathing platform.

With its unique location, Schwanenwerder feels like a world unto itself, nestled in nature, surrounded by water and yet very close to central Berlin. Nearby lie Peacock Island, sailing clubs, a golf course and a long-distance train station – all within reach, yet unobtrusive.

The Schwanenhof is more than just a building. It is a place that tells a story – of visions, enduring beauty and family history. To enter this villa is not just to step inside a house, but to become part of a tale that is far from over.

Berlin, Germany Price EUR 7.9 mill.

Interior approx. 480 m² Land approx. 2,687 m² E&V ID W-02SIFW

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Berlin (DE) Contact Kathleen King von Alvensleben Tel. +49 30 897 309 00 E-mail kathleen.vonalvensleben@engelvoelkers.com

Engel & Völkers Immobilien Deutschland GmbH – Hohenzollerndamm 114 – 14199 Berlin / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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Panama City

Modern Living Meets Natural Retreat

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS PENDING – ENERGY SOURCE: SOLAR – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: A

Panama, Central America Price USD 1.3 mill.

Interior approx. 490 m² No. of bedrooms 4 E&V ID AM-5052595

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Panama (PAN) Contact Ciara Caponi Tel. +507 6780 8277 E-mail ciara.caponi@engelvoelkers.com

Engel & Völkers Panama – Time Square Center, Avenida Del Sol, Local 9, Costa del Este – Panama City / Real estate company License Partner of Engel & Völkers Americas, Inc.

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Grace Bay

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE

Kempinski Grace Bay: Luxury Caribbean Ownership, Perfected in Turks & Caicos

Caribbean, Turks & Caicos Islands Price USD 600,000 – 7.75 mill.

Interior approx. 423 – 3,799 square feet No. of bedrooms 1 – 5 E&V ID AM-5074715

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Turks and Caicos (TC) Contact Rex Messam & Mike Fox Tel. +1 649 946 4379 E-mail turksandcaicos@engelvoelkers.com

Engel & Völkers Turks and Caicos – 229 Grace Bay Road – Providenciales TKCA 1ZZ / Real estate company License Partner of Engel & Völkers Americas, Inc.

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ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – ENERGY SOURCE: ELECTRICITY – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2002

Houston

Chateau Carnarvon – The Crown Jewel of Texas Located in Memorial Close In

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Austin Westlake (US) Contact Catherine Morgan Durkee Tel. +1 954 644 2265 E-mail catherine.morgan@engelvoelkers.com

Texas, United States of America Price USD 45 mill.

Interior approx. 26,401 square feet Land approx. 2.33 acres E&V ID AM-5081368

Engel & Voelkers Austin Westlake – 3700 Bee Caves Road, Suite 102 – Austin, TX 78746 / Real estate company License Partner of Engel & Völkers Americas, Inc.

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Berlin

The Villa Berlin – Historic Residence Set in the Parkland of a UNESCO World Heritage Site

PHOTOS: ALEXANDER HAAS – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – LISTED FOR ITS HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE – ENERGY SOURCE: GAS – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 1924

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Berlin Hohenzollerndamm MMC (DE) Contact Marcel Kaskeline Tel. +49 30 89 73 09 00 E-mail berlin-brandenburg@engelvoelkers.com Commission fee split between buyer and seller in accordance with legislation from 23.12.2020.

Berlin, Germany Price on request Interior approx. 1,100 m² Land approx. 8,220 m² E&V ID W-02SRHV

Engel & Völkers Immobilien Deutschland GmbH – Hohenzollerndamm 114 – 14199 Berlin / Real estate company License Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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Berlin

Magnificent Grand Estate

PHOTOS: ALEXANDER HAAS – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – LISTED FOR ITS HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE – ENERGY SOURCE: GAS – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 1914

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Berlin Hohenzollerndamm MMC (DE) Contact Marcel Kaskeline Tel. +49 30 89 73 09 00 E-mail berlin-brandenburg@engelvoelkers.com Commission fee split between buyer and seller in accordance with legislation from 23.12.2020.

Berlin, Germany Price on request Interior approx. 1,443 m² Land approx. 5,699 m² E&V ID W-00BCU5

Engel & Völkers Immobilien Deutschland GmbH – Hohenzollerndamm 114 – 14199 Berlin / Real estate company License Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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Sauerlach-Arget Spectacular Family Estate Just Outside Munich

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY CONSUMPTION CERTIFICATE/ TOTAL FINAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION 91.9 kWh/m²a – ENERGY SOURCE: GAS – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2022 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: C

ENGEL & VÖLKERS München Grünwald (DE) Contact Christoph Willisch Tel. +49 89 649 88 60 E-mail muenchen@engelvoelkers.com Commission fee split between buyer and seller in accordance with legislation from 23.12.2020.

Bavaria, Germany Price on request Interior approx. 700 m² Land approx. 1,430 m² E&V ID W-02PLHW

Engel & Völkers Immobilien Deutschland GmbH – Südliche Münchner Straße 6a – 82031 Grünwald / Real estate company License Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY CONSUMPTION CERTIFICATE/ TOTAL FINAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION 176 kWh/m²a – ENERGY SOURCE: GAS – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: B

Antwerp

Exceptional Neo-Classical Estate from the 1800s

Flanders, Belgium Price on request Interior approx. 1,600 m² Land approx. 41,815 m² E&V ID W-02ZWON

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Antwerpen-Zuid (BE) Tel. +32 3 303 43 30 E-mail antwerpenzuid@engelvoelkers.com

EV Antwerpen-Zuid B.V. – Hovestraat 19 – 2650 Edegem / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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Vienna

A Masterpiece – Loft Apartment with Six-Meter-High Ceilings & High-End Finishes

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: HWB 34 kWh/m²a – fGEE: 4.56 – ENERGY SOURCE: DISTRICT HEATING – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2023 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: B

Vienna, Austria Price on request Interior approx. 400 m² No. of rooms 4 E&V ID W-02ZXE8

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Wien MMC (AT) Tel. +43 1 961 50 00 E-mail wien@engelvoelkers.com

EuV Immobilien GmbH – Kärntner Ring 4/2 – 1010 Vienna / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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Styria, Austria Price EUR 2.29 mill.

Interior approx. 480 m² Land approx. 41,044 m² E&V ID W-02YDDS

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Graz City (AT) Tel. +43 316 813 03 24 00 E-mail graz@engelvoelkers.com

EV R&C Immo GmbH – Joanneumring 20 – 8010 Graz / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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PHOTOS: IMMOCAPTURE.AT – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – ENERGY SOURCE: PELLETS – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 1800

Gundersdorf

Two Historic Country Houses Offering Luxury & Far-Reaching Views

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY CONSUMPTION CERTIFICATE/TOTAL FINAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION 0.85 kWh/m²a – HWB 56 kWh/m²a – ENERGY SOURCE: HEAT PUMP – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2011

Salzburg

Exclusive Villa with Premium Amenities

Salzburg, Austria Price EUR 4.5 mill.

Interior approx. 439 m² Land approx. 1,227 m² E&V ID W-02SCTQ

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Salzburg (AT) Tel. +43 662 20 90 06 E-mail salzburg@engelvoelkers.com

EV Salzburg GmbH – Neutorstraße 22 – 5020 Salzburg / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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Saalbach-Hinterglemm

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – ENERGY SOURCE: ELECTRICITY – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 1989

Second Home Chalet with Ski-In/Ski-Out Access

Salzburg, Austria Price EUR 3.1 mill.

Interior approx. 271 m² Land approx. 770 m² E&V ID W-02W8GX

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Zell am See (AT) Tel. +43 6542 474 70 E-mail zellamsee@engelvoelkers.com

Engel & Völkers Kitzbühel GmbH – Seegasse, 9 – 5700 Zell am See / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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Igls

PHOTOS: BETTINA LEITNER – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY REQUIREMENT CERTIFICATE/TOTAL FINAL ENERGY REQUIREMENT HWB 33 kWh/m²a – FGEE 0.60 kWh/m²a – ENERGY SOURCE: HEAT PUMP – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2024

Sophisticated Villa in Absolutely Prime Location

Innsbruck-Land, Austria Price EUR 15.9 mill.

Interior approx. 182 m² Land approx. 3,715 m² E&V ID W-0308A4

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Innsbruck (AT) Tel. +43 512 55 10 77 E-mail innsbruck@engelvoelkers.com

Engel & Völkers Kitzbühel GmbH – Meraner Straße 7 – 6020 Innsbruck / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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Walloon Brabant, Belgium Price EUR 3.3 mill.

Interior approx. 620 m² Land approx. 80,000 m² E&V ID W-02ZLG6

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Brussels MMC (BE) Tel. +32 2 880 40 21 E-mail brusselsmmc@engelvoelkers.com

EV MMC Belgium SRL – Chaussée de Waterloo, 1173 – 1180 Uccle / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: 103 kWh/m²a – EMISSION 26 kgCO2/m²a – UC: 20250516006856 – ENERGY SOURCE: GEOTHERMAL ENERGY – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2023 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: B

Chaumont-Gistoux

Old Farm Transformed into Luxury Home with Horse Facilities

PHOTOS: THOMAS ZIMMERMANN – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2017

Mauensee-Kaltbach

Beautiful Interiors & Far-Reaching Views

Lucerne, Switzerland Price CHF 1.88 mill.

Interior approx. 202 m² No. of rooms 4.5 E&V ID W-02Y55N

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Sursee (CH) Tel. +41 41 910 58 58 E-mail sursee@engelvoelkers.com

EV Luzern Land AG – Unterstadt 22 – 6210 Sursee / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Wohnen Schweiz AG

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PHOTOS: BACKBONE – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2016

Lausen

Architectural Masterpiece in Green Surroundings

Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland Price CHF 3.95 mill.

Interior approx. 280 m² Land approx. 1,221 m² E&V ID W-02YO5W

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Liestal (CH) Tel. +41 61 666 62 06 E-mail liestal@engelvoelkers.com

EV Liestal Immobilien AG – Rathausstrasse 9 – 4410 Liestal / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Wohnen Schweiz AG

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ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY CONSUMPTION CERTIFICATE/TOTAL FINAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION 81 kWh/m²a – ENERGY SOURCE: GEOTHERMAL ENERGY – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 1931 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: B

Montreux

Timeless Elegance with Spectacular Lake Views

Canton of Vaud, Switzerland Price CHF 22.9 mill.

Interior approx. 550 m² Land approx. 7,000 m² E&V ID W-0304UQ

ENGEL & VÖLKERS La Cote (CH) Tel. +41 22 990 40 00 E-mail lacote@engelvoelkers.com

Immo Terre-Sainte Sàrl – Place du Marché 4 – 1260 Nyon / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Wohnen Schweiz AG

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Zermatt

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE

Apartment Building in Idyllic Greenery with View of the Matterhorn

Valais, Switzerland Price CHF 7.27 mill.

Interior approx. 485 m² Land approx. 970 m² E&V ID W-02XTXT

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Zermatt (CH) Tel. +41 27 966 06 76 E-mail zermatt@engelvoelkers.com

EV Valais SA – Bahnhofstrasse 68 – 3920 Zermatt / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Wohnen Schweiz AG

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ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – ENERGY SOURCE: HEAT PUMP – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2013

Ronco sopra Ascona

Luxury Villa in Top Condition with Stunning Views

Ticino, Switzerland Price CHF 10.9 mill.

Interior approx. 308 m² Land approx. 545 m² E&V ID W-02ZSQQ

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Ascona (CH) Tel. +41 91 785 14 80 E-mail ascona@engelvoelkers.com

Ticino Premium Properties SA – Piazza G. Motta 57 – 6612 Ascona / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Wohnen Schweiz AG

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Balearic Islands, Spain Price EUR 7.5 mill.

Interior approx. 690 m² Land approx. 1,900 m² E&V ID W-02S0IL

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Ibiza (ES) Tel. +34 971 31 13 36 E-mail ibiza@engelvoelkers.com

Engel & Völkers Ibiza, S.L. – Avenida Santa Eulalia, 17 – 07800 Ibiza / Real estate company – License Partner of BalearEV GmbH

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PHOTOS: ALI FRAMIL – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS PENDING – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2023

Ibiza

Newly Built Villa with Stunning Sea Views

PHOTOS: DREAM DESTINATION – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS PENDING – ENERGY SOURCE: SOLAR – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 1988

Majorca

Castello M – Unique Estate in Son Vida

Balearic Islands, Spain Price EUR 19 mill.

Interior approx. 3,052 m² Land approx. 8,766 m² E&V ID W-02MNGC

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Mallorca Palma Surroundings & Son Vida (ES) Tel. +34 971 60 91 41 E-mail sonvida@engelvoelkers.com

EV Palma West S.L. – Cami de Son Vida, 38, Golf Son Quint – 07013 Palma de Mallorca / Real estate company – License Partner of BalearEV GmbH

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PHOTOS: XISCO FUSTER – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY CONSUMPTION CERTIFICATE/TOTAL FINAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION 84.4 kWh/m²a – EMISSIONS 26.3 kgCO2/m²a – ENERGY SOURCE: PELLETS – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 1900 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: D

Charming & Tastefully Restored Townhouse in the Heart of Sóller

Balearic Islands, Spain Price EUR 1.85 mill.

Interior approx. 266 m² Land approx. 194 m² E&V ID W-02ZQ6G

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Mallorca Sóller (ES) Tel. +34 971 63 30 63 E-mail soller@engelvoelkers.com

EV West Properties SL – Carrer de Bauçà, 4 – 07100 Sóller / Real estate company – License Partner of BalearEV GmbH

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For more energy information please refer to page 116.

PHOTOS: EDUARDO MARQUEZ – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY CONSUMPTION CERTIFICATE/TOTAL FINAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION 25.23 kWh/m²a – EMISSIONS 7.92 kgCO2/m²a – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2024 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: A/B

Majorca

Architectural Masterpiece with Exceptional Design & Finishes in Port Andratx

Balearic Islands, Spain Price EUR 33 mill.

Interior approx. 1,017 m² Land approx. 2,226 m² E&V ID W-02NTPU

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Mallorca Port Andratx (ES) Tel. +34 971 67 47 80 E-mail andratx@engelvoelkers.com

Engel Mallorca Invest, S.L. – Calle Isaac Peral, 50 – 07157 Port Andratx / Real estate company – License Partner of BalearEV GmbH

For more energy information please refer to page 116.

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Andalusia, Spain Price EUR 2.39 mill.

Interior approx. 338 m² No. of bedrooms 8 E&V ID W-02YE02

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Sotogrande & Tarifa (ES) Tel. +34 956 10 03 25 E-mail sotogrande@engelvoelkers.com

ENVOLK TRADING, S.L. – Puerto deportivo de Sotogrande Edificio D, local 5 – 11310 Sotogrande / Real estate company License Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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For more energy information please refer to page 116.

PHOTOS: MARCO MORA – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY REQUIREMENT CERTIFICATE/TOTAL FINAL ENERGY REQUIREMENT 167.89 kWh/m²a – EMISSIONS 34.64 kgCO2/m²a – ENERGY SOURCE: ELECTRICITY – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 1870 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: E

Sotogrande

Authentic House in Vejer de la Frontera

Marbella

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: A

Modern Andalusian Villa with Breathtaking Views Next to the Golf Course

Andalusia, Spain Price EUR 4.95 mill.

Interior approx. 445 m² Land approx. 1,084 m² E&V ID W-030A6S

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Marbella Puerto Banús (ES) Tel. +34 952 85 98 60 E-mail marbellapuertobanus@engelvoelkers.com

MAZAL Realty S.L. – Avda. Rotary Internacional | Edif. Tembo Banús, Local 3 – 29660 Puerto Banús / Real estate company License Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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Andalusia, Spain Price EUR 846,000 Interior approx. 147 m² No. of bedrooms 3 E&V ID W-02ZB40

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Benalmádena (ES) Tel. +34 952 571 130 E-mail benalmadena@engelvoelkers.com

City Broker Activos, S.L. – Avda de las Palmeras, 6, local 12 – 29630 Benalmádena / Real estate company License Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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PHOTOS: MARCOS CORRADINI – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY CONSUMPTION CERTIFICATE/TOTAL FINAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION 158.13 kWh/m²a – EMISSIONS 29.38 kgCO2/m²a – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2012 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: E

Benalmádena

Renovated Luxury Two-Storey Penthouse in Prime Location

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY CONSUMPTION CERTIFICATE/TOTAL FINAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION 124.9 kWh/m²a – EMISSIONS 24 kgCO2/m²a – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2012 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: D

Alhaurín el Grande

Elegant Mediterranean Villa with Open Views

Andalusia, Spain Price EUR 995,000 Interior approx. 491 m² Land approx. 1,455 m² E&V ID W-02WS0P

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Fuengirola (ES) Tel. +34 951 23 43 71 E-mail fuengirola@engelvoelkers.com

City Broker Activos, S.L. – Avda. Ramón y Cajal 17 – 29640 Fuengirola / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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Andalusia, Spain Price EUR 1,195,000 Interior approx. 364 m² Land approx. 1,298 m² E&V ID W-030GZA

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Torremolinos (ES) Tel. +34 952 85 60 13 E-mail torremolinos@engelvoelkers.com

City Broker Activos, S.L. – Calle de las Mercedes, Local 15 – 29620 Torremolinos / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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PHOTOS: MARCOS CORRADINI – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY CONSUMPTION CERTIFICATE/TOTAL FINAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION 290.22 kWh/m²a – EMISSIONS 51.69 kgCO2/m²a – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2004 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: E

Alhaurín de la Torre

Elegant & Spacious Six-Bedroom Villa

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – ENERGY SOURCE: GAS – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 1989

Madrid

Unique Villa in the Heart of Puerta de Hierro

Madrid, Spain Price EUR 10.9 mill.

Interior approx. 4,029 m² Land approx. 5,462 m² E&V ID W-02C7NT

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Madrid Mirasierra (ES) Tel. +34 91 049 38 81 E-mail madridmirasierra@engelvoelkers.com

Egone Consulting, S.L.U. – C. Nuria 10 – 28034 Madrid / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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PHOTOS: IGNASI CASTAÑER – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY CONSUMPTION CERTIFICATE/TOTAL FINAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION 222 kWh/m²a – EMISSIONS 59 kgCO2/m²a – ENERGY SOURCE: GAS – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2002 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: D

Girona

Exclusive Dream Estate in Taialà

Catalonia, Spain Price EUR 980,000 Interior approx. 400 m² Land approx. 2,091 m² E&V ID W-02YLVM

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Girona (ES) Tel. +34 972 56 70 50 E-mail girona@engelvoelkers.com

Rocacorba Venture S.L. – Av. de Sant Francesc, 21 – 17001 Girona / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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PHOTOS: JL PUJOL – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY REQUIREMENT CERTIFICATE/TOTAL FINAL ENERGY REQUIREMENT 269.67 kWh/m²a – EMISSIONS 54.68 kgCO2/m²a – ENERGY SOURCE: GAS – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2004 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: E

Monteagudo

Outstanding Villa with Sprawling Garden & Pool

Navarra, Spain Price EUR 625,000 Interior approx. 440 m² Land approx. 2,503 m² E&V ID W-02ZI5B

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Pamplona (ES) Tel. +34 948 24 63 01 E-mail pamplona@engelvoelkers.com

Navarra Prime Houses, S.L. – C. Tajonar, 1A, local 6 – 31006 Pamplona / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

For more energy information please refer to page 116.

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FOR SALE ENERGY INFORMATION

Ames

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS PENDING – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2008

Spectacular Stone House with Swimming Pool

Galicia, Spain Price EUR 850,000 Interior approx. 418 m² Land approx. 1,300 m² E&V ID W-02ZS94

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Santiago de Compostela (ES) Tel. +34 981 11 55 11 E-mail santiagodecompostela@engelvoelkers.com

Kupula Proyectos e Inversiones SL – República El Salvador, 2 Bajo – 15701 Santiago de Compostela / Real estate company License Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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Sardinia

PHOTOS: GIANLUCA MUSCAS – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS PENDING – ENERGY SOURCE: AIR-HEATING PUMP – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: A

Refined Villa with Sea Views Nestled in Costa Smeralda Hills

Sardinia, Italy Price EUR 1.15 mill.

Interior approx. 135 m² Land approx. 400 m² E&V ID W-02ZZI8

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Olbia (IT) Tel. +39 0789 941 83 E-mail olbia@engelvoelkers.com

First Sardev S.r.l. – Corso Umberto I, 69 – 07026 Olbia / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Italia S.r.l.

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The colors of nature on the Emerald Coast, tune into the harmony of this House directly at the Sea.

Beyond the sea

Sardinia with its unique beauty, not far from the famous Costa Smeralda, where thousands of years of history and tradition meet the international jet set. The property was built in the 1970s, just a few meters from the sea, where turquoise waters and paradisiacal sandy beaches form a surreal postcard. The Lugano-based design and interior architecture studio of Alona Todoroff has skillfully transformed this rough diamond into a sublime reality.

The muted, refined materials harmonize skilfully with the natural context of the surroundings. The villa is built in a sail-shaped design.

Even from the roof you can see that the sloping roofs resemble two open sails. During the renovation of the property, a radical and capillary intervention was carried out and technically updated.

The designer has used innovative materials and state-of-the-art technology and natural materials such as natural stone both inside and out to create a warm and harmonious ambience. The custom-made furniture made of bleached oak with raffia inserts and fine linen fabrics also create a typical maritime style and ensure harmony. The predominant color is beige, like the walls and furniture.

The contrasting color coral pink was used as an accent.

In the kitchen, the color emerald blue predominates and the cooking island inspires dreaming with its enchanting sea view.

For further information please visit: www.a-interiordesign.ch

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On the most beautiful sea in the world, in Sardinia, just a few steps from the famous Costa Smeralda, where history and traditions meet the international jet set.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY CONSUMPTION CERTIFICATE/TOTAL FINAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION 0.15 kWh/m²a – EMISSIONS 0.08 kgCO2/m²a – ENERGY SOURCE: ELECTRICITY – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2017 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: A++

Sicily

Luxury Villa with Private Beach in Ragusa

Sicily, Italy Price EUR 3.25 mill.

Interior approx. 400 m² Land approx. 16,000 m² E&V ID W-02OT6D

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Ragusa-Modica (IT) Tel. +39 0932 68 23 41 E-mail ragusamodica@engelvoelkers.com

Helmed Real Estate S.r.l. – Via Dante, 99 – 97100 Ragusa / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Italia S.r.l.

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PHOTOS: GIUSEPPE RUTIGLIANO – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY CONSUMPTION CERTIFICATE/TOTAL FINAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION 504.8 kWh/m²a – ENERGY SOURCE: GAS – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: G

Santa Cesarea Terme

Elegant Property with Spacious Terraces Overlooking the Sea

Puglia, Italy Price EUR 1.2 mill.

Interior approx. 235 m² Land approx. 357 m² E&V ID W-02VGYN

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Salento Lecce (IT) Tel. +39 0832 169 75 43 E-mail salento@engelvoelkers.com

In Puglia s.r.l. – Piazzetta Fulgenzio della Monica, 11 – 73100 Lecce / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Italia S.r.l.

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PHOTOS: CLAUDIO CIMAGLIA/STORM ADV – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY REQUIREMENT CERTIFICATE/TOTAL FINAL ENERGY REQUIREMENT 212.57 kWh/m²a – EMISSIONS 42.19 kgCO2/m²a – ENERGY SOURCE: ELECTRICITY GAS – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 1955 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: G

Bari

Apartment with Sea Views in Heart of the City

Puglia, Italy Price EUR 1.35 mill.

Interior approx. 150 m² No. of bedrooms 3 E&V ID W-030JN1

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Bari Centro (IT) Tel. +39 080 823 70 61 E-mail baricentro@engelvoelkers.com

Belle Epoque RE S.r.l. – Via Roberto da Bari 115/117 – 70122 Bari / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Italia S.r.l.

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ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY CONSUMPTION CERTIFICATE/TOTAL FINAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION 84.95 kWh/m²a – ENERGY SOURCE: HEAT PUMP – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: D

Elba Island

Stunning Villa Overlooking the Sea

Tuscan Archipelago, Italy Price EUR 2.8 mill.

Interior approx. 320 m² Land approx. 6,350 m² E&V ID W-02WHV3

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Elba-Costa degli Etruschi (IT) Tel. +39 0565 190 19 20 E-mail elba-costadeglietruschi@engelvoelkers.com

Top Living S.r.l. – Piazza Palestro n. 15 – 57036 Porto Azzurro / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Italia S.r.l.

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Montespertoli

PHOTOS: ALFREDO FALVO – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY CONSUMPTION CERTIFICATE/TOTAL FINAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION 303.83 kWh/m²a – ENERGY SOURCE: GAS – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: G

Prestigious Villa – Timeless Elegance with Panoramic Tuscan Views

Tuscany, Italy Price EUR 2.5 mill.

Interior approx. 744 m² Land approx. 110,000 m² E&V ID W-02UOVN

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Colline Toscane (IT) Tel. +39 055 202 31 85 E-mail collinetoscane@engelvoelkers.com

Living Tuscany S.r.l. – Via IV Novembre, 44 – 50026 San Casciano in Val di Pesa / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Italia S.r.l.

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ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS PENDING – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 1900

Genova

Villa Ramona – Historic Residence in Nervi

Liguria, Italy Price EUR 3.2 mill.

Interior approx. 642 m² Land approx. 1,700 m² E&V ID W-02ZDIY

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Genova Centro (IT) Tel. +39 010 868 66 55 E-mail genovacentro@engelvoelkers.com

Dritte Real Estate S.r.l. – Via Anton Maria Maragliano 26R – 16121 Genova / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Italia S.r.l.

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PHOTOS: ANDREA DALPRATO – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY CONSUMPTION CERTIFICATE/TOTAL FINAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION 32.92 kWh/m²a – ENERGY SOURCE: AIR & WATER HEATING PUMP – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2025 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: A++

Bonassola

Luxury Living Overlooking the Sea

Liguria, Italy Price EUR 1,276,000 Interior approx. 105 m² No. of rooms 3 E&V ID W-0307NZ

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Sestri Levante - Cinque Terre (IT) Tel. +39 0185 47 56 68 E-mail sestrilevante-cinqueterre@engelvoelkers.com

Levante Real Estate S.r.l. – Via Vittorio Veneto 59 – 16043 Chiavari / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Italia S.r.l.

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ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY CONSUMPTION CERTIFICATE/TOTAL FINAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION 143.32 kWh/m²a – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 1600 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: E

Bologna

Stunning Apartment near Piazza Maggiore

Emilia-Romagna, Italy Price EUR 1.4 mill.

Interior approx. 245 m² No. of rooms 6 E&V ID W-02Z2R5

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Bologna MMC (IT) Tel. +39 051 33 14 60 E-mail bolognammc@engelvoelkers.com

EV MMC Italia S.r.l. – Via de‘ Toschi, 4 – 40124 Bologna / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Italia S.r.l.

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ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY CONSUMPTION CERTIFICATE/TOTAL FINAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION 169.98 kWh/m²a – ENERGY SOURCE: GAS – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 1910 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: B

Milan

Penthouse with Terraces in Viale dei Mille

Lombardy, Italy Price EUR 1.83 mill.

Interior approx. 240 m² No. of bedrooms 3 E&V ID W-030D89

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Milano Centro Storico (IT) Tel. +39 02 94 43 33 31 E-mail milanocentrostorico@engelvoelkers.com

M&M Real Estate S.P.A. – Via dei Bossi, 7 – 20121 Milan / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Italia S.r.l.

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ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY CONSUMPTION CERTIFICATE/TOTAL FINAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION 74.30 kWh/m²a – ENERGY SOURCE: GAS – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2023 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: A++

Brescia

Design Villa with Infinity Pool & Castle View

Lombardy, Italy Price EUR 2.85 mill.

Interior approx. 570 m² Land approx. 970 m² E&V ID W-02Z7ZO

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Brescia (IT) Tel. +39 030 38 10 56 E-mail brescia@engelvoelkers.com

Euroconsult 2000 S.r.l. – Via Crocifissa di Rosa, 90 – 25128 Brescia / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Italia S.r.l.

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Lombardy, Italy Price EUR 1,590,000 Interior approx. 578 m² Land approx. 3,853 m² E&V ID W-030MBX

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Busto-Gallarate (IT) Tel. +39 0331 182 09 32 E-mail busto-gallarate@engelvoelkers.com

Elletre S.r.l. – Via Alessandro Manzoni, 3 – 21013 Gallarate / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Italia S.r.l.

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PHOTOS: ALESSANDRO FAMULARI – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY REQUIREMENT CERTIFICATE/TOTAL FINAL ENERGY REQUIREMENT 219.92 kWh/m²a – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 1900 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: F

Fagnano Olona

Prestigious Property Set in Exclusive Park Grounds

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY CONSUMPTION CERTIFICATE/TOTAL FINAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION 80 kWh/m²a – ENERGY SOURCE: GAS, HEAT PUMP, SOLAR PANELS – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2009 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: D

Parabiago

Refined Villa with Pool in Large Park Grounds

Lombardy, Italy Price EUR 1.89 mill.

Interior approx. 445 m² Land approx. 7,000 m² E&V ID W-02ONBZ

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Legnano (IT) Tel. +39 0200 70 51 19 E-mail legnano@engelvoelkers.com

Belle Epoque RE S.r.l. – Corso Italia 10 – 20025 Legnano / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Italia S.r.l.

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Veneto, Italy Price EUR 1.35 mill.

Interior approx. 200 m² No. of bedrooms 3 E&V ID W-0307J3

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Verona City (IT) Tel. +39 045 801 30 26 E-mail veronacity@engelvoelkers.com

GBSRE S.r.l. – Via Carlo Cattaneo, 24/C – 37121 Verona / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Italia S.r.l.

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PHOTOS: ANDREA DALPRATO – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS PENDING – ENERGY SOURCE: GAS

Verona

House of Art in Heart of the City

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY CONSUMPTION CERTIFICATE/TOTAL FINAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION 100.7 kWh/m²a – ENERGY SOURCE: GAS – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 1780 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: C

Rosignano Monferrato

Majestic Historic Residence in Prime Position with Vineyard

Piedmont, Italy Price EUR 2.9 mill.

Interior approx. 1,600 m² Land approx. 1.2 ha E&V ID W-0303DL

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Asti-Monferrato (IT) Tel. +39 0141 176 65 70 E-mail asti-monferrato@engelvoelkers.com

Stela S.r.l. – Piazza Medici, 30 – 14100 Asti / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Italia S.r.l.

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VISUALISATIONS: WALTHERPARK A.G. – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: KLIMAHAUS A NATURE – ENERGY SOURCE: DISTRICT HEATING, DISTRICT COOLING – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2025 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: A++

Bolzano

Urban Living at its Finest

Trentino-South Tyrol, Italy Price from EUR 502,000 Interior from approx. 43 m² No. of rooms from 2 E&V ID D-000MS2

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Bozen/Bolzano (IT) Tel. +39 0471 97 95 10 E-mail bozen@engelvoelkers.com

Real Estate International S.r.l. – Piazza Walther 8 – 39100 Bolzano / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Italia S.r.l.

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PHOTOS: JONAS GUFLER – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY CONSUMPTION CERTIFICATE/TOTAL FINAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION 24 kWh/m²a – ENERGY SOURCE: HEAT PUMP – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2024 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: A

Schenna

Architectural Jewel with Pool & Superb Views

South Tyrol, Italy Price EUR 4.5 mill.

Interior approx. 204 m² Land approx. 1,500 m² E&V ID W-02ZAC4

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Meran (IT) Tel. +39 0473 23 43 49 E-mail meran@engelvoelkers.com

Real Estate International S.r.l. – Corso della Libertà 69 – 39012 Meran / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Italia S.r.l.

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Aosta Valley, Italy Price EUR 13.5 mill.

Interior approx. 870 m² Land approx. 1,000 m² E&V ID W-02ZP7M

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Valle d‘Aosta (IT) Tel. +39 0165 84 36 68 E-mail valledaosta@engelvoelkers.com

QuattroK S.r.l. – Via Roma, 152 – 11013 Courmayeur / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Italia S.r.l.

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PHOTOS: ANDREA DAL PRATO – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY REQUIREMENT CERTIFICATE/TOTAL FINAL ENERGY REQUIREMENT 294.26 kWh/m²a – ENERGY SOURCE: DISTRICT HEATING – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2020 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: A1

Breuil-Cervinia

Luxury Chalet in the Heart of Cervinia

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – ENERGY SOURCE: GAS – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2008 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: B

Budapest

Panoramic Hillside Villa in Most Exclusive District

Central Hungary, Hungary Price EUR 6.9 mill.

Interior approx. 1,125 m² Land approx. 2,452 m² E&V ID W-02YXPP

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Budahill Center (HU) Tel. +36 30 737 05 77 E-mail budahillcenter@engelvoelkers.com

Sky Ingatlanközvetítő Kft. – Szilágyi Dezső tér 4. – 1011 Budapest / Real estate company – License Partner of E and V Master C. E. Zrt.

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Kappeln

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY REQUIREMENT CERTIFICATE/TOTAL FINAL ENERGY REQUIREMENT 61.8 kWh/m²a – EMISSIONS 15.3 kgCO2/m²a – ENERGY SOURCE: GAS – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2017 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: B

Holiday Home Directly on Baltic Sea with Views as far as Denmark

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Schleswig (DE) Contact Kathrin Hansen Tel. +49 4621 986 61 02 E-mail kathrin.hansen@engelvoelkers.com Commission fee split between buyer and seller in accordance with legislation from 23.12.2020.

Schleswig-Holstein, Germany Price EUR 3.45 mill.

Interior approx. 235 m² Land approx. 413 m² E&V ID W-02XKF2

EuV Wohnen GmbH – Königstraße 29 – 24837 Schleswig / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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PHOTOS: JÖRG BUCHER – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY REQUIREMENT CERTIFICATE/TOTAL FINAL ENERGY REQUIREMENT 53 kWh/m²a – ENERGY SOURCE: DISTRICT HEATING – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2020 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: B

Hamburg

Top-Floor Oasis in Brand New Development

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Hamburg Barmbek (DE) Contact Razwan Ashraf Tel. +49 40 226 30 51 20 E-mail barmbek@engelvoelkers.com Commission fee split between buyer and seller in accordance with legislation from 23.12.2020.

Hamburg, Germany Price EUR 2.5 mill.

Interior approx. 180 m² No. of rooms 5 E&V ID W-0300LG

Hamburg Südost Immobilien GmbH – Hellbrookstraße 61 – 22305 Hamburg / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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ENGEL & VÖLKERS Hamburg MMC (DE) Contact Björn Meins Tel. +49 40 987 63 53 33 E-mail elbe@engelvoelkers.com Commission fee split between buyer and seller in accordance with legislation from 23.12.2020.

Hamburg, Germany Price EUR 2.49 mill.

Interior approx. 189 m² No. of rooms 4 E&V ID W-02WV0J

Engel & Völkers Immobilien Deutschland GmbH – Vancouverstraße 2a – 20457 Hamburg / Real estate company License Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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PHOTOS: BACKBONE – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – LISTED FOR ITS HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE – ENERGY SOURCE: LOCAL/DISTRICT HEATING – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 1890

Hamburg

Elegance & Luxury Above the Rooftops at Heart of the City

PHOTOS: HENNING FIX – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – LISTED FOR ITS HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE – ENERGY SOURCE: UMWELTENERGIE, ELECTRICITY – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 1870/2025 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: A

Hamburg

Exceptional Property in Uhlenhorst – Very Close to the Alster Lake

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Hamburg Alster (DE) Contact Kerstin Volkmer Tel. +49 40 46 86 31 22 E-mail alster.stadtvillen@engelvoelkers.com Commission fee split between buyer and seller in accordance with legislation from 23.12.2020.

Hamburg, Germany Price EUR 7.95 mill.

Interior approx. 413 m² Land approx. 979 m² E&V ID W-02J9O2

E+V Hamburg Immobilien GmbH – Eppendorfer Baum 11 – 20249 Hamburg / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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ENGEL & VÖLKERS Berlin-Brandenburg (DE) Contact Marcel Kaskeline Tel. +49 30 89 73 09 00 E-mail berlin-brandenburg@engelvoelkers.com Commission fee split between buyer and seller in accordance with legislation from 23.12.2020.

Berlin, Germany Price EUR 4,173,750 – 4,515,525 Interior approx. 185 – 198 m² Land approx. 1,380 m² E&V ID W-02YH0O

Engel & Völkers Immobilien Deutschland GmbH – Hohenzollerndamm 114 – 14199 Berlin / Real estate company License Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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VISUALISATIONS: CREST INVESTMENT – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY REQUIREMENT CERTIFICATE/TOTAL FINAL ENERGY REQUIREMENT 13.71 kWh/m²a – ENERGY SOURCE: ELECTRICITY – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2026 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: A+

Berlin

Four Sophisticated Lakeside Apartments in Grunewald

PHOTOS: ALEXANDER HAAS – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY REQUIREMENT CERTIFICATE/TOTAL FINAL ENERGY REQUIREMENT 195.8 kWh/m²a – ENERGY SOURCE: GAS – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 1923 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: F

Berlin

Country Residence with Boathouse on Lake Wannsee

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Berlin-Brandenburg (DE) Contact Marcel Kaskeline Tel. +49 30 89 73 09 00 E-mail berlin-brandenburg@engelvoelkers.com Commission fee split between buyer and seller in accordance with legislation from 23.12.2020.

Berlin, Germany Price EUR 12.5 mill.

Interior approx. 627 m² Land approx. 4,080 m² E&V ID W-02W3M6

Engel & Völkers Immobilien Deutschland GmbH – Hohenzollerndamm 114 – 14199 Berlin / Real estate company License Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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ENGEL & VÖLKERS Bergisch Gladbach (DE) Contact Luis Krapohl Tel. +49 2204 76 75 20 E-mail luis.krapohl@engelvoelkers.com Commission fee split between buyer and seller in accordance with legislation from 23.12.2020.

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Price EUR 3.99 mill.

Interior approx. 400 m² Land approx. 1,437 m² E&V ID W-02VYN2

Engel & Völkers Immobilien Deutschland GmbH – Schloßstraße 5 – 51429 Bergisch Gladbach / Real estate company License Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY CONSUMPTION CERTIFICATE/TOTAL FINAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION 52.4 kWh/m²a – EMISSIONS 29.3 kgCO2/m²a – ENERGY SOURCE: GEOTHERMAL ENERGY – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2009 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY CLASS: B

Bergisch Gladbach

Luxurious Ensemble – Villa & Townhouse

Bonn

PHOTOS: MICHAEL FAHRIG – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – LISTED FOR ITS HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE – ENERGY SOURCE: GAS – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 1911

Historic Jewel with Luxury Living Standards in Muffendorf

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Bonn (DE) Contact Veronika Seitler-Käfer Tel. +49 228 42 27 70 E-mail rheinlandmmc@engelvoelkers.com Commission fee split between buyer and seller in accordance with legislation from 23.12.2020.

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Price EUR 3.2 mill.

Interior approx. 380 m² Land approx. 3,516 m² E&V ID W-02YOZP

Engel & Völkers Immobilien Deutschland GmbH – Moltkestraße 28 – 53173 Bonn / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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ENGEL & VÖLKERS Würzburg (DE) Contact Ludwig Baumgartner Tel. +49 931 991 75 00 E-mail wuerzburg@engelvoelkers.com Commission fee split between buyer and seller in accordance with legislation from 23.12.2020.

Bavaria, Germany Price EUR 10.2 mill.

Interior approx. 780 m² Land approx. 30,000 m² E&V ID W-030F7I

Fuderer Real Estate GmbH – Karmelitenstraße 24 – 97070 Würzburg / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Residential GmbH

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ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – LISTED FOR ITS HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE – ENERGY SOURCE: PELLETS – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 1750

Passau

Luxury Living in Historic Farmstead with Far-Reaching Views

PHOTOS: BRANDON ROSCHER – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: ENERGY CONSUMPTION CERTIFICATE – ENERGY SOURCE: SOLAR

Modimolle

Exclusive Lodge on Renowned Welgevonden Big 5 Game Reserve

Limpopo, South Africa Price ZAR 65 mill.

Interior approx. 3,500 m² Land approx. 500 ha E&V ID ENV197680

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Signature Projects (ZA) Tel. +27 11 465 04 10 E-mail signatureprojects@engelvoelkers.com

In-House Corporate Sales (Pty) Ltd. – 1st Floor Needwood House, Broadacres Shopping Centre, Corner Valley & Cedar Road – 2055 Fourways, Johannesburg Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd.

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Diamante Cabo San Lucas

PHOTOS: DIAMANTE CABO SAN LUCAS – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE

Access Legacy Club – The Most Exclusive Private Club in Mexico

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Los Cabos (MX) Contact Jacobo Turquie Tel. +52 624 145 2335 E-mail jacobo.turquie@engelvoelkers.com

Baja California Sur, Mexico Price USD 4 mill.

Land approx. 0.632 acres E&V ID AM-5076835

Engel & Völkers Los Cabos – The Shoppes at Palmilla, Local A106 – 23400 San José del Cabo / Real estate company License Partner of Engel & Völkers Americas, Inc.

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Northwest Cove

PHOTOS: PABLO VEIGA PHOTOGRAPHY, EMMA PETERS, NEW LIFE STUDIOS – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – ENERGY SOURCE: HEAT PUMP

Rockbound – An Architectural Marvel by Renowned Omar Gandhi

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Nova Scotia Halifax (CA) Contact Donna Harding & Susan Diamond Tel. +1 902 223 1000 & +1 902 877 8997 E-mail donna.harding@engelvoelkers.com & susan.diamond@engelvoelkers.com

Nova Scotia, Canada Price CAD 4,475,000 Interior approx. 3,317 square feet Land approx. 3.05 acres E&V ID AM-5085608

Engel & Völkers Nova Scotia Halifax – 1901 Gottingen Street, Suite 2 – Halifax, NS B3J 0C6 / Real estate company License Partner of Engel & Volkers Canada Inc.

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British Columbia, Canada Price CAD 10 mill.

Interior approx. 3,440 square feet Land approx. 21.5 acres E&V ID AM-5081594

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Courtenay (CA) Contact Abel O‘Brennan (PREC) & Brooke Hansen Tel. +1 250 203 1377 E-mail abel.obrennan@engelvoelkers.com

Engel & Völkers Courtenay – 324 5th Street – Courtenay, BC V9N 1K1 / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Volkers Canada Inc.

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PHOTOS: LUKE PHILLIPS, KEVIN MCKAY – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – ENERGY SOURCE: SOLAR, RADIANT – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2013

Neilson Island

Private Island Sanctuary Immersed in the Beauty of the West Coast Wilderness

Penticton

PHOTOS: MK CAPTURE – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – ENERGY SOURCE: HEAT PUMP – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2025

Lakefront Vineyard Paradise

British Columbia, Canada Price CAD 25 mill.

Interior approx. 9,415 square feet Land approx. 10.88 acres E&V ID AM-5084062

ENGEL & VÖLKERS South Okanagan (CA) Contact Lyndi Ainsworth Tel. +1 778 622 3446 E-mail lyndi.ainsworth@engelvoelkers.com

Engel & Völkers South Okanagan – 467 Main Street – Penticton, BC V2A 5C4 / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Volkers Canada Inc.

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Truckee

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2018

Legacy Living in Schaffer‘s Mill

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Truckee (US) Contact Nathan Riedel DRE number CA 01897986 | NV S.0194166 Tel. +1 530 448 9981 E-mail nathan.riedel@engelvoelkers.com

California, United States of America Price USD 5.95 mill.

Interior approx. 4,576 square feet Land approx. 0.32 acres E&V ID AM-5080243

Engel & Völkers Truckee – 10091 Donner Pass Road – Truckee, CA 96161 / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Americas, Inc.

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ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2021

Mill Valley

Sustainable Luxury with Iconic Views

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Mill Valley (US) Contact Lisa Smith DRE number 01927676 Tel. +1 415 328 9752 E-mail lisa.smith@engelvoelkers.com

California, United States of America Price USD 10.25 mill.

Interior approx. 4,129 square feet Land approx. 0.3 acres E&V ID AM-5078792

Engel & Völkers Mill Valley – 78 E Blithedale Ave – Mill Valley, CA 94941 / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Americas, Inc.

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Vail

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2016

Modern Mountain Retreat

Colorado, United States of America Price USD 6,275,000 Interior approx. 4,162 square feet Land approx. 0.26 acres E&V ID AM-5080555

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Vail (US) Contact Tyra Rudrud & Christina Mattar Tel. +1 970 376 2258 & +1 970 401 3701 E-mail tyra.rudrud@engelvoelkers.com & christina.mattar@engelvoelkers.com

Engel & Völkers Vail – 242 East Meadow Drive, Suite D – Vail, CO 81657 / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Americas, Inc.

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Aspen

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2005

Elegant & Timeless Home with Incredible Views

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Aspen (US) Contact Erik Berg DRE number EA40043847 Tel. +1 970 379 6353 E-mail erik.berg@engelvoelkers.com

Colorado, United States of America Price USD 57.5 mill.

Interior approx. 12,674 square feet Land approx. 5.3 acres E&V ID AM-5078199

Engel & Völkers Aspen – 533 E Hopkins Ave Ste 101 – Aspen, CO 81611 / Real estate company – License Partner of Engel & Völkers Americas, Inc.

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Southlake

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 1996

Impressive Gated Estate

Texas, United States of America Price USD 4.5 mill.

Interior approx. 8,343 square feet Land approx. 2.1 acres E&V ID AM-5069283

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Dallas Southlake (US) Contact Roxann Taylor Tel. +1 817 312 7100 E-mail roxann.taylor@engelvoelkers.com

Engel & Völkers Dallas Southlake – 1111 East Southlake Boulevard, Suite 460 – Southlake, TX 76092 / Real estate company License Partner of Engel & Völkers Americas, Inc.

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PHOTOS: MIKE MEENAN/317MEDIA – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – ENERGY SOURCE: ELECTRICITY – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2005

Fishers

Beautiful Private Gated Estate in Hamilton Proper

Indiana, United States of America Price USD 6,175,000 Interior approx. 16,736 square feet Land approx. 6.81 acres E&V ID AM-5082997

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Indianapolis (US) Contact Jeff Kucic Tel. +1 317 710 5500 E-mail jeff.kucic@engelvoelkers.com

Engel & Völkers Indianapolis – 9705 Fishers District Drive, Suite 720 – Fishers, IN 46037 / Real estate company License Partner of Engel & Völkers Americas, Inc.

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ENGEL & VÖLKERS St. Pete (US) Contact Leisa Erickson DRE number 3468078 Tel. +1 239 789 7106 E-mail leisa.erickson@engelvoelkers.com

Florida, United States of America Price USD 7 mill.

Interior approx. 4,005 square feet No. of bedrooms 3 E&V ID AM-5083502

Engel & Völkers St. Pete – 102 2nd Ave NE #101B – St. Petersburg, FL 33701 / Real estate company License Partner of Engel & Voelkers Florida Residential, LLC

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PHOTOS: TONY SICA – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2015

St. Petersburg

Sky Collection at The One – A Premier St. Pete Penthouse

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE IS NOT AVAILABLE – YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 2009

Tampa

Mediterranean-Inspired Estate with Panoramic Bay Views

Florida, United States of America Price USD 7,889,000 Interior approx. 7,092 square feet Land approx. 0.36 acres E&V ID AM-5078613

ENGEL & VÖLKERS Madeira Beach (US) Contact Evan Pedone Tel. +1 727 459 5543 E-mail evan.pedone@engelvoelkers.com

Engel & Völkers Madeira Beach – 724 S Dale Mabry Hwy – Tampa, FL 33609 / Real estate company License Partner of Engel & Voelkers Florida Residential, LLC

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Many leading brands started out as family businesses – built on a belief in lasting quality rather than fleeting trends.

A selection with style and substance.

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VITRA,

www.cibreo.com

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NENI,

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HERMÈS,

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MISSONI,

www.missoni.com

SWAROVSKI,

www.swarovski.com

ZIMMERMANN,

www.zimmermann.com

AT HOME

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PERSONAL

Vibrant with Hope

The firm established by Juan Sordo Madaleno in Mexico City in 1937 has been shaping Mexican architecture for decades. After his death in 1985, Juan’s son Javier Sordo Madaleno Bringas took over the firm that bears its founder’s name. Today, Javier and his sons Javier and Fernando run an architecture, urban design and interior design studio that aims to balance tradition and innovation, combining a dedication to local roots with a global perspective.

Sordo Madaleno’s architectural projects aren’t just intended to be aesthetically pleasing; they are spaces that reflect social aspirations and foster community life. As Fernando Sordo Madaleno de Haro describes the firm’s philosophy: “We do not build shapes, we build spaces. Spaces make experiences possible, and experiences transform realities.”

The Teletón Children’s Rehabilitation Centers scattered throughout Mexico are a prime example of the firm’s meaningful and cross-generational approach. Since 1997, the architecture studio has built 26 such rehabilitation centers and clinics across the country, centers that provide a broad range of therapies for children with disabilities or cancer. Seen from the air, the buildings resemble snails or stars, and their bright colors and geometrical shapes appeal to children more than a regular hospital complex would. Like a beacon of hope, each one embodies both a cultural identity and an appreciation of community. The strong hues reflect the vibrant palette of colors typically found in Mexico. Patios and light-filled rooms blur the distinction between inside and outside spaces.

The Fundación Sordo Madaleno, which the family established in 2022, was created with the aim of preserving Mexico’s architectural heritage.

Among other resources, the foundation provides access to a historical archive of architecture, urban planning and design. It also grants scholarships to promising students in Mexico. “Education is the most powerful tool for the positive evolution of communities and the well-being of humanity,” Javier ­Sordo Madaleno Bringas once said. In 2017 – like his father before him – Javier was named an ­honorary fellow of the renowned American ­Institute of Architects.

Less like a clinic, more like abstract art: The brightly colored children’s hospitals in Mexico are a collaboration with the Teletón Foundation.

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WORDS: MERLE WILKENING; PHOTOS: SORDO MADALENO

Now in its third g ­ eneration, the ­Mexican architecture ­studio Sordo Madaleno embraces a socially conscious approach to architecture.

INDULGE IN A LUXURIOUS WEEKEND AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, BERLIN, WHERE CONTEMPORARY LUXURY MEETS THE BEST OF BERLIN’S GOLDEN AGE.

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THE ART OF SIMPLICITY

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