EST IVING 025 / 2026 OME SPA THE PSYCHOLOGY OF LIGHT EAMES & VITRA REAL ESTATE OFFERS REAL ESTATE OFFERS FROM PAGE 79 MAGAZINE FOR LIFESTYLE AND REAL ESTATE Issue Autumn/Winter 2025/2026 BESTLIVING Elle MACPHERSON and her creative home in southern Floridawww.aqua-dome.at LIFT YOUR SPIRITVON POLL REAL ESTATE | 1 Foreword Innovation and tradition only appear to be opposites – rather, their combi- nation often results in something that is timelessly fascinating. In this issue of our lifestyle and real estate magazine BEST LIVING, we show you how modern developments and proven values can actually enrich each other. That’s why our focus topic is dedicated to digitalisation in real estate brokerage: we highlight how innovative tools can speed up the buying and selling process—and why personal expertise is still indispensable (see page 8). We also feature the traditional crystal manufacturer Baccarat, which has been combining craftsmanship and design in a unique way for centuries (as of page 34). An awareness of lasting values also defines the estate of former supermodel Elle Macpherson, which we present to you in our home story starting on page 26. Known as “The Body” in the 1980s, the Australian has created a refuge in Florida where art and joie de vivre take centre stage. By the way, if you’re looking for a new home or holiday property, you’re welcome to take a look at our selection of exclusive properties in the best locations in Germany and Europe (as of page 79). Many more offers can be found at www.von-poll.com or at a VON POLL IMMOBILIEN partner shop near you. We hope you enjoy reading our magazine, Dear Readers, Beata von Poll B E S T L I V I N G D I G I T A L • B E S T L I V I N G D I G I T A L • The major real estate topic in this issue: Greater efficiency in real estate brokerage – how digital tools and AI can simplify many processes and complement the personal advice given by a broker as of page 8vogl-100-imageanzeige-von-poll-03-inblau-rz.indd 2vogl-100-imageanzeige-von-poll-03-inblau-rz.indd 212.07.24 11:3812.07.24 11:38VON POLL REAL ESTATE | 3 In this issue CONTENT 6 News ticker 8 Digital advantage – Efficient real estate brokerage 14 Colour trend of 2025 – Shades of mocha 16 Favourite places – Now we’re getting cosy 18 Winter whites – Shades from cream to ecru 20 Hospitality at home – Space for encounters 22 The psychology of light – Emotion meets function 26 At home with... Elle Macpherson in Florida 32 Candles & Co – Magical enlightenment 34 Baccarat crystal – Perfection made of light and glass 38 Meissen porcelain – Zeitgeist based on tradition 42 Switch off and unwind – Deluxe winter timeout 46 Soft & structured – Feel-good bouclé 48 Interior trends – Cocooning, Hygge & Co. 52 Beauty from the ground up – Floor trends with character 56 Culinary delights – Mushrooms, truffles & champagne pleasure 58 At home in... the 9th arrondissement of Paris 64 Gift ideas – for ladies, gents and children 68 Home spa – Moments of pure relaxation 70 Eames & Vitra – Pioneering design icons 76 Noble harmony – Marble fusion 26 42 16 Elegantly relaxed Stylish upholstered furniture in warm colours At home with... Elle Macpherson, former supermodel and successful businesswoman Winter magic Hotel tips for an unforgettable timeout from everyday life 70 Eames & Vitra The success story of the design icons4 | VON POLL IMMOBILIEN EXCLUSIVE PROPERTIES 80 Alcudia – Mallorca – Spain 84 Pollensa – Mallorca – Spain 90 Santa Maria del Camí – Mallorca – Spain 94 Playa de las Americas – Tenerife – Spain 96 Costa Adeje – Tenerife – Spain 98 Mykonos – Cyclades – Greece 102 Torri Del Benaco – Italy 104 Tignale – Gardasee – Italy 106 Vienna – Austria 108 Salzburg – Austria 112 Starnberg – Germany 114 Würzburg – Frauenland – Germany 116 Aschaffenburg – Godelsberg – Germany 120 Wiesbaden – Sonnenberg – Germany 122 Frankfurt am Main – Westend – Germany 124 Frankfurt am Main – Dichterviertel – Germany 126 Frankfurt am Main – Westend – Germany 130 Frankfurt am Main – Eschersheim – Germany 132 Düsseldorf – Kaiserswerth – Germany 136 Berlin – Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf – Germany 138 Berlin – Prenzlauer Berg – Germany 140 VON POLL IMMOBILIEN locations In this issueHilton Frankfurt City Centre Hochstrasse 4, 60313 Frankfurt am Main, Germany T: +49 (0) 13380 2220, E: sales.frankfurt@hilton.com In the heart of Frankfurt Smart Urban Living at its best Visit us at frankfurt.hilton.com6 | VON POLL IMMOBILIEN News ticker © Tõnu Tunnel Milan | Designed by renowned architec- ture firm SOM, the new Milan Olympic Village for the 2026 Winter Games is be- ing built in the Porta Romana district. Six residential buildings, including wellness and cultural areas, are due to be complet- ed by July 2026. The energy-efficient site uses wood, passive cooling, solar tech- nology and green terraces; planned as a climate-neutral residential complex, it will later be converted into student flats and a vibrant neighbourhood with cafés, shops and parks. Link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milan_ Olympic_Village Tallinn | Loodusmaja, Estonia’s largest wooden building, is being built in the harbour city: three interconnected buildings offer a total of 25,000 m² of space for environ- mental agencies and the natural history museum. A five-storey highlight is a 58-metre-long atrium, made entirely from cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glulam (GLT). The climate-neutral building stores around 3,900 tonnes of carbon and cuts administrative costs by up to €700,000 a year. Completion: summer of 2026. Loodusmaja – Estonia’s wooden vision DIGITAL TIMBER CONSTRUCTION – SMART & SUSTAINABLE Milan Olympic Village – SUSTAINABLE FUTURE © kaupokalda.com Munich | As part of the “Digital Craft” research project, a team at Munich University of Applied Sciences is developing a modular wooden building block system that allows houses to be designed digitally, made using computer-aided technology and assembled without tools – and all without screws or nails. Computer customisable, it can be dismantled according to type thanks to detachable plug-in nodes, making it efficient, cost-saving and resource-conserving. Link https://ar.hm.edu/forschung_entwicklung/gestaltung/digital_craft.de.htmlVON POLL REAL ESTATE | 7 News ticker London/Paris | Northern Irish star designer Jonathan Ander- son, creative director of Loewe and founder of his own label JW Anderson, will be breaking new ground as of November 2025. In shops staged like art galleries, fashion, art and design will merge into inspiring living environments for style and culture enthusiasts. Link https://goodlife-magazin.de/inspiration/jw-anderson- definiert-sich-neu/ Los Angeles | Late 2025 will see the opening of Dataland, the world’s first museum for AI art, in Frank Gehry’ s complex The Grand LA. Founded by the Refik Anadol Studio, it combines human imagination with machine intelligence. On around 1,858 m² visitors can expect to see immersive AI data worlds with ethical data utilisation, renewable energies and the ambitious Large Nature Model as its centrepiece. Link https://dataland.art/ California | Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Montecito is regarded as one of the USA’s most exclusive residential addresses. Global stars such as Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and T.C. Boyle appreciate the privacy and luxury here. The demand for property continues unabated – making Montecito even more desirable. © Photo by Andrea Qoqonga on Unsplash Spectacular AI art will be showcased at Dataland in Los Angeles from the end of 2025. Montecito – California’s celebrity paradise JW Anderson re-thought DATALAND: UTOPIA MEETS AI ART © weldonbrewsterphotographyNext >