Sara KÃ¶themann, Regenerative Tourism & Concept Hotel Hunter, Cologne, Germany, Author at Science of the Time

What Is It? Entering the FREIgeist Hotel in northern Göttingen, Germany feels less like checking into a hotel and more like stepping into a living archive. Housed in the former…

All Generations / Universal Design
Deep Lore, Narrative & Heritage
Experiential Retail & Concept Spaces
INSIGHTS
Southeast Asia & Rest of Asia
Spatial Design & Biophilic Architecture

Haus Nowhere: Gentle Monster’s Retail Playground in Seoul

January 27, 2026
Sara KÃ¶themann, Regenerative Tourism & Concept Hotel Hunter, Cologne, Germany

What Is It? Gentle Monster, the South Korean eyewear brand known for turning boutiques into art galleries, has taken retail into a whole new realm with Haus Nowhere Seoul. This…

All Generations / Universal Design
Changing Hotel Landscapes & Formats
Community, Belonging & Third Places
Deep Lore, Narrative & Heritage
Engage & Involve
Gen Z (1997-2012)
Hotels & Accommodations
Sub-Saharan Africa
Western & Central Europe

Viva la Villa Viva: Berlin’s Community-Driven Hotel Experiment

December 17, 2025
Sara KÃ¶themann, Regenerative Tourism & Concept Hotel Hunter, Cologne, Germany

What Is It? Taking shape in Berlin’s iconic Holzmarkt 25 district, Villa Viva is not just another hotel project. Set to open its doors in 2027, the hotel will offer…