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Escapes

At AGOBAY, we create escapes, whether it’s a single handmade product, an unforgettable experience or a place to feel at home. We invite you to embark on a curated journey and experience the warm elegance of our world.

Guided by a rooted sense of serene minimalism, we celebrate a sensuous style and an exclusive approach to quality.

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Moments of escape through stories, photography and film. Created by a collective of professionals, striving to inspire, discover and connect life-minded individuals.

Hata-ke

In a historic Kyoto ‘machiya’ townhouse, a host welcomes guests through gestures guided by instinct and intent. Here, ‘omotenashi’, the Japanese art of hospitality, unfolds as a shared understanding.

MAJORCAN MINIMALISM

Neuendorf House

The striking coral walls of Neuendorf House have stood the test of time, combining captivating architecture with the lush nature of Majorca. Here, guests delight in the serenity to simply just be.

DESIGNING STILLNESS

Corkinho

An old maritime building in Antwerp’s port now serves as an industrial cathedral that facilitates the art of stillness through designer Cédric Etienne’s cork furniture and contemplative interiors.

ANTWERP’S HIDDEN SOUL

Patina Guesthouse

A deeply personal project that reflects the craftsmanship and creativity of its eclectic owner, Patina guesthouse in Antwerp has a soulful allure, merging art, homely comfort and history.

CULTURAL LANDSCAPES

CAM Gulbenkian

Beneath the shimmering 'engawa' of CAM in Lisbon, where architecture dissolves into nature, visitors are invited to wander between the reflective art galleries and verdant gardens, discovering moments of stillness and connection.

SOUND AND STILLNESS

Slowness’s Reethaus

An architectural wonder, the Reethaus in Berlin, on the Slowness Flussbad campus, is a cultural space for radical presence, with a spatial sound system that offers a transformative listening experience.

Renaissance Residency

Numeroventi

Tucked away in the heart of Florence, a historic palazzo has been thoughtfully transformed by Martino di Napoli Rampolla into a refined blend of creative residency, contemporary art space and boutique accommodation.

Philosophy of Flavour

Restaurant ÄNG

The evening light softly reflects the countryside landscape in the glass house that harbours ÄNG. Inside this Swedish restaurant, guests are surprised by a complex journey of gastronomy, design and sustainability.

Inspired Encounters

1st Artisan Circle

Visionary Shinichiro Ogata and ceramist Shinko Oka’s visit to artist Helga Ritsch sparks a unique creative synergy, manifesting in their minds and hearts, and in objects that highlight this collaboration.

Wooden Architecture

Rumah Hujan Estate

High above a sacred ravine in Ubud, Bali, a patinated door offers a portal to a pair of villas that attest to the quiet beauty of emotions yet unspoken.

ALCHEMY OF INDIGO

Tian Taru

In a rewilded idyll deep in Bali’s jungled heart, amidst the earthly and the ethereal, an artist and a jeweller dedicate their days to the lost art of natural indigo dyeing.

QUIETUDE OF ALENTEJO

L’AND Vineyards

Nestled in Alentejo’s lush landscape, L’AND Vineyards offers sumptuous dwellings and sensory experiences centred on wine, such as creating your own blend and indulging in grape-based spa treatments.

BERLIN’S ASIAN ART

The Feuerle Collection

Hidden in the centre of Berlin is an Asian art experience designed to provoke your senses. Venture into the semi-darkness of a cavernous vault-like building and succumb to the Feuerle Collection.

CERAMIC EXPRESSIONS

Shingo Oka

A self-described “firer of things”, Japanese potter Shingo Oka walks us through the orchards, kilns and beehives of Tenpyogama, where he crafts works that reflect his deep knowledge of Asian ceramics.

STONES OF ZEN

Tosei Shinabe

When not teaching meditation at Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple, Tosei Shinabe is crafting ‘za kekkai’ stones, spiritual objets d’art that the Buddhist Zen monk hand-selects and infuses with prayers.

Winter 2024

Helga Ritsch

In the clarifying air of her Swiss mountain home, ceramicist Helga Ritsch created her 2024 winter cycle, ‘what about us?’, which delves into connections within objects and between individuals.

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Craftworks by Artisans

Exclusively working with the most talented craft makers, at AGOBAY we celebrate handmade objects to enrich our senses and quality of life. Tactile creations we have been seeking all along, yet rarely found. Explore our new arrivals, single pieces and the permanent collection.

New Arrivals

OGATA

NUNOGI Small Bowl

This striking bowl offers a tactile exterior and a smooth black interior – ideal for drinking tea or holding small confections. Handcrafted from lacquer-soaked linen applied to a wooden base, it is part of the NUNOGI collection.

OGATA

CHOKO Cup

In Japanese, a ‘choko’ is a small cup traditionally used for drinking sake. This black unglazed ceramic vessel can also double as a tea cup or simply be enjoyed for its visual form – crafted in Toki, Gifu prefecture.

Ko Kado

‘Karakami’ greeting cards

This AGOBAY exclusive presents four 'karakami', each with an envelope and blank sheet of paper, that exude a serene beauty. The design draws on a natural palette, employs a depth of texture and features a subtle luminescent effect.