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M A G A Z I N E

CHARLIZE THERONSTYLE & SUBSTANCE

INTERVIEW

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EDITORIAL

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF FORD VIGNALE

Its my pleasure to introduce the Ford Vignale magazine. In this issue we have a feature on the Ford Vignale Mondeo, already in selected FordStores across Europe and the Ford S-MAX Vignale concept car, the production version of which will be in selected FordStores next year. But in addition to these, I honestly believe that with the Ford Vignale brand we are witnessing a new approach to the driver experience.

Ford Vignale reflects a philosophy weve developed at Ford about what you, the discerning modern driver, want from your car. Luxury but also efficiency, an experience thats sophisticated yet smart. In other words, Ford Vignale is there to support the lifestyle of people like yourself. For whom time is at a premium, but who dont believe that means you have to compromise on the good things in life. I know because I feel the same way myself.

The Ford Vignale experience is about more than the car. Its also about a premium service that includes your own personal Vignale Relationship Manager and Service Specialist. Removing the potential inconvenience of, for instance, arranging and getting to your next service, which frees up time for more life-enriching experiences.

So its no coincidence the magazine youre holding is so focused on time. From time-saving tips for the modern city, to how one of Europes top chefs deals with time, stress and teamwork. But also how to spend all that saved time, for example with a (time-efficient) trip to one of Europes hippest cities.

In design terms, I feel both the Ford Mondeo Vignale and Ford S-MAX Vignale reflect perfectly a contemporary, premium lifestyle. Talking of design, this issue includes an interview with Ford designer Sonja Vandenberk, where she discusses her work on the design of the Ford Vignale specifically the colours and the materials and reveals where, in everyday life, she discovers inspiration.

Back on the time theme, its also no coincidence Charlize Theron is our cover interview. Shes a prolific actress who still manages to take career breaks. We could probably all learn a thing or two about time management from this iconic yet down-to-earth star.

I hope you enjoy reading this magazine as much as we did putting it together. For me it marks the dawn of a fresh chapter in Fords history, the Ford Vignale chapter. Im delighted youre here to experience it with us from the outset.

Jim Farley CEO Ford Europe

In anticipation of the Ford S-MAX Vignale, here is the Ford S-MAX Vignale concept car. On the one hand, sporty, spacious and equipped with the very latest innovations and smartest technology. On the other, designed right down to the smallest detail with painstaking commitment to the finest traditions of craftsmanship.

Your chance to get a closer look starts on page 38.

Vehicle shown may not represent full UK or Ireland specification.

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AT YOUR SERVICEFamous Valencia chef (and Ford Mondeo Vignale driver) Ricard Camarena and FordStore Vignale Relationship Manager Pablo Vidal share their passion: serving customers. Plus: Three Vignale Relationship Managers tell all about the very special Ford Vignale services.

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FORD VIGNALE TO THE MAXWith its seven seats, the Ford S-MAX Vignale concept car is spacious but this car is also a perfect combination of beauty and technology.38

WORLD OF FORDAutomotive and mobility news & trends.08THE AUTONOMOUS CARStep by step Ford is working towards the car that drives itself. 26 MAKING TIME COUNTHow innovators are finding ways to give you more of lifes most precious commodity.53

MOVEMENTWhere film, fashion, dance and Ford Vignale come together.44

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CONTENTS

CHARLIZE THERONOn her life as an exceptionally busy actress and activist and how she takes time to relax.

MATERIAL MANHe is a major source of inspiration for the Ford design team: Peter Zumthor, the master architect whos also a master craftsman with a deep appreciation of the finest materials.

HARMONY IS THE KEY WORDFord Vignale designer Sonja Vandenberk about her endless search for the finest materials and the perfect paint in order to create the beautiful car. Plus: Ford Vignale craftsmanship its all in the detail.

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PROUD SPONSOROF VALENCIA SAILING WEEK

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From 19th until 23rd May, Valencia celebrated the Ford Vignale Valencia Sailing Week. Ford Vignale is proud to support and be the logistics partner of this prestigious event, which takes places in the hometown of Ford Vignale Valencia. This is where the Ford Mondeo Vignale is built in the Almussafes factory and production will commence shortly on the Ford S-MAX Vignale.Being the host of the first race of the 2015 52 Super Series (the monohull inshore race class) feels natural for Ford. The key attributes of the competing boats theyre lightweight, fast and innovative are closely related to the high-end technology that benefits a Ford Vignale.The presence of Ford in the world of sailing is not new. In the 1970s, Ford sponsored the legendary America s Cup, the worlds oldest boat race, which dates back to 1851. When the 32nd and 33rd editions of the America s Cup were held in Valencia, Ford was also present as a logistics partner.Ford looks back at a thrilling sailing week in Valencia. It saw the Swedish team of Rn Racing win the the first race of the worlds leading 52 Super Series a competition between 12-strong international teams in a total of five races. After 11 rounds in the Valencia waters, the TP52 world champions of 2013 scored a total of 45 points. Following the Cascais Cup, the overall winner of this years 52 Super Series will be crowned.

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My favorite things in life dont cost any money. Its really clear that the most precious resource we all have is time

- Steve Jobs

Smart luggageAfter an exhausting flight, the last thing you need is to wait by the luggage carrousel for

a suitcase that never arrives. So Samsung and Samsonite are working together on their own

line of smart luggage. Every piece of luggage will be equipped with a chip that can be tracked

by a smartphone using GPS technology. So its whereabouts will never be a mystery again.

www.dufl.com

Smarter luggageLosing your suitcase is also impossible when you use Dufl. Dufl is, in the makers own words, a premium baggage handling service. When you subscribe you get a suitcase that you pack

with the clothes you normally take on a business trip. Dufl then stores the bag for you. Every

time you fly to a meeting, you share your schedule through the Dufl app. Your bag with your

clothes is sent to your hotel and picked up afterwards. The contents of your suitcase are then

cleaned, ready for the next trip. Pretty convenient. (10 US dollars a month for storage, 3-day

shipping costs 99 US dollars). The Dufl services are not yet available in Europe.

And the winner is

redAlready more than 1.1 million

Europeans have configured their Ford Mustang online. Their

favorite exterior paint colour is clear: Race Red. Absolute Black comes second and Deep Impact

Blue third. In China, too, Race Red is top of the list, while in the United States Black is the chart

topper.

The sound of artThe Connected Canvas is not your average work of art hanging on the wall. Its not only nice to look at, its also great to listen to. The canvas is a speaker that can stream your choice of music or when you select the Play Art Mode, music

and sounds composed by its artist. Prices start at 640.soundwall.co.uk


A stressful day not at the officeThe Ford European Commuter Survey produced some remarkable findings. 5,503 commuters in Barcelona, Berlin, London, Madrid, Paris and Rome were asked what is more stressful: your job or getting to it.

Saving upFord is pushing the limits of downsizing. Experiments at

the Ford European Research Centre in Aken showed that the 1.0-litre EcoBoost-engine can reduce fuel

consumption by up to 6 per cent by using cylinder deactivation technologies. In smooth driving conditions there is no need for all cylinders to work simultaneously.

One of the cylinders will turn off temporary, which will lead to greater fuel efficiency. Even for an aggressively downsized engine such as the 1.0-litre EcoBoost, a

significant improvement in vehicle fuel economy is found by exploiting cylinder deactivation explains Andreas

Schamel, Ford director, Global Powertrain, Research & Advanced Engineering.

WORLDOF FORD

26 per cent found commuting stressful, compared to only 23 per

cent who found work stressful.

Earlier research had already

discovered that commuters in Rome travel on average 111

minutes per journey, followed by

104 minutes in London and 100

minutes in Madrid. Ford

conducted the survey as part of Ford Smart Mobility, Fords plan

to help change the way the world moves through innovation in connectivity, mobility, autonomous

vehicles, customer experience and

big data.

According to Andreas Ostendorf,

Vice President Sustainability,

Environment & Safety

Engineering, Ford of Europe, the

survey findings show that its time

to rethink how we deal with

commuting. For many people, it

can feel like theyve done a full day

before they have even set foot in

the office. Society is becoming

increasingly urban, with cities

growing in size and number and

we need a transport infrastructure that can keep pace with that

expansion. Protecting the freedom

of mobility requires more than just

new train routes and roads. We all

have to work together on a network

of interconnected and sustainable

solutions.

What is more stressful?

5,503

Commuterstravel time

job

commuting

Rome London Madrid

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Worlds most innovativeFord has been declared Most innovative volume brand 2015 at the Automotive Innovations Awards.

The competition was stiff, with 53 automotive brands competing, but Ford won the award for its safety and driver assistance systems, including innovations such as Active Park Assist and Active City Stop. The new Ford Focus was first in its class, while the Ford Mondeo achieved a top-3 ranking in its segment.

Tiny engineBig winner

The Ford 1.0-litre EcoBoost did it again. For the eighth time in

just four years it is awarded for its drivability, performance, economy, refinement and

technology. The Ford 1.0-litre EcoBoost is named the Best Engine Under 1.0-litre at the

2015 International Engine of the Year Awards. After being

crowned Best New Engine in 2012 and overall winner in 2013

and 2014, it is the fourth consecutive win at the Engine of the Year awards. According

to the jury - a panel of 87 automotive journalists from

35 countries - Fords 1.0-litre EcoBoost remains one of the

finest examples of engine downsizing. The three-cylinder

1.0-litre EcoBoost engine is available with 100 PS, 125 PS

and 140 PS.

Handle on MobilityThe Ford Smart Mobility plan has recently been extended to include The Handle on Mobility experiment.

This experiment investigates how

electric bicycles can help daily

commuters travel faster, safer, healthier

and with less stress. The study will also

focus on how businesses in city centres

can use e-bikes to deliver their goods or

services faster. Two different e-bikes

- one designed for commuters, the other for businesses - were used in the experiment. The commuter e-bike, for

example, can easily fold into the trunk of

your Ford while charging. Using SYNC

compatibility, the bike can also

communicate with its user. Faced with

congestion up ahead, the driver simply

parks their car and switches to their

e-bike. The built-in app lists possible

journeys then provides step-by-step or

turn-by-turn navigation. Not only bike

journeys will be shown. When necessary,

other modes of transport, such as trains

can be recommended. The app also

updates the route as circumstances change.

WORLDOF FORD


AT YOUR SERVICE Ricard Camarena, owner of four restaurants and

gastronomic guru is considered the best Michelin-starred chef in Valencia. During a spin in a Ford Mondeo Vignale,

handed to him by Vignale Relationship Manager Pablo Vidal, he reveals the secrets of craftsmanship,

creativity and leadership and explains how to manage time and still offer a high quality experience.

You might not think so, but Ricard and Pablo have many things in common. Not only that they both live and work in Valencia. They are

both full of passion, wanting to be the best in

their field and they both grew up surrounded by

the things theyre doing now. 41 year-old Chef

Ricard Camarena had to prepare lunches and

dinners at home when he was only eight years

old because both his parents were out working

all day. While 34 year-old Pablo Vidal, Vignale

Relationship Manager in Catarroja, 10 minutes

south of Valencias city centre, grew up amongst

the Ford cars that his father sold throughout his

career and as a little boy admired the Probe,

Puma and Scorpio gleaming in his fathers

showroom.


Ford Vignale Relationship Manager, Pablo Vidal guides chef Ricard Camarena through the ins and outs of the Ford Mondeo Vignale.

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Both young men push themselves to make sure

their clients return, leaving their showrooms

completely satisfied after their latest experience.

Its important, explains Ricard, that people

see that youre devoted to them. When they

come to your restaurant, they come for you.

That means that you have to dedicate to them all

the time they need and want. You have to show

passion for them. I cant be at all my restaurants

at the same time, but all of my team are

representing me and have to act the same way as I do towards the client.

A view not so different from the Ford Vignale

way of thinking. When I get a new client, says

Pablo, I spend all the time with them that they

need. If thats an hour, its an hour: the client

decides how long it takes. I make them feel

comfortable. First offering them a drink, then

explaining everything they want to know.

CookingThis morning Pablo Vidal picked up Ricard

Camarena at his home to drive him to the

FordStore and hand over a brand new Ford

Mondeo Vignale. The top chef then enjoyed a

ride through Valencia, stopping at the spots

where he can find, touch, taste and buy the

essentials of his culinary art. First the beautiful

Central Market where he buys fresh fish, meat,

and some fruit and vegetables. Then to just

outside the city to the huerta, the big vegetable

gardens where specially-selected farmers grow

organic vegetables for him. I tell them the exact

moment I will want them to harvest the courgette, aubergine or cucumber and the size

they need to be. Camarenas cooking is based

on using vegetables as his primary product.

Ricard Camarena: Its important that people see that youre devoted to them

Ricard Camarena selecting vegetables for that evenings dinner.


A local farmer holding up a cucumber flower.


The materia prima is very important, the

product has to be perfect, explains the chef.

The selection of the product, the way you touch

it and use it, that is an artisans work. The

product is different every day, so you have to

treat it differently; its alive. A machine couldnt

do that.

Instead of a machine, Ricard has his talent, and

a wonderful team of 60 workers across his four

restaurants: the Michelin-starred restaurant

that bears his name, the more informal Canalla

Bistro around the corner, the gastro bar in the

Central Market and the brand new Habitual,

just near the lab where he develops new recipes.

I select my team first on their personality. They

have to be able to work in a group, to be social.

Its a hard job, I work 16 hours a day, but it gives

me huge satisfaction.

As the leader, hes the one who controls

everything. Or almost. I decide on the food we

make. Im the leader, yes. I think thats

something natural, you cant learn that. But Im

not a leader who yells in the kitchen, whos

always angry... When you shout, its a sign youve

lost control. You have to support your team,

pushing them a little bit, but very naturally.

Time is the jewelDuring those 16 hours of work, Ricard

Camarena doesnt have much time for other

things. During his leisure time he wants to

maximize the time with his wife and two sons.

Which makes the Ford Vignale concept ideal for

him, claims Pablo Vidal. Vignale drivers can

call me on my direct number. Ill visit their home

or office to pick up their car for a service or

repairs. Ill liaise with the repairmen. Theres no

middle man, no waiting time. In fact theres

even a 24/7 hotline for Vignale customers.

Thats our idea of time is the jewel.

Pablo has a degree in business management and

worked in a bank and an advertising agency

before recently joining Ford. His experience in

clients servicing helps him in this new job.

I spend time with the client, welcome them into

the special Vignale lounge and provide solutions to their needs. Everybody cares about time,

because its very valuable.

The Ford Vignale concept Time is the jewel

means Ricard Camarena doesnt have to

sacrifice the rare but precious moments he has

with his two sons, in the morning when he takes

them to school. But Im still learning to manage

my time perfectly, he says. I can always use

some help with that.

Pablo Vidal: I spend all the time with a client that they need

Ricard Camarena: Im still learning to manage my time perfectly


I give customers spaceAndreas Peters loves tranquility and space and he ensures his customers get both at Autohaus Tobaben in Hamburg.

I like to play golf. Im not really good at it, but what counts for me is the relaxation and nature. For a while you can forget the world.

It gives me energy and inspiration for my personal life and for my work at Autohaus

Tobaben in Hamburg. Its a flexible family-

owned company and Ive enjoyed working there

for nine years now. As a Relationship Manager

Im responsible for Ford Vignale.

The role suits me perfectly. You have to be able

to recognise what people want and give them space to make their own, well-considered

decision. I see it as a form of service. Its in my

nature. Sales managers who force a sale shoot

themselves in the foot. The customer will leave

feeling unhappy and probably wont return.

Recently, I had to buy a couple of new golf clubs.

I could have done it easily online but I got such

good advice in a shop that I bought them there.

I felt welcome.

I think its the same when buying a car. Anyone

interested in Ford Vignale should feel welcome

in the Vignale Lounge. They should be able to

appraise the car, touch it and feel free to ask

important questions. This takes time, but

everyone gets that from me.

Theres so much to discover in this premium

lounge. Materials, colours, comfort, technical

aspects you name it. A customer might possibly

miss a few things on his or her own, but together

we can ensure that exploring Ford Vignale

becomes an experience.

Three Vignale Relationship Managers tell who they are and what makes their job so special.

ANDREAS PETERSAutohaus Tobaben, Hamburg, Germany


Its all about respectPierre Vitr loves to take client services to a higher level. He also enjoys planes, both flying them and jumping out of them.

Feeling part of the wind thats what I like most about parachute jumping. Far from being a solitary sport, its all about sharing

emotions with friends who are jumping with you. The funny thing is that you dont even have

to speak. Back on the ground, you feel like you

have journeyed together forever.

It is a similar human interaction with clients

that makes me passionate about my work as a

Ford Vignale Relationship Manager in

Saint-Ouen-lAumne near Paris. Getting to

know clients better to understand personal

tastes and needs its all very rewarding to me.

I always try to give them the same feeling theyd

have in a luxury hotel, where the staff recognise

you immediately and put flowers in your room.

If its done with sincerity, clients feel special and

understood.

I always try to think of little gestures that can

make our service truly personal. Like sending

clients a photograph of the very first moment

they sat in their brand-new car and drove away.

Or pre-programming the car radio with music

stations that I know my client will like.

It is all about respect, not only for the clients

tastes but also for their time, which is obviously

very precious. Ford Vignale encompasses several

high-level services that accommodate that, like

collecting the clients car for servicing and

returning it. I personally even like to think in

terms of offering a time bubble to clients who

come to our showroom. It is similar to when

I play with my two boys at home: the time I give

to them is exclusively dedicated to our personal exchanges, and nothing else can interfere.


PIERRE VITRCourtoise Automobiles,Saint-Ouen-lAumne,France


I join the dotsAs a busy father of two, passionate snowboarder and Vignale Relationship Manager, Stacey Connelly knows the value of saving customers time.

Im father to two adrenalin junkies, aged 10 and six and Im also passionate about my hobbies, which include travel and snowboarding.

Im equally passionate about my work as a

Vignale Relationship Manager.

Saving my customers time is important to me.

On the service side, home visits do that. But its

also about building a relationship with my

customers and knowing their circumstances

and preferences. With me as their single point of

contact they dont have to explain their issue

three times. Just tell me and Ill join the dots.

In that way, service and time-saving go hand in

hand.

I love keeping up with the latest developments

in design and technology. Thats one of the

reasons Im so excited about the Ford Mondeo

Vignale. The new design lines, grille, cockpit

the whole styling is so absolutely bang-on.

At my dealership we always try to give great service to all customers, obviously. But with Ford

Vignale, that commitment and attention goes

further. We address a customers individual

problem with a personalised solution.

Ive lived in Barnsley, in Northern England all

my life and I dont need to go to a luxury brand

store to enjoy great customer service. Ive got

two basset hounds and when I walk over to my

local pub for a quiet drink, the landlord can see

me coming through a window opposite the bar.

When I arrive, my favourite pint is on the bar

waiting for me and the landlord is standing with a dog biscuit in each hand. At that moment,

I feel like Im the only customer who matters.

Thats the feeling I want to create for my Ford

Vignale customers.

STACEY CONNELLYTrustFord, Barnsley,United Kingdom


We will offer the cherry on the cake

Ford Vignale customers have access to a world of exclusive services. One of these is the special Ford Vignale One Call Service: a dedicated support team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to resolve any enquiry or potential concern. The service is available to all Ford Vignale customers throughout the 21 markets in Europe.

Christian Gondek is a Ford Vignale One Call Manager in Germany and has been

working for Ford for 11 years. The Ford

Vignale is all about premium cars, so we

approach our customers in a premium way. Ford Vignale One Call is unique: we are the

only automotive brand to offer such a premium

service. We have specialist advisors who can be

contacted 24/7 via a single phone number. All

team members have a business or technical

degree and experience in customer service. We

genuinely cherish and appreciate the time a customer spends with us and our main focus is on meeting Vignale customers needs and giving

them an enhanced experience. For example, we

can offer advice on our cars, or organise a test

drive or add service assistance. And we can also

arrange a visit to a FordStore at which point

we dont just give the customer the FordStore

number, but we actually arrange an

appointment, at a time that suits him/her best,

right there and then. We will offer the so-called

cherry on the cake.

Florence Jaz works as a Ford Vignale One Call Manager in France. She joined Ford four

years ago. I think this is such an exciting

project. We launched the Ford Vignale One Call

Service together with the introduction of

Ford Vignale. We have spent the last few months

refining our processes and implementing the

project on different levels. Our main goal is to

satisfy the Ford Vignale customer, whatever his/

her request. Ford Vignale customers are often

busy people whose time is of the essence. So we

make things easier for them. A request or

problem reported at the Ford Vignale One Call

Service is handled as quickly as possible and by

just one advisor from the initial call right through until this Ford Vignale customer is

satisfied. We try to make it personal: Ford

Vignale customers will get to know the person

on the other end of the line and wont be shunted

from pillar to post. If necessary, the Ford

Vignale One Call advisor can quickly get in

touch with the customers Vignale Relationship

Manager at the FordStore or dealer to help in

handling his/her request. Ideally we hope to get

very few calls, as that would suggest our Ford

Vignale customers are happy. But if someone

does need us, well provide them with a very

high level of service and frequent contact.



Style & substance Charlize Theron

Ferocious as the bald and bold Furiosa in Mad Max: Fury Road, Charlize Theron turned 40 this summer. But the multiple award-winning actress doesnt care about getting older: Im just going to let it happen. My life is in a really good place.

Although Charlize Theron started her career as a dancer and model, shes not afraid to get ugly in movies. She gained 30lbs to

convincingly play serial killer Aileen Wuornos in

Monster (2003), a role that won her the Oscar for

Best Actress. And when she decided to shave her

head for her part as the fierce Imperator,

Furiosa, in George Millers post-apocalyptic

action movie Mad Max: Fury Road she handled the electric clippers herself.

To survive in this underworld place, Furiosa

just has to be almost forgotten as a woman.

So I thought: What if I shave my head? I didnt

have clippers, so my friend bought me some. He said: You should do it. So 45 minutes later, it

was off and we sent a selfie to George Miller.

He wrote back: Awesome, Furiosa!

The extreme haircut had an unexpected

advantage. Suddenly, I was 20 minutes early

for everything in my life, she laughs. Its

unbelievable how much time we spend on

our hair!

DirectOriginally the South African-born Theron

moved to the US to pursue a career as a dancer

and model but she was forced to quit dancing

due to a knee injury. She was discovered as an

actress by an agent who witnessed her creating a

scene in a bank when she couldnt cash a $500

cheque from her mother. Im nice and polite,

but I dont know when to shut up. I am honest

and direct and sometimes people can take that

kind of harshly.

I learnt not to plan too much ahead because you cant control your destiny. So Ive never had a five-year plan

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Shortly after being signed she landed a small

part in 2 Days in the Valley (1996) and soon after starred in The Devils Advocate (1997) and The Cider House Rules (1999). A star was born in just

a few years. She was and is considered a

natural. Directors love her for her discipline, her

focus on her role, her sound suggestions for

changing scenes and dialogue. She knows what

acting is: not so much a glamorous job as plain

hard work. Teamwork.

Nowadays, the much sought-after actress

alternates parts in big budget movies like Snow

White and the Huntsman (2012) with low-budget

movies like the thriller Dark Places (2015), an art

house drama about a woman surviving the

brutal killing of her family as a child. Its a

trauma thats chillingly close to the bone for

Theron: when she was fifteen she witnessed her

mother shoot and kill her abusive father in

self-defence.

Dark Places examines what trauma does to a

child. I had a very traumatic experience in my

life but Im not haunted by it. I had a mother

who led me through the grief, shock and anger

and guided me towards not being a victim. She

taught me to be a strong woman. Above all, my

fathers death taught me that life is short and

you have to make the most of it. I learnt not to

plan too much ahead because you cant control

your destiny. So Ive never had a five-year

plan.

ActivistTheron definitely didnt plan to fall in love with

the 15-year-older Sean Penn, who recently

directed her in The Last Face. Wed known each other for 18 years before our relationship

turned romantic. We were just really good

friends, so I really didnt see it coming. We took

it slow because we were aware that we could

lose the friendship. The couple split up this

spring and are once more what they were throughout those 18 years: really good friends.

Charlize is also a happy mum since adopting

her son Jackson in 2012. You dont realise that

you have so much love inside you until you become a mother. Now life is about finding a

balance between having the life I want and

being there for my son.

Besides being an actress and a mother, she is

also an activist. She shares her love with the

world through her many good causes. In 2007

she created the Charlize Theron Outreach

Project, to support African youth in the fight

against HIV and AIDS. A year later she was

named a United Nations Messenger of Peace by

UN Secretary General Ban-Ki-Moon for her

dedication to improve the lives of women and

children in South Africa and to prevent and

stop violence against women and girls.

Charlize Theron with her friend for 18 years, Sean Penn, who directed her in The Last Face. For a year and a half they were also a couple.


Apart from that, Theron is an active member

of animal rights organisation PETA and

appeared in an anti-fur campaign. She has

also marched in pro-choice rallies and is a

supporter of same-sex marriage. She has

publicly stated that she refuses to get married

until same-sex marriage is legal in all of the

US.

The fact that she turned 40 in August doesnt

bother Theron at all, although Hollywood has

very rigid ideas about the expiry date of

actresses. The younger we are, the more

valuable we are. But our faces and bodies

change. Thats life, and Im just going to let it

happen.

But at 40 she still doesnt have to wait for movie

parts. She is starring again as the evil Ravenna

in The Huntsman, the sequel to the successful

Snowwhite and the Huntsman. She stars in

The Last Face as a director of an international

aid agency in Africa who becomes involved in a

political and social revolution. Next year, shes

in Brain on Fire, a drama about a young womans rapid descent into insanity. Her track record of

over 40 movies proves that she can play

anything.

She sees her time as very precious. Disciplined

as she is, she works with a daily, weekly and

monthly schedule, dividing attention between

her child, her acting, her good causes and,

yes, a few chosen hours when she relaxes. How?

By taking a ride on her Harley Davidson.

CHARLIZE THERON: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

Monster (2003)Theron won a well-deservedAcademy Award plus a GoldenGlobe for her chilling portrayal ofreal-life serial killer Aileen Wuornos who got the death penalty for murdering seven men. North Country (2005)She received another Oscar andGolden Globe nomination for her roleas a miner who filed and won thefirst sexual harassment case in theUS. This much acclaimed movie was based on a true story.

The Huntsman (2016)Theron will return as the evilRavenna in this prequel to thesuccessful Snow White and theHuntsman (2012), based on the famous fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm.

Brain on Fire (2016)This movie also is based on a true story - about a young womans rapid descent into insanity.Charlize Theron owns the movie rights and will produce the movie.

MONSTER

NORTH COUNTRY

THE HUNTSMAN


The autonomous car is on its way. Ford is entering the final stages of development at its Research & Innovation Center in Palo Alto in the heart of Silicon Valley. So how will your future car one that steers, navigates, brakes and accelerates without your interference change mobility?

TO STEER ORNOT TO STEER


In January this year Ford introduced Ford Smart Mobility to the world. This affirms Fords plans to accelerate innovation in

connectivity, mobility, customer experience, big data and autonomous vehicles. Theyre all

equally important because theyre all related,

but the idea of a self-driving car particularly fires

the imagination. What has always been science

fiction is now on the brink of becoming reality

a car that takes over all of the controls and

brings us quickly, safely and comfortably to our

destination.

2020Ford CEO Mark Fields declared earlier this year

that it is likely the first autonomous car will be

seen on roads as early as 2020. However, well

have to wait until 2035 or 2040 before

technology and legislation are so far developed that you can get in your car, fall asleep and wake

up only when youve arrived at your destination.

Ford certainly has the knowledge and

technology to be the first to deliver a fully

automated vehicle. After all, it already has

semi-autonomous vehicles on the road today.

However, it is not the companys ambition to be

first by doing whatever it takes. We may or may

not come out with a fully autonomous vehicle in that timeframe, because our approach is that

when we do, we want to make sure that its

accessible for everyone and not just, lets say,

luxury car customers, says Fields.

ResearchImmediately after announcing its Smart

Mobility programme, Ford opened a research

centre in the beating heart of the high-tech

world: Palo Alto, Silicon Valley. The main goal is to drive innovation. With some 125

researchers, engineers and scientists, its one of the biggest automotive research centres in

Silicon Valley. All the key themes declared in the Ford Smart Mobility programme are being

translated into relevant research in this new leading facility. For the research on autonomous

driving, Ford has formed an alliance with the

world-famous Stanford University, also located

THE FORD RESEARCH AND INNOVATION CENTER

The newly opened Ford Research and Innovation Center will operate in an externally facing, highly collaborative way with Stanfords engineering department. Chris Gerdes, professor of mechanical engineering in the department, will lead the tests. His approach to testing with automated vehicles is far from cautious, as in most cases, Professor Gerdes believes like Ford that to test the driving limits of automated vehicles, you need to push the envelope. Already he has shown that an automated vehicle on a racetrack can be just about as good as a trained race driver. Gerdess lab likes to improve vehicle safety by improving the vehicle itself or by upgrading the skills of the driver. Also route planning and prediction algorithms are being developed.

The autonomous car constantly sends and receives data via sensors so it knows exactly whats going on in the world around it.

FUTURETECH


in Palo Alto. Ford will deliver the Fusion Hybrid

Autonomous Research Vehicle to the universitys engineers for next phase of on-road

testing.

Safe and efficientThe autonomous car will increase passenger

safety enormously. When all cars are connected

to each other, are aware of each others exact

locations, can tell the road conditions and

understand traffic situations, accidents are

unlikely to happen. And what about road

efficiency? Autonomous cars are safe to drive

much closer to each other than humans are capable of. So every inch of the road will be in

use, reducing the chances of traffic jams to a

minimum. Inner cities will be less congested and

less time spent on the road will reduce the use of energy sources.

Beyond the practical benefits, according to Ravi

Shanker, an analyst at the research division of

leading investment bank Morgan Stanley,

autonomous cars could contribute $5.6 trillion

in annual savings globally. Its a mind-blowing

amount that says everything about the positive

impact of autonomous driving.

A lot of technology required for a fully self-driving car is available right now. It is likely that your new car is equipped with adaptive cruise control. When the systems radar sees that the distance and speed of the vehicles ahead are decreasing, it adjusts the speed of the car to maintain a safe margin. Automatic steering a great example of autonomous driving exists, too. Ford was one of the first manufacturers to equip its cars with active park assist systems. Another intelligent system that helps the driver is traffic sign recognition. Speed signs can be identified automatically and the

objects in front of the car. The system constantly calculates the braking force required to avoid a collision and automatically applies full braking force when needed.When in the future your car wants to drive all by itself, it will depend on radars to act as its own eyes on the road. Some current Ford models such as the new Focus, all-new Mondeo and upcoming new Ford Edge are already equipped with BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) a radar that triggers a warning when another motorist is in your blindspot. The additional cross-traffic alert uses radar to help alert drivers to oncoming traffic when reversing out of a parking space.

driver will be warned accordingly. It is not unlikely that your car is fitted with lane-keeping system with lane-keeping aid, which helps prevent you drifting outside

your intended driving lane. Active City Stop is designed to lend a hand at low speeds. The technology uses a forward-looking radar sensor to detect

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Harmony is the main thing

Combining authentic craftsmanship with the latest technology is the essence of Ford Vignale. Sonja Vandenberk, Chief Designer for Colour and Materials at Ford of Europe, tells the story behind the concept.

The search for inspiration accompanies Sonja

Vandenberks every waking moment. Whether

shes walking down a street, driving her car, or

watching TV, she always keeps an eye out for

interesting objects and products. Shes fascinated

about how a product is made, how it works and if

it can somehow provide food for thought in her role as Chief Designer, Colour and Material, at

Ford of Europe.

Sonja has been designing, sketching and making

things since she was a child. She grew up in

Flanders, Belgium and inherited a keen eye for

visual details from her father, a photographer.

I would see something, for example a toy, but

instead of wanting to have it, I wanted to make it

myself. So I did: I created my own toys from a

very early age.

The fact that she is a renowned designer today

comes as little surprise to her parents and others who know her well. But before she reached that

point, she took a detour. Like many young girls,

she dreamt of becoming a vet and even started

studying veterinary medicine. But she quickly

realised she had made the wrong choice.

Instead, she switched to psychology and was

particularly enthralled by the lectures on the

relationship between art and psychology.

And suddenly it clicked: this is my world, this is what I want to do, she says. After completing her studies in design Vandenberk moved to London and became the

editor of an architecture magazine. Through

that position she learned about the Royal

College of Arts, which was offering a course

about transportation design.

Like a living roomAnd thats how I got interested in cars,

especially the interior of cars. I realized how

important the inside of a car is for a driver and

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how much time we spend in our cars. Its like a

living room. At that time there were so many

developments going on in car design and the interior of a car started getting more attention.

It was such a good moment to be a designer in

the car industry and still is. Especially new

developments like the self-driving car offer great

potential to create a living-room atmosphere

inside the car.

She moved to Germany with her boyfriend, also

a car designer. She met other car designers who

specialised in the field of colour, which piqued

her interest. Then she got the chance to join

Ford of Europe as a car designer and

immediately said yes.

Designing a car requires teamwork. Thats rule

number one in our field: Youre never a solo

artist. Its 100% teamwork. We have brainstorm

sessions where individual ideas can be pitched.

Then we challenge each other: someone has an

idea, someone else puts another spin on it, a

third person says: how about doing it that way?

This collective inspiration is the best part of

my job.

Dreaming designShe continues, At Ford of Europe,

I immediately had the feeling that I was in the right place. I work with very good designers, but

what is perhaps even more important is the atmosphere on the workfloor. For a designer,

atmosphere is very important and here its very

open. The designers wake up and go to sleep

thinking about their projects. They dream design.

I often have to say to myself: go home now, its

time to call it a day.

In October 2013, Vandenberk became Chief

Designer, Colour and Material, Ford of Europe.

Shortly after her team started working on a new

and prestigious project: the Ford Vignale.

Being a designer for the Ford Vignale involves

constantly searching for balance, creating

perfect details, and finding the right materials to

realise those goals. It boils down to answering

the question: how can we surprise our

customers? As a team were constantly

searching, trying things out, testing, and

brainstorming.

It was through this process that the hexagon used for the upholstery but which has become

the icon and trademark of Ford Vignale

originated. You start drawing and making

sketches. First in a traditional way, using the

diamond form. Then we took a step further until

the hexagon emerged. We stretched it and

eventually it got a life of its own.

Sonja summarises her passion and mission as a

designer: Ford Vignale is an experience, an

adventure. Ford Vignale should involve all the

senses. The handicraft and craftsmanship that

go into making the Vignale the stitching, the

lines, the materials play a very important role in

this. But above all the Ford Vignale must evoke

a feeling of harmony, whether youre looking at

the exterior of the car or sitting inside it.

Harmony is the main thing we are trying to

achieve as designers.

Glamorous An important way to create harmony is through the choice of colour and paint, and Vandenberk

is particularly proud of the colour Vignale Nocciola. The colours of a Vignale should

bring out the details and care that go into

creating the car, and Vignale Nocciola does just

that. It perfectly acccentuates the accents and

shape of the car and gives all that chrome a wonderful metallic sparkle. The mineral mica

has been mixed into the paint through a special

process which gives the car a wonderful radiance. It makes the car look more

glamorous.

Craftsmanship is another important source of

inspiration for creating harmony and surprising drivers. We are creating a completely new

concept of craftsmanship by combining it with

the latest technology, explains Sonja. For

example, the stitching is computer generated

which creates perfection. But the driver should

still have the feeling of being surrounded by

traditional, handmade materials for example

the impression of feeling the nice, soft leathers of

a handmade bag or leather band of a wristwatch.

Thats Ford Vignale: a fine feeling of authentic

craftsmanship combined with the best materials

and the latest technologies.

Thats Vignale: a fine feeling of authentic

craftsmanship combined

with the best materials and

the latest technologies


The paintThe sophisticated Vignale Nocciola metallic paint colour is offered exclusively on Ford Vignale models. Referencing the brands origins, Nocciola is the Italian word for hazelnut. All Ford Vignale cars have metallic paints and they all undergo a special treatment to make them brighter and more premium in appearance.

The seatsThe seats were inspired by the centuries-old tradition of leather craftsmanship, with the quality customers might normally expect of an upmarket bag from a brand like Chanel or Ferragamo.Each seat is elegantly tailored rather than merely covered. The quilted panels create a distinctive sense of occasion, while tuxedo stitching enhances the quality appearance.

The leatherThe leather has been carefully selected to be soft to touch, comfortable to sit on and luxurious to the eye. Ford chose a full grain luxury Windsor Leather. This undergoes a rigorous selection process, yielding only the finest quality hide. Natural markings are minimized, letting the true beauty of the leather shine through.In full grain leather of this quality, the hair cell is still visible in the top grain surface of the hide. The hide is lightly finished to provide a smooth, semi-aniline-like surface that still meets Fords strict durability requirements - giving the leather an exclusive high-end natural appearance.Additional conditioning steps are added to ensure an even softer and more luxurious hand feel.

High quality leather is used even in those places less readily seen or felt. As a result, Ford Vignale seats require 110% more leather than the leather seats in most other cars. The leather that covers the instrument panel has been chosen to create an elegantly harmonious ambience. All hides that meet the rigourous Vignale standards are transferred to the cutting room, where a team of highly skilled operators splits every piece of cut leather to a controlled thickness. One of the final and most fundamental steps in the process is the pressing of the finished parts, which are exposed to the sun to ensure a consistent surface appearance is maintained over time.

The hexagon panelThe distinctive hexagonal panels require the very highest level of technical skill. You will notice, for example, how the perforations and stitching work harmoniously and consistently together within each individual panel area. Only trimmers with considerable experience can achieve work of such precision.

Vignales craftsmanshipA few highlights


Swiss architect Peter Zumthor is a source of inspiration for architects and designers around the world. Fans rave about his great craftsmanship, vast knowledge of materials and their properties, and incredibly creative use of those materials. His craftsmanship and his love for materials have also made him a source of inspiration for the Ford Vignale design team.

Material man

Kunsthaus Bregenz, Austria


His statement about his architecture and what all architecture should be is simple, almost down-to-earth: When I start, my first

idea for a building is with the material. I believe

architecture is about that. Its not about paper. Its

not about forms. Its about space and material.

Zumthor has always been refreshingly

straightforward about the role of architecture

and tends to dismiss attempts by journalists or

academics to tie abstract intellectual notions to

his work. This has of course a lot to do with his

relatively humble background he started as a

carpenter apprentice. It may also account for his

strong local roots in the Swiss Canton of

Graubnden. Despite his global reputation and

many international commissions, to this day

Zumthor has his studio in the tiny Swiss village

of Haldenstein (official population 1,001), where

he works with 30 or so staff. One of todays

greatest architects is a very humble man

although one with very firm beliefs.

Zumthor believes strongly that architecture is an

emotional experience and that buildings should

not be intellectualised about, but felt. So perhaps

its no coincidence that throughout his career

many of his most praised buildings have been

not only located in the part of Switzerland where

he grew up, but also designed to serve an

integral role in those small communities. These

include a primary school in Churwalden, an old

peoples home in the Cantons capital, Chur, the

art museum in Chur, and the modest but

wonderfully understated St Benedicts Chapel,

built in Sumvitg to replace the mountain

villages original chapel, which was destroyed in

an avalanche.

All these buildings are admired by fellow

architects and much more important to Zumthor enjoyed by the people who live and

work in these buildings.

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Hannover Expo, Germany


Saint Benedicts Chapel, Switzerland


Unpretentious sensitivity Many feel Zumthor developed his deep understanding of construction and sensitive use of different building materials during his first job

as a conservationist architect for a Swiss local

authority, where he was working on the

preservation of historical monuments. True or

not, it is a quality that continues to inform his

work to this day as can be seen in one of his

most prestigious current projects, the Zinc Mine

Museum in Allmannajuvet, Norway.

Allmannajuvet is a remote forested canyon along the river Storelva. In the late 19th century, it was

the site of a large zinc mine and is today an annex of the regional museum. Zumthors

design brings together at least three of the

recurrent themes in his work: sensitivity to a

sites local historical significance, for the mine is

a key part of local industrial heritage. And an

unpretentious focus on the pragmatic:

Zumthors building will make the area accessible

to greater numbers of visitors. Last but not least,

respect for the local setting; for example, in the

I dont only think of the

place, he says. I visit it,

because its a physical

experience.

corrugated roofs of the buildings, which

complement perfectly the canyons craggy

terrain. It is, again, beauty made simple,

transparent.

Physical experienceZumthors emotional approach to projects also

explains why he feels its crucial for him to

become familiar with the site for a building

during the planning stage. I dont only think

about the place. I visit it, because its a physical

experience. This determination to ensure his

buildings remain sensitive to their surroundings

can be seen in one of Zumthors most famous

international commissions, the Kunsthaus

(Art Gallery) in Bregenz, Austria, a glass and

concrete cube overlooking Lake Constance.

He explains: From the outside, the building

looks like a lamp. It absorbs the changing light of

the sky and the haze of the lake. It reflects light

and colour according to the angle of viewing,

the daylight and the weather.

WHO IS PETER ZUMTHOR?

Born 1943 in Basel, Switzerland. Son of a cabinet maker. At 15

became a carpenters apprentice. Studied at local art school and as

an exchange student at New Yorks Pratt Institute.

Opened own architects firm in 1979.

Rapid success soon led to prestigious international commissions.

Today considered one of the worlds greatest living architects.

Major awards include Pritzker Prize (2009) and RIBA Royal Gold Medal (2013).

Throughout career has taught at leading universities from Los Angeles to Munich.

Since 1996 Professor of Academy of Architecture at the Swiss Italian University.

Therme Vals, Switzerland


Next year the Ford S-MAX Vignale will be launched. But today, the Ford Vignale Magazine can bring you a preview of it: the Ford S-MAX Vignale concept, a car that paves the way for the showroom version. This thoroughbred Sports Activity Vehicle shows how a seven-seat car can be sporty with coupe characteristics.

FORD VIGNALE TO THE MAX

The exterior of the Ford S-MAX Vignale concept accentuates the sporting DNA of the S-MAX. After noticing its characteristic

profile and the dynamic arc of its roof, your eyes

are drawn to the confident, elegant grille with its

distinctive Vignale hexagonal design, featuring

a darker matt metallic finish and polished

aluminium surround. Other distinctive Vignale

elements at the front of the car include the unique fog lights and dynamic adaptive LED

Elegance comes first: a long, sleek design finished by a gently sloping sporty roofline.



S-MAX VIGNALE CONCEPT


headlamps with LED day running lights.

The side mirrors have chrome cappings and

integrated indicator functions and for extra convenience they are heated and equipped with

a memory function. For the finishing touch, the

Ford S-MAX Vignale concept car comes

complete with premium 21-inch painted alloy

Vignale wheels.

Modern luxury Take a look inside: seven seats divided over three

rows and lots of space. But on top of being a

highly practical people carrier, the Ford

S-MAX Vignale concept radiates an ambience

of refinement. The stylish hexagonal quilting,

the tasteful chrome and leather details everywhere around: call it presidential. Even the

floor mats exude sophisticated luxury.

The sense of luxury is enhanced by the exclusive

Ford Vignale embossed soft-touch leather seats.

The drivers seat is adjustable in 10 different

ways, has a memory function and provides the

ultimate in comfort. The Sport design seats are

even perforated to keep the driver and front

passenger cool on warm summer days while in winter the integrated heating function will come into its own. Technology is all around to provide

advanced functions like car-to-car

communications. Tablet device-docking stations

Stylish Ford Vignale references for that finishing touch.

The side mirrors have integrated signal functions.

The design says it all: the Ford S-MAX Vignale concept car is a true Sports Activity Vehicle.



On top of being a highly practical people mover, the Ford S-MAX Vignale concept radiates an ambience of refinement


Detail elements and the use of colour are inspired by the latest trends in furniture design, such as high-end sofas. This means hand-stitched pearlescent leathers and sleek, contemporary lines. Craftsmanship is applied throughout


are sited on the seatbacks directly ahead of

passengers in the second row and the intelligent flexible seating concept uses thin seat technology

to maximise space for passengers.

The latest trendsFollowing current fashion trends, a darker

interior colour palette complements the lighter exterior. Detail elements and the use of colour

are inspired by the latest trends in furniture

design, such as high-end sofas. This means

hand-stitched pearlescent leathers and sleek,

contemporary lines. Craftsmanship is applied

throughout the interior. Behind the steering

wheel and across the passenger side of the dashboard, woven texture-embossed aluminium

is used. Metallic textures stylishly contrast warm

tones, while a brush-painted panel above the

central display features aluminium Vignale

lettering. The interior feels like a lounge, not

least because of the single-coloured leather that

extends from the dashboard all the way back to

the rear luggage compartment.

The sound of silenceAll of that luxury offered by the Ford S-MAX

Vignale concept car can be experienced in

almost complete silence. Acoustic glass keeps out

the unwanted external noise of motoring while Ford Active Noise Cancellation filters out any

potential diesel engine sounds. You could even

whisper commands to the onboard Ford SYNC

with Voice Control and Touchscreen system and

be understood. This concept car promises a lot

for the production version of the Ford S-MAX

Vignale when it arrives next year at selected FordStores in Europe.

A warm welcome: the minimalistic dashboard and centre console offer an array of hi-tech features.

Presidential luxury: the stylish hexagonal quilted individual backseats.



MOVEmentFilm, fashion, dance and Ford Vignale united

MOVEment is a series of seven short films that combine the talents of well-known design houses (including Prada, Calvin Klein Collection and Alexander McQueen), pioneering directors, and renowned choreographers and dancers.

The MOVEment project was presented this spring with London-based Sadlers Wells, one of the worlds most famous ballet theatres, and Ford Vignale.

The VIP premiere event at Sadlers Wells was also the

first public unveiling of the Ford Mondeo Vignale.

MOVEment is a concept of Jefferson Hack; and it is not

just another idea but a long-term ambition of his.

Jefferson Hack is an icon in London creative and

cultural circles. Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, he came

to London to study at the London College of Printing. At just 19 years of age he founded the magazine Dazed & Confused (now Dazed ), developing this project within the Dazed Group, which also publishes the magazine

AnOther Magazine. But Jeffersons main focus is not just on publishing content but on inventing new, progressive

ideas in journalism, film, photography, television and

digital media. In short, Jefferson Hack is a creative

whirlwind, and initiating MOVEment was just one

more of his many fruitful creations.

The idea sprang from a desire to see choreographers and

designers working together in the medium of film and

thinking about the body in relation to the camera.

The designers involved in the project created bespoke

costumes. The result: seven films that deliver a timely

and inspiring update on the long-standing dialogue

between fashion and dance. As Jefferson explains his

idea, There has always been an incredible historical

dialogue between fashion and dance. Because they are

both art forms that deal with the body. For the video age that we are in, I wanted to make a survey uniting the best of fashion, dance and film for a series of

performance pieces commissioned for the screen. Some matches were blind dates and some were existing

relationships, but all were paired to bring something

new and original to the table.

Right from the start, Ford Vignale was a partner in the

MOVEment project. With good reason: the project

provided a perfect partnership to explore and express the themes of quality design and craftsmanship, two

crucial elements in the philosophies of both Ford

Vignale and MOVEment. Besides this collaboration

Ford Vignale also had a very special partnership with

one of the performances, a film made by three highly

accomplished artists: choreographer Jasmin Vardimon,

director Matthew Donaldson and milliner Stephen

Jones. Stephen Jones has for decades been one of

Britains icons of style and culture. His distinctive,

radical aesthetic has made him the worlds most

celebrated milliner and in 2009 he curated an

anthology of hats for the Victoria & Albert Museum

that broke worldwide attendance records. The Ford

Vignale is an integral part of this film, with a Ford

Mondeo Vignale enjoying a co-starring role, and Ford Vignale designer Erika Tsubaki and the Ford Vignale team collaborating in the realisation of the performance.

www.anothermag.com/movement

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Friday

Bertrams Guldsmeden Hotel

Touchdown With typical Danish transport efficiency, trains

leave Kastrup airport for the city centre every five minutes and whisk you to downtown

Nrreport Station within 15 minutes.

Check-in Visiting one of the worlds design capitals, you

could kill two birds with one stone by staying at

the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, the premium choice of our selection. Every detail of this 1950s

stainless steel icon, from faade to furniture to

forks, was dreamt up by architect Arne

Jacobsen. www.radissonblu.com

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On a more mid-range budget? You can still get

your design fix at the Bertrams Guldsmeden Hotel at Vesterbrogade 107. Were talking less industrial, more hyggeligt cosy but with a kind

of Zen-like Danish cool. www.guldsmedenhotels.com

For a more modest price, try the simple but

stylish Hotel Sct Thomas at Frederiksberg All 7, in an ideal location between trendy

Vesterbro and Vrndedamsvej, the heartbeat of

foodie Copenhagen. Stylish, yet a lot of value for

money. www.hotelsctthomas.dk

Time to hit the town Freshened up, its time for a quick aperitif.

Vesterbro, with its many hipster bars is buzzing

on Friday nights. We really love the minimalistic

Mikkeler Bar at Viktoriagade 8 B-C, brainchild

of an award-winning microbrewery, and

Lidkoeb with its spacious Danish design, real

fireplaces and luxurious leather sofas.

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48 HOURS IN COPENHAGENThe City of Spires might have been built for the modern short break. Compact; brimming with great culture; restaurants and shops; a vibrant street and nightlife Copenhagen has it all. But cramming the most into your weekend while still managing to unwind does call for careful planning. Fasten your seat belts

CITYSEARCH


Kdbyens Fiskebar

Salon 39

...before dinnerEvery visiting foodie knows about Noma (see

seperate story on page 51) but its just one of so

many great places to eat in Copenhagen. Here

are two more with a local spin:

Kdbyens Fiskebar at Flsketorvet 100 serves possibly the best seafood in town.

www.fiskebaren.dk. Meanwhile Peder Oxe at Grbrdretorv 1, on one of Copenhagens oldest

squares, has a contemporary interior in a

high-ceilinged setting, which reflects a menu

thats traditional with a modern twist.

www.pederoxe.dk

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Before turning in It has probably been a long week, but before

turning in, swing by one of Copenhagens many

superb late-night bars. Like Salon 39 at Vodroffsvej 39 in Frederiksberg (officially a

different city) for a whiskey-based cocktail

accompanied by vinyl jazz records in this

laid-back, atmospheric bar. www.salon39.dk

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48 HOURS IN COPENHAGEN


Hit the shopsRe-energised after a good nights sleep, we

recommend a morning of retail therapy. In

Copenhagen going shopping means going

designer shopping. Everywhere you turn, youll

spy hip designer shops and part of the fun is discovering your own gems. But ensure your

times well spent: why not do your discovering en

route to one of these landmark design addresses?

Pakhus 48, Klubiensvej 22, is a permanent design exhibition space with showrooms for

iconic brands like GRID, Fritz Hansen and

Kvadrat. www.pakhus48.dk

Designer Zoo, 137 Vesterbrogade. This former sausage factory is home to more cool designers than you can shake a stick at, selling

everything from furniture to ceramics, jewellery

to knitwear. www.dzoo.dk

CoffeeAn hour for shopping 10-11 and then two hours

for coffee why dont you make coffee/breakfast

your highlight of the morning?

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Saturday

If youre serious about your coffee, youll want to

make time for The Coffee Collective. With three

completely different outlets across town, these

guys aim high in terms of how they serve and source their coffee. www.coffeecollective.dk

Think lunch, think smrrebrdNo trip to Copenhagen is complete without a

smrrebrd (open sandwich) and a visit to

Aamanns, near the National Gallery, is no

dutiful wade through touristy stodge. Here

youll get a delicious modern version of this

Danish classic. www.aamanns.dk

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Murder and intrigue Almost as much as design, Denmark now has a

name for quality TV. So why not see a bit of

Copenhagen while simultaneously visiting

locations from your favourite series? Nordic Noir Tours offer two Saturday afternoon tours: one of Borgen locations and one that combines

The Killing and The Bridge sites.

www.nordicnoirtours.com

Cocktails, anyone?Following a quick hotel pit stop, its cocktail

time! The locals love a cocktail (as the

abundance of places serving them testifies). Two

of the best: Granola at Vrnedamsvej 5 and Ruby, a genuine old speak-easy hidden behind an unmarked door at Nybrogade 10.

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Copenhagen at night

...dinnerNeed a change from last nights culinary

sophistication? Hit Burger & Bun at Flledvej 9.

Classy burgers, a hip interior and (only in

Copenhagen) run by a Michelin-starred chef.

...the mermaids callingNow youve completely unwound, its time to

pump up the heart rate again. Copenhagens

club scene may be small but its high quality.

Gravitate to the Meatpacking district for action

that ranges from the intimate Jolene www.facebook.com/JoleneBar to the massive 850m2 KB3. With its 13-metre bar, it shouldnt be

problem getting served. www.kb3.dk And if you want it a more underground vibe,

ask in the bars.

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A breath of fresh air If it proved a longer night than planned, follow a

lie-in and slow breakfast by clearing your head

with a stroll through the parks of genteel

Frederiksberg. Theres even Copenhagens

excellent Zoo.

A final slow bite Combine your morning in Frederiksberg with

lunch on Vrnedamsvej, the ultimate foodie street. Or strike out for Copenhagens primary food market on Papiren (Paper Island).

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Finally, some food for thoughtComplete your stay with a visit to one of

Copenhagens many great museums. Start at the

recently renovated Den Frie Centre of Contemporary Art, as stunning as the art it contains and then take a 15-minute stroll

through stre Anlg Park to The Hirschsprung Collection housed in a beautiful neoclassical building.

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Must we go? If theres time before your flight, a great place for

a final late afternoon drink is the wine bar at

Ved Stranden 10, situated on a lovely canal.

Water, tranquillity, style: its the classic

Copenhagen as a final souvenir.

www.vedstranden10.dk

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THE WORLDS GREENEST?

When it comes to environmental issues, Copenhagen is the envy of almost every city in the world. But what makes it so green?

Well, ambition for a start. The municipalitys is serious about its intention to be carbon neutral by 2025. By then, commercial buildings must reduce electricity consumption by 20% and residential buildings by 10%, and heat consumption must fall overall by 20%.

Its also a collective mindset. The realistic expectation is that 10 years from now, 75% of all trips in Copenhagen will be made by foot, bike or public transport. Of course, cars remain a key part of the transport jigsaw of any city. So Copenhagen aims to have 20-30% of all cars running on biofuel by 2025.

A wonderful thing about the city is that you feel the greenness everywhere you go. From cyclists on every street to water quality that allows swimming facilities at various inner harbour locations. So dont forget your swimsuit!

Sunday

Den Frie Centre of Contemporary Art

Hirschsprung Colletion

Frederiksberg Gardens


NOMA, ALREADY A LEGEND

Is the worlds best restaurant located in Copenhagen? Many gastronomic experts think so. And whether it is or not, a visit to Noma (a conflation of the Danish words for Nordic and food) is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Chef Ren Redzepi works with his very talented and international team on exotic, eccentric and, above all, local dishes (for instance, snail-shaped snail mousse nestled among the petals, and beets with onion ash). Redzepis kitchen looks more like a laboratory.

Want to visit this culinary heaven? Be patient! The waiting time is about six months.Check out the menu and decide for yourself. www.noma.dk

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SMARTAUTUMN

Time is the one commodity that you can never have too much of, the one thing that everybody treasures. In todays high-octane, highly urbanised world companies and other organisations know that if they can only find ways to free up your time and enhance the quality of that time by making life more convenient and pleasurable, theyll be providing a service that every consumer will value. Here are just a few of the smarter time-saving and time-enhancing initiatives appearing on the horizon.

Smartphone, smart solutionIn Seoul, South Korea, where people are said to work some of the

longest hours anywhere on the planet, supermarket giant Tesco has

introduced virtual grocery stores. Posters in metro stations display

rows of everyday supermarket products, each with its own QR code.

On their way to work, commuters simply scan the codes of the

products they want using their smartphone and their groceries are delivered to their home so they are waiting for them when they get back from work.

The trial boosted Tescos online sales by 130% and it is now being

rolled out across South Korea, with plans to introduce it in other

cities including London. Whats more, research suggests that people

prefer this virtual shopping to online shopping because it retains

something of the human element of real shopping, thereby

achieving what we all want: saving time and enjoying an effortless

experience.

How innovators are finding ways to give you more of lifes most precious commodity.

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If it doesnt make sense, dont do itOf all the worlds business leaders,

Brazilian Richard Semler, CEO of

Semco, stands out for his radical thinking.

Semco will do anything to hack back the

bureaucratic jungle that stops its people

being able to just get on with their work

and lives. This includes many time-

saving elements, large and small,

including commuting. Semco has several

offices across Sao Paolo, but instead of

going where youre told, employees can

check which building is easiest for them to

reach and work there. If the traffic is

terrible that day, just work from home.

Then theres the Rush Hour MBA.

Instead of employees sitting in Sao Paulos

terrible evening rush-hour traffic, Semco

has introduced two-hour lectures on

everything from business practices to

astronomy to Spanish history. People then

drive home once the traffic has cleared,

with time to think about what theyve just

learnt.

The unstoppable rise of the urban bikeAcross the globe major cities and their policy makers are embracing the

bicycle. At the last count, bike-sharing schemes existed in 712 cities

globally, with some 800,000 bikes available from more than 37,000

stations.

In London, more than 10 million

journeys were made in 2014 using a

bicycle hire scheme that has 10,000

bikes and more than 700 docking

stations, and plans are now underway

for east-west and north-south bike

super-highways. The Paris Vlib

remains the worlds largest scheme outside China. With 173 million

journeys made in 2013, there is now one Vlib bike for every 97 Parisians.

In New York the privately owned Citi Bike scheme has nearly 100,000

annual subscribers, who on average make some 35,000 trips rides a day.

The scheme will soon be expanding into upper Manhattan, Brooklyn and

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How big data is making a big differenceAll around us, Analytics (the smart use of Big Data) is revolutionising how companies do things.

It might not sound sexy, but the improvements will create time and space in all our lives. Take a

simple supply chain. Analytics software can optimise vehicle loading so that 5-10% fewer truck

and delivery van trips are needed to supply our shops and supermarkets. Real-time fleet routing

then reduces the miles those trucks have to cover by another 10%, cutting costs and helping the

environment. Suppliers can also better predict when theyll deliver your purchase, so you dont

have to take a day off work next time you buy a washing machine.

And when youre out shopping, your favourite store can send your phone a message with

directions to a nearby branch and a special offer for a product that an algorithm has worked out

will fit your taste and budget perfectly. Some see it as big brother, others as a

big help. Either way, the experts agree: this is only the start of the

analytics revolution. And no one exactly knows whats coming

next.

The modern way to hail a cabWith unofficial cab services like Uber

subject to controversy and legal wrangles,

its good to know that traditional taxi

services are also moving with the times.

Hailo, for example, is an app available in

cities such as Barcelona, London and

Tokyo. No longer do you have to stand on

the kerbside in wind and rain, waving your

arm in vain as passing cars splash puddles over your best suit. Hailo lets you call a cab

to where youre waiting by hooking into the

official local cab scheme, so theres no

chance of hailing a dodgy driver. You can

pay by card or cash and it emails you a

receipt for your expenses. Simple but

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Thinking outside the metal boxFord is also doing its bit. For some time now, the

smarter car manufacturer has realised that when people have fast-paced, complex modern

lives, they increasingly need mobility solutions

that can meet their many varied needs. With this

in mind, Ford earlier this year launched Ford

Smart Mobility, a series of experiments (initially

25) designed to anticipate what customers will

want and need in tomorrows transportation

eco-system.

Experiments now running in cities across five

continents include:

Prototype ebikes that have a nine-amp-hour battery and can go up to 15mph. The bikes draw on Ford automotive-inspired

technology, such as a rear-facing ultrasonic

sensor to warn of approaching traffic, and fold

easily into Ford vehicles. Its the ideal way as

a commuter to keep yourself moving through

even the worst rush-hour gridlocks.

On-demand car sharing, a service initially in London where you can, for

example, hire cars on a pay-per-minute basis

and make one-way trips across the city. By using a fleet of Ford Focus Electric vehicles

and Ford Fiestas with EcoBoost powertrains,

the scheme helps reduce congestion and pollution even further.

Parking spotter, which is being tested in Atlanta, USA and puts driver-assist sensors

that most Ford vehicles already have to work

for everyone. As you look for a parking spot

around the city, the sensors search for open

parking spaces and share that information

via a cloud database that other drivers can

access. Once youve located an open space,

you can reserve it and navigate to it. Simple

and social.

Getting aboutProbably the handiest outdoor apps remain

the ones that help get you from A to B in the minimum time with the least stress and the most reliability. Public demand means those apps are

getting better and better. Take New York Citys

Exit Strategy. This little commuter wonder incorporates various earlier smart concepts such as Citymapper, which helps you use different transport modes to get to your

destination most efficiently; Londons First off

the Tube, which tells you which station entrance to use, carriage to get on and exit to

take; and traditional smartphone street

navigation apps like Google maps and iPhone maps to get you from A to B quicker than ever. It has interactive subway and bus maps,

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