What is D2M?
Founder Fons Elders
An interview with Fons Elders about Designed to Meet was published in the Dutch newspaper 'het Financeel Dagblad'. The interview was originally published in Dutch ('De hergeboorte van Europa'), but is also available in an English translation ('The Rebirth of Europe') and in a Italian translation ('La rinascita dell' Europa')
studied philosophy, history and international relations at the Universities of Amsterdam, Leyden and the Sorbonne in Paris.
His life-long encounters with scholars, artists, businesswomen and men, bankers and students taught him the value of face-to-face contacts, and inspired him to develop the D2M concept, together with architect Michele Saee (LA, Paris and Beijing), colleagues and friends.
He is convinced that, amidst the actual globalization process, the gap in understanding each other's cultures is a source of numerous misunderstandings, heavy tensions and war.
Sala-una is a resort aiming to contribute to insight into the differences of insight.
For more detailed information: www.fonselders.nl