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A state-of-the-art cultural venue and hotel, standing at 75 metres tall and counting itself as one of the world’s tallest timber buildings, has officially opened its doors; the Sara Cultural Centre a new typology for creativity in the Swedish city...
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A little over an hour away from Amsterdam lies the city of Apeldoorn, a municipality in the centre of the Netherlands. A favourite of the royal family——who have a country seat close by at Het Loo Palace——it is also home to Sizzles at the...
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Having built up an impressive wine list over the years at Hill & Szrok Butcher and Cookshop, Jimmy Stephenson, along with wife Anna Shaffer, open Hector’s Bottle Shop and Wine Bar. Inspired by the cave à mangers of Paris and the relaxed but...
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Located in Brovary, a city in Kyiv Oblast in northern Ukraine, Simon Coffee Bar delights caffeine addicts with third wave brews, freshly baked sweet treats, and a rotating selection of international wines. Designed by Kyiv-based...
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Extra! Extra! Read all about it. That's right, the A’ Design Awards & Competition regular submissions period is still open, but don't delay. The deadline of 30 September is fast approaching. The Public Stand Roppongi Bar by Akitoshi...
Stuff Crush
The daily commute. A trip to the gym. A weekend getaway ... The backpack is a must-have item in the modern age. Convenient and stylish, they're the ideal choice for lugging around essential items. Light, durable, and practical, they bestow an...
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Written and researched by Verena Pfeiffer-Kloss with original photography by Nigel Green, the Berlin U-Bahn Architecture and Design Map from publisher Blue Crow Media is the latest title in its series of 20th century architecture...
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Despite having to close their newly opened Highbury restaurant due to the impact of COVID-19, Brodie Meah and Max Venning sold almost 250,000 bottles of plonk by temporarily converting Top Cuvée into Shop Cuvée. Following this roaring success, the...
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A sister restaurant to Bayberry Beer Hall, the hip Rhode Island beer hall known for its craft beers and relaxed vibes, Bayberry Garden is now open; husband and wife team, Tom and Natalie Dennen, ready to host a uniquely New England-inspired dining...
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Located on picturesque Sullivan’s Island——a mere 30 minute drive from South Carolina's largest city, Charleston——seafood restaurant, The Longboard, opens its second outpost in tropical style. At Longboard Sullivan’s, local...
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Located next to Toronto’s Bellwoods Park, renowned cannabis brand Superette have opened their first express shop; Sip ‘N’ Smoke a 690 square foot colourfully decked out kiosk, selling pre-rolls and beverages intended to be enjoyed outdoors in...
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Sunday in Brooklyn heads to London's Westbourne Grove, bringing with it the warm hospitality, tasty fare and craft cocktails that've made it a Williamsburg staple since its conception in 2016. The new locale marking the first foray onto...
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A playful and curious boutique offering with 202 guest rooms, the opening of Kimpton Hotel Fontenot marks the brand's return to New Orleans following a 16-year absence. Inspired by American Creole fiddle player, Canray Fontenot, the luxury hotel...
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An icon for the city of Chicago, the 1,128 foot, 100-storey John Hancock Center was the second-tallest building in the world when it topped out in 1968. Whilst the world-famous supertall skyscraper on the Magnificent Mile district offers...
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Occupying an enviable spot on Margate's Harbour Arm, Sargasso serves simple, coastal cooking paired with incredible wines and 'occasional music'. Its ingredients sourced locally to be devoured in their handsome 30-cover restaurant and bar, Sargasso...
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As a young gay man growing up in 1980s India, Hormazd Narielwalla had little stimuli from Western culture. "It would seep in very gently, drop by drop," he explains. And then MTV happened, the popular culture channel giving India a breathtaking bolt...
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Following a sold-out run along Miami’s prominent Lincoln Road, Seven Deadly Sins has hotfooted it to New York City's Meatpacking District. A series of short plays where no subject is taboo, it takes audiences through seven uniquely designed...
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Built in 1861 and reconditioned in 2021, Hotel Saint Vincent dominates a corner spot on the New Orleans streets of Magazine and Race. Originally founded as The Saint Vincent’s Infant Asylum by Irish immigrant Margaret Haughery, the red brick...
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A diner, 'amusement park', and cannabis store make up the new Superette experience, the company——renowned for their playful, retro aesthetic and artful curation of products——choosing Canada’s capital to house their second outpost....
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You’re an adult now, with a job and an income. You also have responsibilities. You have loved ones, and your things, to protect. A secure source of income is one of the most important parts of anyone’s life. Your income is what gives you freedom...
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I've been asked this question more than many others in regard to geographical location. Is Baja California in Mexico or the United States? Well? Since we have grabbed your attention and looped you in here, let's have a look at all the essential...
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Considered one of the first buildings of the Art Nouveau movement, Casa Vicens was also the first house designed by a certain Antoni Gaudí. Located in the Barcelona neighbourhood of Gràcia, brick and tile factory owner, Manuel Vicens i Montaner,...
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Mexico has thousands of beautiful beaches. Most of these are known for their beautiful white sand and blue sea. And, there are many of these beaches that people outside the localities of Mexico do not know well. In this post, let's have a look at...
