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Athens
Traditional Athenian houses, notable for their inner courtyards, became a template for architect Minas Kosmidis as he formulated a plan for Greek bistro La Mason du Grec. The business in the capital's upmarket Kifissia neighbourhood is surrounded by...
Komotini
Komotini is a place that's off the beaten track. The town in northeastern Greece has no harbour or airport, and being below sea level, you might even miss it when passing by road. Sounds a bit... restrictive? Not any more. Visitors can now spread...
Athens
Winning this year's prize for Most Ornate Air Conditioning Pipes (Small-to Medium-sized Restaurant) by some way is Biribildu Souvlaki in Alimos, Athens; often a feature of urban industrial interiors, here at the hands of designer Minas Kosmidis they...
Thessaloníki
RE (prefix): again. A versatile little piece of English put to great use at this café bar in the Greek port of Thessaloniki. Retro might be the best description of RE, a chance to enjoy a second childhood - or adolescence, depending on your age....
Journal
This is another of those occasions when being a reader of the world's best online design magazine* slips you a treat like no one else could. Take a good look at this sumptuous piece of interior design by Minas Kosmidis of the Architecture in Concept...
Athens
Aristotle walks into a bar, and the barmaid slaps him. Aristotle asks why. The barmaid replies that his view on the passivity of the female element in procreation is essentially misogynistic. That's the sort of joke that will get much funnier...
Komotini
Damien Hirst's ‘Cock and Bull’ (2012), at Mark Hix's Tramshed, may have redefined the fine line between the animal and what arrives on the diner's plate (it's perhaps one step away from dining in a slaughterhouse), butcher's refrigerators are...
City Notes
Located in the heart of Paris's Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighbourhood, Le Grand Hôtel Cayré encapsulates the refined spirit of its surroundings whilst honouring its vibrant creative past. With 123 tasteful rooms and suites that combine Parisian...
City Notes
At the intersection of Marylebone, Mayfair and Soho, a new five-star hotel conjures the singular essence of Marylebone Lane’s village-like aura. An ode to “life on the Lane,” The BoTree distills all the style and elegance of Marylebone, a...
City Notes
There is a much-repeated notion that artificial intelligence is the death knell for the creative industries as we know them. For Barcelona-based architecture studio External Reference, led by Italian PhD architect Carmelo Zappulla, that notion is...
City Notes
Following a successful first 12 months, Amsterdam's Stacks Diner opens Stacks Deli, located just three doors away and set to offer a variety of fresh baked sweets, soft serve ice cream, and sandwiches to complement the American homestyle cooking of...
Dispatches
As the 30 September deadline quickly approaches, now is the perfect time to remind you why as a designer, creative professional, entrepreneur, or small business, that you should submit your work to the A' Design Awards & Competition’s 2024—2025...
Dispatches
Addiction can turn life upside down, impacting not only you but everyone who cares about you. It creeps into your daily routine, affecting your health, relationships, and aspirations. As you navigate the challenges, you might find yourself feeling...
Dispatches
If you frequent party scenes, there is a great chance you have come across poppers, even if you did not recognise them by that name. They are often marketed under labels, such as nail polish remover, solvents, leather cleaner or air fresheners, for...
Dispatches
Barcelona, a city where rich history intertwines seamlessly with contemporary culture, stands as a beacon for travellers from around the globe. Whether you’re captivated by the Gaudí's Sagrada Familia or Park Güell, or simply drawn to its...