Publications
“We live in a disposable society,” says Alec Farmer of Trakke Bags based in Glasgow. And it’s true. Today, in our acutely capitalist world where time is money, products are no longer built to last, but seem timed to break down. Not only are...
Journal
Awarded the prize for Best Designer at this year’s Salon de Maison et Objet and famous for the way they alter everyday objects, the Brazilian designers, Fernando and Humberto Campana, are given carte blanche at Paris’ biggest design venue, the...
Miami
With interiors by Kelly Wearstler and a Philippe Starck-designed spa, the very stylish Viceroy Miami has it all. Although a little bit big to be defined as a boutique hotel, everything has been carefully studied to give the same impact and service...
Journal
Over 90 design brands and designers took part in the 12th edition of the annual Designer’s Days festival in Paris. The event resembles a yearbook of some of the world’s current top designers. Weaved into the fabric of the city, the...
Marseille
Just as discreet as its Parisian big sister, the second addition to the Mama Shelter group opened its doors last month in Marseille, South of France. Behind the glass façade encased in a mat-silver steel frame, hides the new place to see and be...
Paris
In the same vein as The NoMad Hotel in Manhattan we featured last month, the Hôtel Thoumieux couldn’t be further from the ‘less is more’ design dogma. With its closely designed retro-kitsch rooms that could be perceived as homage to William...
Toronto
When Templar manager, Andrew van Buskirk, said that good things come in small packages he wasn’t joking. Part of the Design Hotels label, the Templar is packed with more design features you ever even knew existed. Brainchild of Rhed Design’s Del...
City Notes
Combining a traditional downtown vibe with the atmosphere of the historic Edo period, The ONE@Tokyo is a 142-room hotel located in the east side of Japanese city's 23 wards. A place to gather and meet, the property is home to a stunning ground...
City Notes
Space Copenhagen have completed devastatingly beautiful interior design works on Mammertsberg, a hotel and restaurant housed within a 1911-built classic Swiss villa that overlooks Lake Constance on the border of Germany, Austria, and...
City Notes
After calling Clerkenwell home for more than 20 years, Vitra have made the move further east, choosing the Grade II-listed Tramshed building in the heart of Shoreditch, as their new London flagship headquarters and showroom. Originally a power...
City Notes
M.A.D. Collectif (Mode, Arts et Divertissements) is a Montreal-based group of creatives formerly known as Groupe Sensation Mode, and they have recently moved to a new 3,600 square foot space in the city's lively Village district, partnering with...
Dispatches
Leftover spray paint can be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it can be an inexpensive way to give your home a quick facelift. On the other hand, having too much unused paint can be a hassle, as you need to find ways to use it up before it...
Dispatches
No one can deny that technology and the internet have changed not only the business landscape but consumers' day-to-day lives, giving them more flexibility and freedom. But people often forget that this freedom has come with a price. Technology,...
Dispatches
Fire watch services are a vital part of fire safety in buildings. They protect property and people from fire hazards if an alarm or sprinkler system is down or out of commission for maintenance. If your business or facility is subject to a fire...
Dispatches
Being an entrepreneur means taking on many responsibilities and tasks to ensure the success of your business. However, trying to handle everything on your own can quickly become overwhelming, and it may not be the most efficient use of your time....