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We all know how important the greenery in our environment is for us. We simply cannot live without it; yet, our homes often act as if it didn't exist - aside from the countless dead trees that furnish it. The students of University of Gothenburg's...
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Exploring the possibility of giving life to an object through tactile experience, creating a fragile, feminine object by countering traditional 'masculine' qualities like durability, safety and stability, giving shape to the brooding corners of...
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Advertising continues to become more and more intrusive, as your life becomes more and more transparent. In the 21st century you're prepared to tell the world exactly what you had for dinner - and who with - but who's listening? Big businesses....
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For a long time it seems ‘The Colonies’ have been hidden in the shade of British Imperialism. But as attention turns to the new world, countries like Australia and New Zealand are using design to tell the stories of the past and to carve out a...
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iBride launched the Visconti Family Tree at Maison & Objet on 20th January. Ostensibly a collection of tea trays, when viewed collectively they form a feline family tree. Each tray features a sphynx cat in posed for a portrait in his or her...
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Whilst in town for last week's Interiors UK at the NEC, we dropped in on Birmingham's "cultural quarter", the aptly named Custard Factory - the 5-acres of riverside factories it occupies were built some 100-years ago, by custard's inventor; Sir...
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The Los Angeles County Museum of Art - LACMA to you and I - recently unveiled a mammoth exhibition celebrating Californian midcentury design - the first of its kind, with some 300+ objects representing all areas of design. Appropriately named -...
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The 25th anniversary of renowned dance company Tere O'Connor Dance at New York's Danspace Project was celebrated at the end of last year by the choreographer's latest show; Cover Boy. The set - constructed by Aptum Architecture (Julie Larsen and...
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Aimed at "stimulating dialogue" between rare, exclusive and cutting edge objects, Béatrice Saint-Laurent's Galerie BSL is an intriguing Parisian space where the former French Minister of Foreign Affairs speechwriter (amongst other distinguished...
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Ah, 80s teen films. Time travelling Deloreans, basketball playing werewolves and the coolest bedrooms known to man. Boy those American kids sure had awesome bedrooms. And now, it seems - as we fast forward a few decades - Brazilians have them too....
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We're a bit uncomfortable featuring churches. All that queer religious stuff going on inside - the thought of them alone usually results in an hour or two of death metal (Deicide or Mayhem will do nicely, thanks) just to cleanse our souls. But -...
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One of my favourite London landmarks has to be Battersea Power Station. I have been lucky enough to get a look up-close and inside this incredible monument and to attend a lecture from the 20th Century Society about its history, so I thought I’d...
City Notes
Reopened in the centre of Megève, Hotel Saint-Georges returns as a thoughtfully reimagined alpine retreat with a new visual language and razor-sharp focus. Set within a traditional chalet, the five-star hotel has been reimagined by Paris-based...
City Notes
The Zetter Group is set to deepen its connection to the UK capital with the opening of The Zetter Bloomsbury in March 2026, a 68 bedroom hotel housed across six interconnecting Georgian townhouses moments from Russell Square. Sitting directly...
City Notes
TOKKIA is a new addition to Covent Garden, and Europe’s first luxury Korean matcha house. Founded by Sooji Im — who previously introduced London to Korean tea culture with be-oom in Exmouth Market — the project brings a focused look at Korean...
City Notes
Bunkhouse Hotels expands its Houston presence with the opening of Hotel Daphne, a 49 room refuge in the historic Houston Heights. Following the success of the exquisite Hotel Saint Augustine in Montrose, the Austin-based brand continues its mission...
Dispatches
If you want a trick-taking game that feels tactical without being exhausting, Hearts keeps showing up for a reason. Online play (including https://solitaire.net/hearts) makes it even more compelling: fast rounds, clear incentives, and a steady...
Dispatches
In today’s fast-moving digital world, static images often struggle to capture attention the way videos do. Whether you are a content creator, marketer, educator, or small business owner, transforming your photos into dynamic videos can...
Dispatches
Your bedroom should be more than just a place to sleep, it should be a personal retreat, a cozy haven where every night feels like a luxury experience. Whether you're refreshing your master suite, upgrading a guest room, or simply treating yourself...
Dispatches
You're looking at kratom gummies online or in a store, and they all claim to be high quality. Premium ingredients, potent extract, laboratory tested, maximum strength. Everyone says their gummies are the best. How do you actually separate quality...