Journal
Berlin based architects J. MAYER H. don't do things by halves. Early on this year we featured their great leviathan of timber in Seville, a colossus of sculptured wood that can rival any public space in the world for the title of most jaw-dropping,...
Journal
Well, last week I promised you design-excitement of pretty epic proportions, so I’d better deliver hadn’t I?! I thought I’d start with the designers of the very chair I mentioned in my introduction. &Then were without doubt my favourite find...
Journal
We've been big fans of Katie Treggiden's blog, Confessions of a Design Geek, for some time; her refreshing, everyman take on design and designers demystifies much of the awkwardness that often surrounds design writing, and her first book is a joy to...
Journal
Walking up and down Barcelona's Passeig de Gràcia last week, there was one shop window that habitually caught our eye; we're used to all manner of innovative, arty window installations, but there's something strangely captivating about the 100m2...
Journal
Creating a successful retail experience is a clever balancing act of many factors; branding, interiors, product, marketing... miss one vital ingredient and the whole soufflé comes caving in. That's what makes this interiors, branding and packaging...
Journal
Minimal, and largely monochrome; Stockholm's Guise deliver bold, contemporary work with more than a knowing nod to the Swedish capital's illustrious design heritage. You may recall that 'our man in Stockholm', Mr. Samuel Sweetman, recently caught up...
Journal
It's a question on the lips of anyone with any little bit of ecological conscience these days; what to do with the millions of plastic bags that have become the leading source of global pollution, putting a stranglehold on our environment. Well, if...
Journal
For decades, the world has been transfixed by the elegant simplicity of Scandinavia's functionalist designs; with Stockholm being very much at the epicentre, ever since 1930's famous Stockholm Exhibition. With the city and its designers being every...
Journal
The Log Chop Bench project is a process-based exploration design from The Practice of Everyday Design and collaborators. The one-off bench piece was made within a series of parameters that defined the final project without relying on drawings or any...
Journal
Commissioned by Karl Lagerfeld in 2007, Chanel's Mobile Art Pavilion - designed by Iraqi starchitect, Zaha Hadid - toured the world with a series of fashion/art exhibitions, wowing its adoring public with the 2004 Pritzker Prize laureate's trademark...
Journal
Our favourite Japanese designers, Nendo, have just finished the understated yet mesmerising interiors for Puma House Tokyo, a multi-purpose media and events space for the brand, located in the city's Aoyama design district. The brand's Japanese...
Journal
The importance placed upon the education of future generations on the horrors committed by those who have gone before them is imperative to the future of humanity. That is the statement of intent at Mexico City's Museo Memoria y Tolerancia - Museum...
City Notes
A striking new addition to Prague’s culturally minded hospitality scene, Sir Prague opens its doors inside a meticulously restored neo-Renaissance building dating back to 1884. The latest venture from Sir Hotels, this sophisticated stay blends...
City Notes
Located in Copenhagen’s tranquil Østerbro district, Amator is an attractive new spot that blends the warmth of home dining with the refinement of a contemporary café and restaurant. The brainchild of chef Mateusz Sarnowski, better known as Mati...
City Notes
Bringing a sleek blend of Japanese-inspired aesthetics and high-fidelity audio to the heart of Williamsburg, Hear & There is the latest destination for those seeking an immersive dining and drinking experience. The debut concept from...
The Edit
Marking the opening of EMOP Berlin 2025, the Helmut Newton Foundation unveils Polaroids, a striking new group exhibition celebrating the art of instant photography. A defining medium of the 1960s, Polaroid photography was revolutionary, offering...
Dispatches
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent hours filming, editing, and posting content only to see it flop. Maybe you get a couple of likes from your friends and your mom, but the reach? Flat. And when you’re trying to grow on platforms...
Dispatches
Traveling to inspiration and solitary places can refresh body and spirit. Artist travel spots are special places where peace and loneliness meet to generate innovative thoughts and deep introspection. As an artist seeking a quiet retreat or as a...
Dispatches
There are awards, and then there’s the A’ Design Award & Competition: an institution in the world of design excellence, and a long time collaborator that we're thrilled to be working with again this year. Recognised globally as the most...
Dispatches
In the quiet moments between helping hands and heartfelt responsibilities, caregivers often forget one very important person: themselves. Whether you're caring for a loved one, working in a professional role, or juggling both, self-care can feel...