Helsinki
Opened in 1904 at the heart of Helsinki, the Uschakoff Building, originally a banking hall – is one of the best examples of Finnish Jugend (or Art Noveau) architecture and an important piece of Finnish heritage. But as luck would have it, the...
Perth
Having been issued a brief to concoct something clever and colourful, whilst being quick and frugal with finances, Perth based architect Paul Burnham set about transforming the large, sprawling and uninspired space of a 10 year old restaurant...
Vienna
The recently renovated Viennese restaurant, GMOA Keller has been an iconic part of the cityscape since 1858, and is a time-honoured institution known for its authentic charm. Because of this, the business running successfully, and the audiences and...
Munich
Set in Munich’s Westend, known for its cross-section of social class, revamped café Kubitscheck is at the forefront of the gateaux movement. Armin Stegbauer, a punk, former Greenpeace activist and the café’s owner is on a mission: ‘to free...
London
Back in late 19th and early 20th century, Bombay - now known as Mumbai - was awash with Bombay, or Irani as they were also known, cafés. Opened by immigrants from Persia, the cafés were an essential part of urban living, and carried off a fabulous...
London
Complimenting the grand, opulent 18th century style of the impressive Royal Academy of Arts, with marble, brass and velvet, interiors superstar Tom Dixon has also firmly applied his own unequivocal style. Run by acclaimed restaurateur Oliver Peyton,...
Hong Kong
Dramatic wood panelling and fabulous tiles printed with blue and white Chinese illustrations set the scene in this former meat storage warehouse in Hong Kong's fashionable, up-and-coming Sheung Wan district, a Meatpacking District type area with a...
Stuff Crush
Brutalism isn’t just about hulking façades and raw concrete shells. Step inside and another world reveals itself; geometry and light collide, concrete feels equally monumental as unexpectedly intimate. These spaces are the territories explored in...
City Notes
Zoretsvit brings a new rhythm to Lviv dining, transforming a former auto mechanics garage into a 250 square metre restaurant where contrasts define the experience. Designed by Replus Bureau, the project balances high-end cuisine with the pulse of...
City Notes
STRICHKA, a contemporary Ukrainian restaurant designed by AIIX studio, celebrates the quiet strength of cultural identity through food, craft, and design. Opened in 2024, the Kyiv project takes its name from the word for 'ribbon,' weaving together...
City Notes
Established in 1919, Hotel El Roblar has long stood as Ojai’s grande dame. After half a century closed to the public, the storied property has been reawakened by Eric Goode, Ramin Shamshiri, Warner Ebbink, and Jeremy McBride, who have given the...
Dispatches
Many landlords battle with late bills each month. You ship reminders, make calls, and nevertheless watch for lease that doesn’t come on time. It’s disturbing, in particular whilst your bills and loan rely on those payments. You begin thinking if...
Dispatches
The Adventure of Traveling Alone Travelling alone has a unique charm. You get to move at your own pace. You pick destinations without debate. You decide what feels exciting. You feel freedom in a way that group travel rarely allows. Solo travel...
Dispatches
Pregnancy is an amazing and life-changing event in a woman’s life; however, it comes with some challenges that are quite different from what the woman has previously...
Dispatches
When it comes to vision correction, many people experience challenges as they age. One of the most common issues is presbyopia, a condition that makes it harder to see objects up close, such as reading a book or using a smartphone. As a result, many...