Lifestyle
Designers X+Living (who we last saw toying with reality in Guangxi, China) have created an "offline social entertainment metaverse," for Fundolandπ, a major amusement brand under LEDI Culture. Located in Changsha's vast BBG Star World, the project...
Eating Out
California-based Blue Bottle Coffee open their third spot in Mainland China, the Blue Bottle Zhang Yuan Cafe designed by Neri&Hu and inspired by the region’s rich history, located in a 'primitive shelter' within a Shikumen typology residence in...
Shopping
Following a successful collaboration with China Resources Land Ltd on ‘The Mixc Kunshan’ and ‘The Mixc Ningbo', X+Living completes The Mixc Nanning. Located in Guangxi, an autonomous region in southern China, the project highlights the...
Bars & Nightlife
Hong Kong designers, o&o studio, have converted an old grease factory in Shanghai's South Bund riverside complex into a craft beer and whiskey bar cum restaurant, the 130 square metre space made up of three connecting ground level units in the...
Hotels
Following completion of Munwood Lakeside—Dali's first design hotel—IDO in collaboration with Chongqing Hexin Architectural Design Institute have opened the doors on Munwood Panoroma, the second Munwood property for the ancient Chinese...
Eating Out
Rooted in the concept of 'Research and Development for Health', Chinese architectural practice Towodesign have completed an unforgettable aesthetic for bird's nest drink and dessert shop Dr. Bravura; the project featuring hexagons and curves as a...
Hotels
Located amid the enigmatic hutongs (the narrow alleyways associated with northern Chinese cities) of the hulking capital's Beijing Fang district hides the second hotel from Japanese retail design giants, Muji. Muji Hotel Beijing, as is...
Eating Out
Looking toward the incomparable style of film director Wes Anderson, namely the unforgettable and offbeat visual milieus he weaves onto the screen, Melbourne-based design studio Biasol have conjured their own idiosyncratic environment in Chengdu; at...
Hotels
Dariel Studio have completed a considered renovation of Nanxun Blossom Hill Boutique Hotel — an alluring heritage property occupying a series of former homes in Huzhou; a city in the northern Zhejiang province of China. Inspired by...
Hotels
Ian Schrager opens his first hotel in China, choosing Sanya (the southernmost city on Hainan Island) as the location. Once referred to as 'the end of the sky and ocean' — thanks to its ever changing landscape - the city is also known for its...
Hotels
There's a curious case of Indiana Jones meets James Bond here in Kāifēng, the ancient capital of the Song Dynasty (and one of the Eight Ancient Capitals of China). Amidst ancient palace walls and evocative temples, Pullman Kaifeng Jianye blends...
Eating Out
With a limited budget and challenging room size, designers Fei Pan, Zhi-Bang Shao, and Xiao-Han Li (of Robot3 Design), set about converting a space at Beijing's Jing Yuan Art Center into a branch of Shan Café. Referencing the original...
City Notes
Toronto pizzeria, North of Brooklyn, open their 7th property, the small chain setting up home at 1728 Avenue Road, Toronto, with a beautiful new restaurant built by Carbon Build, and brought to life by Montreal-based architecture and design studio...
The Edit
Marcel Duchamp dressed as the Joker in Tim Burton’s Batman; a Garfield telephone and a Bart Simpson water bottle as part of an ode to a Claes Oldenburg classic. Sylvester the Cat and Dolly Parton; Eminem covering himself in mustard. Whether...
City Notes
Located within an architecturally rich 1947 building, Hotel San Fernando is a reimagined hotel from hospitality group Bunkhouse. Set across five floors, the boutique property is home to 19 guest rooms, a lobby bar and lounge, as well as a rooftop...
Journal
Festivals are awash with acts and performances that define ‘moments’ in time. Moments in their careers, moments that define a sound or a scene. Ageing headliners who triumph for one last time; young upstarts who reach a juncture in their career....
Dispatches
In the summer of 2023, Ibiza made surprising headlines as it underwent a remarkable transformation. For the first time since it rose into popularity, the party capital was dubbed by the media as a "wellness hot spot." Travel Weekly commented on the...
Dispatches
In today's fast-paced lifestyles, individuals often seek solace within their spaces. These areas, whether their homes or the places they frequent for work and leisure, profoundly influence their emotional and mental well-being. The choices made in...
Dispatches
While many rush to attorneys to guide them through the legal maze, some prefer or simply can't afford to take that route. Taking matters into your own hands may seem daunting, but with the right steps, it's feasible. This guide simplifies the...
Dispatches
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