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
September saw the grand opening of Lynk & Co's Barcelona Club, the Masquespacio-designed venue akin to a world of utopias with spaces nodding to the Wizard of Oz, Gaudí, and a myriad more. Situated in the heart of Passeig de Gràcia, the Catalan...
City Notes
Founded in 1810, The Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA) is the largest art museum in Flanders, home to masterpieces from the 14th to the 20th centuries including Flemish Primitives and the Antwerp Baroque, on to an extensive collection of...
City Notes
Studio B have completed works on a new taproom for independent brewery Wiper and True. The new venue is their second in Bristol and represents an inclusive space that rebuffs the typical overly masculine trend that has dominated the brewery scene...
Stuff Crush
Morag Myerscough completes her most personal project to date, transforming a once disused space at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, into a vibrant oasis entitled Joy Garden. The colourful courtyard is a place of hope and happiness sure to benefit...
Dispatches
Florida, also known as the Sunshine State, is one of the most affordable places to own a home in the United States of America. Given the state’s popularity and sunny beaches, you may be wondering why. These things also add significant...
Dispatches
Whether it's for school or at work, you can be asked to take a drug test for multiple reasons, and failing it can result in major consequences. Modern drug tests can detect a wide range of substances, including alcohol, and even a minute amount in...
Dispatches
If you're experiencing issues with your LG TV and need a repair, you may feel overwhelmed with the choices available. You want to make sure that you find an experienced technician who can properly assess and address the issue in a timely manner so...
Dispatches
Franchising can be a great way to expand your business and achieve success. When done correctly, franchising can help you grow your business while maintaining control over key aspects of the operation. This blog post will outline 16 important steps...