

London
It’s frustrating; intense; busy; inexplicably expensive. Its government is turning it into a playground for the unfathomably wealthy — yet London still remains at the heart of international creativity. It’s a prickly, peculiar beast that is at odds with its thriving creative scene. People live in shared shoeboxes and dine on Pot Noodles just to call London home. But it’s often with good reason.
Love it. Hate it. London is divisive in the best possible way. The Brits have the cultural swagger that all else want to buy into, and London is their temple of self-assurance. Food; drink; music; art; wanton creativity — it made perfect sense that London would be our debut City Guide. Constantly updated, our city lowdowns will offer up the latest places to be, do, to get your head down — and all else in between. Our City Notes guides are free, carefully-curated and constantly evolving.
Lifestyle
Interior specialists Thirdway have completed the repositioning of One Smart’s Place, a striking corner site in London’s Covent Garden, delivering a project that aims to reset expectations for what a CAT A+ workspace can be. Working with client...
Lifestyle
London-based interior architecture studio A-nrd has completed Meadow, a new workspace within Mason & Fifth’s Westbourne Park site from architects AHMM, designed as a calm counterpoint to the city outside. Spread across more than 900 square metres...
Hotels
Marking a decade in hospitality design, London- and LA-based interior architecture studio, Fettle, unveil their latest work in collaboration with Amsterdam-born apartment-hotel brand The July. Hot on the heels of BOAT&CO and The July — Twenty...
Eating Out
West London’s waterside has a new resident and it's already making waves. Located into the base of Mason & Fifth’s Westbourne Park development, Canal is the latest outing from HAM Restaurants (the team behind Crispin and Bistro Freddie), and has...
Eating Out
Chilean culture has a new standard-bearer in London, as Fitzrovia's Great Portland Street sees the opening of impressive new restaurant, Mareida. Founded by Prenay Agarwal and a team of creative talent from across Chile, the restaurant distills the...
Eating Out
On Peckham’s Rye Lane, Lai Rai brings the energy of Vietnamese bia hơi culture to South East London. Open from morning coffee to late-night beers, the new-school restaurant channels the rhythm of Saigon street food with a distinctly youthful...
Eating Out
On Camberwell’s Church Street, hello JoJo is a new all-day restaurant and bakery shaped by the spirit of the neighbourhood. Founded by locals Jo Lavender and Rob Newlan, it’s a vibrant space that celebrates South East London through its design,...
Eating Out
Located in the Alison Brookes Architects-designed Cadence Court development in King’s Cross, Bubala unveils its largest and most expressive restaurant to date, a 3,000 square foot ode to Middle Eastern hospitality and contemporary London...
Eating Out
Opening its doors on one of Notting Hill’s busiest corners, Permit Room Portobello arrives as the first London outpost of Dishoom’s all-day drinking and dining concept. Inspired by the original permit rooms and post-independence bars of Bombay,...
Eating Out
Located beneath the buzz of Stoke Newington Road — number 36 to be precise — Parasol brings a bold new chapter to Dalston nightlife. Located on the site of the former nightclub, The Nest, this subterranean cocktail bar is the latest venture from...
Eating Out
A stalwart of London’s Borough Market, Applebee’s has been serving up some of the capital’s finest seafood for over 25 years. Now, the beloved institution has been reimagined by award-winning A-nrd Studio, who bring a deft hand and a deeply...
Eating Out
A taste of Rome has arrived in London as Agrodolce, the revered restaurant near Trevi Fountain, opens its first UK location on Fitzrovia’s Charlotte Street. Founded by Antonio Russo and Maria Soldatova, the new outpost brings the same dedication...
City Notes
Set inside Houston’s historic El Dorado Ballroom, Kindred Stories redefines what a bookstore can be. Designed by local studio gin design group, this vibrant space brings literature, community, and cultural legacy together under one bold roof....
City Notes
Marking a decade in hospitality design, London- and LA-based interior architecture studio, Fettle, unveil their latest work in collaboration with Amsterdam-born apartment-hotel brand The July. Hot on the heels of BOAT&CO and The July — Twenty...
City Notes
Valentyns sets a striking new standard for workplace design, launching a progressive model in Cologne, Germany, that puts small and mid-sized businesses on par with global firms. Housed in a modernist 1960s building with views over the Rhine, the...
City Notes
First featuring 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin way back in 2014, the inspired design hotel already stood out as one of the capital’s boldest lifestyle concepts. Now, over a decade later, Studio Aisslinger returns to breathe fresh life into the...
Dispatches
Columbus, Ohio’s capital and a major hub of urban activity, sees constant traffic from commuters, students, and visitors alike. With packed highways like I-70 and bustling downtown intersections, car accidents here are, unfortunately, a common...
Dispatches
Furniture is one of the most important elements in any room. It is not just a necessity for seating, storage, or sleeping; it also defines the style, comfort, and mood of a space. Whether you are redesigning your living room, bedroom, or dining...
Dispatches
Depression doesn’t always look like sadness anymore. Sometimes, it looks like scrolling for hours without feeling anything. Or forcing a smile during video calls. Or feeling completely alone even when you’re getting dozens of messages a...
Dispatches
From architecture and interiors to fashion, digital products and beyond, the A’ Design Award & Competition casts its net wide, and with submissions for the 2025—2026 edition open until 30 September, creatives, designers, and entrepreneurs across...