Lifestyle
On a lively street corner in Taichung, Taiwan, HÔNG LÂI Herbology reimagines the traditional Chinese medicine shop for a contemporary audience, blending heritage with a distinctly modern outlook. The project, a collaboration with FLOAT DESIGN...
Eating Out
Designers Hans Lin and Joy Huang of Taiwanese studio, Radius Interior Design, are the creative minds behind the bold industrial aesthetic of Taipei fine dining restaurant Banbo. Themed around a Taiwanese sentiment, the name 'Banbo' (as its name...
Hotels
Located on a laneway in the heart of Taipei City, Kimpton Da An manages to straddle the lines between secluded and approachable, the hotel—bordering the historic ZhongShan and DaTong districts and the affluent Xinyi neighbourhood—being the...
Culture
Dubbed “the creative hub of Taipei”, Songshan Cultural and Creative Park (SCCP) is home to the Taiwan Design Museum, as well as an impressive art gallery and a heritage project preserving the site's original incarnation as a tobacco factory....
Eating Out
The design concept for this cupcake bakery in Taipei is much like the design of the classic cupcake itself: a rigid, plain shell in which is held all the sweet ingredients. J.C. Architecture designed the cup of Les Bébés Cupcakery with the simple...
City Notes
Bringing understated Scandinavian elegance to the edge of Warsaw’s historic Old Town, PURO Warszawa Stare Miasto is the latest addition to the design-led hotel group’s growing Polish portfolio, and possibly their most considered space...
City Notes
In Milan’s ever-evolving Isola district, MOGO has arrived on the scene, offering a destination where music, mixology, and modern Japanese cuisine come together in a high-design setting that will have aesthetics addicts frothing at the mouth. A...
City Notes
Opening its doors in February 2025, Ned’s Club Washington, DC marks the second collaboration between Soho House’s luxury brand and the design and architecture experts at Stonehill Taylor. Set across the 9th to 12th floors of two historic...
City Notes
After a century spent as apartment residences, and following a meticulous two-year transformation, Hotel Granada reopened its Spanish Colonial archways to guests in August 2024. Located at 1302 West Peachtree Street NW, this 120-room property now...
Dispatches
Buying a car can be a minefield. It doesn’t have to be, though! Indeed, there are plenty of simple ways you can simplify the process of purchasing a vehicle. Using a professional car history checking app is undoubtedly one of the best options in...
Dispatches
Many people dream of turning a creative interest — writing, design, art, photography, music — into a meaningful career. The leap from something enjoyed as a hobby to a fulfilling profession can feel both thrilling and daunting. Yet it’s...
Dispatches
Plumbing may not always be at the forefront of design conversations, but the comfort of our homes depends on it just as much as light, texture, and space. The gentle hum of a well-functioning water system is often invisible—until something goes...
Dispatches
Everyone loves the feeling of arriving at a charming vacation retreat. What if you could bring that travel vibe into your own home? With thoughtful design choices, your living room can feel like a curated destination. From tactile fabrics...