Philadelphia
I spoke in Monday's Philadelphia art piece of how it's a city embracing art at street level; and, although I love visiting museums and galleries as much as the next person, it's an ethos that really sits well with me... I find myself being much more...
Seoul
Sogyeok-dong, a residential area of northern Seoul, is currently under attack from the usual crop of galleries, coffee shops and quirky boutiques... standing out, head and shoulders above its neighbours, is a curious third property for Kukje - a...
Vicenza
Founded in Alte Vicenza, Northern Italy, in 1956, Bisazza are big-hitters. Real big-hitters. Bringing in mega-designers like Jaime Hayon, Patricia Urquiola and Fabio Novembre, for collaborations and commissions, the luxury mosaic brand also keep...
Frankfurt
A Day in the Life has always been one of my favourite Beatles songs, as a kid I often wondered what the "4,000 holes in Blackburn, Lancashire" may look like - I knew they were rather small, and you could fill the Albert Hall with them, but I always...
Paris
You'll have no doubt heard of The Impossible Project, the chaps - enthusiasts and former Polaroid employees - who saved instant film. Sounds like one of them melodramatic declarations, but they quite literally did. Taking over the Polaroid factory...
Paris
After a 10 month, €20 million renovation, most venues would expect a little pizazz - the gloss and glamour of shiny steel, glass and architectural wonder. Paris' Palais de Tokyo is not most venues. "Nothing is perfectly clean, nothing is...
Glasgow
As Bob's times were 'a-changing', the last few years have certainly seen business 'a-changing', as the modern business folk work - to quote another early 60s classic - wherever they lay their hat. Albiet, of course, should they lay their hat...
Tel Aviv
We were lucky enough to be treated to a tour of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art's spellbinding new Herta and Paul Amir Building yesterday, and are still daydreaming about the seductive lines of its 87ft-high atrium. Known as the Lightfall - no prizes for...
London
Opening just a few weeks ago, London now joins Lisbon, Madrid and Barcelona in playing host to one of bathroom giant Roca's inspirational 'gallery' spaces. Essentially a flagship showroom to the power of ten, the new London space - located at...
Berlin
Super-cool publishing house Gestalten have recently opened a 350 square-metre hybrid-space showcasing their unparalleled exploration of visual culture. The space combines both a shop and gallery while also serving as an exhibition and creative space...
Margate
Located on the former site of a guesthouse where JMW Turner - perhaps Britain's best known painter - once frequented, Margate's new cultural icon - and one of the largest spaces for art outside London - is Turner Contemporary. The David Chipperfield...
Barcelona
Casting aside any tendencies to nod towards the past of this historic cultural institution - El Molino was originally opened in 1898 - with retro or kitsch touches, Barcelona's Fernando Salas has thoroughly embraced futurist design with his...
City Notes
Located within London's Westfield Stratford City, decidedly decadent diner Super Club Roma serves up Roman-style pizzas (complete with their crispy and charred crusts) and fritti including lasagne, spaghetti and nduja bombs; the simple menu allowing...
City Notes
Lifestyle brand Miiro continues its expansion with the opening of Borneta, a breathtaking new hotel for Barcelona's charismatic El Born neighbourhood. Located among the iconic Porxos de Fontseré arches, the design tells a story of local tradition...
City Notes
With a striking 1970s Brutalism-meets-botany aesthetic, a Peruvian-inspired restaurant, and a rooftop bar and taqueria with extensive views over this vast city, The Hoxton Brussels offers a stylish and eclectic stay in the Belgian...
City Notes
Holloway Li has completed the remodelling of Club Quarters Hotel St Paul’s, the 265-room property embracing the architectural integrity of the original mid-century structure, nodding to post-war modernism along the way. Club Quarters called...
Dispatches
Tuscany is famous for its beautiful vineyards, rolling hills, and, of course, incredible wine. But did you know it’s also a fantastic place for families? Many wineries welcome kids, offering fun activities like juice tastings, farm visits, and...
Dispatches
If you want to compete effectively in the market, you’ll need to get a website. This is important for both online-based businesses and traditional brick-and-mortar businesses. You should remember that most people nowadays use the internet to find...
Dispatches
Can you get free real estate classes online in Georgia? Absolutely. Online platforms offer a wide range of free learning materials across various industries; including real estate education. If you are just starting out and looking for free or...
Dispatches
Whether you want to start sewing for the first time or you want to upgrade your current sewing machine, you might be wondering what’s on the market. Wouldn’t it be great if sewing machines were a one-type-fits-all kind of thing? However, the...