Madrid
Having fallen into a state of disrepair after the closure of a seedy old Sala X, Madrid-based practice Plantea Estudio have converted a collection of spaces within the old sex cinema on the city's Calle del Duque de Alba—a new concept of cinema...
London
Alex Chinneck is an artist who deals in whimsy and the illusory. Following projects that have seen a steel, upside-down electricity pylon for London Design Festival, and 7,500 wax bricks put to use in order of giving the notion that a façade of a...
London
Creative hothouse Bernie Grant Arts Centre has completed its first phase of a long-term artist-led refurbishment programme, Morag Myerscough — renowned for her use of bold colours, geometric preoccupations, and the ability to create community and...
Lillehammer
Norway’s Lillehammer Art Museum and Lillehammer Cinema have undergone a second expansion at the hands of revered Oslo-based architects Snøhetta; integrating art, architecture, and landscape within and around the 1964 Erling Viksjø-designed...
Antwerp
With today’s generation continuing to push the boundaries of flexibility, balance and location in their working lives, Antwerp's Fosbury & Sons has recognised the design-hungry needs of its city’s entrepreneurs, freelancers and digital nomads;...
London
You've probably heard: London's revered Design Museum has moved to Kensington High Street, an investment of £83m seeing the museum triple in size to 10,000sqm; and fulfilling its future role as the world’s leading institution dedicated to...
Florence
Deep within the momentous courtyards of Florence's historic centre, BRAC is a place to read, eat, drink, or simply pass the time of day. Giving a nod to the classical café littéraire, BRAC comprises a bookstore, café and kitchen, where you’ll...
New York
New York has an unexpected new public art attraction, internationally-acclaimed contemporary artist Brian Donnelly — aka Kaws — leaving his inimitable mark on a pair of basketball courts in the city's Sara D. Roosevelt Park. Rising...
London
'From the white cube to the bedroom wall.' That's the maxim behind The Baldwin Gallery, a new space dedicated to art inspired by Native American philosophies that has opened in London's Blackheath. Seeking to provoke discourse about both art, and...
Amsterdam
Housed between two buildings over an impressive 28,000 square metres, B. Amsterdam is the largest startup ecosystem in Europe and one of the city's hidden hangouts. Bringing together start-ups and corporates, the premise behind B....
London
Gort Scott Architects have completed another interesting project; this time in London's E17, transforming a gloriously-retro former 1960s office building into a multidisciplinary space for the Walthamstow creative community; retaining much of its...
Ostend
Some might say there's not much to look at in Ostend, Belgium. Its long sandy beach has been a draw for hundreds of years, and it has spent time as one of Europe's most stylish seaside retreats; bombed to buggery in WWII, though, and rebuilt with a...
Stuff Crush
“I am not sure whether my father totally understood my fascination with his photographs of package holidays,” explains artist Jake Clark, whose obsession with seaside resort architecture has been informed by his childhood growing up in the...
City Notes
Opening today, 28 February, Hôtel Hana Paris is the latest addition to the Adresses Hotels Collection, a fancy group of decadent boutique hotels that includes Monsieur George and Saint Tropez's La Ponche; the five-star luxury property set to...
City Notes
Passing away at the age of 60 in May 2021, Michelangelo Lovelace was a Cleveland-based artist renowned for his vibrant paintings depicting quotidian scenes of urban life, policing, poverty, war, and personal investigations of Black Identity....
City Notes
An urban sanctuary so laid back it's horizontal, Pátio do Tijolo is a truly beautiful 24-room boutique hotel that offers its guests a fusion of authentic Lisbon tradition with soothing contemporary aesthetics. Drawing on the 'slow life' concept,...
Dispatches
Creating a stylish home doesn't have to empty your wallet. For young couples starting out, there are plenty of ways to blend design tastes and make any space feel personal and unique. This guide shares savvy shortcuts and affordable hacks to turn...
Dispatches
Olive Oil Prices Surge: Understanding the 50% Spike in One Year In the world of culinary delights, few ingredients boast half the versatility of olive oil. However, for aficionados and chefs alike, a recent development has stirred concerns and...
Dispatches
In the ever-changing landscape of personal finance, unexpected circumstances can sometimes lead to financial hardships. Whether it's a medical emergency, job loss, or unforeseen expenses, these situations can leave individuals struggling to make...
Dispatches
For decades, statins have been a cornerstone of managing high cholesterol, a major risk factor for heart disease. They work by inhibiting the liver's production of cholesterol, effectively lowering "bad" LDL cholesterol and reducing plaque buildup...