City Notes
Founded by social entrepreneur Roth (Eduardo Neira)—of the impressive AZULIK Tulum and neighbouring genre-defying art space IK LAB Tulum—AZULIK Uh May is a confounding proposition; a trans-disciplinary site for creative endeavour set deep within...
City Notes
***Permanently closed*** Located in the old-town neighbourhood of El Carmen—a bustling 'barrio' with narrow streets home to cafés, tapas bars, and independent shops—new cultural and gastronomic space Convent Carmen is attracting a like-minded...
City Notes
Designed by post-war architect Constantin Brodzki for cement company CBR in the late 1960s, the awkward allure of this building with a façade made from 756 prefab convex oval concrete modules is today home to "Belgium’s finest office"—Fosbury &...
City Notes
From the 52 square metre Aviator rooms, complete with views of the rambling courtyard, through the more industrial Aviator Signature room with oversized windows that allow natural light to flood in over the free-standing brass bathtubs and showers,...
City Notes
Every port city in Northern Europe seems to have rediscovered a collective love for their waterfronts. From Liverpool to Rotterdam, Hamburg to Bilbao, these once great bastions of industry and trade have transformed into contemporary living spaces,...
The Edit
From bold paintings and simple and elegant line drawings, to experimental collages and large wall murals, Lynnie Z's latest exhibition at The Book Club highlights the spontaneity of the East London-based artist's fervent creative...
The Edit
Paying homage to two major anniversaries and uniting artists from different generations—commenting on women’s role in modern society and the arts, and paying tribute to monumental periods in women’s rights—Women.Now. is a powerful group...
City Notes
Combining the architecture and colour of Palm Springs's iconic mid century design with a contemporary leaning, The Rooftop—perched atop craft beer watering-hole the Quarryman's Hotel—will appeal to those merrymakers seeking a place to sip...
Stuff Crush
Art Deco architecture features prominently in the New York City skyline, the building boom of the 1920s and 1930s playing a big part in a profusion of the architectural style throughout the city. Despite the Chrysler Building—briefly the world's...
City Notes
Pass On Plastic—a pop-up shop aimed at furthering awareness of our suffocating oceans—has opened in London's Carnaby; selling reusable products designed by a diverse set of celebs including Kate Moss, Harry Kane, Cara Delevingne, Sienna Miller,...
City Notes
CUB is a petite neighbourhood restaurant in Hoxton conceived by drinks maestro Ryan Chetiyawardana—aka Mr Lyan—alongside award-winning chef Douglas McMaster, owner of Brighton’s zero waste restaurant, Silo. The key here is local, unusual and...
City Notes
Chef Andrew Wong has done it again. His latest restaurant—Kym’s, housed in the shiny, towering Bloomberg Arcade in London’s city district—is setting off the capital's taste buds with a bold and stylish ode to the Chinese cooking of his...
City Notes
Interior design studio and creative consultancy Ste Marie has completed Olia Ristorante and Mimi Bar, a pair of hospitality venues conceived as a day-to-night sequence at the base of new residential tower Citizen on Jasper. Commissioned by Corso 32...
City Notes
On a private estate in central Ukraine, YOD Group has reimagined the traditional mazanka — the archetypal rural home — for the contemporary era. These 50 square metre guesthouses reinterpret the vernacular, translating thick whitewashed walls...
City Notes
Situated at the edge of Montmartre, where Pigalle’s energy meets Parisian rooftops, Hôtel Rochechouart is a 1929 Art Deco landmark given a contemporary pulse. Design duo Festen has restored the building’s historic details while threading a...
The Edit
Adrian Cox’s upcoming solo show at Corey Helford Gallery in downtown Los Angeles is one that demands some serious attention. The Well of Dreams, opening Saturday 21 February in the Main Gallery, presents over 20 new works from the Los...
Dispatches
A diamond bracelet is one accessory that always makes you look better when you dress up for a night out or a special event. A nice bracelet can make your outfit look more expensive and classy, whether you're going to a formal gala, a cocktail party,...
Dispatches
Raja Ampat, a remote island group in eastern Indonesia, presents one of the most extraordinary marine regions on Earth. Clear turquoise water, limestone karst islands, and vibrant coral reefs create a landscape that attracts travelers who value...
Dispatches
The Modern Relevance of Timepieces In an age when nearly everyone carries a smartphone, the wristwatch might seem obsolete, but it’s anything but. People still wear watches not just to tell time, but to express identity, reduce digital...
Dispatches
Planning a vacation for yourself is easy. Planning one for a group is an entirely different challenge. The moment you introduce multiple travelers into the equation, everything changes. Preferences collide. Budgets stretch. Wish lists grow longer by...