Stuff Crush
"Toronto is beginning to redefine itself through its concrete heritage," write an editorial team from the city's ERA Architects, "the fabric of our post-war growth—the architecture of our schools, universities, libraries and mass housing. Many are...
City Notes
Hostels all over the world are bucking up their ideas when it comes to service, style, and hospitality. It’s sometimes hard to tell which is the better option—hotel or hostel—with some offering five-star breakfasts and cutting-edge cultural...
City Notes
"One can travel this world and see nothing," once said the great Italian still life painter, Giorgio Morandi. "To achieve understanding it is necessary not to see many things, but to look hard at what you do see." Informed by Morandi's restrained...
Journal
Widely exhibited artist Kristen Martincic, recognised for her infatuation with H2O, spent her childhood at local swimming pools and on the banks of Lake Erie in Cleveland, Ohio. Surrounded by vast bodies of water, being in or near it has had a...
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"One year ago, we decided to change our lives," says French 'van-lifer' and chef Cécile Bertrand. "We were two culinary students trying to make a career in fancy restaurants, but we wanted to learn about cooking in a different way, away from the...
City Notes
Occupying the empty levels of a well-known multi-storey carpark in south-east London, Peckham Levels is an intoxicating creative campus for innovators, creators, artists, makers, and entrepreneurs; a cultural hub conceived by social enterprise...
Dispatches
Some 1,962 winners from 100 countries in 99 different design disciplines were honoured at the prestigious A’ Design Award and Competition 2018, the esteemed judging panel championing international design across a broad spectrum—from furniture,...
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An unorthodox love story spread over 100 pages, Michael E. Northrup's Dream Away charts the photographers obsession with 'the photograph'; the photo-book ambling through a mix of colour and black and white images that document the 12 years his...
City Notes
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...
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With 105 rooms and suites, La Peer Hotel is a five-star sanctuary from its surrounding district's high-caliber design, art, fashion, dining, and cultural hotspots. Located between Melrose Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard, the West Hollywood...
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Celebrating the unsung contributions of mosques on Britain's culture—the diversity of the Muslim population, and the evolution of architecture—The British Mosque takes its readers on a journey from the late 19th century to modern times;...
City Notes
Valencia-based creative consultancy Masquespacio have brought barrel-loads of gusto to a new Lyon eatery by way of their signature kaleidoscopic interior design; use of kitschy neon; and lush on-trend foliage. Housed within a shopping...
City Notes
Hospitality brand Trailborn, debut their first coastal resort, Trailborn Surf & Sound an outstanding waterfront escape in North Carolina's Wrightsville Beach. With 151 guest rooms inspired by the region’s historic maritime heritage, various...
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Located in one of New York City's most storied neighbourhoods, Romer Hell’s Kitchen is a 295-room hotel just west of Broadway and a short walk to the waterfront. Known for informal restaurants, eclectic theatres, drag shows and jazz clubs,...
City Notes
Situated just steps from the Beltline at Lee + White — one of Atlanta's most exciting mixed-use destinations — Strangers in Paradise is a decadent cocktail den that exudes the aura of a 1980s or early '90s beachside resort with eclectic decor,...
City Notes
Home to a private two-bedroom apartment from Monocle, as well as a further seven minimalist guest rooms with shared facilities, Gasthof Oxen is a historic inn and restaurant blending five centuries of heritage with contemporary charm. A new...
Dispatches
At a time when sneakers are acceptable at the office and hoodies appear at high-end galas, you'd think the classic suit would be heading for extinction. Instead, it’s making a quiet but meaningful comeback—not as a dress code requirement, but as...
Dispatches
Giving jewellery is a big deal. It shows thought, care, and style. But not everyone likes the same look. That’s where pearl jewellery comes in. Pearls work with so many different vibes. Whether your person is bold or more low-key, there’s a...
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There are many challenges you can face when you transition from a side hustle to business in the mainstream. With efficient planning and a gradual rollout, you can reduce the stress related to starting a business and increase the chance of success....
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Driving is one of the greatest joys out there. Sometimes it's peaceful and scenic where you can contemplate all of your inner thoughts, other times it's an open road where you can test your reflexes. But no matter what kind of drive you’re on, one...