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...
City Notes
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...
Stuff Crush
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...
Journal
‘Força, equilibri, valor, i seny’. Translating to strength, balance, courage, and common sense, this is the motto of the Castellers. A Catalan tradition of human towers that began as a representation of Christ and the cross some 200 years ago,...
The Edit
Heist gallery will present Polyphony, an inaugural review show of Maria Kreyn’s work, at a secret London location from 10—28 May. For the first time, Heist gallery—who are on a mission to turn the white cube experience on its head—will...
Stuff Crush
Published in conjunction with the FotoFest 2018 Biennial, India/Contemporary Photographic and New Media Art features 48 contemporary artists and collectives, all working in dialogue with the history and emerging future of India and its...
City Notes
From humble beginnings sating the appetites of shoppers at Berlin’s Markthalle Neun out of their vintage Nagetusch Caravan, to popping-up at select cafés throughout the city, Katie James and Florian Tränkner have finally opened their first...
City Notes
“The installation on the roof of Fundació Antoni Tàpies, an evocative tangle of metal on top of a beautiful modernist building that represents Barcelona’s classic and bourgeois beauty, is emblematic of the city’s creativity.” Nuria Canal,...
City Notes
Housed between Broadway Market and Netil House, close to both Bethnal Green tube and London Fields station and set over 10,000 sq ft, Mare Street Market is home to a selection of East London’s celebrated artisans and producers, a place to eat,...
City Notes
Taking over Detroit’s Wurlitzer Building—a skyscraper designed by Detroit architect Robert Finn and built by Otto Misch Co. in the 1920s for Wurlitzer Co., the famed specialists of fine musical instruments and bows—The Siren Hotel has opened...
Dispatches
London’s sourdough pizza pioneers, Franco Manca, will be marking their tenth anniversary later this year and the celebrations are already underway. Where has the time flown since their first little pizza joint in Brixton? Martina...
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...