City Notes
Aptly named, the Truck Bar is located within the Brookvale HQ of the 4 Pines Brewing Company — and is a fun, casual space amid the brewery's shiny steel tanks; offering fresh food, tours, entertainment and oodles of craft beer...
City Notes
A design studio with a name that sounds like a chill-out album produced by RZA, Wutopia Lab, has completed works on Zhongshu Bookstore in Chinese city Suzhou, dividing the space into four main zones and several subdivided areas. The brand's eighth...
City Notes
Combining the calm and muted atmosphere of a traditional Chinese tea ceremony with the dynamism of its Chapel Street location, interior and furniture designers Hecker Guthrie have perfected the new look for Melbourne hotspot, Oriental...
The Edit
There's an odd beauty in the loosely knotted scraps of silicone sponge cord that form part of Royal College of Art alumni Louie Rigano and Gil Muller's prototyping for their revolutionary Shore Rugs. Typically used in heavy industries, the durable...
City Notes
Melbourne based design studio Biasol have completed their recent project — an interpretation of an all-day eatery with unparalleled style — for South Yarra restaurant, bar and café Middle South East. Putting together a venue that...
City Notes
Private members workspace, The New Work Project, is the latest spot for creative freelancers, 'solopreneurs' and small teams to tap away at their MacBooks from in a hipper than thou corner of Brooklyn; the design-led, service-oriented venue a fusion...
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A space filled with flowers and lush greenery that just screams genteel (gently, of course) awaits hungry diners in Clapham, London. Serving seasonal fare with a contemporary twist, Minnow is a new neighbourhood venue founded by Chris Frichot (whose...
City Notes
Approach the red brick building, enter through the bright orange door, and you’ve arrived. Located on Paris's Rue Gambetta, prepare yourselves for a ride on a sensory rollercoaster — Buddhist temple bells and enormous Tibetan prayer wheels greet...
The Edit
Barcelona has fared well from a succession of major events: the 1888 Barcelona Universal Exposition leaving behind it Ciutadella Park (with its monumental fountain and Domènech i Montaner-designed Castell dels tres dracs), the Modernist Arc de...
City Notes
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...
The Edit
Bringing with it well over 300 unique beers, DJ sets from big-named spinners (Hot Chip; Norman Jay; Foals; and Metronomy’s Olugbenga) and pop-up kitchens, London Craft Beer Festival is celebrating its fifth birthday this weekend with a right old...
City Notes
Comprising a cosy wine bar and a gourmet restaurant seating just 14 persons, new Copenhagen spot Nærvær is intimate without ever erring towards the intimidating nature such intimacy frequently brings with it. Located in the city’s Christianshavn...
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Trailborn continues its rapid expansion in the world of outdoor hospitality with the opening of Trailborn Grand Canyon, a welcome new addition to Williams, Arizona. Set along the legendary Route 66, this fully reimagined hotel brings a fresh,...
City Notes
A historic home reborn as a contemporary guesthouse, Bradford House brings a touch of European charm to the heart of Oklahoma City. Set along the legendary Route 66, the 1912-built property has been meticulously restored, seamlessly merging original...
The Edit
Whether it was Warhol and Basquiat, Dalí and Disney, or KFC and Crocs, when cultural stars align and the synergy of creativity shines, there is little more intoxicating than the paths of two visionaries crossed. In the early 1980s, a fashion force...
Stuff Crush
A sun-soaked reverie or a neon-lit fever dream? The answer lies somewhere in between the high-rise pastels and sunburnt shoulders of Benidorm. In his new publication for Hoxton Mini Press, photographer Rob Ball takes readers on a journey through...
Dispatches
There are awards, and then there’s the A’ Design Award & Competition: an institution in the world of design excellence, and a long time collaborator that we're thrilled to be working with again this year. Recognised globally as the most...
Dispatches
In the quiet moments between helping hands and heartfelt responsibilities, caregivers often forget one very important person: themselves. Whether you're caring for a loved one, working in a professional role, or juggling both, self-care can feel...
Dispatches
It was not really long ago when choosing an engagement ring was often considered a one-dimensional experience, right from mass-produced cookie-cutter designs, mined stones, and the exorbitant pricing. But with lab diamonds in the picture now, the...
Dispatches
There’s a quiet kind of magic in the Nordic fjords. An ethereal beauty that lingers in the mind long after the journey ends. This isn't the cruise of polished decks and endless buffets; it's a voyage into the heart of nature's grandeur, where...