City Notes
Rooftop eatery Untied — located within the foodie precinct of Barangaroo’s mammoth new development at the southern end of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge — epitomises Australia’s tropical north with its reinterpretation of lush tropical...
City Notes
Hotel C.O.Q makes its home in an unassuming Haussmann style building in the unassuming 13ème district of Paris, yet Michel Delloye’s 50-room boutique hotel has made a name for itself through its intriguing interior design, a ‘made in France’...
The Edit
After a successful inaugural year, Us By Night returns to Antwerp’s Parkloods for a weekend of installations, live art, a night market, games, tattoos and tasty local food and drink. As founder, Belgian 3D designer and illustrator Rizon Parein,...
City Notes
NOC Coffee Co. opens its second branch in Hong Kong, adorning the area around the urban jungle's Gough Street with quality coffee, impressive latte art and, as word has it, some rather dapper baristas. Opting out of creating a dramatic...
City Notes
Laying roots in Melbourne's East Brunswick, Etta is a neighbourhood bistro whose food draws influences from Greece; Italy; Asia; and the Middle East. Focussing on produce-driven fare, the menu of the day could consist of treats like local calamari;...
City Notes
What Papersmiths' London store lacks in size, it certainly makes up for in both style and substance. Occupying a 300 sq ft shipping container in the Shoreditch Boxpark, shoppers are invited to peruse design-led stationery and paper goods; the...
Dispatches
Think you have what it takes to be a winner of the worlds' largest design competition? This year's A’ Design Award — champions of great design, and creators of a fair, ethical and competitive platform — is open for submissions; do you have...
Stuff Crush
Best known for her time-honoured trilogy, The Sleepers, The Travelers, and The Narcissists, American photographer Elizabeth Heyert has returned; recommencing once again the role of observer in her latest book, The Outsider. Photographed...
City Notes
Seeking to set new benchmarks by offering design-driven accommodation at modest prices, a new Australian brand for culturally-minded travellers, TRIBE Hotel Group, has opened the doors of their inaugural property: TRIBE Perth. Designed...
Dispatches
As summer has most definitely turned to autumn, seemingly overnight, days spent in denim cut-offs and colourful t-shirts paired with cute open-toe sandals are all but over; at least until next year. It’s sad, but I throw my hands up in defeat....
The Edit
Outside Marseilles, in an expansive park that bears all the hallmarks of an archaeological dig, a curious ode to midcentury architecture's flights of fancy can be found amid the crumbling ruins of a 19th century lead factory; a romantic and...
City Notes
To be found in the Armadale area of Melbourne, Moby 3143 occupies an exceedingly handsome space, and honours great food and design in a wholly inviting atmosphere. It is what its owners have dubbed a ‘destination’ cafe, a spot that...
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...