City Notes
Ian Schrager opens his first hotel in China, choosing Sanya (the southernmost city on Hainan Island) as the location. Once referred to as 'the end of the sky and ocean' — thanks to its ever changing landscape - the city is also known for its...
Stuff Crush
The Gorbachev campaign was an anti-alcohol crusade by the owner of the world's most famous birthmark, Mikhail Gorbachev, the then General Secretary of the Communist Party. Known also as the ‘dry law’, the 1985—87 movement resulted in the rise...
City Notes
At Six, a place where contemporary art meets design; a place to sleep, dine, mingle and be surprised. Located within a high-rise Brutalist building on Stockholm’s Brunkebergstorg Square, the 343 room property is the city’s latest social hub; and...
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'Eyesores' and 'not to everybody’s taste' were just some of the off-handed comments sent towards Brutalist buildings over the years. There may still be many a hater, but those who recognise the beauty in these concrete structures are definitely on...
City Notes
With 16 boutique three and four-star design-conscious hotels located in Paris’s 2nd, 8th and 9th districts, the Astotel chain offer value for money in some of the city’s most prestigious areas. Hotel Joke, set between Montmartre and Opera, is...
The Edit
The 12+1 street art project — which over the duration of 12 months welcomes 12 artists to create one piece of art on one wall — is an open-air pop-up gallery which can be found in the small city of l'Hospitalet de Llobregat; often mistaken for a...
Stuff Crush
London Youth, the third publication in Hoxton Mini Press’s Tales from the City series, features compelling portraits of inner-city teenagers, some smiling, some serious; each a true portraiture of modern life for the city's youth of...
City Notes
*Permanently Closed The art of eating, it seems, changes drastically from one country to another. While the Anglo Saxons among us may be used to ‘open all hours’ kitchens and cities that never sleep, it’s often all too easy to fall foul of...
City Notes
Located in the centre of Münster — a city renowned for its charm, history, and open-minded attitude — Mauritzhof Hotel occupies a space on a lush promenade that circles the old town. With 52 guest-rooms and one suite, the hotel focusses on...
Dispatches
A’ Design Award and Competition — the gargantuan awards roll-call that believes our collective futures will be shaped by arts, design, and technology; and recognises creativity that masters those sectors — have announced this year's winners, a...
Dispatches
The bed. There are few pieces of product design so ubiquitous, no necessary to our very being, yet the space for our slumber remains a stranger to many a designer's portfolio. Perhaps it's the prohibitive necessities — there's precious little...
City Notes
Mixing lifestyle with work-style, upscale coworking space Blender proudly states that 'comfort and design can coexist'. Located in Manhattan’s NoMad neighbourhood, members of this rarefied club run from entrepreneurs to seasoned professionals; all...
City Notes
Opened in September 2025, HYLL brings a new interpretation of country hospitality to the Cotswolds, a hotel rooted in its landscape, designed to slow the pace and dim the noise. Set within a restored 16th century manor house, the 26 room property...
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Sircle Collection, the international hospitality group behind a growing portfolio of hotels and restaurants, introduces The Cover Vienna this November, a private members’ club in the city’s 7th District. Set within the Max Brown Hotel, the club...
City Notes
In the centre of Bergen, a new chapter has opened for a concrete landmark designed by Egill Reimers in 1920. Once home to bakeries, offices, shops and social services, the building has been reimagined by architecture studio LOCAL as Bergen Camping,...
City Notes
On Barcelona’s recently beautified Avinguda Diagonal, a new kind of café experience has arrived, one that has already piqued the curiosity of both locals and visitors. Jaç Hi-Fi Café, designed by Isern Serra Studio for owners Ligia and Arnau,...
Dispatches
Key Takeaways - Implementing flexible work arrangements can significantly enhance employee well-being and reduce burnout. - Providing comprehensive support systems, including mental health resources and career development opportunities, fosters...
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For many travelers, a hotel stay is no longer just about having a clean room and a comfortable bed. By 2026, expectations have shifted in subtle but meaningful ways. Guests still value good design, location, and service, but the definition of a...
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One of the first things you may be wondering as a new parent is: What temperature is a fever for a baby? It can be tricky to tell what your baby’s temperature is, particularly since infants and older babies can have different symptoms. An...
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The world of professional football has always been a platform for athletes to shine, but increasingly, the spotlight is shared with those who stand beside them: NFL spouses and partners. These women, often known as NFL WAGs (Wives and Girlfriends),...