City Notes
San Francisco restaurant Flores is making (Mexican) waves with its traditional fare, contemporary cocktails and relaxed vibes; all set in a space of gleeful effervescence. Located between Belga and Palm House on the city's Union Street,...
The Edit
François Chambard's Brooklyn-based design studio UM Project have acquired somewhat of a cult following, their functional aesthetic and unusual products are resolutely individual and bound by honest craft. Their latest collection, Ultraframe, has...
City Notes
Hotelier and creator of creativity-consumed hospitality group Bunkhouse, Liz Lambert, transforms the true Texan gem Austin Motel into a design lovers’ paradise. Fans of retro Americana weep onto their plaid shirts. Having weaved a kind...
City Notes
Located on the corner of Brooklyn's Wythe Avenue and North 10th Street, The Williamsburg Hotel is a towering brownstone addition to the OG of hipster 'hoods; and is set to be quite the place to see and be seen. Designed as an after-dark...
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The iconic Empire Diner in New York’s West Chelsea neighbourhood has been the recipient of a contemporary facelift; an overhaul that celebrates its ever-changing surrounds, whilst respecting its roots to the art community. 'I’ve...
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Occupying an enchanting 18th century building, accommodation project Santa Clara 1728 features six staggering suites across one imposing 'home' in the heart of Lisbon’s historic and cultural centre. Santa Clara is from the same team...
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Husband and wife team Domenic and Diana Caruso’s Ascot Vale eatery, No. 19, is a new addition to Melbourne’s vibrant café culture following on from their first café, St Rose. Fusing a casual approach with a hint of sophistication, simplicity...
Stuff Crush
Hackney Studios — a book four years in the making — began with a chance encounter, and serves as a document through which to marvel at and celebrate the spirit of creativity in one of the planet's most dynamic districts; the cream of Hackney's...
City Notes
The frenetic food markets and chaotic streets of Bangkok and Thailand-at-large provide the inspiration for Long Chim, a high-energy new restaurant located on the banks of Melbourne's fancy Crown Riverwalk. The latest hospitality project...
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Found in the hip neighbourhood of Amsterdam-Oost, a melting pot of hidden gems and creative discovery, former fashion designer Marit Beemster serves up a sensory experience of pure cuisine from her tiny dining room restaurant. Marit's...
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Down in the West Country, Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel has recently been the recipient of a contemporary street art-infused facelift courtesy of designer Ian Haigh’s ever-expanding Central Design Studio. Taking inspiration from the...
City Notes
I love a neighbourhood restaurant. There’s something quite special about a cosy space with a warm welcome, a seasonal ingredients list, and an omnipresent independent attitude. Located between a barber shop and a ballet store, so synonymous with...
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...
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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...
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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
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...
Dispatches
There’s something quietly outdated about the way we’re told to sell a home. List it. Wait. Negotiate. Hope nothing falls apart. But in a world where everything else has sped up — from how we work to how we travel — the idea of waiting...