City Notes
Theodosis Kakoutis, the Mykonian hotelier behind luxury hillside hotel Bill & Coo Suites and Lounge, is taking peaceful seclusion to new heights on the island at the newly-added Bill & Coo Coast Suites. Although the words ‘peaceful...
The Edit
It is not wholly unreasonable to expect plenty of colour at this year's London Design Festival, the 2016 edition now well and truly underway, and nowhere more so than Covent Garden's The Aram Gallery; where Eindhoven's Raw Color will be holed up for...
The Edit
A question for the starchitects: what is your work doing for the greater good of the rapidly expanding world? Think Global, Build Social! Architecture for a Better World, an exhibition at Johannesburg's MOAD Museum of African Design, is questioning...
Stuff Crush
There's a tendency for architectural photography to be cold and impersonal, favouring the building and its details over its place in the real world; its context, surroundings, and perhaps most importantly, its inhabitants. Not so in the...
Stuff Crush
Who is this for? 'Fans, shit cooks, pro cooks, film buffs, your cousin, your girlfriend, her brother, your boss, his boss, Angelina Jolie, gardeners, grovellers, your mum, film students, master-chefs, chef’s masters, mast...
City Notes
From bright, luminous rooms to the Réjane brasserie and the hushed tones of the Grand Salon, Nolinski Paris (part of Evok Hôtels Collection) is a space to let the senses roam. With close neighbours like the Louvre and the Palais Royal...
City Notes
A new multi-concept store has opened its doors in Manchester’s stylish Chorlton neighbourhood, stocking menswear, womenswear, interiors, and independent publications in a handsomely put together space. With a well-curated range of...
Stuff Crush
Everyone knows the script about fancy pants Silicon Valley offices with their manchild playthings, artisan coffee on tap, and gazillions of innovative ways to keep their employees from ever leaving, but there are plenty of lucky folk working right...
Stuff Crush
London-based Russian photographer Maria Gruzdeva is an artist who invests much into her work, extensive research integral to the mammoth long-term documentary projects she undertakes. BORDER, a new 356-page book, is the result of one such exhaustive...
City Notes
As history has it, Highland Park Bowl originated during the midst of prohibition; housing a pharmacy, music store, recreation space, and doctors offices on the second floor. Patrons would obtain a doctor’s note for medicinal whisky, then head...
City Notes
Housed between two buildings over an impressive 28,000 square metres, B. Amsterdam is the largest startup ecosystem in Europe and one of the city's hidden hangouts. Bringing together start-ups and corporates, the premise behind B....
The Edit
'If you say foot foot foot foot foot foot foot foot foot long enough then foot becomes hilarious ... If you paint 40 Nixons it puts Nixon in his place' — John Wesley 1 John Wesley, Untitled, 2011, acrylic on canvas, 102.235 x 102.87...
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...
City Notes
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
Picture this: you’ve just landed in Paris for the holidays after a 10 hour flight. You’re exhausted, carrying luggage, and just want to check in with your Airbnb host. But your phone? Completely dead in the water; no service, no Wi-Fi, nothing....
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...
Dispatches
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...
Dispatches
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...