City Notes
By transforming an underground site into a multifunctional and modern wellness space on Melbourne’s Russell Street, Travis Walton Architects (TWA) have created something entirely new for the area; at the same time paying homage to the different...
City Notes
With founders Pablo Fernández-Valdés and Yago Giner hailing from Catalunya, Miami Beach eatery KLIMA Restaurant and Bar offers a Mediterranean-inspired menu combining local Florida ingredients with a strong influence from Barcelona. A...
The Edit
Brazilians are a passionate people, not afraid to show their bodies or express their sensuality publicly. However, promiscuity, homosexuality, and other non-typical relationships remain in conflict with the conservative values that run through the...
Stuff Crush
After the overwhelming success of Nocs Atelier’s first foray into watch design — the epically low-key Seconds timepiece — the Swedish studio have created their subsequent line; retaining the unique form and minimalistic aesthetics of the...
The Edit
Stoke on Trent-based Reiko Kaneko will be presenting All That is Broken is Not Lost at this year’s London Design Festival. The ceramicist-designer who fine-tuned her trade at Central Saint Martins builds on from Exploring Glaze at LDF 2015 by...
City Notes
With a portfolio of 23 properties across the word’s most inspiring cities and renowned designers on speed-dial, Room Mate Hotels (founded by former Olympian Enrique 'Kike' Sarasola) has become synonymous with affordable luxury; striving to give...
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Located in Milan’s hip Brera Design District, and marrying two of life’s greatest pleasures (well, two of mine at the very least), Tiramisù Delishoes delivers an unconventional but inspired coupling: part dessert bar, part shoe store....
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Taking its name from Nelson Algren’s 1956 novel A Walk on the Wild Side, and inspiration from iconic mid-century diners and bars, Dove’s Luncheonette provides diners with a dollop of nostalgia in Chicago’s enduringly cool Wicker Park 'hood;...
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An 1880s-era hotel has been transformed into a contemporary boutique destination in the remote but mythical West Texas town of Marfa, which is riding high on its curious but significant art scene; from Donald Judd moving here from New York in 1973...
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Gort Scott Architects have completed another interesting project; this time in London's E17, transforming a gloriously-retro former 1960s office building into a multidisciplinary space for the Walthamstow creative community; retaining much of its...
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Chicago-based Owen + Alchemy’s seasonal cold-pressed juices, super food smoothies, concentrated shots, and herbal blends are reawakening the souls of hip Logan Square residents; with an occult nod to the spiritual alchemists of times gone...
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Now over a month in to their six month London residency, ethical chicken restaurant H.en is leaving nothing to waste. With a menu that puts the highest quality chickens — raised on Caldecott Farm in rural Worcestershire — centre stage, the whole...
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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,...
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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...