Stuff Crush
'Is that shape a cut-out? Is that piece under this one? What does that bit mean? How is it constructed?' Independent art director and graphic designer Andy Welland is attempting to clarify the thought process behind his Loose Ends project to me, but...
City Notes
Located just over the 'other' side of the Chaopraya, J. No 14 offers both a sense of the real Bankok, and a chance to lose yourself in a cinematic oddity that's a bit like a set from cult '80s jungle adventure Romancing the Stone. Put...
City Notes
Opening their doors in Rome back in 2004, Obicà — the vision of Silvio Ursini — has gone from humble mozzarella bar to well-reputed international chain, setting down roots in the UK, USA, Japan and Dubai. Alongside further Italian outlets,...
City Notes
A horseshoe shaped bar, open kitchen, and shots of colour are some of the main design features at Morito Hackney Road; its interiors a collaboration with artist Dillwyn Smith, Hackney-based designer Sam Newton contributing through the design's early...
City Notes
Wow. Talk about the weight of expectation. Sometimes a venue is set to overpower whatever you place in it. Even the world's most famous piece of art. Anyone who has seen Mona Lisa in the flesh will know, its home for the last 219 years is as...
Journal
‘Look at that subtle off-white colouring. The tasteful thickness of it. Oh my God, it even has a watermark…’ Patrick Bateman has been usurped, and he is not happy. Bateman, the key protagonist in Bret Easton Ellis’s American Psycho, is...
City Notes
You know what they say? Things always come a full circle. The hipster movement that had Williamsburg at its epicentre always seemed to be rooted in the rootin'-tootin' Wild West; a frontier spirit of Betsy Ross flags, 1800s revivalism, and the great...
City Notes
Alt-souvenir pioneers We Built This City have been going from strength to strength since the runaway success of their first pop-up store on tourist-heavy Carnaby Street in 2014. In a bid to 'revolutionise London souvenirs', by replacing...
City Notes
We always think about the negative impact that the digital age has had on the physical retail world, its positives rarely celebrated. Sure, there's little to shout about when long-established sellers are forced out of business by the minimal...
The Edit
JUSTKIDS (the street art platform behind, among plenty of other projects, Las Vegas's Life is Beautiful) and does-what-it-says-on-the-tin website StreetArtNews have joined forces for an ongoing painting week and exhibition in Berlin. Askew...
City Notes
The secret shooting star of Berlin, Potsdamer Strasse, has a new gem: Panama Restaurant & Bar, the latest addition to the collection of restaurateur Ludwig Cramer-Klett. Klett’s two other food temples, Katz Orange (the ethnic-eclectic...
City Notes
Ice cream is a food delivered by the Gods, and Scott & Scott Architects have created a fittingly celestial space in Yaletown, Vancouver, for the sacred dish to be served. Having got to grips with making ice cream via liquid nitrogen in Asia, Michael...
City Notes
A striking new addition to Prague’s culturally minded hospitality scene, Sir Prague opens its doors inside a meticulously restored neo-Renaissance building dating back to 1884. The latest venture from Sir Hotels, this sophisticated stay blends...
City Notes
Located in Copenhagen’s tranquil Østerbro district, Amator is an attractive new spot that blends the warmth of home dining with the refinement of a contemporary café and restaurant. The brainchild of chef Mateusz Sarnowski, better known as Mati...
City Notes
Bringing a sleek blend of Japanese-inspired aesthetics and high-fidelity audio to the heart of Williamsburg, Hear & There is the latest destination for those seeking an immersive dining and drinking experience. The debut concept from...
The Edit
Marking the opening of EMOP Berlin 2025, the Helmut Newton Foundation unveils Polaroids, a striking new group exhibition celebrating the art of instant photography. A defining medium of the 1960s, Polaroid photography was revolutionary, offering...
Dispatches
When it comes to fire safety, proper storage of fire extinguishers is just as important as having them available in the first place. A common question among facility managers, construction site supervisors, and safety professionals is: can fire...
Dispatches
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent hours filming, editing, and posting content only to see it flop. Maybe you get a couple of likes from your friends and your mom, but the reach? Flat. And when you’re trying to grow on platforms...
Dispatches
Traveling to inspiration and solitary places can refresh body and spirit. Artist travel spots are special places where peace and loneliness meet to generate innovative thoughts and deep introspection. As an artist seeking a quiet retreat or as a...
Dispatches
There are awards, and then there’s the A’ Design Award & Competition: an institution in the world of design excellence, and a long time collaborator that we're thrilled to be working with again this year. Recognised globally as the most...