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Designed by Finch Interiors, Kamara is a new high-end cocktail bar on Poland Street that brings an architectural focus to Brother Marcus founders Tasos Gaitanos and Alex Large’s first foray into the bar scene. Set within the former home of The...
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Set within three hectares of parkland overlooking the river Aven, Maison Roz is a refined Breton retreat with a strong sense of continuity. Reached by a path of centuries-old trees, the 19th-century house sits comfortably within its surroundings;...
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Set in the heart of Helsinki, Boreal is a restaurant shaped by collaboration and a deep respect for the northern world that surrounds it. Designed by Treivas Architecture Bureau, the space draws its name from the boreal regions — landscapes...
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A restored 19th-century landmark in the heart of Mérida, Hotel Sevilla is a celebration of Yucatán’s architectural heritage, reimagined for modern life. Set within a former colonial house, the Grupo Habita project preserves the soul of the...
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The Younghusband Woolstore Redevelopment stands as one of Australia’s most compelling examples of adaptive reuse, a project that treats heritage as its greatest asset. Led by Woods Bagot, the transformation has seen more than 17,000 square metres...
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Zaranda is the latest restaurant from James Beard Award–winning chef Hugo Ortega, opened in late 2025 with a vision rooted in Las Californias — Alta and Baja — imagined as a single, borderless region. Rather than relying on nostalgia or...
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Looking out over the harbour of Gustavia, Pablo Saint-Barth is Indie Group’s latest opening, bringing the familiar Pablo formula to the Caribbean. Following venues in Courchevel, Megève, Paris and along the French Riviera, this new address takes...
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Reopened in the centre of Megève, Hotel Saint-Georges returns as a thoughtfully reimagined alpine retreat with a new visual language and razor-sharp focus. Set within a traditional chalet, the five-star hotel has been reimagined by Paris-based...
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Set within a historic warehouse at Devonshire Square, Anise has been reimagined as an intimate cocktail bar and lounge that celebrates colour, craft and longevity. Designed by London-based interior architecture studio A-nrd, the refreshed space...
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Old Beijing Bus is a public children’s space with a bus theme on the streets of Changping that offers a thoughtful example of how memory, play, and urban renewal can coexist within a contemporary public park. Located in Sanjiaodi Park, Changping...
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On the Pacific edge of Puerto Escondido, where surf culture, tropical calm and Oaxacan tradition intersect, Mantra Hotel Boutique offers a considered approach to rest. Located in Punta Zicatela, just a short walk from Playa Zicatela, this 12 room...
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On Mayfair’s Mount Street, a new dining room has recently opened behind an unexpected threshold. Automat, now open at number 127, introduces a contemporary American dining concept that looks back to early and mid-century Americana while remaining...
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Reopened in the centre of Megève, Hotel Saint-Georges returns as a thoughtfully reimagined alpine retreat with a new visual language and razor-sharp focus. Set within a traditional chalet, the five-star hotel has been reimagined by Paris-based...
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The Zetter Group is set to deepen its connection to the UK capital with the opening of The Zetter Bloomsbury in March 2026, a 68 bedroom hotel housed across six interconnecting Georgian townhouses moments from Russell Square. Sitting directly...
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TOKKIA is a new addition to Covent Garden, and Europe’s first luxury Korean matcha house. Founded by Sooji Im — who previously introduced London to Korean tea culture with be-oom in Exmouth Market — the project brings a focused look at Korean...
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Bunkhouse Hotels expands its Houston presence with the opening of Hotel Daphne, a 49 room refuge in the historic Houston Heights. Following the success of the exquisite Hotel Saint Augustine in Montrose, the Austin-based brand continues its mission...
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Human hair extensions have quietly become one of the defining materials of contemporary self-presentation. Once confined to salon makeovers and celebrity transformations, they now sit at the intersection of personal branding, performance, and...
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In most modern history, all these years, “doing more” usually meant “hiring more”. Growth was believed to be directly proportional to headcount because the work was manual. More customers created more tickets (issues), more orders created...
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The story of how a billion-dollar casino hotel that reinvents itself while guests sleep, and why precision documentation is the invisible foundation of every great renovation. At 3am on a Tuesday, while high rollers chase fortunes on the casino...
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Being a carer is one of the most special things a person can do. Some people with disabilities require extra help, whether it’s just help around the house or around-the-clock care; the people who care for people with disabilities or chronic...