City Notes
The most ingenious ideas are always the simplest; the solutions to a problem that others simply don’t see. For Pablo Pardo, an Argentinian living in Barcelona for the last two decades, seeing one of the city’s traditional old ‘quioscos’ for...
Dispatches
The final countdown is on. In 13 days, the submission period for the 2020—2021 edition of the prestigious A’ Design Award & Competition comes to a close; meaning if you haven't graced the competition with your talent, you have only until 28...
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Located in a neo-Gothic building on Stefanyka street, the western Ukraine city of Lviv has opened its first Municipal Art Centre; the space simple and functional with a small multimedia library (complete with turntable, vinyl and rare publications),...
Stuff Crush
If endless lockdowns haven't got you put under the patio by your partner, then it really is true love. For all those hours, days and months in one another's company, your love has blossomed into an unrepentant mutant strain that simply can't be...
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The story starts way back when "times were considerably less complicated" than they are today. Wanting to bring a taste of the boulangeries and patisseries of rural France to the hustle and bustle of London, Elizabeth and Laurent d’Orey founded...
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CBD oil is known by many as the most exciting wellness product of the decade. With over six million UK users in the past year, its growth in popularity has unfortunately not come with a growth in education. Claims that it is just another 'snake oil'...
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How do you fancy representing your country whilst honouring all the sweat, blood and tears that you put into your design work? With the A' Design Award submission period still open, innovative individuals and companies have the opportunity of...
City Notes
With six room categories ranging from cosy and curated, to larger, more luxurious suites, Naumi Studio Hotel Wellington is the perfect marriage of old and new; the 116 room property——set in an iconic Edwardian-era building in the heart of the...
City Notes
Standing out from the usual red brick and grey stone building façades that make-up Notre Dame Street——a culinary hotspot in the historic Griffintown neighbourhood——Shay offers something a little different; the Middle Eastern eatery and wine...
Stuff Crush
With reductions of up to 75% across coveted titles, the TASCHEN book sale is a wonderful opportunity to acquire some cracking titles at equally cracking prices; the hefty discounts applying to select books across the world of art, photography,...
City Notes
Set to open in March——pandemic depending——Taiwanese-inspired Soho grab-and-go spot, Mr Ji, returns with a new look and expanded menu; founder Samuel Haim having worked with friends Ana Gonçalves and Zijun Meng of TĀTĀ Eatery and TÓU...
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The addition of ten tree houses at Parc Hotel Florian——a firm South Tyrol favourite for active travellers, thanks to its location at the foothills of Siusi allo Sciliar——sees architecture blend with the rich diversity of nature; the hotel's...
City Notes
As if we weren't sold on news that "complimentary award-winning New Zealand wines are served every evening between 5—6pm", the show-stopping creative and innovative design at Queenstown's The Central by Naumi Hotels has us resolutely hooked in....
City Notes
Operating within the fine lines between design, development and the management of space, Noiascape is an agency creating alternative ways to live and work in cities; a modern infrastructure for urban renting through a co-living typology that eschews...
City Notes
The New Orleans spirit is alive and well at new hotel, The Chloe, which is situated in a renovated 19th century mansion close to the city's charming Garden District. Offering 14 well-appointed rooms designed to perfection by local decorator and...
City Notes
A hospitality brand that prides itself on offering guests a contemporary, design-led hotel experience drawing upon local inspirations and traditions, PURO Hotels have redesigned their first ever Kraków property, the refresh—in collaboration with...
Dispatches
Millions of people all over the world start their day with a cup of warm coffee; for many, this is a ritual they can not even imagine not having as part of their everyday life. After all, this dark liquid is the perfect way to enter your day...
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We all know that veganism is often thought of as a trend, or even something exclusive only to the wealthy. But the truth is, veganism has been around for as long as we’ve been around, and a plant-based diet can be accessible to everyone. This...
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A customer getting injured on your business premises can quickly lead to a difficult situation for you. Your priority should always be making sure that your customer is safe but you should start thinking about the potential fallout as well. An...
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What makes the earth go round and the days go by? Tea, of course, a beverage that unites and gathers people all over the world; it is so much more than just a simple beverage. For the past 2,000 years, the wild camellia sinensis plant from the...