City Notes
Hong Kong third wave coffee shop, Little Cove Espresso, is "taking care of the good people of Sai Kung, one cup at a time"—their passion for specialty coffee and Mediterranean-inspired food earning them some tasty accolades from those who happen...
City Notes
The impressive Adrian van der Vyve- designed Victoria & Alfred (V&A) Waterfront—home to Heatherwick Studio's reimagined Grain Silo building—is the latest Cape Town location for Spanish-inspired all-day eatery La Parada; boasting impressive views...
City Notes
With 119 rooms to bed down in, expansive communal spaces, and a choice of three restaurants—including the all-day rooftop eatery with views across the city—The Hoxton, Portland, is the second American outpost for the Ennismore-created brand;...
City Notes
Boasting UNESCO World Heritage status and dating back to 1521, the Cathedral of Our Lady—a Roman Catholic basilica in Antwerp known for housing significant works by Flemish Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens—may now be attracting churchgoers and...
City Notes
Integrated into a lush national eco-reserve, consisting of 120 hectares of rolling hills and over 13,000 olive trees, owners Vitor Borges and Franck Laigneau fell head over heels in love with this serene spot in Portugal's Alentejo region...
Journal
Herr Robert G. Bartholot—or simply Bartholot—is a one-man photographic studio based in Berlin. An artist of many contradictions, his portraiture work is classic in pose and composition, yet utterly modern in colour and experimental artistry....
Stuff Crush
To celebrate their fifth anniversary, not only did Hoxton Mini Press host 'the' party of November, no sirree, absolutely not. To mark the occasion in style, the photo book publisher have put together a brilliant compilation of work from their...
City Notes
With views over the Arabian Sea, Soho House & Co's latest project—located in the affluent Mumbai suburb of Santacruz West—is inspired by Indian culture and combines a heady mix of colour, locally sourced furniture, and antique fittings with all...
City Notes
“The difference between technology and slavery,” writes Lebanese–American essayist, Nassim Nicholas Taleb, “is that slaves are fully aware that they are not free.” Debt, social expectations, and the façade of democracy may have...
The Edit
Three local collaborators have created a contemporary reinterpretation of the traditional Swedish Christmas market—offering a composed and creative shopping experience in what is otherwise a time of stress and panic. Located at...
City Notes
With easy access to the Tate Modern, Borough Market, and Somerset House, the new design-led Bankside Hotel combines the influences and culture of its surrounding neighbourhood with genuinely friendly service, art-informed interiors, and a commitment...
The Edit
Honouring the 70th anniversary of the declaration of human rights—a milestone document proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December, 1948, recognising the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all...
Journal
Herr Robert G. Bartholot—or simply Bartholot—is a one-man photographic studio based in Berlin. An artist of many contradictions, his portraiture work is classic in pose and composition, yet utterly modern in colour and experimental artistry....
City Notes
“The difference between technology and slavery,” writes Lebanese–American essayist, Nassim Nicholas Taleb, “is that slaves are fully aware that they are not free.” Debt, social expectations, and the façade of democracy may have...
Journal
You’ve seen the lab-like vessels occupying space in the world’s hippest coffee shops. It’s the 12-hour method of methodically dripping water over coffee beans that typifies the nerdy attention-to-detail that’s seen third wave coffee elevate...
Journal
Energetic, youthful, and fun, the work of photography duo Ilka & Franz makes one smile instantly. Mostly self-taught, they use a vivacious palette and block backgrounds to depict people and objects using their unique narrative. Blurring the lines...
Dispatches
There was once a ‘Keep Calm … ‘ sense of Middle England about the term ‘holiday cottage’; all plus fours and Chelsea tractors, slamming down a five kilogram copy of the Sunday Times to spend the afternoon perusing with a steady flow of...
Dispatches
There's nothing better than a little competition to encourage us to push boundaries and achieve our best work—and don't those clever minds behind the A’ Design Award & Competition know it; as they once again reveal the annual World Design...
Dispatches
The occult has enchanted humankind for eons. There’s something in every one of us that is drawn to the mysterious and magical; to stories of spectral visions and strange unexplained phenomena. We can’t help but thrill at the tales of ghosts and...
Dispatches
The Christmas parties are in full swing, shops are stocked with festive treats and our bellies are preparing for an onslaught of turkey, mince pies, cheese, and whatever else our long-lost relatives throw our way. Yuletide, the time of year when we...