City Notes
Berlin-based artists Nico Roscher and James Brook founded Cake Studios in the north of Berlin, in the up-and-coming district of Wedding; a slow but sure rise in living expenses seeing the creative caravan moving from Neukölln to...
The Edit
Ten years as a forensic artist for New York City Police Department’s Forensic Investigation Division have served Fine Art graduate Jason Harvey well. Aside from the obvious benefits of catching bad guys, and acting as a step in the recovery...
City Notes
Occupying Odeon, the same former Amsterdam brewery (dating back to 1662) as craft beer bar HOPPA!, local designers concrete have added a more refined drinking den to the multi-faceted entertainment venue. Where HOPPA! packs a punch with growlers and...
City Notes
Barcelona bar-restaurant Malamén is somewhat of a round peg in a square hole. Occupying a spot on divisive Carrer de Blai — famed for its Basque-style pintxo bars — Malamén is a refuge for all sick of fried things on sticks, a glamorous...
The Edit
Normally talking about artist's lives in the past tense indicates retrospectives of 20th century contemporary art icons; Neoclassicists; prominent figures of the Renaissance — less commonly rising stars cut short mid-career. Tragically killed in a...
City Notes
All is not quite as it seems at Bar Zentral in Berlin's 'old West'; designers Hidden Fortress (in collaboration with architect Collignon Architektur) subtly subverting the standard approach to high-end cocktail bars. Sebastian Mathow and Torsten...
City Notes
What was originally planned as solely a store evolved into Berlin’s go-to community space; combining lunchroom, general store and meeting point in a handsome former post office. A result of growing disillusioned with the online and...
Dispatches
People really hate change. Especially when they've just crawled out of their Christmas caves and propped themselves up in front of their work computer. No fucks given by The Beeb, though, who've today unveiled a new look for their soon-to-be...
Dispatches
2015 was another big year for us here at We Heart Towers, not least a complete overhaul of this very website. We changed our look, but also tonnes of functionality to boot; debuting our London City Guide, giving you our culture-led events listings,...
City Notes
The Streets of Barangaroo sounds like a song by Bruce Springsteen and Men at Work. It isn't. It is a lifestyle precinct that is part of the wider redevelopment of Barangaroo, Sydney; a redevelopment of considerable scale. Design big-hitters like...
Stuff Crush
Watches have been big news this year. Sure, those folk in Cupertino stole the headlines; but its what's happened in the analogue world (very feasibly as a backlash) that has been most interesting — with so many designers eschewing the digital and...
City Notes
Forgive me the hackneyed banality but: there's a real buzz about Barcelona at the moment. Not a humming drone, but the sort of audible crackling that electricity in its rawest form emits. Forgive me the hackneyed metaphors. Thing is, right now...
City Notes
Nuara, the latest and most ambitious venture from Familia Nuri — a family business with 60 years of history and success in Barcelona — has dropped anchor in the city’s newly revamped Port Olímpic, setting a new standard for Mediterranean...
City Notes
Having opened in the summer of 2017, Kimpton Aertson Hotel sits between the institutional sprawl of Vanderbilt University and the historic bars and studios of Music Row. While its Midtown Nashville location remains in constant motion, this 180-room...
City Notes
Not all hotels are created equal. Many are plain bad, others functional at best; some go above and beyond, and lots deserve a big thumbs-up. In seeking out those a cut-above, we often happen upon those that are excellent, special, or memorable. But...
City Notes
Bringing a fresh pulse to Belgium’s beloved seaside city, The Ostendian is the first completely new hotel to open in Ostend in over 25 years. And, oh my, does it not make quite the statement? Located in the city’s Sky District, between the...
Dispatches
Moving house? Finding the right moving company can feel like navigating a maze. But with the right knowledge and understanding, you can navigate it like a pro. Between pricing models, service offerings, and trustworthiness, there's a lot to weigh....
Dispatches
If you are confused between debt settlement and bankruptcy, you should read this article. We know it’s a tough choice; that’s why it’s vital to decide after reading both sides' positive and negative points. Certain conditions define the...
Dispatches
Engagement ring designs have moved far beyond the classic white diamond, and today, more couples are choosing gemstones that carry colour, character, and meaning. Each gemstone tells a story. Whether it's the glow of moonstone or the green of...
Dispatches
When we think of cruising, it’s easy to picture sunlit harbours, city skylines at dusk, and cultural excursions in destinations like Santorini or Rome. But there's another type of experience layered into these voyages, one that often goes...