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An urban sanctuary so laid back it's horizontal, Pátio do Tijolo is a truly beautiful 24-room boutique hotel that offers its guests a fusion of authentic Lisbon tradition with soothing contemporary aesthetics. Drawing on the 'slow life' concept,...
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In our article on 5 February, we advised that the deadline to enter the A’ Design Award's 2023—2024 edition was fast approaching. As that date is actually 28 February, this post is a call for action; a final opportunity for you to submit your...
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The team behind much-loved Nami Nori in Williamsburg open a new Japanese bakery and bubble tea shop in New York City's West Village. Although best known for their acclaimed temaki rolls, frequent customers soon caught wind of their fresh-baked...
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A new concept by ZIKZAK Architects — a project team consisting of Valeria Mostipan and Ihor Yashyn — Ethno is a potential 245 square metre eatery that oozes Ukrainian charm through its modern interpretation and nod to historical roots. An...
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With just eight rooms, what Amarla Casco Viejo lacks in size it more than makes up for in soul. A striking boutique hotel founded by British entrepreneurs Asher Warr and Robin Faulkner — born out of a passion for travel, human connection and...
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With a philosophy of “Good Times, Do Good”, Bali's Desa Potato Head is a beachfront mecca for all those who value authenticity in the worlds of music, art, design, food and wellness. Included in the World’s 50 Best Hotels awards of 2023, the...
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Northern Portugal's charming Minho region is home to a new winery building, Quinta do Mosteiro Adega, situated within a large family estate on hilly landscape where the earth provides a stable temperature and the ideal climate to produce the...
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In short, the A' Design Award is presented to the world's best designs. Submission is open to concept stage works, prototypes as well as finished works and realised projects across a huge spectrum of disciplines. In fact, as the world's largest...
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With 11 suites dramatically set among the serene landscape of Barra de Colotepec, Puerto Escondido's Casona Sforza is an exquisite enclave where design, elegance, and environmental commitment come together. Designed by entrepreneur Ezequiel...
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Now into its last month, continuing until 29 February, The Bootleg Drawings 1988 – 2023 traces more than three decades of the career of Yoshitomo Nara, a pioneering figure in contemporary art whose signature style celebrates the introspective...
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Located within landmark hotel 'InterContinental Edinburgh The George', Riccardo Giraudi’s Le Petit Beefbar marks the brand’s first foray into Scotland and, born from a desire to create a destination to enjoy magnificent meat, promises to take...
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Housed in an 18th-century abbey that was originally the residence of a local priest, ORA Hotel Priorat is a subtle but stunning boutique lodging that embraces the lifestyle of the region’s wine country and offers a gateway to the rolling hills,...
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Located within London's Westfield Stratford City, decidedly decadent diner Super Club Roma serves up Roman-style pizzas (complete with their crispy and charred crusts) and fritti including lasagne, spaghetti and nduja bombs; the simple menu allowing...
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Lifestyle brand Miiro continues its expansion with the opening of Borneta, a breathtaking new hotel for Barcelona's charismatic El Born neighbourhood. Located among the iconic Porxos de Fontseré arches, the design tells a story of local tradition...
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With a striking 1970s Brutalism-meets-botany aesthetic, a Peruvian-inspired restaurant, and a rooftop bar and taqueria with extensive views over this vast city, The Hoxton Brussels offers a stylish and eclectic stay in the Belgian...
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Holloway Li has completed the remodelling of Club Quarters Hotel St Paul’s, the 265-room property embracing the architectural integrity of the original mid-century structure, nodding to post-war modernism along the way. Club Quarters called...
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If you want to compete effectively in the market, you’ll need to get a website. This is important for both online-based businesses and traditional brick-and-mortar businesses. You should remember that most people nowadays use the internet to find...
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Can you get free real estate classes online in Georgia? Absolutely. Online platforms offer a wide range of free learning materials across various industries; including real estate education. If you are just starting out and looking for free or...
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Whether you want to start sewing for the first time or you want to upgrade your current sewing machine, you might be wondering what’s on the market. Wouldn’t it be great if sewing machines were a one-type-fits-all kind of thing? However, the...
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Getting the perfect hair color can be tricky, especially when using hair dye shampoos. Uneven color results are a common issue, but there are strategies to avoid them. To minimize color unevenness, it's important to prep the hair beforehand, ideally...