City Notes
The Clerkenwell area of London has a proud tradition of creativity since the industrial revolution, when the former residential neighbourhood was transformed as the centre of the capital's printing, jewellery and watchmaking trades. Today, stalwarts...
Stuff Crush
Philipp Schmitt is a designer/artist, studying Interaction Design B.A. at Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd. And I like the cut of his jib. I'm bored of your stupid pictures. Everyone is bored of your stupid bloody pictures. So is...
The Edit
Nowadays there are CCTV cameras on every street in our towns and cities, so the feeling of being watched is now pretty much standard wherever we go. Visitors to the Shoreditch Design Triangle during London Design Festival may feel that scrutinised...
The Edit
It's all falling apart at Asya Geisberg Gallery as Julie Schenkelberg's Swan Song continues her fascination with architectural decay and domestic destruction. While the television schedules are crammed with programmes about restoring...
City Notes
If ever there was an example of positive gentrification, then this is it. Sam's pawnbrokers had been serving the Detroit community since 1920, providing the cash-strapped of Corktown with somewhere to hock their loot. The corner property on Michigan...
The Edit
Why bother with the hassle of a real woman when you can create a perfect one from your imagination — one that doesn't clutter up the bathroom with lotion bottles, doesn't leave hairpins and scrunchies everywhere, and who will, with a proper...
City Notes
Paris is crammed to the rafters with plenty of cafés and restaurants serving up great French cuisine, so it's no wonder that foreign imports don't usually make too many waves on the city's dining scene. Here's a place that's got folks...
The Edit
Go out for a drink? Bitch about the opposite sex? Morris dancing? Whatever it is that you and your mates do when you get together, I'll bet it doesn't compare with what Swiss artist Bernhard Luginbühl and his friends used to get up...
The Edit
London is a very different place to how it was in 1992; 23 years is a long time in most cities, in London it feels like a millennium. For 23 years is how long not-for-profit organisation Open House London have been indulging the city's voyeuristic...
City Notes
Eli and Edythe Broad's foundation has been lending major artworks to major galleries and museums for the past 30 years, but now the philanthropists' incredible collection has a permanent home of its own in Los Angeles. Aerial photo of The...
The Edit
The phrase “deceptively simple” has never been so apt as when used to describe the creative process of Geoff McFetridge, who has to go to great lengths to achieve the clarity of line and shape that sets his work apart. Geoff...
The Edit
Ji Zhou's new multimedia collection Civilized Landscape builds on themes from the artist's past series Dust (2010) and Event (2007), and just as his themes build up on one another over time, so his work embraces the idea of physical...
City Notes
Opened in September 2025, HYLL brings a new interpretation of country hospitality to the Cotswolds, a hotel rooted in its landscape, designed to slow the pace and dim the noise. Set within a restored 16th century manor house, the 26 room property...
City Notes
Sircle Collection, the international hospitality group behind a growing portfolio of hotels and restaurants, introduces The Cover Vienna this November, a private members’ club in the city’s 7th District. Set within the Max Brown Hotel, the club...
City Notes
In the centre of Bergen, a new chapter has opened for a concrete landmark designed by Egill Reimers in 1920. Once home to bakeries, offices, shops and social services, the building has been reimagined by architecture studio LOCAL as Bergen Camping,...
City Notes
On Barcelona’s recently beautified Avinguda Diagonal, a new kind of café experience has arrived, one that has already piqued the curiosity of both locals and visitors. Jaç Hi-Fi Café, designed by Isern Serra Studio for owners Ligia and Arnau,...
Dispatches
Picture this: you’ve just landed in Paris for the holidays after a 10 hour flight. You’re exhausted, carrying luggage, and just want to check in with your Airbnb host. But your phone? Completely dead in the water; no service, no Wi-Fi, nothing....
Dispatches
Key Takeaways - Implementing flexible work arrangements can significantly enhance employee well-being and reduce burnout. - Providing comprehensive support systems, including mental health resources and career development opportunities, fosters...
Dispatches
For many travelers, a hotel stay is no longer just about having a clean room and a comfortable bed. By 2026, expectations have shifted in subtle but meaningful ways. Guests still value good design, location, and service, but the definition of a...
Dispatches
One of the first things you may be wondering as a new parent is: What temperature is a fever for a baby? It can be tricky to tell what your baby’s temperature is, particularly since infants and older babies can have different symptoms. An...