City Notes
The newly-refitted Claude's in Woollahra (a suburb of Sydney), New South Wales, has been divided into two distinct dining areas, the result being a dazzling if somewhat dizzying dichotomy. Interior architect Pascale Gomes-McNabb was given the task...
Journal
Plug into the mainframe baby, and download data pack FutureIsHere™ v3.0 - here's a behemoth of a structure that is likely to cause irreparable heart damage to anyone who still wears denim jackets with heavy metal patches. For many years,...
City Notes
There's nothing hipper right now than chucking some vintage chairs and tables, a kitchen and some staff into an untouched former warehouse - and it would seem that nobody, nobody, is doing it better than those terribly hip Dutch folk. Amsterdam's...
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Stark minimalism is taken to the nth degree at this Osaka hair salon. Continuing the trend for hairdressers you could easily mistake for art galleries; this little treasure - located sans façade on the second floor of a building in the city's...
City Notes
They say men and women are two different species, and at this second shop from denim vendor Tenue de Nîmes, the designers have approached the task at hand with that very tenet in mind. The team - architect Pim van Lingen, interiors man Jacob...
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The owner of Chesa Wazzau, Christian Kueenzi, talks about the first time he came across the place as though it was an epiphany. “About 30 years ago I was standing in the barn completely by chance. I hadn’t even set foot in the house and already...
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Kluchi, a must-be-seen-in new club in Moscow, is a real mixture of styles, partly owing to the turbulent history of the building and partly due to its protected status. Built in the 18th Century, the property was reduced to a stone skeleton by...
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* Please note: Catch has now closed. Catch possesses an invigorating mix of old and new. Baroque framed mirrors, and stained glass windows grace the walls of the restaurant, black chalkboards and large jars of preserved goods continue the olde...
City Notes
We love a good Mexican, but the surroundings at the Tacofino Commissary in Vancouver elevates this to a great Mexican, and that's before we've even tasted the tacos. Beginning in 2009 in Tofino, British Columbia, as a food truck, the rapid growth...
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What we have here then is an eye-catching installation inside an extraordinary building – and you don't even have to enter the premises to view it. The Museum of Contemporary Art, Cleveland, is a shimmering polyhedron of mirrored black steel...
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From the outside, Eccleston Square Hotel looks like any other typical white Georgian townhouse you'd expect to see in swanky Belgravia. Grand, imposing and all rather British. Step inside, and you discover that - despite being named as...
City Notes
No one could accuse this shop interior in Osaka of going overboard on the flourishes; it's about as stark and minimalist as it gets. That, says architectural firm Nico, was the brief, to reflect the monotone nature of the shop products, such as they...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...