City Notes
Gentrification hey? It'll come and get you, wherever you are - waving its big fat chequebook in your faces, pushing 'subtle' brand collaborations on your favourite dive bars... but, hey, is it really all that bad, or is it just the way the cookie...
City Notes
Before Hitler and political extremism quashed the party, Weimar culture (a period cited as having had one of the highest levels of intellectualism in history) had brought the good times to Berlin's 'Golden Twenties'. Forward-thinking in science,...
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Panama City; the capital of Panama - the southernmost country of Central America, and one of the world's fastest growing Latin American countries - naturally has an ever-changing, and ever higher reaching, skyline. A dense, high-rise skyline that is...
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A Day in the Life has always been one of my favourite Beatles songs, as a kid I often wondered what the "4,000 holes in Blackburn, Lancashire" may look like - I knew they were rather small, and you could fill the Albert Hall with them, but I always...
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Whilst many of the world's post-war urban utopia experiments have failed miserably — 1960s Naples suburb of Scampìa, famed for its gloomy role in Gomorrah, a prime example — London's effort to repopulate the war-ravaged City of...
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Wouldn't it be nice, to live in a world where conformity was a prisonable offence? Where convention had been replaced by chaos with a smile, playing by the rules was treated with heavy medication, suits were substituted by Hawaiian shirts and pink...
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You'll have no doubt heard of The Impossible Project, the chaps - enthusiasts and former Polaroid employees - who saved instant film. Sounds like one of them melodramatic declarations, but they quite literally did. Taking over the Polaroid factory...
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With experience in some of the world's most exclusive restaurants, Brit Luke Dale-Roberts prestigious career was recognised in 2010, with South Africa's La Colombe - the Constantia Uitsig wine estate's restaurant, where Dale-Roberts was executive...
Journal
Over in the Mexican city of Monterrey, local design studio Savvy have taken things a bit too far. Cakes, chocolate, sweet gooey indulgences... it's bad enough resisting temptation as it is. But these bastards have gone and made a whole shop that's...
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Just as discreet as its Parisian big sister, the second addition to the Mama Shelter group opened its doors last month in Marseille, South of France. Behind the glass façade encased in a mat-silver steel frame, hides the new place to see and be...
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While advertising campaigns would have us believe cosmetics products are exotic blends of pixie tears and the juice of Elizabeth Hurley, magically formulated by white-coated yet artistic lab alchemists, the truth is likely to be found in a factory...
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I’m intrigued by what makes hotels tick, what they want to be, who they want to stay there - and what they think their perfect guests want, or need. There’s an awful lot of hotels that don’t care, so long as they pay for the room, that’s all...
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Hospitality brand Trailborn, debut their first coastal resort, Trailborn Surf & Sound an outstanding waterfront escape in North Carolina's Wrightsville Beach. With 151 guest rooms inspired by the region’s historic maritime heritage, various...
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Located in one of New York City's most storied neighbourhoods, Romer Hell’s Kitchen is a 295-room hotel just west of Broadway and a short walk to the waterfront. Known for informal restaurants, eclectic theatres, drag shows and jazz clubs,...
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Situated just steps from the Beltline at Lee + White — one of Atlanta's most exciting mixed-use destinations — Strangers in Paradise is a decadent cocktail den that exudes the aura of a 1980s or early '90s beachside resort with eclectic decor,...
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Home to a private two-bedroom apartment from Monocle, as well as a further seven minimalist guest rooms with shared facilities, Gasthof Oxen is a historic inn and restaurant blending five centuries of heritage with contemporary charm. A new...
Dispatches
The right painting professional makes a difference in the durability and visual appeal of your home. Finding a quality and qualified Calgary house painter is vital for homeowners and businesses. There are so many options, however, making it tough to...
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The prestigious A’ Design Award & Competition wrap-up another fruitful year with the announcement of their winners for the 2024—2025 season. Created with the aim of building strong incentives for designers, companies and brands from around the...
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So you're planning a wedding, and you want something truly unique, something that feels special? Let me tell you about wood grain wedding invitations – they are just gorgeous and bring in this natural beauty that feels totally timeless. Think...
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Independent fashion labels are redefining style with bold, original designs that break free from mainstream trends. To bring these visions to life, many are partnering with custom- cut and sew manufacturers, choosing tailored production over generic...