City Notes
The global story continues for Rapha in Asia, as the cycling world’s most influential brand lands in mainland China with its first Clubhouse. Set within a restored 1925 mansion in Shanghai, the project marks a decisive step for Rapha and a nod to...
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Masquespacio return to Madrid with a new chapter for Egeo, unveiling a mature, atmospheric space shaped by myth and history. Designed by studio founders Ana Hernández and Christophe Penasse, the 50 square metre restaurant marks an evolution from...
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In the heart of Malasaña, VNT Coffee Gallery transforms a former electricity house into a space where specialty coffee meets contemporary art and design. Eduardo Villalón Chafe (founder of MUT Design) and Fabien Peronnet (co-founder of Valencia's...
The Edit
Devotees of high-concept visual worlds and razor-sharp cultural remixing have reason to clear space in their calendars, Matthew Marks Gallery having unveiled Alex Da Corte: Parade, the artist’s first solo outing in New York in over five years, on...
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New York’s dining scene channels the warmth and vitality of Brazil with Berimbau Brazilian Table, the latest venture from Rio-born restaurateur Mario de Matos. The Midtown restaurant is an evolution of his West Village original, offering a more...
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Set among the volcanic plains and lunar landscapes of northern Fuerteventura, Casa Montelongo is a two-suite micro hotel that redefines island serenity through architecture, art, and light. Designed by architect Néstor Pérez Batista, the project...
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Kudu expands its Marylebone footprint with Smokey Kudu, a new cocktail lounge and private dining space that builds on the South African-inspired restaurant’s celebrated ethos. Since relocating from South London earlier this year, Kudu has embraced...
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Copenhagen’s Brøchner Hotels have unveiled their latest property, Hotel Hans, a 91-room boutique stay set between the elegant calm of Frederiksberg and the energy of Nørrebro. Housed in a red-brick building from 1900 by architect Emil Blichfeldt...
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Can you keep a secret? There are times when writing about travel experiences, when sharing offbeat gems and little-known wonders can have you all glowing on the inside. There are times when it gives you a calm sense of pride. And there are times...
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Just north of Toronto’s Ossington strip, Misc Coffee is a minimalist café designed by StudioAC. Balancing design precision with unhurried charm, what it lacks in size it makes up for in presence; the striking space channeling a clean, modern...
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Belvedere is the latest project from Buenos Aires-based Grizzo Studio, a space where tradition and modernity meet without fanfare. From the outside, the restaurant holds onto its past with a corner building that boasts a classical façade. Inside,...
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Tella Thera is a new all-suite resort in northwestern Crete, redefining what sustainable luxury can look like. Located in Kissamos Bay, the family-owned property is rooted in respect for the island’s rugged landscape, fusing environmental...
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Reopened in the centre of Megève, Hotel Saint-Georges returns as a thoughtfully reimagined alpine retreat with a new visual language and razor-sharp focus. Set within a traditional chalet, the five-star hotel has been reimagined by Paris-based...
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The Zetter Group is set to deepen its connection to the UK capital with the opening of The Zetter Bloomsbury in March 2026, a 68 bedroom hotel housed across six interconnecting Georgian townhouses moments from Russell Square. Sitting directly...
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TOKKIA is a new addition to Covent Garden, and Europe’s first luxury Korean matcha house. Founded by Sooji Im — who previously introduced London to Korean tea culture with be-oom in Exmouth Market — the project brings a focused look at Korean...
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Bunkhouse Hotels expands its Houston presence with the opening of Hotel Daphne, a 49 room refuge in the historic Houston Heights. Following the success of the exquisite Hotel Saint Augustine in Montrose, the Austin-based brand continues its mission...
Dispatches
In most modern history, all these years, “doing more” usually meant “hiring more”. Growth was believed to be directly proportional to headcount because the work was manual. More customers created more tickets (issues), more orders created...
Dispatches
The story of how a billion-dollar casino hotel that reinvents itself while guests sleep, and why precision documentation is the invisible foundation of every great renovation. At 3am on a Tuesday, while high rollers chase fortunes on the casino...
Dispatches
Being a carer is one of the most special things a person can do. Some people with disabilities require extra help, whether it’s just help around the house or around-the-clock care; the people who care for people with disabilities or chronic...
Dispatches
In a world where most people chase city jobs, working in a remote or rural area might not sound like the obvious career move. But more professionals, especially in healthcare, education, and public service, are discovering that serving in remote...