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A creative hub for guests and locals alike, Montcalm East is a new 288-room property in Shoreditch, London; a hotel with a mission to support its vibrant neighbourhood by championing the creativity and creatives of the surrounding area. A member...
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Currently undergoing a £2.1 million regeneration funded by the Coastal Community Fund, Lydney Harbour is now home to a public art trail, the permanent artworks inspired by the Forest of Dean’s rich industrial heritage and nodding to the harbour's...
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All of us are painfully aware of the horrific invasion of Ukraine, and for those remaining, daily life has been upended beyond comprehension. Whilst they watch Russian missiles fly into their projects, Ukrainian architectural studio, Ponomarenko...
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Egeo, a souvlaki chain with two restaurants in Madrid, head to the coastal city of Valencia, opening their first outpost outside of the Spanish capital and enlisting the expertise of local award-winning creative consultancy Masquespacio to create an...
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Boasting its own record library, DJ nights and a late-night weekend licence, neighbourhood bar and diner, Palazzo, is a new relaxed spot in Crystal Palace, London. From the brains behind Made of Dough, Palazzo spans three shop fronts on Church...
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When the 19th edition of Barcelona’s Primavera Sound shut its gates on 1 June 2019, the world was a very different place. The next two summers would pass with hopes raised and then hopes dashed; tumultuous ups and downs and world had quickly grown...
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Working towards a brief of 'beers, beach and baos,' Valencian designers, Clap Studio, have created a place where diners are transported to a place of colour and creative chaos with simple food to boot; Baovan Valencia an inspired bolt of energy for...
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For almost 30 years, Barcelona’s Sónar festival has been at the bleeding edge of experimentation in music and technology. Riding on the coattails of an event that regularly commands the very biggest names in electronic music, Sónar+D has grown...
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Collaborative, innovative, smart and scientific, thoughtful and philanthropic ... these are just some of the adjectives the A' Design Awards use to describe their colossal competition. And, as the 2022—2023 edition is already open, we're making an...
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With 263 guest rooms and suites in a setting that feels like the Hollywood Hills of Sitges, a charming coastal town southwest of Barcelona, Dolce by Wyndham Sitges is a destination where Mediterranean flair blends with nature, the hotel blessed with...
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What do an 1886 mansion designed by Antoni Gaudí, a cultural centre dedicated to the work of painter Antoni Tàpies, a posh new hotel, and British-Canadian techno icon Richie Hawtin all have in common? They’re all part of the programme for this...
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In his poignant and inspired canon of work, New York-based documentary photographer, Peter van Agtmael, has cast a critical eye on the United States and its post-9/11 wars since 2006; receiving a Guggenheim Fellowship, several Pulitzer Center Grants...
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Bringing understated Scandinavian elegance to the edge of Warsaw’s historic Old Town, PURO Warszawa Stare Miasto is the latest addition to the design-led hotel group’s growing Polish portfolio, and possibly their most considered space...
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In Milan’s ever-evolving Isola district, MOGO has arrived on the scene, offering a destination where music, mixology, and modern Japanese cuisine come together in a high-design setting that will have aesthetics addicts frothing at the mouth. A...
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Opening its doors in February 2025, Ned’s Club Washington, DC marks the second collaboration between Soho House’s luxury brand and the design and architecture experts at Stonehill Taylor. Set across the 9th to 12th floors of two historic...
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After a century spent as apartment residences, and following a meticulous two-year transformation, Hotel Granada reopened its Spanish Colonial archways to guests in August 2024. Located at 1302 West Peachtree Street NW, this 120-room property now...
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Hard water. It's one of those household nuisances everyone talks about, but what exactly is it, and why is it such a big deal? Essentially, hard water is water that contains high levels of dissolved minerals, primarily calcium and magnesium. These...
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For those designing the future, few accolades carry the weight of the A’ Design Award & Competition. With the submission period for the 2025—2026 edition well under way, this international juried competition calls on designers, innovators and...
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Running a business in Frisco means keeping your property clean and inviting, which includes tackling the risk of pests before they can cause problems. Frisco businesses stay bug‑free by partnering with local experts in Frisco pest control,...
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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....