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A number of hamlets have been transformed into luxury holiday residences in Vaucluse, southeast France. Part of the 16th-century Les Davids estate Les Hameaux des Davids is a 100-hectare estate in Viens, a medieval village between Avignon and...
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A 100-year-old waterfront warehouse in the Western Australian city of Fremantle has been transformed into a new microbrewery, the $10m project now home to Gage Roads’ flagship venue, Gage Roads Freo a 3,600 square metre space able to house 1,500...
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Mark your calendars as the closing date for submissions is fast approaching. Better still, register your work here for the chance of being a winner in the world's largest and most diverse design competition, the A' Design Award and Competition set...
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Tokyo-based editorial and commercial photographer, Irwin Wong, and international publishing house gestalten once again join creative forces for The Obsessed, a 240-page publication exploring the Otaku’s all-consuming passions. From cosplay to...
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As many industries have been hard hit by the pandemic, stories of communities coming together to support local businesses have been a source of warmth in troubled times. During the bleakest early days, music, at least for me, was a much-needed...
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With just 15 rooms and suites, a panorama spa and epic views of South Tyrolean mountain skyline, AEON B&B is an exclusive getaway; a place for guests to escape the everyday life in a property where tradition meets innovation and imagination becomes...
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Integrating locals and visitors, the public and private domain and London's creative communities, Buckle Street Studios is a sophisticated spot that packs in 103 compact apartments, a mezzanine coworking space, coffee shop, meeting rooms and a...
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Paying homage to traditional French cuisine, Brasserie la Banque is a neighbourhood restaurant located in historic downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Extending an invitation for everything from impromptu drinks to convivial gatherings, all in a...
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An an all-female crew joined forces to bring new life to a bona fide 'petit grand café' of Ghent, multidisciplinary design office, Altu, and creative direction specialists, Studio Stories, respecting café ’t Kanon's 35 year reign whilst applying...
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Designed by London-based interior architects, Holloway Li, The Market Building is an experience-led showroom for 'bathroom solutions experts', Coalbrook. Located in the heart of Clerkenwell, the project evokes industrial forms and materiality...
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Although we are still very much embroiled in the world of COVID-19, Christmas 2021 again difficult for families kept apart by the exponential spread of Omicron, it does feel as though there is 'a light at the end of the tunnel,' with much talk...
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Spring 2022 sees the opening of 25hours Hotels first Scandinavian property, with Danish capital, Copenhagen, soon to be home to 25hours Hotel Indre By. Part of Ennismore, the 25hours brand is smart and culturally resonant, and focuses on...
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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...
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At a time when sneakers are acceptable at the office and hoodies appear at high-end galas, you'd think the classic suit would be heading for extinction. Instead, it’s making a quiet but meaningful comeback—not as a dress code requirement, but as...
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Giving jewellery is a big deal. It shows thought, care, and style. But not everyone likes the same look. That’s where pearl jewellery comes in. Pearls work with so many different vibes. Whether your person is bold or more low-key, there’s a...
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There are many challenges you can face when you transition from a side hustle to business in the mainstream. With efficient planning and a gradual rollout, you can reduce the stress related to starting a business and increase the chance of success....
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Driving is one of the greatest joys out there. Sometimes it's peaceful and scenic where you can contemplate all of your inner thoughts, other times it's an open road where you can test your reflexes. But no matter what kind of drive you’re on, one...