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A hotel that fuses creativity and community, CIVILIAN NYC, located in Manhattan's Hell’s Kitchen district, is a melting pot of arts, music, and theatre, with guest rooms evoking vintage dressing rooms and public spaces that nod to the property's...
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Journey through the flavours of northern Italy's Emilia-Romagna region at Piada, an authentic Italian restaurant in the heart of Lyon. Having recently opened a second outpost in the French city, diners can enjoy artisanal Piadina (thin Italian...
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An international chain with locations in Tbilisi and Baku, Georgian eatery, Entrée, has opened in London, choosing Notting Hill for its UK debut. With a design that plays on the bakery's name——Entrée meaning 'entrance' and the bakery...
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From public sex in its windows to Solange giving her brother-in-law a good hiding, this is a hotel famed for its decadence. Soon to arrive in Ibiza, this new opening feels like a sort of decadent homecoming for The Standard. Located mere steps...
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Having published our article just last week advising of the looming deadline for the A' Design Awards & Competition, today we're here to remind those that didn't heed our initial warning. This is your last, last chance to submit your work into the...
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With a commitment to providing a sanctuary of rest and relaxation, coupled with a sustainable ethos, Grupo Habita's newest project, Hotel Terrestre, invites guests to connect with nature in one of their 14 interconnected villas intimately situated...
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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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Just shy of an hour's drive down the coast from bustling Barcelona sits the Costa Daurada's only 'Grand Luxe 5*' resort: the very fancy Le Méridien RA Hotel & Spa. With 150 guest rooms, suites and apartments on the beachfront of 'Platja de Sant...
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A striking new addition to Prague’s culturally minded hospitality scene, Sir Prague opens its doors inside a meticulously restored neo-Renaissance building dating back to 1884. The latest venture from Sir Hotels, this sophisticated stay blends...
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Located in Copenhagen’s tranquil Østerbro district, Amator is an attractive new spot that blends the warmth of home dining with the refinement of a contemporary café and restaurant. The brainchild of chef Mateusz Sarnowski, better known as Mati...
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Bringing a sleek blend of Japanese-inspired aesthetics and high-fidelity audio to the heart of Williamsburg, Hear & There is the latest destination for those seeking an immersive dining and drinking experience. The debut concept from...
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There’s a certain romance to the open road — until you find yourself two hours deep in a Catalan car park, arguing with an intercom about whether your booking is “in the system.” Ask anyone who’s tried to rent a car abroad: the dream can...
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When the weather's great it can be easy to forget how winter can be brutal. Nothing feels better than retreating into the warm, cozy confines of your home when the chill sets in. But to ensure those toasty vibes, there's some important groundwork...
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Sick and tired of neutral interior spaces? Beige, bland, boring... But something exciting is happening in kitchen design. Bold colours are making a comeback, patterns are stepping into the spotlight, and homeowners are embracing personality over...
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Cafés are everywhere, and with so much competition, blending in is a fast track to obscurity. To stand out, you need more than a Facebook page and a logo on your latte cups—you need strategies that make people talk and keep them coming back....