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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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An ode to adobe architecture and its popularity in desert climates, Valencia restaurant Living Bakkali is a wonder of curved lines, earthy tones and Middle Eastern influences. Centrally located on Carrer de Xile, the restaurant——whose name...
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A piece of Viennese history, Café Bellaria has been the Austrian capital's 'go to' coffee spot for 150 years; the bourgeois cafe a favourite amongst coffee lovers, gourmands and bons vivants since 1870. Preserving the historical architecture...
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The world's largest design award, the A' Design Award promotes good design practices and principles from international designers, artists, architects, makers, brands and businesses across a diverse set of creative disciplines. And those who enter...
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Commanding views over Central Park or New York City's iconic skyline, Park Lane New York is located on the unfortunately named Billionaires’ Row on Central Park South. But don't worry, one needn't be one of those dreadful types to stay at this...
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Taking design cues from backstreet Andalusian bars to Casablancan twentieth-century design and airy Moroccan courtyards, The Barbary Next Door is a convivial neighbourhood restaurant and wine bar located in the much-loved Neal’s Yard courtyard....
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With a name that cheekily reminds guests not to take themselves or the wines they sup too seriously, FOOL Singapore is a modern wine bar that champions unpretentious and explorative drinking. The brainchild of chef-owner, Rishi Naleendra, and group...
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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....