City Notes
Emerging from the intersection of two buildings, one on Porto's Rua do Almada and the other on Avenida dos Aliados, the Editory Boulevard Hotel Aliados has undergone a fresh transformation, local interior design and architecture studio, Ding Dong,...
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Housed in a former bank, The Palmerston opened towards the end of covid lockdowns in August 2021, and has garnered a few fine words said against its name since; including a rave review from the Guardian's infamously difficult-to-please Jay...
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A new 24-room hotel has opened in downtown Wilmington, Delaware. The luxurious boutique is a partnership between local developers The Buccini/Pollin Group (BPG) and hospitality firm Method Co. (familiar to these pages for projects such as Wm....
Dispatches
The bustling medina of Tunis is rightfully listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tradition and history are omnipresent in this urban maze of winding, narrow streets. However, a surprising contrast awaits curious travelers. Nestled amongst 14th...
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Adam Wiercinski's design studio has completed works on a beautiful new delicatessen in Poznan, Na Chleb (or 'bread' in English) selling products from local and regional suppliers out of a historic tenement house in the Polish city. At just 30...
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The Dogecoin might have seemed peak-crypto at the time, but it was only a meme of things to come. NFTs had a real moment around 18 months ago that was all buzz and really belied the cultural significance of a new economy for artists. Minting NFTs...
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Located on the rooftop of The Medelan, an iconic embodiment of Milanese splendour, a building that reflects Italian style at its most authentic, Horto is a new fine dining Milanese restaurant that invites its guests to "enjoy a multi-sensorial...
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An immersive journey of discovery awaits guests at Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya, a new 349-room resort situated among the mangroves of the mystical Riviera Maya, sparkling white sand and breathtaking sunsets serve to elevate the experience. Designed...
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Birmingham Alabama's already established foodie scene gets a boost of fresh air with the recent opening of Bar La Fête, a playful, design-forward wine bar that features a 130 bottle wine list and innovative sharing plates. The latest project...
The Edit
A beautiful country house built in 1855 is the site for several modernist annexes that began at the end of the 1950s. Looking over the sea to Sweden on the coast of North Zeeland, Denmark, it sits amid fancy housing estates 30 kilometres north of...
Stuff Crush
It's almost 20 years since I walked toward the huge glowing orb of Olafur Eliasson's The Weather Project at the Tate Modern. That massive sun in a cavernous industrial setting was a remarkable sight for a young art fan, but more so a turning point...
City Notes
Formerly known as the red-light district of Copenhagen, today the Vesterbro neighbourhood is home to authentic shops, bars and restaurants, and encompasses 'The Meatpacking District'; an industrial part of town where some remaining food companies...
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Interior design studio and creative consultancy Ste Marie has completed Olia Ristorante and Mimi Bar, a pair of hospitality venues conceived as a day-to-night sequence at the base of new residential tower Citizen on Jasper. Commissioned by Corso 32...
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On a private estate in central Ukraine, YOD Group has reimagined the traditional mazanka — the archetypal rural home — for the contemporary era. These 50 square metre guesthouses reinterpret the vernacular, translating thick whitewashed walls...
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Situated at the edge of Montmartre, where Pigalle’s energy meets Parisian rooftops, Hôtel Rochechouart is a 1929 Art Deco landmark given a contemporary pulse. Design duo Festen has restored the building’s historic details while threading a...
The Edit
Adrian Cox’s upcoming solo show at Corey Helford Gallery in downtown Los Angeles is one that demands some serious attention. The Well of Dreams, opening Saturday 21 February in the Main Gallery, presents over 20 new works from the Los...
Dispatches
A diamond bracelet is one accessory that always makes you look better when you dress up for a night out or a special event. A nice bracelet can make your outfit look more expensive and classy, whether you're going to a formal gala, a cocktail party,...
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Raja Ampat, a remote island group in eastern Indonesia, presents one of the most extraordinary marine regions on Earth. Clear turquoise water, limestone karst islands, and vibrant coral reefs create a landscape that attracts travelers who value...
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The Modern Relevance of Timepieces In an age when nearly everyone carries a smartphone, the wristwatch might seem obsolete, but it’s anything but. People still wear watches not just to tell time, but to express identity, reduce digital...
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Planning a vacation for yourself is easy. Planning one for a group is an entirely different challenge. The moment you introduce multiple travelers into the equation, everything changes. Preferences collide. Budgets stretch. Wish lists grow longer by...