City Notes
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...
Stuff Crush
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...
City Notes
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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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...
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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...