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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...
Stuff Crush
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...
Dispatches
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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For those not starting the annual New Year diet or partaking in a 'Dry January', Bruton wine bar and deli, The Old Pharmacy, is a wonderful laid-back spot to enjoy a coffee alongside salads and toasties during the day before serving small plates...
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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...