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Dandelion is the latest cocktail bar to land in downtown Manhattan, opening in the West Village by Eytan Sugarman and Will Makris, the pair behind Zero Bond, White Horse Tavern and Made in New York Pizza. It’s a familiar roll call, but this...
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TOKKIA is a new addition to Covent Garden, and Europe’s first luxury Korean matcha house. Founded by Sooji Im — who previously introduced London to Korean tea culture with be-oom in Exmouth Market — the project brings a focused look at Korean...
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Set within the ground floor retail space of a landmarked Berlin building, Flip-N-Fry's flagship hamburger restaurant sets out to be upbeat, family-friendly and unmistakably memorable. Designed as a repeatable prototype, the interior uses colour,...
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Bunkhouse Hotels expands its Houston presence with the opening of Hotel Daphne, a 49 room refuge in the historic Houston Heights. Following the success of the exquisite Hotel Saint Augustine in Montrose, the Austin-based brand continues its mission...
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In Kyiv, a much-loved neighbourhood coffee shop has been reconditioned, emerging with an interior that feels familiar yet cinematic. The venue, known to locals simply as Frank, had remained unchanged for nine years, and when the time came to refresh...
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An intimate hideaway shaped by quiet luxury and a sense of dreamlike calm, NABOA Hotel arrives on the Yucatán's Riviera Maya as the first expression of a new global hospitality vision. Set between lush jungle and the turquoise hues of the...
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In the centre of St Petersburg, where Liteyny Avenue meets Nevsky Prospect, design studio MODGI Group have reimagined Na Parah as a contemporary restaurant that links the city’s past to a more modern sensibility. Guests arrive in a dim, softly...
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In Hackney, a local favourite enters a new chapter as House of Dré unveil the transformed interiors for Tom’s Pasta; the neighbourhood restaurant whose following has grown from backyard legend to East London fixture. The refurbishment doubles the...
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Beside FREITAG’s Flagship Store in Zurich, a modest ten square metre kiosk is redesigning what a modern repair service looks like. The brand has opened a compact station devoted entirely to extending the life of its iconic truck-tarp bags,...
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The Royal George reopens in the Wye Valley with a renewed sense of confidence, reclaiming its original name and restoring its place in local memory. A short stroll from Tintern Abbey, the inn carries with it centuries of stories, including murmurs...
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Think you know your Matcha? Rooted in the principles of harmony, respect, purity and tranquillity, the powdered green tea has been a cornerstone of Japanese culture for centuries. In just a few years, though, a social media-led, hipster...
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Moss opens at 520 Fifth Avenue, immediately at home among Midtown Manhattan’s architectural mix. Set across four expansive floors, the concept unites culture, wellness, hospitality, and community for a new generation of New Yorkers who want their...
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Salon Volta is a new barbershop in Laval, Quebec, that rethinks the familiar codes of grooming through a concept centred on craft and community. Moving away from the traditional model, the project positions itself as a space where barbering unfolds...
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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...
Dispatches
The internationally acclaimed A’ Design Award & Competition has concluded another successful cycle, revealing the winners of its 2025—2026 programme. Established to encourage innovation and elevate global design standards, the awards continue to...
Dispatches
You know when you walk into a room and something just clicks? Often it's colour doing the work. A well-chosen tile can shift the entire mood of a space; and blue, more than most, has a way of making rooms feel considered without being overdone. It's...
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Planning transport for a small group often comes with its own set of challenges. From coordinating multiple cars to dealing with parking and navigation, even a simple trip can become stressful. Whether you are organising a corporate outing, a family...
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Aesthetic treatments are no longer a niche conversation. From injectables to advanced skincare and laser technology, more people are exploring ways to maintain their appearance and improve skin quality. In a city like London, where access to...