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Born and raised in rural Wisconsin, Margaret Durow has used the medium of photography to capture magic and express her inner feelings and emotions since a young age. Aged just five, a benign tumour was discovered in her lumbar spine, and would go on...
City Notes
Formerly a 'brown café'—the traditional Dutch bars named for their dark wood decor and smoke-stained walls—Amsterdam's Café de Parel has been given a modern update by local design studio Ninetynine, the petite 44 square metre space now...
City Notes
Situated riverside at London Bridge is the stunning new neighbourhood bar and restaurant, Tavolino; a contemporary yet casual spot to enjoy classic Italian dishes and drinks whilst taking in impressive views over City Hall, Tower Bridge and the...
City Notes
With three distinct areas, split over three floors of a corner building near Amsterdam's Vondelpark, Bonnie (formerly Café Bos) is a traditional bistro in the city's densely populated Zuid borough; and a fine looking one at...
Dispatches
Established to promote and recognise the best design work around the world and across a variety of creative disciplines, the A’ Design Award & Competition focuses on innovation, celebrating the designers, companies and brands who create superior...
City Notes
Beginning life as a drive-through cafe, Coffee Machine—a young brand of coffee houses that now boast two physical outlets—is quenching the thirst of Vladivostok's caffeine fanatics at the memorable Coffee Machine Bakery; the brand's flagship...
City Notes
So the saying goes: one man's rubbish is another's devastating design detail. Or something like that. In Antwerp—our favourite European city of style—Dutch designers, Marten van Middelkoop and Joost Dingemans, have applied their inspired...
City Notes
Designed for cities, VanMoof bikes are made with lengthy commutes in mind. And boasting some suitably advanced integrated theft defence systems, Vanmoofs are an urbanite's very best two-wheeled friends. Traditionally sold online, the...
City Notes
Located among the dunes of North Holland's Castricum beach, Beach Hotel Zoomers is a stunning creative collaboration between Dutch interior brand HKliving and the property; the design-led concept born this year to offer guests a slow pace of life...
City Notes
71 days. 71 days of looking out of the balcony at empty streets below. 71 days of snatched, rushed trips to the supermarket, avoiding people as much as possible. 71 days of 8pm applauses and home workouts. 71 days of endless Mondays, the same four...
The Edit
The Hoxton heads into the wilderness, pitching 12 tents in the grounds of a luxurious 18th-century country house in leafy Oxfordshire; the immersive pop-up experience from everyone's favourite hip hotel brand set to remain in place for the month of...
The Edit
New York-based artist, Tina Yu, enters a fantasy world inspired by her childhood in her latest series; her enigmatic clay sculptures formed into ornate and fanciful creatures that are eerily lifelike. Currently on view at Downtown Los...
City Notes
A striking new addition to Prague’s culturally minded hospitality scene, Sir Prague opens its doors inside a meticulously restored neo-Renaissance building dating back to 1884. The latest venture from Sir Hotels, this sophisticated stay blends...
City Notes
Located in Copenhagen’s tranquil Østerbro district, Amator is an attractive new spot that blends the warmth of home dining with the refinement of a contemporary café and restaurant. The brainchild of chef Mateusz Sarnowski, better known as Mati...
City Notes
Bringing a sleek blend of Japanese-inspired aesthetics and high-fidelity audio to the heart of Williamsburg, Hear & There is the latest destination for those seeking an immersive dining and drinking experience. The debut concept from...
The Edit
Marking the opening of EMOP Berlin 2025, the Helmut Newton Foundation unveils Polaroids, a striking new group exhibition celebrating the art of instant photography. A defining medium of the 1960s, Polaroid photography was revolutionary, offering...
Dispatches
When it comes to fire safety, proper storage of fire extinguishers is just as important as having them available in the first place. A common question among facility managers, construction site supervisors, and safety professionals is: can fire...
Dispatches
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent hours filming, editing, and posting content only to see it flop. Maybe you get a couple of likes from your friends and your mom, but the reach? Flat. And when you’re trying to grow on platforms...
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Traveling to inspiration and solitary places can refresh body and spirit. Artist travel spots are special places where peace and loneliness meet to generate innovative thoughts and deep introspection. As an artist seeking a quiet retreat or as a...
Dispatches
There are awards, and then there’s the A’ Design Award & Competition: an institution in the world of design excellence, and a long time collaborator that we're thrilled to be working with again this year. Recognised globally as the most...