Stuff Crush
A story of human inventiveness, triumph and drama, the images in Alastair Philip Wiper's Unintended Beauty draw the reader's attention to the brilliance of machines big and small; their ability to expand, improve, maim and destroy, and how they...
City Notes
Adding to an already buoyant hotel scene for the U.S. capital, Riggs Washington DC is the first U.S. property from Lore Group, the hospitality brand behind the beautiful Pulitzer Amsterdam and Sea Containers London. Opening in the city's diverse...
City Notes
Moscow-based Veter Design Studio have converted a 1914 building—home of Moscow merchant Ivan Mikhailovich Korovin, and thereafter a bakery—into a bright and airy café, contemporary bakery and brunch spot in the nation's cosmopolitan...
City Notes
Serving burgers the right way—fresh, juicy and cheesy with the finest produce crammed between a delicate brioche bun—Cologne burger bar, Otto's, is the place to go in the largest city on the Rhine for great quality fast food; alongside a...
City Notes
"A micro-complex where a collective of guest rooms, restaurants, bars and social spaces are bound together by 'aimai'; a Japanese word roughly translating to vague or obscure, with entirely positive connotations," is the alluring description for new...
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A place to seek knowledge and wellness, experiences and novelty, curiosity and connection, coworking space KWENCH seeks to foster happy and healthy lives among their members; the female-founded, funded and operated multi-functional culture culture...
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A place for people to "hang out, share ideas and express themselves," café-cum-bar, Protagonist, encourages each guest to be the leading character of their own story and "advocate of their creative ideas". Located in the Ukraine city of Kharkiv,...
Stuff Crush
As somebody known as 'that girl who never went anywhere without her lipbalm'—friends having bought me everything from good ol' Lypsyl and Vaseline as a teenager to more luxurious designer brands over the years—I was intrigued to sample the...
Stuff Crush
Handcrafting precise physical representations of famed architectural landmarks and cityscapes since 2011, brothers Robert and Gavin Paisley of Chisel & Mouse have meticulously cast over 90 celebrated buildings—including architect Gottlieb Eliel...
City Notes
A new Kyoto hotel blurs the lines between coworking, co-living and the traditional hospitality concept; KAGANHOTEL a residency-based multipurpose arts facility that is home to emerging artists—currently from Japan and America—who have studios,...
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International research and design lab SPACE10 has opened a outpost in India, the centre—based in Copenhagen, and having popped-up in cities such as New York, London, Shanghai and Nairobi—having chosen Delhi to create a collaborative platform...
Dispatches
Just ten days ago we published a last-gasp 'Call for Entries' to the A’ Design Awards and Competition—and now it's do or die. Well, miss out on the chance to be honoured in one of over 100 main categories and many more sub-categories; honoured...
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...
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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...
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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
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...
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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...
Dispatches
In the quiet moments between helping hands and heartfelt responsibilities, caregivers often forget one very important person: themselves. Whether you're caring for a loved one, working in a professional role, or juggling both, self-care can feel...