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Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus. Or, Happy St. David's Day; the feast of the patron saint of Wondrous Wales, a country with mountainous national parks, dense forests and rolling moors, a dramatic rugged coastline and its own language. A place of wilderness...
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Morocco meets the Mediterranean at Tigmi's Byron Bay flagship, a staggering new large-scale design studio that also serves as a permanent home to the luxe brand's entire collection of breathtaking handmade products that the global curators...
Stuff Crush
From the sprawling Spandau borough to barren Marzahn, experimental medicine research facility Mäusebunker to 1958-built apartment block Corbusierhaus——and a whole host of other brutally beautiful buildings, churches and carparks in...
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Located in the up-and-coming Houthavens neighbourhood——an area lesser known by tourists, but that dates back to 1876——hotel BOAT&CO is a waterfront luxury aparthotel housed in a prominent 'Amsterdam School' style building, which is...
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Occupying a 1920s building——a former 'dairy', or 'corner shop' to non-New Zealanders——the Queenstown property has been transformed into accommodation that straddles the lines of lodge and hotel; The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi offering 14...
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The most ingenious ideas are always the simplest; the solutions to a problem that others simply don’t see. For Pablo Pardo, an Argentinian living in Barcelona for the last two decades, seeing one of the city’s traditional old ‘quioscos’ for...
Dispatches
The final countdown is on. In 13 days, the submission period for the 2020—2021 edition of the prestigious A’ Design Award & Competition comes to a close; meaning if you haven't graced the competition with your talent, you have only until 28...
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Located in a neo-Gothic building on Stefanyka street, the western Ukraine city of Lviv has opened its first Municipal Art Centre; the space simple and functional with a small multimedia library (complete with turntable, vinyl and rare publications),...
Stuff Crush
If endless lockdowns haven't got you put under the patio by your partner, then it really is true love. For all those hours, days and months in one another's company, your love has blossomed into an unrepentant mutant strain that simply can't be...
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The story starts way back when "times were considerably less complicated" than they are today. Wanting to bring a taste of the boulangeries and patisseries of rural France to the hustle and bustle of London, Elizabeth and Laurent d’Orey founded...
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CBD oil is known by many as the most exciting wellness product of the decade. With over six million UK users in the past year, its growth in popularity has unfortunately not come with a growth in education. Claims that it is just another 'snake oil'...
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How do you fancy representing your country whilst honouring all the sweat, blood and tears that you put into your design work? With the A' Design Award submission period still open, innovative individuals and companies have the opportunity of...
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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...