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As much of a local hangout as it is hotel, Ormond Group’s latest hospitality concept is a design-conscious property housing 99 guest rooms, dynamic social spaces, a self-serve dive bar and cultural programming; making Chow Kit neighbourhood...
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Having finally knocked the USA off the top spot, China lead the way in the World Design Rankings, a system that provides data to economists and journalists in the art, architecture and design industry. As part of the A’ Design Award &...
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Situated over two floors in the very heart of London's Soho, Kolamba serves up unpretentious, fresh Sri Lankan fare that is already winning rave reviews. Its interiors come courtesy of local designers, Studio Fils, and offer a nod to the Tropical...
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Encompassing almost an entire block in the centre of Hobart, In The Hanging Garden features a tiered beer garden with outdoor dining, bars and live music; the space spanning from the city's Odeon Theatre and extending through Liverpool Street,...
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Serving everything from takeaway coffee and breakfast dishes at the vibrant bar and restaurant through to locally produced plates that pay homage to classic international techniques, all-day neighbourhood bistro and wine shop, The Laundry, has...
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With 60 workstations, colour-coded meeting rooms and open kitchens spread over two floors, Stuttgart coworking spot, Urban Spaces, is a place for digital nomads, entrepreneurs and small businesses to work, plan, pitch and network....
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With some 2,050 light bulbs lighting up this extravagant space, Moscow establishment Bosco Mishka Bar—located on Red Square—is quite the eye-catcher. Designed by design and architecture studio, Sundukovy Sisters, the team were tasked with...
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Occupying an impressive 68 acres, Urban Cowboy Lodge—a new wilderness retreat from Lyon Porter and Jersey Banks alongside Phil Hospod—brings a fresh hospitality experience to Upstate New York's Catskills region; the project transforming a great...
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Chinatown to the south; the Lower East Side and the East Village to its east; Little Italy and NoHo to the west ... The Bowery is the oldest thoroughfare on Manhattan Island and, along with its surrounding neighbourhoods and slew of notable venues...
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Uniting everybody from the curious to collectors, art is a universal language with centuries of stories to tell; artistic works having existed for practically as long as humankind. Helping people to make more meaningful connections with art,...
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Oozing some moody New York speakeasy vibes, Kiev restaurant and wine bar Balthazar offers a small but concise menu in ambient surroundings at the city's Besarabsky Market; better known as the Besarabka. Designed by architect and designer...
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Some hotels are reflections of their owners. Some of a time, or a place. Other hotels are reflections of a feeling; or of how we want the world to be. Fauchon L’Hotel is the embodiment of the Paris many dream of. The Paris of indulgence, of flirty...
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Brutalism isn’t just about hulking façades and raw concrete shells. Step inside and another world reveals itself; geometry and light collide, concrete feels equally monumental as unexpectedly intimate. These spaces are the territories explored in...
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Zoretsvit brings a new rhythm to Lviv dining, transforming a former auto mechanics garage into a 250 square metre restaurant where contrasts define the experience. Designed by Replus Bureau, the project balances high-end cuisine with the pulse of...
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STRICHKA, a contemporary Ukrainian restaurant designed by AIIX studio, celebrates the quiet strength of cultural identity through food, craft, and design. Opened in 2024, the Kyiv project takes its name from the word for 'ribbon,' weaving together...
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Established in 1919, Hotel El Roblar has long stood as Ojai’s grande dame. After half a century closed to the public, the storied property has been reawakened by Eric Goode, Ramin Shamshiri, Warner Ebbink, and Jeremy McBride, who have given the...
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The Adventure of Traveling Alone Travelling alone has a unique charm. You get to move at your own pace. You pick destinations without debate. You decide what feels exciting. You feel freedom in a way that group travel rarely allows. Solo travel...
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Pregnancy is an amazing and life-changing event in a woman’s life; however, it comes with some challenges that are quite different from what the woman has previously...
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When it comes to vision correction, many people experience challenges as they age. One of the most common issues is presbyopia, a condition that makes it harder to see objects up close, such as reading a book or using a smartphone. As a result, many...
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An engagement ring is one of the most personal pieces of jewellery you’ll ever own. It’s not just a symbol of love, it’s a statement of identity, taste, and individuality. Finding the right style isn’t about following fleeting trends, it’s...