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Bratislava
One of the last memories of the golden industrial era of Bratislava, industrial heritage building Jurkovičova Tepláreň has undergone a huge transformation; now home to a multifunctional hall, café, gallery and restaurant, and fast becoming the...
California
From Charlie Chaplin to Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe, Santa Monica’s iconic hotel The Georgian has welcomed esteemed starlets throughout its many iterations. Debuting in 1933 atop the Santa Monica waterfront on Ocean Avenue, the opening...
Publications
Author and Hackney-based designer, Lilly Marques, provides text and imagery for Blue Crow Media's latest guide, the Hackney Type Map. Celebrating architectural lettering in Hackney, the two-sided map is the publisher's first title dedicated to...
Guatemala
A social business that champions people by reinvesting profits to help them realise their potential, Good Hotel works by the motto “Sleep good. Do good,” and as such has contributed to a host of charitable causes including sending children to...
City Notes
Making its mark on the Dubai hospitality scene since 2004, the Bab Al Shams Desert Resort has reopened under the 'Rare Finds' umbrella of Kerzner International, parent company of the very fancy One&Only brand. Located on the outskirts of Dubai,...
Tokyo
Combining a traditional downtown vibe with the atmosphere of the historic Edo period, The ONE@Tokyo is a 142-room hotel located in the east side of Japanese city's 23 wards. A place to gather and meet, the property is home to a stunning ground...
Dispatches
With just 15 days until the A' Design Award & Competition's submission period closes for this year's edition, 28 February is the date by which you need to nominate your designs in order to benefit from the world's largest design award's...
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Helping designers worldwide to advertise, publicise and promote their works, the A’ Design Awards creates a global appreciation and understanding for great design. With the submission period still open, there's time to enter your designs for a...
Publications
London-based writer, journalist and editor Harriet Thorpe has written the introduction for Blue Crow Media's latest city guide, Modern Cambridge Map, which presents over 40 buildings varying in style from Art Deco, to Brutalist, Post-Modern to High...
Toronto
Sid Lee Architecture reveal the interior design of Toronto's new W Hotel, the 254-room property on Bloor Street East inspired by the city's heritage, diversity, culture and style. Located and designed for the voguish Yorkville neighbourhood, the...
London
After calling Clerkenwell home for more than 20 years, Vitra have made the move further east, choosing the Grade II-listed Tramshed building in the heart of Shoreditch, as their new London flagship headquarters and showroom. Originally a power...
Liberec
The unused house of a Roman Catholic rectory has been chosen as a fitting location for a local library and community centre, IGI library home to a multifunctional hall, kindergarten, and many, many books. Atelier atakarchitekti have revamped the...
City Notes
Located in the heart of Paris's Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighbourhood, Le Grand Hôtel Cayré encapsulates the refined spirit of its surroundings whilst honouring its vibrant creative past. With 123 tasteful rooms and suites that combine Parisian...
City Notes
At the intersection of Marylebone, Mayfair and Soho, a new five-star hotel conjures the singular essence of Marylebone Lane’s village-like aura. An ode to “life on the Lane,” The BoTree distills all the style and elegance of Marylebone, a...
City Notes
There is a much-repeated notion that artificial intelligence is the death knell for the creative industries as we know them. For Barcelona-based architecture studio External Reference, led by Italian PhD architect Carmelo Zappulla, that notion is...
City Notes
Following a successful first 12 months, Amsterdam's Stacks Diner opens Stacks Deli, located just three doors away and set to offer a variety of fresh baked sweets, soft serve ice cream, and sandwiches to complement the American homestyle cooking of...
Dispatches
When you're considering a swimming pool installation, it's important to know what to expect throughout the entire process. You'll start by evaluating your backyard space and deciding on the right type of pool for your needs. From there, selecting a...
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Self-expression through hairstyles has a great hand to play in the perception of gender identity. For transgender people, they often can find the right haircut an empowering expression of affirmation and self-expression. It’s not just about what...
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There’s something undeniably special about watching a sunset. Whether you're perched on a cliff with the sea stretching out before you or gazing over a bustling city, sunsets have a way of captivating us and putting the day to a peaceful close....
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Gutters play a crucial role in protecting our homes from water damage. They channel rainwater away from the roof and foundation, preventing potential structural issues. However, like any other part of a house, gutters require regular maintenance and...