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Documenting Amsterdam's finest 20th century architecture, from expressionist Amsterdam School housing to ambitious urban expansion plans, and more, Modern Amsterdam Map is published by Blue Crow Media and covers a remarkable assortment of buildings...
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Barcelona, a city where rich history intertwines seamlessly with contemporary culture, stands as a beacon for travellers from around the globe. Whether you’re captivated by the Gaudí's Sagrada Familia or Park Güell, or simply drawn to its...
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Canada is an expansive country filled with diverse landscapes and welcoming people. The nation has hidden gems and charm, along with outdoor escapes, exciting food scenes, and beautiful natural wonders. The best places to visit in Canada prove...
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Embarking on a journey from the coastal beauty of Cartagena to the large city of Medellín offers a glimpse into the diverse landscapes and cultures of Colombia. As you leave behind the historic charm of Cartagena's colonial architecture and...
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The third book in a series by Robert Schneider, Café Cool: feel-good inspiring designs features a beautifully curated assortment of 39 cafés and coffee shops from 26 cities around the world. The eagerly anticipated publication follows on from...
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Vienna is the latest focus for design fanatics Blue Crow Media, the Austrian capital in the hot seat for the award-winning publisher's latest guide: the Modern Vienna Map. Written by and featuring imagery from architect and photographer Gili...
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Christopher Wren's St. Paul's Cathedral was the first cathedral to be built in Britain since Medieval times. It was also the country's first such building to be completed within the lifetime of its chief architect, and unquestionably the polymath's...
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Taking readers on a journey through the modern history of Portugal’s picturesque capital city, Modern Lisbon Map showcases examples of modern architecture in a two-sided bilingual guide map with photography by Stefanos Antoniadis, along with...
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Having uncovered the great trees of London and New York, Blue Crow Media have turned their attention to the French capital for the third map in the series, the Great Trees of Paris Map. With an introduction written by Amy Kupec Larue and...
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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...
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Hoxton Mini Press get set to launch their next 'Opinionated Guide with An Opinionated Guide to Free London, a 176-page paperback containing 59 places that follows in the footsteps of other opinionated gems including those on East London, Sweet...
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Tourism the world over continues to rise exponentially, the World Tourism Organization (UNTWO) reporting that 2018 saw record highs of a staggering 1.4 billion people travelling abroad. At 2% of total global GDP, the tourism industry was worth some...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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With almost 200 categories, the A'Design Award and Competition spans the full spectrum of design and innovation, offering designers, creatives, entrepreneurs and visionary artists a space to showcase their excellence in their chosen discipline....
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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....