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Journal
A tranquil courtyard in the up and coming district of Zürich Wiedikon is the setting of an utterly compelling art and hospitality concept; The Proposal. Showcasing prototype versions of potential artworks, the first in a series of 6 planned...
United States
* PUBLIC Chicago is now Ambassador Chicago Ian Schrager, the man - whom with his Morgans Hotel brand - gave birth to the 'boutique' hotel, back in the 1980s, has been keeping his hand in the industry since leaving the group in 2005. His lavish...
Portugal
Joining a list of international hotels, hostels and apartments that put creativity, simplicity and experience ahead of luxury and extravagance; The Lisbonaire Apartments are a fun and imaginative addition to the Lisbon hotel scene. Much like...
Journal
Regarded as a founder of both minimal and conceptual art, the prolific American artist Sol LeWitt was infatuated with walls. Between 1968 and his death in 2007 he would create more than 1,270 wall drawings, and throughout his career he chronicled...
Valletta
An unsung Mediterranean gem, Malta has much more going for it than it's often credited for. Not least its charming capital, Valletta; one of the earliest cities listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. Just 60 miles south of Sicily it enjoys one...
Hong Kong
Hong Kong's new Ritz-Carlton is lavish. Very lavish. Perhaps what you'd expect from the world's tallest hotel; it's elegant, grand, opulent and oh-so luxurious. The ghost of Liberace may have been haunting the hotel's interior designers in some of...
San Francisco
Leaving a trail of super-cool venues across California and beyond, Oakland's Mr. Important Design clearly know a thing or two about what puts the hip into a hip-nightspot; and their latest oeuvre does not disappoint. Chambers Eat and Drink is the...
New York
Exposed concrete; check. Retro fittings; check. Floor to ceiling windows; check. Super-cool branding; check... It may well be months behind schedule, but Nolita's very own boutique/design/style/luxury (*delete where appropriate) hotel fits the bill...
Paris
Press releases. Funny things they are. Some are big, bolshy and corporate, quoting facts and figures and making you feel all insignificant because you haven't achieved nearly as much as the subject. Others are badly written, lackadaisical and limp,...
Istanbul
Situated waterside on the Bosphorus Straits – the frontier separating Europe and Asia – is the immaculately appointed Sumahan Hotel. The chic design hotel was converted from a mid-nineteenth century building that was originally a distillery...
New York
In fairness, some places need no words, no PR-bumph, in fact; the bar menu at 6 Columbus' new rooftop terrace could consist of Skol, Hoffmeister, Lambrini and 2-litre bottles of Lightening White and we'd still be chomping at the bit to get there. As...
Journal
Earlier on in the week we published the first part of our Icelandic Escapade; an indulgent mission to witness one of nature's greatest wonders - the Aurora Borealis - and to sample one of man's finest achievements - 45 year old single malt, 'The...
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...
City Notes
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...
City Notes
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
When the weather's great it can be easy to forget how winter can be brutal. Nothing feels better than retreating into the warm, cozy confines of your home when the chill sets in. But to ensure those toasty vibes, there's some important groundwork...
Dispatches
Sick and tired of neutral interior spaces? Beige, bland, boring... But something exciting is happening in kitchen design. Bold colours are making a comeback, patterns are stepping into the spotlight, and homeowners are embracing personality over...
Dispatches
Cafés are everywhere, and with so much competition, blending in is a fast track to obscurity. To stand out, you need more than a Facebook page and a logo on your latte cups—you need strategies that make people talk and keep them coming back....
Dispatches
Bingo is much more than a game, it is a social activity that has been bringing people together for generations. The game dates all the way back to 16th century Italy where it evolved from a lottery style game. Now in the modern day, millions of...