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Milan
Room Mate Giulia has a touch of the Wes Andersons about it — which is fitting, given that the revered filmmaker's debut interior design project is just a few kilometres away; the Texan's kitschy Bar Luce keeps visitors to the imposing Fondazione...
The Edit
As well as its physical rendering as a current beneath the water's surface (and an exceedingly good song by the brilliant Warpaint), an undertow can be a metaphorical manifestation of that dangerous tidal phenomenon; dark emotions difficult to...
Milan
Fondazione Prada has unveiled a new permanent venue in Milan, proving that there's much more to the fashion giant than fancy handbags. Rem Koolhaas, from architectural firm OMA, has been in control of the project that has seen seven existing...
The Edit
Alberto Biagetti and Laura Baldassari's Body Building project promises to challenge our expectations, and it delivers on that score right off the bat. With a title like that, one might reasonably expect a bodybuilder or two somewhere in the piece....
Milan
With a back catalogue of supremely beautiful books, and more hitting the shelves each month, it's only fitting that art and design publisher extraordinaire TASCHEN has a retail store that matches the production values of their famously high quality...
Journal
For a car as breathtakingly impressive as the new Ford GT, simply putting it on a podium at a motor show just doesn't cut the mustard. Supercars are rare things, rarely-seen and when they are, gone in a flash. For some time, Ford has been looking at...
Milan
Dry seems at first to be a curious name for a cocktail bar, but we can explain. Firstly, the Milan hangout is employing a little Italian irony, recalling the days of Prohibition America when clandestine speakeasies first became popular. A quick...
Milan
Good news for chair fetishists – we're going to start this visit to Milan restaurant Bio.it with more information than normal about the venue's seating. Italian chair makers Billiani pointed us in the direction of the eatery – located in the...
Milan
Photo, Enza Tamborra Ever fancied being banged up in a Scandinavian prison? Well there's no need to go embarking on any rash crime sprees, see if you might like it first with a visit to Driade's new showroom in Milan. This is the Italian design...
Milan
Let's talk about sandwiches. Specifically, panini, the Italian sandwiches that have become such an international favourite that you can even get them in Wetherspoons. But to enjoy a proper panino, you need to head to Italy and have one prepared by a...
Journal
You can’t help thinking that the unnamed protagonist of Cormac McCarthy’s harrowing post-apocalyptic novel The Road (played in the equally soul-crushing film by Viggo Mortensen) would have had a much easier time of it if only he’d had some of...
Milan
This building in Milan's art and design rich Brera district has seen its fair share of action over the years. First a blacksmith's workshop, it was later used by architect Michele de Lucchi as a platform to display his students' work, before...
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
Set to be located near Stuttgart, Germany, new dental clinic 'Edel Leicht' (which translates to 'exquisite lightness') will embody the concepts of painless procedures, professionalism, comfort, and premium class service combined with sleek, modern...
Dispatches
When you start on planning and executing your pool installation, the first step involves selecting the perfect spot in your yard. You'll need to discover a level, secure area that receives ample sunlight and is free of large trees. This initial...
Dispatches
Many expatriates are choosing Thailand as their new home. It's important to understand healthcare planning here. You need to know about public and private healthcare options in Thailand. Expats should think about their medical needs. This ensures...
Dispatches
A staycation in the UK offers several benefits. From no long-haul flights or waiting at the airport for hours, to knowing the local lingo and enjoying the cuisine you know all too well, making it an appealing choice for many. With this being...