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Set inside Houston’s historic El Dorado Ballroom, Kindred Stories redefines what a bookstore can be. Designed by local studio gin design group, this vibrant space brings literature, community, and cultural legacy together under one bold roof....
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With its flamboyant neon runway entrance, SLS Barcelona sees the luxury, experience-led brand make its European debut in typically theatrical fashion. Positioned on the edge of the Mediterranean at Port Fòrum, the 471-room hotel is a high-octane...
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Hidden beneath the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal, Bowie is a subterranean supperclub that marries 1980s glamour with design-led flair. Spanning 3,000 square feet, the late 2024 opening nods to London and New York’s most decadent nightlife...
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In Madrid’s elegant Chamberí neighbourhood, Càlido is rethinking the neighbourhood café. Dreamed up by digital entrepreneur and Paris-trained pastry maker Mariale Briceño, the all-day spot is her first foray into the physical world; a space...
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Set on Rue de Prague in Paris’s 12th arrondissement, Araku’s latest boutique is a café-cum-working roastery, a stripped-back space that reflects the brand’s focus on process, precision, and purpose. It’s the third Paris location for the...
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Valentyns sets a striking new standard for workplace design, launching a progressive model in Cologne, Germany, that puts small and mid-sized businesses on par with global firms. Housed in a modernist 1960s building with views over the Rhine, the...
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A storied 19th century church in downtown Louisville becomes The Last Refuge, a striking new venue from Bob Dylan’s Heaven’s Door Whiskey that blurs the lines between reverence and revelry. Occupying some 20,000 square feet, the space transforms...
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First featuring 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin way back in 2014, the inspired design hotel already stood out as one of the capital’s boldest lifestyle concepts. Now, over a decade later, Studio Aisslinger returns to breathe fresh life into the...
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As Oasis return to the stage for a run of sold-out reunion shows at Wembley Stadium, Wembley Park marks the occasion with Brothers: Liam and Noel Through the Lens of Kevin Cummins, a free open-air photography exhibition offering a rare, intimate...
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A vibrant addition to New York City’s East Village, Kabawa is the latest project from chef Paul Carmichael and the Momofuku group, and expresses a deeply personal homage to Caribbean culture shaped through Carmichael’s Barbadian roots and a...
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Just shy of an hour's drive down the coast from bustling Barcelona sits the Costa Daurada's only 'Grand Luxe 5*' resort: the very fancy Le Méridien RA Hotel & Spa. With 150 guest rooms, suites and apartments on the beachfront of 'Platja de Sant...
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West London’s waterside has a new resident and it's already making waves. Located into the base of Mason & Fifth’s Westbourne Park development, Canal is the latest outing from HAM Restaurants (the team behind Crispin and Bistro Freddie), and has...
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Chilean culture has a new standard-bearer in London, as Fitzrovia's Great Portland Street sees the opening of impressive new restaurant, Mareida. Founded by Prenay Agarwal and a team of creative talent from across Chile, the restaurant distills the...
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In Mérida’s most storied districts, two singular properties — Casa Amate 61 and Casa Amate 62 — bring a fresh take on sustainable design, cultural immersion, and modern hospitality. Located just two and a half kilometres apart in the...
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In what marks an exciting new chapter in the evolution of Pordenone’s cultural landscape, SpazioZero is a design-forward extension of the city’s landmark Cinemazero arthouse cinema. Conceived by Italian architect Alberto Caiola, the...
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Bringing understated Scandinavian elegance to the edge of Warsaw’s historic Old Town, PURO Warszawa Stare Miasto is the latest addition to the design-led hotel group’s growing Polish portfolio, and possibly their most considered space...
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In Milan’s ever-evolving Isola district, MOGO has arrived on the scene, offering a destination where music, mixology, and modern Japanese cuisine come together in a high-design setting that will have aesthetics addicts frothing at the mouth. A...
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Opening its doors in February 2025, Ned’s Club Washington, DC marks the second collaboration between Soho House’s luxury brand and the design and architecture experts at Stonehill Taylor. Set across the 9th to 12th floors of two historic...
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After a century spent as apartment residences, and following a meticulous two-year transformation, Hotel Granada reopened its Spanish Colonial archways to guests in August 2024. Located at 1302 West Peachtree Street NW, this 120-room property now...
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Hard water. It's one of those household nuisances everyone talks about, but what exactly is it, and why is it such a big deal? Essentially, hard water is water that contains high levels of dissolved minerals, primarily calcium and magnesium. These...
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For those designing the future, few accolades carry the weight of the A’ Design Award & Competition. With the submission period for the 2025—2026 edition well under way, this international juried competition calls on designers, innovators and...
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Running a business in Frisco means keeping your property clean and inviting, which includes tackling the risk of pests before they can cause problems. Frisco businesses stay bug‑free by partnering with local experts in Frisco pest control,...
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Moving house? Finding the right moving company can feel like navigating a maze. But with the right knowledge and understanding, you can navigate it like a pro. Between pricing models, service offerings, and trustworthiness, there's a lot to weigh....
