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HBA San Francisco has completed the redesign of Sofitel New York, delivering a refreshed vision for the brand’s US flagship in Midtown Manhattan. The project brings Parisian savoir-faire into conversation with the pace and precision of New York,...
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Reopened in the centre of Megève, Hotel Saint-Georges returns as a thoughtfully reimagined alpine retreat with a new visual language and razor-sharp focus. Set within a traditional chalet, the five-star hotel has been reimagined by Paris-based...


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Set within three hectares of parkland overlooking the river Aven, Maison Roz is a refined Breton retreat with a strong sense of continuity. Reached by a path of centuries-old trees, the 19th-century house sits comfortably within its surroundings;...


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Long-time devotees of Barcelona’s open-air dance circuit will need no telling that SOUNDIT has confirmed itself as the city’s go-to regular day rave for those with a more discerning taste for electronic music. Having welcomed the likes of...


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Gambit Bar has opened beneath Newman Street, a moody subterranean addition to Fitzrovia’s late-night landscape. The new venue comes from London hospitality group Kinsfolk & Co, set within The Newman hotel on the corner of Newman and Goodge Street,...


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blanchette archi.design presents Siège Social bistro and Café Social, a new hybrid hospitality space on the ground floor of 1111 Saint-Charles Street West in Longueuil, Quebec. Commissioned by Groupe Mercille and delivered by PR Desjardins, the...


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ROOST Rainey has arrived in Austin, marking Method Co.’s first Texas property and eighth apartment hotel nationwide. Spread across four floors of Paseo — LV Collective’s 48 storey mixed-use tower at 80 Rainey Street — the 59 unit hotel...


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ERE has opened in Montreal’s Cité du Multimédia, positioned at the intersection of Griffintown and Old Montreal. Occupying a 4,415 square foot ground floor corner unit within a seven storey office building, the fitness and community space is...


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Set along South Africa’s Garden Route in the Western Cape, Tamodi Estate & Polo Reserve presents a considered approach to rural hospitality. Surrounded by the rolling slopes of the Tsitsikamma mountain range and tempered by a gentle ocean breeze,...


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MasaHouse is a new Mexico City restaurant by Estereotomia Architects where food and design are given equal billing. The project brings together steel, wood, glass, and light in a space that offers diners an experience shaped as much by its...


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Oceanfront hotels in Santa Barbara tend to trade heavily on location. The Milo, Hotel by the Sea has decided that position alone isn’t enough, and following a multi-million-dollar renovation and rebrand, the former Hotel Milo re-emerges with a...


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Those of you who've been reading We Heart for some time will already be familiar with the A’ Design Award. It’s a competition we’ve partnered with for many years, and one we genuinely enjoy shouting about; mainly as time and time again it...


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Designed by Finch Interiors, Kamara is a new high-end cocktail bar on Poland Street that brings an architectural focus to Brother Marcus founders Tasos Gaitanos and Alex Large’s first foray into the bar scene. Set within the former home of The...


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Set within three hectares of parkland overlooking the river Aven, Maison Roz is a refined Breton retreat with a strong sense of continuity. Reached by a path of centuries-old trees, the 19th-century house sits comfortably within its surroundings;...


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Set in the heart of Helsinki, Boreal is a restaurant shaped by collaboration and a deep respect for the northern world that surrounds it. Designed by Treivas Architecture Bureau, the space draws its name from the boreal regions — landscapes...


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Reopened in the centre of Megève, Hotel Saint-Georges returns as a thoughtfully reimagined alpine retreat with a new visual language and razor-sharp focus. Set within a traditional chalet, the five-star hotel has been reimagined by Paris-based...


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The Zetter Group is set to deepen its connection to the UK capital with the opening of The Zetter Bloomsbury in March 2026, a 68 bedroom hotel housed across six interconnecting Georgian townhouses moments from Russell Square. Sitting directly...



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TOKKIA is a new addition to Covent Garden, and Europe’s first luxury Korean matcha house. Founded by Sooji Im — who previously introduced London to Korean tea culture with be-oom in Exmouth Market — the project brings a focused look at Korean...


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Bunkhouse Hotels expands its Houston presence with the opening of Hotel Daphne, a 49 room refuge in the historic Houston Heights. Following the success of the exquisite Hotel Saint Augustine in Montrose, the Austin-based brand continues its mission...


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Being a carer is one of the most special things a person can do. Some people with disabilities require extra help, whether it’s just help around the house or around-the-clock care; the people who care for people with disabilities or chronic...


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In a world where most people chase city jobs, working in a remote or rural area might not sound like the obvious career move. But more professionals, especially in healthcare, education, and public service, are discovering that serving in remote...


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In today’s fast-paced digital world, fintech companies face the challenge of standing out in a crowded and highly competitive market. One of the most effective ways to build brand awareness, attract potential customers, and foster trust is...



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We don’t often feature residential projects, but for Cielo we're making an exception. Located in the heart of Nagpur, Maharashtra, Sanjay Puri Architects' almighty Cielo rises as a compact, climate-conscious building. Designed on a modest 900...