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Salon Volta is a new barbershop in Laval, Quebec, that rethinks the familiar codes of grooming through a concept centred on craft and community. Moving away from the traditional model, the project positions itself as a space where barbering unfolds...
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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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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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There’s a different pace in Umalas. A stretch of Bali where rice fields still hold their ground and the skyline hasn’t yet been claimed by cranes. It’s here, in this pocket between Canggu and Seminyak — both a short scooter ride away —...
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Interior design studio and creative consultancy Ste Marie has completed Olia Ristorante and Mimi Bar, a pair of hospitality venues conceived as a day-to-night sequence at the base of new residential tower Citizen on Jasper. Commissioned by Corso 32...
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On a private estate in central Ukraine, YOD Group has reimagined the traditional mazanka — the archetypal rural home — for the contemporary era. These 50 square metre guesthouses reinterpret the vernacular, translating thick whitewashed walls...
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Situated at the edge of Montmartre, where Pigalle’s energy meets Parisian rooftops, Hôtel Rochechouart is a 1929 Art Deco landmark given a contemporary pulse. Design duo Festen has restored the building’s historic details while threading a...
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Chef Nikko Cagalanan along with wife and business partner, Paula Kramer, have unveiled Bareo, a new restaurant set within the former Kultura space in Charleston’s Cannonborough-Elliotborough neighbourhood. Where Kultura established a devoted...
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Adrian Cox’s upcoming solo show at Corey Helford Gallery in downtown Los Angeles is one that demands some serious attention. The Well of Dreams, opening Saturday 21 February in the Main Gallery, presents over 20 new works from the Los...
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Brasserie Angelica has opened alongside Gambit Bar within The Newman hotel, marking the latest hospitality project from London-based group Kinsfolk & Co. Designed by LIND + ALMOND, the all-day brasserie introduces a refined yet approachable dining...
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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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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...
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SLS has landed on Saudi Arabia’s Shura Island, and with it arrives one of the Red Sea’s most visually charged new resorts. Now officially open, SLS The Red Sea brings the brand’s unmistakable mix of bold design, social energy and playful...
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AINEN, located within the Tersane İstanbul shopping centre, is a burger joint that’s as smart as it is delicious. Designed by URBANJOBS, whose previous projects Esca in Izmir and Scalla in Istanbul have been featured on these fair pages, the...
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This is it. The final call. The door is almost shut on the 2025—2026 edition of the A’ Design Awards & Competition, and if your work is sitting on a hard drive waiting for the right moment, this is that moment. With submissions closing on 28...
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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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If you’re employed in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, or you run a business that sponsors overseas employees, keeping up to date with the latest immigration rules is vital to help you stay compliant. The government has introduced a number of...
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Emergency departments serve as the front line of the modern medical system, providing life saving interventions for patients in acute crisis today. These facilities are designed to handle a vast array of medical emergencies, from physical trauma to...
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If you want a trick-taking game that feels tactical without being exhausting, Hearts keeps showing up for a reason. Online play (including https://solitaire.net/hearts) makes it even more compelling: fast rounds, clear incentives, and a steady...
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In today’s fast-moving digital world, static images often struggle to capture attention the way videos do. Whether you are a content creator, marketer, educator, or small business owner, transforming your photos into dynamic videos can...
