Oaxaca
A sanctuary set steps away from Zicatela Beach — a surfers' paradise and one of Puerto Escondido's most popular beaches — Hotel Humano is the latest offering from Grupo Habita and has been inspired by the surrounding community, designed to...
Houston
ChòpnBlọk Montrose continues to pull in the crowds, the fast-casual West African restaurant from Ope Amosu offering not only food and drink, but a vibrant community space for the neighbourhood. Beginning life as a 670 square foot food stall in...
Puerto Escondido
Small plates and fine wines reign superior at Glou Glou, a culinary concept led by chef Luis Pabón and sommelier Gabriela Moreno that is located within nine-suite boutique hotel Casa TO. Boasting a strong following since opening May 2023, Glou...
Central Coast
Following the refurbishment of the main pub wing of Kincumber Hotel — a much-loved community venue on Australia's Central Coast since 1976 — Fabric Architecture Studio turned their hands to carving out nooks that would provide for a more...
Dispatches
Architecture firms LOCAL and PIR2 have completed works on a sustainable activity park for clients Vestland County Council and Etne Municipality. Named Skakkeringen, the park is part of Vestland County’s endeavour to transform "innovative...
New York
Located in one of New York City's most storied neighbourhoods, Romer Hell’s Kitchen is a 295-room hotel just west of Broadway and a short walk to the waterfront. Known for informal restaurants, eclectic theatres, drag shows and jazz clubs,...
New York
A new Asian American restaurant opened in the heart of Manhattan's East Village, Bananas is a playful nod to the term historically used to describe Asian Americans who are 'yellow' presenting but culturally white due to their upbringing in Western...
Kyiv
An all-female collective consisting of chief architect Kateryna Kuzmenko, executive architect Alla Lytvynenko, and project manager Valeriia Dehtiarova, alongside photography by Kateryna Zolotukhina, have created a one-of-a-kind fitness space...
Belgium
A charming Italian nickname for a 'chubby sweetheart', the word 'ciccio' is used only with love, never with judgement, and is therefore the ideal name for a health food café in Hasselt, Belgium, where customers are served Monday to Saturday with...
Minneapolis
Honouring the past, present and future of Hmong cooking, Vinai (pronounced VEE-nye) is a restaurant from chef Yia Vang, named so after the Ban Vinai refugee camp in Thailand, the place where his parents met, and where Yia was subsequently...
Atlanta
Situated just steps from the Beltline at Lee + White — one of Atlanta's most exciting mixed-use destinations — Strangers in Paradise is a decadent cocktail den that exudes the aura of a 1980s or early '90s beachside resort with eclectic decor,...
Sydney
With the opening date slated as 31 January 2025, reservations are now open for The Grand National Hotel, the much anticipated boutique offering from Josh and Julie Niland, the acclaimed duo behind Saint Peter, Fish Butchery, Petermen, and more....
City Notes
In the heart of downtown Zapopan, a neighbouring city of Guadalajara Mexico, Zorra Zapopan is the second outpost of Cervecería Zorra, a stunning project brought to fruition by esteemed studios Taller Dinamita and Taller Binario that combines a...
City Notes
Soft-launched 15 March, following an intensive restoration, Barcelona’s Grand Hotel Central has emerged as a triumph of contemporary luxury; a homage to its own weighty history and grandeur, yet breathing the fresh air of modern Catalunya....
City Notes
Opening just last month on Barcelona's Via Laietana, the road that separates the city's El Born and El Gòtic neighbourhoods, restaurant Can Bo completes the reimagined Grand Hotel Central; the street-level gastronomic concept focussing on tapas and...
City Notes
From first stepping into the kitchen aged 10, to creating supper club 'Eureka' in the family home, Flynn McGarry went on to open his first permanent fine dining restaurant, Gem, in New York City's Lower East Side at 19 years old, before going on to...
Dispatches
Picture sitting in a plush seat, looking out at the clouds, while a private chef prepares your favourite meal. The scent of freshly baked bread fills the cabin. A glass of perfectly chilled champagne is set before you. Then, your main course...
Dispatches
In the ever-evolving world of architecture and construction, choosing the right materials plays a critical role in both aesthetics and functionality. One of the most sought-after solutions today is the aluminum composite panel, and STACBOND stands...
Dispatches
Over the years, lottery advertising has changed from plain promotional efforts to big campaigns that capture worldwide audiences. These campaigns use design to get into our hearts and make us want to take action. Let’s explore the traditional...
Dispatches
If you’re making some improvements to your bathroom space, and you’re looking to have the vanity replaced, then you will most certainly have to think about the depth, and the overall size of this item. Of course, among other options, you will...