Journal
Minimal, and largely monochrome; Stockholm's Guise deliver bold, contemporary work with more than a knowing nod to the Swedish capital's illustrious design heritage. You may recall that 'our man in Stockholm', Mr. Samuel Sweetman, recently caught up...
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For decades, the world has been transfixed by the elegant simplicity of Scandinavia's functionalist designs; with Stockholm being very much at the epicentre, ever since 1930's famous Stockholm Exhibition. With the city and its designers being every...
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New Zealand born, Stockholm-based architect and illustrator Sarah Otley will this week be exhibiting a series of cognizant-cool sketches. If you’re a regular We Heart reader you may recognise her as part of the super-talented Monki design team....
Thailand
Together with its cutting edge architecture and name; Casa De La Flora - you’d be right in imagining a luxe new design hotel situated on the Med somewhere, or perhaps Barcelona’s hillside, or even Mexico – which is why those walking along the...
Cartagena
Situated on a narrow street lined with historic and colourful colonial houses on Colombia’s Caribbean coast is The Tcherassi Hotel + Spa. After an extensive two-year restoration and renovation of a 250-year-old colonial mansion located in...
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Sick of Swedish jeans brands - Cheap Monday, Nudie, Acne, Whyred, H&M etc. - owning some sort of Scandinavian jeans hegemony, Anti Sweden are doing something about it. Taking their influence from the unmistakably Norwegian institution of Black...
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Famed Scottish brewery BrewDog have recently begun opening a chain of bars creating a special outlet for their unique blend of craft beer. The first two are located in Aberdeen and Edinburgh, and are designed by local firm CM Design. Drawing on the...
Mykonos
Alemagou is a bar and restaurant set beautifully on the sand of Ftelia Beach on the Greek island of Mykonos. Taking inspiration from typical Cycladic architecture, local firm K Studio have used the whitewashed, smooth-edged houses and dry stonewalls...
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Urban Prairie is an intuitive and interactive shop window display inspired by a reduction of green spaces in cities due to the rapid rate of urbanisation. Conceived and designed by London architecture firm In Square Lab - in collaboration with post...
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Cutting-edge retail confectioners Candy Rox have recently opened their first outlet store in the town of Rye, New York - completed by local-based interior design firm d-ash design. The space offers customers a unique mixture of traditional Main...
Helsinki
Opened in 1904 at the heart of Helsinki, the Uschakoff Building, originally a banking hall – is one of the best examples of Finnish Jugend (or Art Noveau) architecture and an important piece of Finnish heritage. But as luck would have it, the...
Journal
Matthias Heiderich is a young and self-taught Berlin-based photographer known for stunning work, which is heavily influenced by architecture, graphic design, colour and the urban landscape. Often exploring the complexities of colour in minimalist...
City Notes
“A masterclass in conceptuality,” a hotel that “takes you on a fuzzy trip of vague recollection,” and “a paradise of inimitable escapism.” That’s what we said about Port de Sóller’s impressive Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel three...
City Notes
Hidden in the quiet heart of rural Spain, La Torre del Visco Hotel offers unrivalled luxury and adventures walking in a shepherd’s footsteps across the ancient Aragonese landscape that once inspired Picasso… In the early 20th century,...
City Notes
The world’s first StandardX hotel has opened in Fitzroy, Melbourne, the offshoot of the renowned global The Standard hotels, officially touted as the brand’s “rebellious younger sibling” with an offering of “intuitive hospitality without...
Stuff Crush
See captivating, never-before-published photographs of 1970s and '80s USA cultural hotspots including New York City, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Miami Beach and more in Street Walker, a new publication from revered street photographer and...
Dispatches
When it comes to your child’s health, dental care is often the one that gets overlooked. After all, baby teeth fall out so why bother? But establishing good habits and visiting the dentist from an early age is crucial for your child’s health and...
Dispatches
When buying a used car, you need to know the car’s history. The last thing you want is to buy a car with hidden problems, whether it’s been in an accident, has outstanding finance or has been stolen. A full car history check can make or break...
Dispatches
Escape rooms are a popular team building activity, but they’re more than just an hour of fun. They create a high pressure environment where communication is key. Working together fast, sharing ideas and solving problems under time pressure shows...
Dispatches
What makes collagen-infused soups so effective? Food choices can make a big difference in achieving healthy skin and promoting joint health. One rising star in nutrition is collagen-infused soups. These soups are more than just delicious...