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Boasting more than 100 design categories and many, many more sub-categories, the A' Design Award & Competition is certainly a diverse behemoth. Recognised as the world's largest design award, it was set up to champion innovative design by...
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Considered one of the first buildings of the Art Nouveau movement, Casa Vicens was also the first house designed by a certain Antoni Gaudí. Located in the Barcelona neighbourhood of Gràcia, brick and tile factory owner, Manuel Vicens i Montaner,...
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Extra! Extra! Read all about it. That's right, the A’ Design Awards & Competition regular submissions period is still open, but don't delay. The deadline of 30 September is fast approaching. The Public Stand Roppongi Bar by Akitoshi...
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Aspiring to earn prestige, recognition, credibility, and publicity for your design work? If yes, the A’ Design Award & Competition is for you. The 2020 A' Design Award. As the world’s largest international juried competition for...
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Following a sold-out run along Miami’s prominent Lincoln Road, Seven Deadly Sins has hotfooted it to New York City's Meatpacking District. A series of short plays where no subject is taboo, it takes audiences through seven uniquely designed...
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Recognising and promoting good design, companies, and creative individuals from designers and innovators to entrepreneurs, the A' Design Award and Competition is not only the world's largest and most prestigious design accolade, it's a benchmark in...
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Trying to decide between solid wood and engineered wood flooring? While both look almost identical once installed, there are some key differences in the way they perform. Engineered wood flooring is a popular choice with UK homeowners. Available...
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With 108 countries represented by 2094 winners from 104 different disciplines, the 2020—2021 edition of the world’s largest international design competition has come to a close. As a result, designers and brands have created for the masses,...
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Shanghai-based designers X+LIVING have collaborated with FAB Cinema and Zhongshuge Bookstore on a cross-brand project, the resulting Taiyuan FAB Cinema combining the cultural aspects and individual social features of both brands to create a concept...
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The final countdown is on. In 13 days, the submission period for the 2020—2021 edition of the prestigious A’ Design Award & Competition comes to a close; meaning if you haven't graced the competition with your talent, you have only until 28...
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If endless lockdowns haven't got you put under the patio by your partner, then it really is true love. For all those hours, days and months in one another's company, your love has blossomed into an unrepentant mutant strain that simply can't be...
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How do you fancy representing your country whilst honouring all the sweat, blood and tears that you put into your design work? With the A' Design Award submission period still open, innovative individuals and companies have the opportunity of...
City Notes
Chefs Karina Mejía and Israel Montero combine the tradition of Provençal cuisine with the soul and passion of Mexico in Saint Jacques Bistrot, their new gastronomic spot in the capital city's affluent Polanco neighbourhood. Allowing diners to...
City Notes
Located next door to Hotel Wilmina, which is housed in a former Berlin-Charlottenburg women's prison, Lotta Tagesbar has opened its doors, the café cum deli and bar designed by the same team behind Wilmina and serving an exquisite menu of healthy...
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With an enviable seafront location close to Barcelona and its airport, and having undergone a recent refurbishment, AC Hotel Gavà Mar is a 69-room hotel that is ideal for the business traveller, but also a surprising destination for the discerning...
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With interiors inspired by the Art Deco of Palm Beach County in Miami, and serving delicious ice cream on a newly pedestrianised street just off Barcelona's renowned Passeig de Gràcia, Amiko is not simply a 'heladería', rather it's a sensory...
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Minimalism and elegance, too, are gaining fast as popular choices for serene, sophisticated interiors. Simplicity, clean lines, and curative approaches to decor are all that these two styles are made of, bringing home really calm and clarity within...
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Finding the best Botox experts in Toronto can feel overwhelming, given the many options available. To focus your search, consider professionals with extensive experience and positive client reviews. A key step in identifying top specialists is...
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Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Eight: Restorative Home Design. In the pursuit of wellness, many people are turning their attention homeward....
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Austin’s housing market has seen a significant boom in recent years, with many homeowners looking to boost their property’s value through home improvement projects. In a city where home prices continue to rise, updating key areas of a property,...