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For a long time it seems ‘The Colonies’ have been hidden in the shade of British Imperialism. But as attention turns to the new world, countries like Australia and New Zealand are using design to tell the stories of the past and to carve out a...
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iBride launched the Visconti Family Tree at Maison & Objet on 20th January. Ostensibly a collection of tea trays, when viewed collectively they form a feline family tree. Each tray features a sphynx cat in posed for a portrait in his or her...
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Whilst in town for last week's Interiors UK at the NEC, we dropped in on Birmingham's "cultural quarter", the aptly named Custard Factory - the 5-acres of riverside factories it occupies were built some 100-years ago, by custard's inventor; Sir...
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The Los Angeles County Museum of Art - LACMA to you and I - recently unveiled a mammoth exhibition celebrating Californian midcentury design - the first of its kind, with some 300+ objects representing all areas of design. Appropriately named -...
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The 25th anniversary of renowned dance company Tere O'Connor Dance at New York's Danspace Project was celebrated at the end of last year by the choreographer's latest show; Cover Boy. The set - constructed by Aptum Architecture (Julie Larsen and...
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Aimed at "stimulating dialogue" between rare, exclusive and cutting edge objects, Béatrice Saint-Laurent's Galerie BSL is an intriguing Parisian space where the former French Minister of Foreign Affairs speechwriter (amongst other distinguished...
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Ah, 80s teen films. Time travelling Deloreans, basketball playing werewolves and the coolest bedrooms known to man. Boy those American kids sure had awesome bedrooms. And now, it seems - as we fast forward a few decades - Brazilians have them too....
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We're a bit uncomfortable featuring churches. All that queer religious stuff going on inside - the thought of them alone usually results in an hour or two of death metal (Deicide or Mayhem will do nicely, thanks) just to cleanse our souls. But -...
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One of my favourite London landmarks has to be Battersea Power Station. I have been lucky enough to get a look up-close and inside this incredible monument and to attend a lecture from the 20th Century Society about its history, so I thought I’d...
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Woop. What better word to start the New Year with. A sheer expression of joy. And what more appropriate name for a design studio who came together over a shared love of collective nouns – that’s off the scale on my geekometer!...
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Playful Portugese design collective, Dose, came up with a cunning plan to deal with the problem of restricted budget and space for a temporary bar at Porto's annual academic festival. Debuting their 'TUBE-IT system', the team - António Martins,...
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The Westcountry is an inspirational place. Whether it’s the light, the air, or the water, there is definitely something in the South West corner of our fair isle that fires the creative spirit. And Young & Norgate, a small group of designers...
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...
City Notes
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...
City Notes
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...
Dispatches
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,...