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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...
Design
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...
Design
A solution to spatial challenges, and one with a heartwarming story behind it, Arnie.M is a home 'workspace' that's built to last; crafted from B/B grade birch plywood for longevity and featuring a modular design that enables its owner to adapt and...
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World Design Rankings is a method that, in the case of the A' Design Award and Competition, highlights and positions countries according to the number of designers that have historically won the award. Simply put, by entering the competition, you...
Design
It was the year when Dr. Emmett Brown lent us all his DeLorean. March to June was a decade long, and now it's a case of "how the bloody hell is it Christmas already?" The year we'll talk about until the day we day. And it still isn't over yet; just...
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Open to concept stage and realised furniture designs, homeware and decor, and furniture manufacturers and producers worldwide, the A' Furniture, Homeware and Decor Items Design Competition, is one of the most popular design award categories in the...
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Decorating your home is basically a reflection of your personal sense of style. From choosing the interior design and the colour of your walls to picking out the furniture and adding all kinds of accessories, your primary aim when decorating is to...
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It might seem like a daunting task, but planning and designing the most important room in your home can be an exciting time. Inspiration sites and platforms such as Pinterest flood us with images and ideas, often overwhelming us with where exactly...
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Slot machines have always been immensely popular. Walk into any casino and you’ll see just how much of the floor space is taken up by these machines. Their popularity has grown quickly; while other casino games have been around for centuries, the...
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Even though many people don’t like sudden changes, redesigning the rooms in your home can make your everyday living a new experience. If you haven’t changed anything in your house for a while, moving a thing or two around can make an enormous...
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With works spanning the design of buildings, landscapes, installations, exhibitions and objects, the projects of Asif Khan MBE explore sites of complex narratives, community empowerment and questions of identity. Collaborating with Canada Water and...
City Notes
Inspired by the golden age of nightlife, Calgary's Sweet Loretta Bar nods to the throbbing energy of 1970s discos and vintage sound studios, the late-night venue situated in the city's design and arts district and offering an inclusive space for...
City Notes
Located within Newson’s Yard — a recently conceived design hub on the Pimlico Road in London’s Belgravia — Wildflowers is a new neighbourhood restaurant, wine bar and deli with a focus on seasonal, high-quality ingredients cooked over...
City Notes
Chef Santiago Lastra's latest venture sees London-based A-nrd Studio create a metaphorical home-away-from-home, where the locally inspired fare and affable atmosphere of family-owned Mexican restaurants unite with a contemporary twist informed by...
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You said yes, and now it's time to celebrate. But how best to honour this extra-special occasion? With an awesome party of course. Your friends and family will just want to pass on their love and best wishes, so the details are up to you – and...
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Whenever you are looking to book a holiday, you’ll end up considering lots of different destinations across the globe before settling on one. The ideal holiday spot will cater to every traveller in your group, whilst being affordable too....
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In recent years, the demand for car trailers in the USA has seen a significant increase, driven by both personal and business needs. Whether you need to transport a vehicle for a cross-country move, bring your car to a race, or simply need a trailer...
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Picture a master chess player. You won't be catching them moving pieces randomly, hoping for the best outcome. They will have a plan and usually think five steps ahead. Some people think success is about big ideas, and others say the devil is in the...