China
Shenzhen-based studio 31 Design have completed works on the lyf Hotel, a contemporary abode located in the city of Xi'an, China, which contains the warmth of the native land whilst also showing the novelty of a foreign land. Blending modern...
Crete
A building with one name and two meanings, ‘Drakoni’ was named so in honour of the family that erected and owned it for more than six generations, as well as offering a nod to the fact the whole structure was built from the local hard stone of...
South Tyrol
With roots dating back to 1450, Fink is a nine-bedroom inn with centuries-old stone walls and vaults. A former coppersmith, post office, and coffeehouse, the boutique property nods to its past, present and future thanks to a thoughtful restoration...
Sydney
Set to open in November 2024, Sea Sea Hotel will offer 25 guest rooms that hark to the laid-back ease of 1970s Australian surf culture with warm wood interiors and bags of surfer style. Located halfway between Sydney and Byron Bay in the coastal...
Playa del Carmen
To mark their first foray into the Latin America and Caribbean markets, EDITION Hotels have collaborated once again with architecture and design studio Rockwell Group, the lifestyle chain conceived by Ian Schrager and Marriott International opening...
Florence
Following an extensive renovation, renowned hotel The Place Firenze reopens with 20 luxurious rooms and suites in the heart of beautiful Florence. Overlooking the Piazza Santa Maria Novella, the hotel from boutique Italian hotel group, The...
Hong Kong
A concept hotel that cultivates cultural exchange and community formation, Hong Kong's Townplace West Kowloon belongs to a generation of hotels that develops this exchange through a communal sense of belonging, social dynamics and inspiring design....
Santorini
Located in the heart of Santorini's capital, Fira, Neo Suites is a new boutique hotel with 20 stylish suites, each boasting a private heated plunge pool and terrace, as well as sleek design inspired by Alexey Pajitnov's puzzle video game...
New Orleans
With just 40 guest rooms, Hotel Henrietta is a new design-led five-storey boutique hotel in the heart of Uptown New Orleans. The first hotel built from the ground up on major thoroughfare St. Charles Avenue in 30 years — and an extension of the...
Baden-Württemberg
Situated in Geisingen, in southwest Germany's Baden-Württemberg state, 1280 Krone is a member of The Aficionados that blends raw architecture with rustic flare, the boutique hotel and restaurant — having welcomed guests in some form or another...
Vienna
Mid-century Austrian flair paired with The Hoxton’s distinctive warm and layered design aesthetics form the style for the design hotel brand's latest opening. With 196 guest rooms, a Cuban-inspired rooftop bar with pool and outstanding views, a...
Valencia
Housed in a lovingly restored 1924 modernist Spanish property in Valencia's Ruzafa neighbourhood, La Novieta is an adults-only hotel with just four ensuite guest rooms. The brainchild of Bertrand and Fabien — who double as proprietors of both...
Dispatches
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...
Dispatches
Leeds is a vibrant city known for its culture and growth, often regarded as the capital of the North of England. It is a lively bustling hub of activity, filled with friendly and approachable people. The city also offers a healthier, more...
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While Louisiana roads aren’t exactly death traps, safety can be an issue. The Pelican State is seeing an uptick in the number of vehicle crashes each year. In 2023, 60 crash fatalities in Orleans Parish were reported and around 7,690 people were...
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Spanning 7,500 kilometres of Greece’s 16,000 kilometres of coastline, the Greek Archipelago is vast, with figures on the number of islands it comprises at some 6,000; 227 of which are inhabited. Which is a lot of islands, many of which are packed...
Dispatches
The field of medicine is changing rapidly, altering how healthcare professionals diagnose, treat, and care for patients. Innovations in digital health, artificial intelligence, and personalised medicine are transforming patient experiences and...