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As many industries have been hard hit by the pandemic, stories of communities coming together to support local businesses have been a source of warmth in troubled times. During the bleakest early days, music, at least for me, was a much-needed...
London
Friends and music industry professionals, Charlie Dorman, Larry Hibbitt and Chris Kiely, have partnered with the best in acoustic and architectural design to transform a light industrial warehouse into state-of-the-art music studios; their new...
London
Venture firm PUBLIC and workspace accelerator Huckletree have collaborated on a shared workspace that will nurture startups, investors, and innovators; the open-plan office enabling them to build relationships primarily with civil servants and...
London
Leaving just the original art deco façade and carved wooden entrance door, Note Design Studio carried out a complete overhaul on a 1925 Grade II* listed building on Red Lion Square, the collaboration for The Office Group (TOG)’s new coworking...
London
Occupying the empty levels of a well-known multi-storey carpark in south-east London, Peckham Levels is an intoxicating creative campus for innovators, creators, artists, makers, and entrepreneurs; a cultural hub conceived by social enterprise...
London
Alex Chinneck is an artist who deals in whimsy and the illusory. Following projects that have seen a steel, upside-down electricity pylon for London Design Festival, and 7,500 wax bricks put to use in order of giving the notion that a façade of a...
London
Creative hothouse Bernie Grant Arts Centre has completed its first phase of a long-term artist-led refurbishment programme, Morag Myerscough — renowned for her use of bold colours, geometric preoccupations, and the ability to create community and...
London
You've probably heard: London's revered Design Museum has moved to Kensington High Street, an investment of £83m seeing the museum triple in size to 10,000sqm; and fulfilling its future role as the world’s leading institution dedicated to...
London
'From the white cube to the bedroom wall.' That's the maxim behind The Baldwin Gallery, a new space dedicated to art inspired by Native American philosophies that has opened in London's Blackheath. Seeking to provoke discourse about both art, and...
London
Gort Scott Architects have completed another interesting project; this time in London's E17, transforming a gloriously-retro former 1960s office building into a multidisciplinary space for the Walthamstow creative community; retaining much of its...
London
One Commercial Street, Aldgate, aka The Relay Building, is a slick glass, mixed-use building of residential and office space. As is the case with many spots like this in the capital, it's been through the mill a bit. Nominated for a...
London
As Soho House's international empire expands, the mega-member's club goes back to its roots in Shoreditch, with a co-working space aimed at creative entrepreneurs who have long forgotten the conventional 9-5. Forged on an ethos of...
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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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Among all the other decisions you have to take regarding renovation of your house, choosing the right bathroom remodeling contractor is the most important. When partnered with a trained professional, your idea will be turned into great, efficient...
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Beer and food pairings can be considered as an underrated art form, and thus can elevate your culinary experience. From heavier meals to lighter snacks, it could elevate the taste buds into a higher plane with the proper beer. For those that enjoy a...
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Life insurance serves as a vital financial safety net, ensuring that your loved ones are financially protected in the event of your passing. It can cover outstanding debts, such as mortgages, and provide ongoing financial support to your family. In...
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Tick, tock, goes the clock. That's right folks, the deadline to enter this year's A' Design Awards & Competition is looming. And when we say looming, we mean you have just 11 days to submit your works for the 2024—2025 edition. Lauded the world's...