Ljubljana
As a local designer with international repute, Nika Zupanc's first complete interiors project was perhaps always likely to be staged in Ljubljana. Her noir-esque femme fatale style - oozing with rich glamour - was also always likely to play a part....
Vancouver
Although Nirvana are internationally renowned as a 'Seattle band', not one of them were actually born there. Meanwhile, another rock legend - who is famed for his time in New York and London - was. And the young Jimi Hendrix spent his summer...
Bristol
Craft beer, and pizza? It's a winning combination that needs little else to achieve the We Heart seal of approval. But then they say those pizzas are made from "lovingly sourced" ingredients - that include flour from Molino Caputo in Naples, yeah,...
London
Toilet graffiti is the art-world's unsung hero. Inane scribblings, offensive quips responding to offensive quips, and the wonderfully irreverent (the gents at Manchester's Keko Moku carry the immortal statement, "Idol Minds and Leather Biscuits" -...
France
You only need say; "it's a club, conceived and designed by David Lynch", to guarantee a number of reactions. The dysfunctional icon's warped visions are so ingrained into pop culture that almost anybody could imagine the dark, curious form that it...
Hong Kong
Hong Kong's new Ritz-Carlton is lavish. Very lavish. Perhaps what you'd expect from the world's tallest hotel; it's elegant, grand, opulent and oh-so luxurious. The ghost of Liberace may have been haunting the hotel's interior designers in some of...
San Francisco
Leaving a trail of super-cool venues across California and beyond, Oakland's Mr. Important Design clearly know a thing or two about what puts the hip into a hip-nightspot; and their latest oeuvre does not disappoint. Chambers Eat and Drink is the...
Copenhagen
Getting it right; it's the balance between hip and homely, relaxed and revolutionary - that magic blend where style effortlessly meets the substance, where the offerings are not overshadowed by the design and where the design hasn't been used to...
Leamington Spa
Having just been nominated in this year's Restaurant and Bar Design Awards, having already garnered accolades and awards for their previous incarnations, the refit of Royal Leamington Spa's infamous Smack nightclub has already caused as much of a...
City Notes
“A masterclass in conceptuality,” a hotel that “takes you on a fuzzy trip of vague recollection,” and “a paradise of inimitable escapism.” That’s what we said about Port de Sóller’s impressive Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel three...
City Notes
Hidden in the quiet heart of rural Spain, La Torre del Visco Hotel offers unrivalled luxury and adventures walking in a shepherd’s footsteps across the ancient Aragonese landscape that once inspired Picasso… In the early 20th century,...
City Notes
The world’s first StandardX hotel has opened in Fitzroy, Melbourne, the offshoot of the renowned global The Standard hotels, officially touted as the brand’s “rebellious younger sibling” with an offering of “intuitive hospitality without...
Stuff Crush
See captivating, never-before-published photographs of 1970s and '80s USA cultural hotspots including New York City, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Miami Beach and more in Street Walker, a new publication from revered street photographer and...
Dispatches
Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Fourteen: Ancestral Wellness. In recent years, the wellness world has seen a resurgence of ancient practices...
Dispatches
Selecting the appropriate furniture is crucial while redesigning your living space. Modular sofas are a standout alternative due to their sophistication and adaptability among the numerous choices offered. These valuable pieces provide style and...
Dispatches
Roll up, roll up, we're doing a 'Call for Entries', for the A' Design Award. What is the A' Design Award you may wonder? The A' Design Award is a competition for designers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and companies looking to garner the attention of...
Dispatches
Pet owners strive to ensure the health and well-being of their furry companions. When pets fall ill, the choice of treatment becomes crucial. Traditionally, chemical medicines have been the go-to solution for various pet ailments. However,...