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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...
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Architecture firms LOCAL and PIR2 have completed works on a sustainable activity park for clients Vestland County Council and Etne Municipality. Named Skakkeringen, the park is part of Vestland County’s endeavour to transform "innovative...
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China, the United States of America, and Japan do it again, the three powerhouses ranking 1st, 2nd and 3rd for the fourth consecutive year in the A’ Design Awards' World Design Rankings. Using a slick methodology for ranking countries, the...
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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...
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With almost 200 categories, the A'Design Award and Competition spans the full spectrum of design and innovation, offering designers, creatives, entrepreneurs and visionary artists a space to showcase their excellence in their chosen discipline....
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As the 30 September deadline quickly approaches, now is the perfect time to remind you why as a designer, creative professional, entrepreneur, or small business, that you should submit your work to the A' Design Awards & Competition’s 2024—2025...
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With winners promised design world fame, prestige, publicity and international recognition, the A’ Design Award & Competition invites designers, innovators and entrepreneurs from across the globe and across all disciplines to enter the world’s...
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Joining forces once again with the world’s most diverse design competition, we’re excited to announce that the 2024—2025 edition has launched and, with that, designers, entrepreneurs, small businesses, academics, and more, are all invited to...
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As the hangovers subside and the heads and mind start to focus again, this year's winners of the A' Design Awards — who recently celebrated together in Italy at a lavish gala event — can reward themselves with a big pat on the back and a...
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In our article on 5 February, we advised that the deadline to enter the A’ Design Award's 2023—2024 edition was fast approaching. As that date is actually 28 February, this post is a call for action; a final opportunity for you to submit your...
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A new concept by ZIKZAK Architects — a project team consisting of Valeria Mostipan and Ihor Yashyn — Ethno is a potential 245 square metre eatery that oozes Ukrainian charm through its modern interpretation and nod to historical roots. An...
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In short, the A' Design Award is presented to the world's best designs. Submission is open to concept stage works, prototypes as well as finished works and realised projects across a huge spectrum of disciplines. In fact, as the world's largest...
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...
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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,...
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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...
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Long-time perusers of these pages will know about our love affair with Barcelona’s convention shattering Sónar festival; having just completed the musical programme for its forthcoming 32nd edition, We Heart can already feel the sticky spirit of...
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Hotels around the world are constantly searching for new ways to improve the guest experience, and innovation has become a key part of their strategy. Modern travellers expect more than just a clean room and a comfortable bed. They are looking for...
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A solid financial plan combines both security and growth, and whole life insurance plays a key role in achieving this balance. By opting for whole life insurance, you not only provide your loved ones with financial protection but also build a...
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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 Fifteen: Mental Health for the Planet. As awareness of climate change and environmental degradation grows, an...