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With so many of us opting to eschew the corporate nine-to-five — in favour of working our own hours, on our own terms — the creative class has become a global population all of its own; flitting between the globe’s cultural capitals, swarming...
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People really hate change. Especially when they've just crawled out of their Christmas caves and propped themselves up in front of their work computer. No fucks given by The Beeb, though, who've today unveiled a new look for their soon-to-be...
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Man has long been preoccupied by the future. Indeed, it is the very essence of progress that makes looking forward a critical compulsion. Celebrating the future that we're living today, and the baffling advancements of the near future we're set to...
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Detroit is slowly and surely dragging itself back from the edge after the rockiest period in its history, but it's not high-level Governmental measures or administrative oversight that is making the most visible improvements to the beleaguered city....
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If you notice a faint glow on the western horizon last week, it was probably the most recent work from Morag Myerscough and Luke Morgan. MIRAR — Ways of Seeing may have been constructed thousands of miles away in Mexico City, but the duo's...
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The Dequindre Cut in Detroit has already seen major change as it moved from disused railway line to green space and walking track. It's part of a programme of urban generation in the area linking the river front with the Eastern Market...
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In a star-studded (possibly, don't ask me if Dean Gaffney was there) event at London’s Old Truman Brewery last night, the glitterati of the hospitality design raised their glasses to honour the Oscars of the restaurant and bar design world. A...
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Too many cooks spoil the broth. Right? Wrong. An extensive roll call of creatives are responsible for a major new look at the original alternative telly station, Channel 4. London studio DBLG collaborated with motion designer SQUA in a...
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London Design Festival takes the city by its particulars and bombards it with home; interior; exterior and conceptual candy. Party after party, showcase after showcase it sings a celebratory chorus for global design and the importance of it in our...
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With its use of eye-zapping neon signs and attention-grabbing flags and totems, Superstructure can only be the work of Morag Myerscough and Luke Morgan; who work together as the "loose collective" Supergrouplondon. The wooden construction is a...
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One of the strangest works in literary history is 150 years young this year — and a designer/fashion house that’s always been outlandish, confrontational and off-beat commemorated it memorably on Conduit Street recently. The book? Alice’s...
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Remember when downloading MP3s was the future of commercial music? How digital file transfers would bring instant accessibility without the need for a trip to the shops, or a four-day wait for the postman? And how the reduced packaging and...
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,...
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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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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...
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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 Fourteen: Ancestral Wellness. In recent years, the wellness world has seen a resurgence of ancient practices...
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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...
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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...