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The New Stand is a revolutionary retail concept in New York. An App, a marketing platform, a source of daily enlightenment; a veritable 21st century upgrade to the classic newsstand. From their original Union Square subway spot to residing among the...
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As reported last week, the highly-coveted A’ Design Award and Competition is open for submissions. But not for long. In just over two weeks — 28 February, to be precise — the doors will shut tightly closed for another year; meaning your chance...
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Design awards come in all shapes and sizes; but not one comes close to the scale of the A' Design Award and Competition. With a vision rooted in a staunch belief that our collective futures will be shaped by arts, design, and technology, the award...
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Since its 1904 conception by Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, the eponymous Danish design company has grown synonymous with Scandinavian-designed collections, exceptional craftsmanship, and innovative collaborations. 112 years older, and...
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Anyone who knows anything about Berlin's Berghain will know that clubbing in the dark is fun. Anyone who has been a child knows that bouncy castles are fun. It's no stretch, then, to assume that chucking the two concepts into a room to duke it out...
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The outstanding architectural legacy left by Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris, better known as Le Corbusier, is undoubtedly one of the 20th century's most significant. Pioneering Urbanism, inadvertently triggering the Brutalist movement, conceiving...
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This is an advertorial for Safestore Clean and crisp, clutter kept to the bare minimum, Scandi-cool. You know the script: minimalism rules. Right? Wrong. Maximalism has been making a quiet comeback of late — extravagant Parisian hotels that...
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When you're renowned for creativity, for making things, spaces, or places look great, folk always want to know how that transfers to your own living arrangements. Artists are famous for the live-work studio — perhaps its paint-splattered canvases...
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'Totally addicted to Berlin architecture and ESPECIALLY the LEGO Architecture Studio Box', Arndt Schlaudraff is the man building his way around the world's (and his own imagination's) Brutalist gems, one LEGO brick at a time. Salk Institute...
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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...
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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Paintings have transcended their origins as the crown jewels of galleries and museums. Today, they hold a central place in homes worldwide, where they not only decorate but also communicate personal taste, style, and emotion. Whether chosen for...
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When it comes to your child’s health, dental care is often the one that gets overlooked. After all, baby teeth fall out so why bother? But establishing good habits and visiting the dentist from an early age is crucial for your child’s health and...
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When buying a used car, you need to know the car’s history. The last thing you want is to buy a car with hidden problems, whether it’s been in an accident, has outstanding finance or has been stolen. A full car history check can make or break...
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Escape rooms are a popular team building activity, but they’re more than just an hour of fun. They create a high pressure environment where communication is key. Working together fast, sharing ideas and solving problems under time pressure shows...