Melbourne
The first in a series of temporary pavilions across the parks of Melbourne has opened its pneumatically-operated doors this month in readiness for a programme of summer events. The inaugural MPavilion design, by the international award winning...
Journal
Most of us know someone who like to refer to themselves as a “collector” – someone whose shelves groan under the weight of umpteen pottery knick-knacks or who fill every nook and cranny with back issues of computer magazines. When it gets out...
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Earlier this year, the UK government announced it will allow driverless cars on the country's roads from January 2015, paving the way for the adoption of a technological advancement that has hitherto been the preserve of science fiction. Sit back...
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Danish design wonders HAY along with London designer Sebastian Wrong picked up where they left off at last year's London Design Festival with their new products the backdrop to a series of pop-up dining shenanigans, seeing them rightfully crowned as...
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Move over tongues, there's a new flavour organ in town. This splendid creation, officially known as The Flavour Conductor, is the brainchild of Bompas & Parr – the duo famed for their imaginative forays into immersive sensory experiences. They've...
The Edit
In the words of disembodied head and professional Cockney Ray Winstone: “Nah that's a proppa toow”. I can't do accents, but that's my impersonation of his impersonation of a Cockney. Anyway, the Tooled Up exhibition is sure to be Ray's...
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Glass artist, craftsman and athlete (keep reading), Jeremy Wintrebert, launched his Human Nature installation at the Victoria and Albert Museum this weekend, as part of this year's London Design Festival - commissioned by long celebrated champagne...
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If you wanted to do something extraordinary in the next 12 months, what kind of a challenge would you choose? Some people might pledge to climb one of the world's tallest mountains. Others may decide to train for a triathlon. The odd person might...
The Edit
The looming works of Spanish sculptor Xavier Mascaró march into London today. In the run up to the launch of his first major solo show in the city, we flew out to visit his Madrid studio, finding out more about the artist, his inspirations and the...
Journal
Having failed to get in the first time, Matej Chabera graduated from London’s Royal College of Art, with not one, but four final projects. “I never planned to become a designer - it just happened as I went along enjoying the perverse freedom...
Journal
Torre de David is a towering symbol of capitalism gone wrong. Dominating the skyline of the Venezuelan capital Caracas, the 45-storey skyscraper was a project which began in times of plenty as a result of the country's rapid economic development. It...
The Edit
Calling all young and gifted creatives! Don't hide your light under a bushel, dreaming of what might be... It's your time to shine! This summer, #shinebrightstudio is where it's all happening for the country's stars of tomorrow. Following the...
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
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...
Dispatches
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...
Dispatches
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...
Dispatches
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...