The Edit
In 1992, just before his 60th birthday, Hokkaido-born photographer Masahisa Fukase was leaving his favourite bar when he tumbled down the stairs, causing a traumatic and irreversible brain injury that left him incapacitated. He remained that way...
Wattens
Sometimes even a decent sized castle gets a little cramped with all the art and objects that a gentleman collects on his travels. Since the Middle Ages, so-called “cabinets of curiosities” were constructed in the homes of Europe's moneyed elite....
Barcelona
Although it has gone through a few changes since opening at the turn of the century, the family-run restaurant Tandoor has always been a pioneer of Indian food on the Barcelona dining scene. With a its reputation firmly established, it's time for...
The Edit
London has got loads to recommend it as a city, but you wouldn't necessarily describe it as a fun place. Grey, serious and sober, rather than whimsical and welcoming. All that is about to change as you view the capital from a fresh perspective,...
Athens
Traditional Athenian houses, notable for their inner courtyards, became a template for architect Minas Kosmidis as he formulated a plan for Greek bistro La Mason du Grec. The business in the capital's upmarket Kifissia neighbourhood is surrounded by...
The Edit
Tony Garifalakis makes pictures that are invasive, muscling in on accepted meanings and discourses and turning our assumptions against us and against his subjects. From Vladimir Putin to Charles and Diana, his appropriations of images of the...
The Edit
Nobody and nothing is perfect, and that can only be a good thing. Defects lead to a re-evaluation; change; growth; adaptation and renewal. An imperfection can even make something more beautiful, as Argentinian duo Elian (Elian Chali) and Pastel...
Munich
You know some serious thought has gone into a place when the management quote Tolstoy to explain its design philosophy. Fantom, a bar situated between Munich's cultural heart and the business district, is all about the duality of light and dark. As...
The Edit
Nicolas Party certainly made the most of his invitation to exhibit at Inverleith House. The Swiss artist has made his mark on every available inch of the Georgian venue — including the seven gallery spaces, the corridors and even the stairwells...
Stockholm
From sausage factory to tax office, there have been some pretty unappetising businesses at this premises in the Södermalm neighbourhood of Stockholm. The latter's legacy was a maze of corridors and low-ceilinged offices, so designer Richard...
The Edit
Brutalism. Not everyone's cup of tea is it? Even its most ardent supporters wouldn't rush to label the architectural style as “fun”, yet for many children of the post-war generation, brutalist environments was were they did a lot of their...
The Edit
Everybody’s experienced it: that moment when you walk into the bar of your dreams. The kind of bar whose napkins hosted the first notes for The Great Gatsby or A Farewell to Arms; the kind of bar where As Time Goes By was first heard or where Tom...
City Notes
In the heart of downtown Zapopan, a neighbouring city of Guadalajara Mexico, Zorra Zapopan is the second outpost of Cervecería Zorra, a stunning project brought to fruition by esteemed studios Taller Dinamita and Taller Binario that combines a...
City Notes
Soft-launched 15 March, following an intensive restoration, Barcelona’s Grand Hotel Central has emerged as a triumph of contemporary luxury; a homage to its own weighty history and grandeur, yet breathing the fresh air of modern Catalunya....
City Notes
Opening just last month on Barcelona's Via Laietana, the road that separates the city's El Born and El Gòtic neighbourhoods, restaurant Can Bo completes the reimagined Grand Hotel Central; the street-level gastronomic concept focussing on tapas and...
City Notes
From first stepping into the kitchen aged 10, to creating supper club 'Eureka' in the family home, Flynn McGarry went on to open his first permanent fine dining restaurant, Gem, in New York City's Lower East Side at 19 years old, before going on to...
Dispatches
Circuit breakers are vital components in the world of electrical systems, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety and integrity of electrical networks. These devices are engineered to automatically interrupt electrical flow in the event of a...
Dispatches
The bathroom is obviously one really important part of the home/building. This is because of the essential role that it plays in ensuring personal hygiene and overall health. As a result, investment in this important part of the building is ideal,...
Dispatches
Orlando's theme parks are exciting to visit. That is why Disney World attracts 50 million visitors each year. However, visiting the city doesn't have to break the bank. There are many free and budget-friendly activities that you can enjoy in the...
Dispatches
Stress has become an unavoidable part of modern life. Between work, family responsibilities, and personal challenges, many people struggle to find a sense of calm. While traditional stress management methods such as meditation, yoga, and exercise...