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How does a stethoscope become an '80s ghetto blaster plugged into a lamp shade? Inspired by the Surrealist process of exquisite corpse, or cadavre exquis, that sees art created collectively - each collaborator adding their own strand, all based on a...
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The devil is in the detail my friend; the precise subtleties and imperfect attributes that combine to make the whole more than just the sum of its parts. Great design is all about attention to detail, and that's just what we've chosen to...
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Did you know that Clerkenwell in London has the highest number of architects per square mile in Europe? If you're a London architect, you probably did, otherwise we bet you didn't. By our reckoning thousands of people have just learned something. We...
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One way of making sure you don't get too homesick and always know a good place to go for a drink when you're away in New York City is to recreate your favourite bar from back home in one of the American hotels. That's what Tobias Rehberger has done...
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Japanese people are mad about Western classical music. They love it. Love it almost as much as torturing people on TV game shows. Which is only a surprise until you hear their traditional music, as heard being played on flutes during the mesmeric...
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As any tourist knows, the choice of hotel can make the difference between a dismal holiday and a doozy, and if you travel a lot for work, hotels can become a defining feature of your life. A new exhibition, Grand Hotel: Redesigning Modern...
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As consumers become more engaged in the making process of their products, designers are finding increasingly fascinating means by which to create their wares. We've seen designers blowing up sheets of metal to create chairs, and Martijn Rigters'...
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There is a magical ski town in Switzerland that is NOT San Moritz or Gstaad but is just as deserving of acclaim and press as its better-known tres chic cousins, it is called Zermatt - a.k.a, home of the Matterhorn and both a skiing (winter) and...
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Graphic designer Ben Edmonds is one of the new breed of artisan makers who are bringing passion, originality and quality back to the fore. Design-led craftspeople may have been offering discerning consumers that something different for some time...
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Tucked away in a beautiful Milanese courtyard located in the Brera Design District of last week's Milan Design Week, The Iceland Whale Bone Project was a mesmerising entrée to the students of ECAL's typically brilliant plat principal in a...
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...aaand breathe. This year's Milan Design Week may not be over for everyone involved, but we're safely back from the madness and in the process of prepping tons of intoxicating design stories for you to take a hit on over the coming days and weeks....
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When I was in Stockholm for Stockholm Design Week, I was very lucky to be invited to the studio of Färg & Blanche for a one-off exhibition of their work, some of which they hadn’t seen for over two years, that was brought together for just a...
City Notes
Chefs Karina Mejía and Israel Montero combine the tradition of Provençal cuisine with the soul and passion of Mexico in Saint Jacques Bistrot, their new gastronomic spot in the capital city's affluent Polanco neighbourhood. Allowing diners to...
City Notes
Located next door to Hotel Wilmina, which is housed in a former Berlin-Charlottenburg women's prison, Lotta Tagesbar has opened its doors, the café cum deli and bar designed by the same team behind Wilmina and serving an exquisite menu of healthy...
City Notes
With an enviable seafront location close to Barcelona and its airport, and having undergone a recent refurbishment, AC Hotel Gavà Mar is a 69-room hotel that is ideal for the business traveller, but also a surprising destination for the discerning...
City Notes
With interiors inspired by the Art Deco of Palm Beach County in Miami, and serving delicious ice cream on a newly pedestrianised street just off Barcelona's renowned Passeig de Gràcia, Amiko is not simply a 'heladería', rather it's a sensory...
Dispatches
Minimalism and elegance, too, are gaining fast as popular choices for serene, sophisticated interiors. Simplicity, clean lines, and curative approaches to decor are all that these two styles are made of, bringing home really calm and clarity within...
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Finding the best Botox experts in Toronto can feel overwhelming, given the many options available. To focus your search, consider professionals with extensive experience and positive client reviews. A key step in identifying top specialists is...
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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 Eight: Restorative Home Design. In the pursuit of wellness, many people are turning their attention homeward....
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Austin’s housing market has seen a significant boom in recent years, with many homeowners looking to boost their property’s value through home improvement projects. In a city where home prices continue to rise, updating key areas of a property,...