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Spiky geometric interiors, sharply contoured walls punctuating spaces with razor-edged elegance; it's all so en vogue don't you know? Situated within a 3,000 sq ft, three-storey gallery in Hangzhou, Arthouse Café - by Hong Kong agency Joey Ho...
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Our curiosity got the better of us when Sony Ericsson invited us to Amsterdam to "test drive" their new Xperia arc S. With a slight pang of guilt for our beloved iPhones, we dropped everything and forty minutes later landed in the heart of the...
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If you're looking to make a brave statement about revolutionising the creative elements of your business, then where better a place to do this than Berlin; the vibrant city famed for pioneering unconventional thinking and subversive creativity....
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Sure, we like convenience as much as the next guy. Drive through cash machine? Certainly. Drive through Starbucks? Great idea. However, is this Japanese café taking things just a little bit too far? OK, we're being stupid, but are strangely roused...
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Earlier on in the week we published the first part of our Icelandic Escapade; an indulgent mission to witness one of nature's greatest wonders - the Aurora Borealis - and to sample one of man's finest achievements - 45 year old single malt, 'The...
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Japanese designers Nendo are a busy little bunch. They throw out splendiferous designs even more frequently than David Guetta throws out ear-bleedingly-bad, misogynist euro-pop, and that's saying something. Their latest endeavour is for the oldest...
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It's late March and the phone rings, it's Whyte & Mackay, the famous Scottish company that own The Dalmore Distillery - producer of seriously high-grade single malt whisky since 1839. Such is the quality of their Scotch that, last year, two bottles...
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Back in February we featured Dishoom, the beautiful Covent Garden restaurant inspired by the faded elegance of Bombay's 19th century cafés. This week the St. Martin's Lane establishment has dragged itself down to the beach - well, London's cultural...
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Famed Scottish brewery BrewDog have recently begun opening a chain of bars creating a special outlet for their unique blend of craft beer. The first two are located in Aberdeen and Edinburgh, and are designed by local firm CM Design. Drawing on the...
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Cutting-edge retail confectioners Candy Rox have recently opened their first outlet store in the town of Rye, New York - completed by local-based interior design firm d-ash design. The space offers customers a unique mixture of traditional Main...
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Since being appointed Ford of Europe's Exterior Design Director at the beginning of 2005 the former chief designer at Opel/GM, Cologne-based Stefan Lamm, has been responsible for the design of innovative concept cars like the iosis, iosis X and the...
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Nope, a mind-altering psychedelic substance was not slipped into your pre-dinner apéritif, this bizarre new Tokyo restaurant is for real - all thanks to the imagination of local interior gurus, Fantastic Design Works Co. Alice of Magic World - 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...
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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...