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Leading lights of the design world packed a suitcase full of shorts and headed towards the inviting climes of southern Florida at the beginning of the month for Design Miami/ 2013, where the industry's movers and shakers, innovators and...
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Thomas Edison was a smart cookie – we'd all be in the dark without the inventor's mass-production light bulb – but even the great man would be agog at the amazing levels to which Philips are taking electric light. Philips hue is a system of...
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London address 20 Blackfriars Road has seen some interesting times in its two-and-a-bit centuries, but this latest incarnation by artist Alex Chinneck created as a finale to the Merge Festival must take the cake. The passage on the right side used...
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Ever peered through the glass of a high-end fashion boutique at the lovely, lovely clothes, but been too shy to go in? Intimidated by model-thin salespeople? Scared to ask for a size 12? You are not alone. Clothes shopping can be a minefield,...
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Amid the orderly trees of Brooklyn's MetroTech Common, a strange sight now greets morning commuters as they pass by. What are these strange technicolour shapes piled on the plaza? A crash site of a UFO perhaps. The debris of a meteorite impact. The...
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I watch as a half dozen oyster mushrooms, each the size of a spread palm, are pulled away from where they’re fruiting out of a cardboard box. Inside the box is a mixture of recycled card and mushroom spores, but mostly, it contains used...
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With its pristine beaches, sprawling Downtown and pulsating Latino vibe, it's fair to say that Miami has come a long way since its early days as a mosquito infested mangrove swamp. The second largest American city with a Spanish-speaking majority,...
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Pimp My Ride has got nothing on this baby! Studio Job's Land Rover has taken the concept of personalised vehicle styling to brilliantly ghastly levels with a custom Defender project they call Automobile, created to mark the Series models' 65th...
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Normally when you think of underground car parks you think of tiny spaces that would struggle to house a pram never mind a car, dimly lit muggings and dodgy drug deals – hopefully never all three at once. What you don’t usually see is a gaggle...
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Victoria Ledig is petit, attractive and immaculately presented, from her precarious heels to her perfect black bob. She is the last person you would expect to find in a slaughterhouse. And yet this is where her dedication to her graduate project at...
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Given a whole role of 35mm film to use in her parents' SLR as a child, to document the growth and release of tadpoles, Connie McDonald's unwitting introduction into photography has clearly had a potent effect upon the young creative. A 19 year-old...
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Britain has always been a nation of pioneers. Not so very long ago, our forebears were discovering new countries, settling new lands, surviving against the odds with little more than an indomitable spirit and a good pair of boots. Nowadays 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...
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A solid financial plan combines both security and growth, and whole life insurance plays a key role in achieving this balance. By opting for whole life insurance, you not only provide your loved ones with financial protection but also build a...
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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 Fifteen: Mental Health for the Planet. As awareness of climate change and environmental degradation grows, an...
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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 Fourteen: Ancestral Wellness. In recent years, the wellness world has seen a resurgence of ancient practices...
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Selecting the appropriate furniture is crucial while redesigning your living space. Modular sofas are a standout alternative due to their sophistication and adaptability among the numerous choices offered. These valuable pieces provide style and...