City Notes
A-nrd Studio recently completed the design for the latest venue from rotisserie restaurant chain, Cocotte, the London-based practice embracing soft minimalism for the interiors of the Richmond outpost. Upon entering the 62-seat restaurant, diners...
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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...
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With winners promised design world fame, prestige, publicity and international recognition, the A’ Design Award & Competition invites designers, innovators and entrepreneurs from across the globe and across all disciplines to enter the world’s...
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Originally constructed in 1901 as a stationer’s warehouse, The Ansonborough Charleston is a 45-room luxury inn situated in the heart of the city’s historic downtown district. Following an extensive reinvention sourced, co-developed,...
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With content playing an essential role in the era of social media, and design and space an important element of this, Shenzhen-based design studio HOPE DESIGN have collaborated with Shao Buchushu on a unique multi-use venue that is designed to...
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Bringing together the culinary concepts of Vena Steinkönig and Valentin Broer of Momo Ramen; Miguel Zaldívar of Miguélez; Patrick Rüther and Axel Ohm of Überquell; Burhan Schawich and Samet Kaplan of Underdocks; and Niels Berschneider of...
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Serving dishes deep-rooted in classic Chinese-American culture with a southern, American twist, Choy has been opened in Nashville by its owners Moni Advani and Nishaan Chavda. The menu was created in collaboration with Brandon Jew of San...
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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...
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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...
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Located in the heart of Paris's Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighbourhood, Le Grand Hôtel Cayré encapsulates the refined spirit of its surroundings whilst honouring its vibrant creative past. With 123 tasteful rooms and suites that combine Parisian...
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Having written about Milky's Toronto back in 2019, and referencing it more recently in our review of Robert Schneider's Coffee Culture book, it's music to our ears — and a delight to the eyes — that the small café brand have opened a third...
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At the intersection of Marylebone, Mayfair and Soho, a new five-star hotel conjures the singular essence of Marylebone Lane’s village-like aura. An ode to “life on the Lane,” The BoTree distills all the style and elegance of Marylebone, a...
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“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...
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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,...
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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...
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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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The purpose of nursing homes is to provide older people at risk with the care and attention they require in a secure setting. For some residents, however, the truth is unsettling: abuse by doctors and other medical professionals. Nursing home...
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China, the United States of America, and Japan do it again, the three powerhouses ranking 1st, 2nd and 3rd for the fourth consecutive year in the A’ Design Awards' World Design Rankings. Using a slick methodology for ranking countries, the...
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It's important to pick the right company to clean your air ducts so that your home stays healthy and safe. When your air ducts are clean, the air quality inside your home is better, which is good for everyone's health. But how do you choose which...
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We’ve all seen them. You know, rickety and rusty carports dragging down a property’s curb appeal. In fact, the eyesore is all you pay attention to. Even though carport designs have improved over the years the structures still lack some curb...