City Notes
Marking a decade in hospitality design, London- and LA-based interior architecture studio, Fettle, unveil their latest work in collaboration with Amsterdam-born apartment-hotel brand The July. Hot on the heels of BOAT&CO and The July — Twenty...
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Cook, a Mediterranean restaurant situated in a storied Parisian building, has undergone a considered transformation at the hands of creative studio Mersi; led by Meryl Motyka and Simon Mimoun. In just six months, the pair have reimagined the space...
Dispatches
For those designing the future, few accolades carry the weight of the A’ Design Award & Competition. With the submission period for the 2025—2026 edition well under way, this international juried competition calls on designers, innovators and...
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Located in the secluded bay of Günlüklü on Turkey’s Aegean coast, just east of Göcek, AHÃMA is a sanctuary shaped by conservation, design, and connection to place. A new member of The Aficionados, this 20 hectare eco-biome sits among ancient...
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In Madrid’s elegant Chamberí neighbourhood, Càlido is rethinking the neighbourhood café. Dreamed up by digital entrepreneur and Paris-trained pastry maker Mariale Briceño, the all-day spot is her first foray into the physical world; a space...
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Set on Rue de Prague in Paris’s 12th arrondissement, Araku’s latest boutique is a café-cum-working roastery, a stripped-back space that reflects the brand’s focus on process, precision, and purpose. It’s the third Paris location for the...
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Valentyns sets a striking new standard for workplace design, launching a progressive model in Cologne, Germany, that puts small and mid-sized businesses on par with global firms. Housed in a modernist 1960s building with views over the Rhine, the...
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A storied 19th century church in downtown Louisville becomes The Last Refuge, a striking new venue from Bob Dylan’s Heaven’s Door Whiskey that blurs the lines between reverence and revelry. Occupying some 20,000 square feet, the space transforms...
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First featuring 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin way back in 2014, the inspired design hotel already stood out as one of the capital’s boldest lifestyle concepts. Now, over a decade later, Studio Aisslinger returns to breathe fresh life into the...
The Edit
As Oasis return to the stage for a run of sold-out reunion shows at Wembley Stadium, Wembley Park marks the occasion with Brothers: Liam and Noel Through the Lens of Kevin Cummins, a free open-air photography exhibition offering a rare, intimate...
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A vibrant addition to New York City’s East Village, Kabawa is the latest project from chef Paul Carmichael and the Momofuku group, and expresses a deeply personal homage to Caribbean culture shaped through Carmichael’s Barbadian roots and a...
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Just shy of an hour's drive down the coast from bustling Barcelona sits the Costa Daurada's only 'Grand Luxe 5*' resort: the very fancy Le Méridien RA Hotel & Spa. With 150 guest rooms, suites and apartments on the beachfront of 'Platja de Sant...
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Opened in September 2025, HYLL brings a new interpretation of country hospitality to the Cotswolds, a hotel rooted in its landscape, designed to slow the pace and dim the noise. Set within a restored 16th century manor house, the 26 room property...
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Sircle Collection, the international hospitality group behind a growing portfolio of hotels and restaurants, introduces The Cover Vienna this November, a private members’ club in the city’s 7th District. Set within the Max Brown Hotel, the club...
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In the centre of Bergen, a new chapter has opened for a concrete landmark designed by Egill Reimers in 1920. Once home to bakeries, offices, shops and social services, the building has been reimagined by architecture studio LOCAL as Bergen Camping,...
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On Barcelona’s recently beautified Avinguda Diagonal, a new kind of café experience has arrived, one that has already piqued the curiosity of both locals and visitors. Jaç Hi-Fi Café, designed by Isern Serra Studio for owners Ligia and Arnau,...
Dispatches
Picture this: you’ve just landed in Paris for the holidays after a 10 hour flight. You’re exhausted, carrying luggage, and just want to check in with your Airbnb host. But your phone? Completely dead in the water; no service, no Wi-Fi, nothing....
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Key Takeaways - Implementing flexible work arrangements can significantly enhance employee well-being and reduce burnout. - Providing comprehensive support systems, including mental health resources and career development opportunities, fosters...
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For many travelers, a hotel stay is no longer just about having a clean room and a comfortable bed. By 2026, expectations have shifted in subtle but meaningful ways. Guests still value good design, location, and service, but the definition of a...
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One of the first things you may be wondering as a new parent is: What temperature is a fever for a baby? It can be tricky to tell what your baby’s temperature is, particularly since infants and older babies can have different symptoms. An...