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The Edit
This is a niche project if ever there was one – preserving the neon signs of Cold War Poland. However, the country's first (and we'll venture only) neon museum, in Warsaw, attracted 10,000 visitors in one night at a recent event, which isn't to be...
Utah
Somewhat off the typical tourist trail in Park City, Utah, the Washington School House Hotel may well be worth a diversion in your road trip; the building's past is a history lesson in itself, and that's before you've experienced the hotel's...
Publications
The Western perception of the Soviet Union was one of austerity, straight-laced, buttoned-down and under tight control for any signs of unorthodoxy. While this may have been true politically, the same can't be said for the architecture of the time,...
Athens
Until recently, Athens was a city very high on my 'must go' list, yet for one reason or another, I hadn't got around to visiting. I'd been to Greece but - whisper it - like many, had gravitated towards the Islands, opting for sunbathing and beaches...
Journal
Built mainly around the turn of the 20th Century in its present form, Deoksugung Palace in South Korea's capital Seoul has had a turbulent history stretching back more than 500 years. The rise and fall of dynasties, periods of abandonment, fire...
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There’s nothing so quintessentially British, so traditionally familial as a board game; the casual cheating of snakes and ladders, the avaricious screaming of “RENT!” in your brother’s face as he lands on a Park Lane hotel, the bludgeoning...
Journal
There’s no finer record of the 20th Century than the iconic magazine Life, a fact which polymath artist Geoffrey Farmer has used in creating his Leaves of Grass installation. The Canadian has given 2D photographs from the publication an extra...
Journal
At some point in our lives we've all received a gift or heirloom of some kind from a loved one. It could have been an object, a set of photographs or even an old tool kit. Have we, however, given much thought to its impact in our lives, and have...
Journal
Rockman & Rockman are an East London-based duo with heritage firmly in their hearts. Their Shoreditch studio is surrounded by Victorian and Edwardian buildings built specifically to house workshops, factories, showrooms, warehouses and timber yards...
Dispatches
With works spanning the design of buildings, landscapes, installations, exhibitions and objects, the projects of Asif Khan MBE explore sites of complex narratives, community empowerment and questions of identity. Collaborating with Canada Water and...
City Notes
Inspired by the golden age of nightlife, Calgary's Sweet Loretta Bar nods to the throbbing energy of 1970s discos and vintage sound studios, the late-night venue situated in the city's design and arts district and offering an inclusive space for...
City Notes
Located within Newson’s Yard — a recently conceived design hub on the Pimlico Road in London’s Belgravia — Wildflowers is a new neighbourhood restaurant, wine bar and deli with a focus on seasonal, high-quality ingredients cooked over...
City Notes
Chef Santiago Lastra's latest venture sees London-based A-nrd Studio create a metaphorical home-away-from-home, where the locally inspired fare and affable atmosphere of family-owned Mexican restaurants unite with a contemporary twist informed by...
Dispatches
Among all the other decisions you have to take regarding renovation of your house, choosing the right bathroom remodeling contractor is the most important. When partnered with a trained professional, your idea will be turned into great, efficient...
Dispatches
Beer and food pairings can be considered as an underrated art form, and thus can elevate your culinary experience. From heavier meals to lighter snacks, it could elevate the taste buds into a higher plane with the proper beer. For those that enjoy a...
Dispatches
Life insurance serves as a vital financial safety net, ensuring that your loved ones are financially protected in the event of your passing. It can cover outstanding debts, such as mortgages, and provide ongoing financial support to your family. In...
Dispatches
Tick, tock, goes the clock. That's right folks, the deadline to enter this year's A' Design Awards & Competition is looming. And when we say looming, we mean you have just 11 days to submit your works for the 2024—2025 edition. Lauded the world's...