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Journal
You can’t help thinking that the unnamed protagonist of Cormac McCarthy’s harrowing post-apocalyptic novel The Road (played in the equally soul-crushing film by Viggo Mortensen) would have had a much easier time of it if only he’d had some of...
Milan
This building in Milan's art and design rich Brera district has seen its fair share of action over the years. First a blacksmith's workshop, it was later used by architect Michele de Lucchi as a platform to display his students' work, before...
Milan
A rooftop restaurant and swimming pools... places like Milan can pull such things off, and Ceresio 7 does it in impeccable style. Hardly surprising, given that the venue crowns the headquarters of clothing house Dsquared2, right in the heart of the...
The Edit
Switzerland isn't the first place you think of when it comes to cutting loose with crazy artistic antics, but there's a little corner of Lausanne where the rules and regulations the rest of the country is famous for go out of the window – École...
Milan
Italian furniture fanatic Fragile has a new showroom in Milan, and despite the name, we crashed through the doors like a bull in a china shop to cop an eyeful of the snazzy store. Studiopepe deserves an ovation or two for the balls out theatricality...
Milan
Milan is perhaps best known for its Gothic architecture - there's not much evidence of the Roman Empire left to see in the city, despite it operating as the empire's western capital. But take a seat inside Milan pizzeria Mics, turn the lights down a...
Milan
The Grand Hotel et de Milan is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, so it's a splendid time to call at Caruso, the hotel's restaurant and bar, to check out the recent renovations. Luckily the owners seem like the types to never throw...
The Edit
Inspired by Yoko Ono and Nam June Paik, talented young illustrator Keiichi Tanaami began to make a name for himself in Japanese art during the 1960s, before having a pop-art-epiphany in 1967 - experiencing Andy Warhol's blurring of design, art and...
Interiors
Taking "the road less travelled" is something that Stockholm-based studio Very Very Gold say they'll always do, artist Farvash Razavi (whose CV declares a background in Chemistry and Experience Design) and designer Michel Bussien striving to create,...
Journal
Tucked away in a beautiful Milanese courtyard located in the Brera Design District of last week's Milan Design Week, The Iceland Whale Bone Project was a mesmerising entrée to the students of ECAL's typically brilliant plat principal in a...
Journal
...aaand breathe. This year's Milan Design Week may not be over for everyone involved, but we're safely back from the madness and in the process of prepping tons of intoxicating design stories for you to take a hit on over the coming days and weeks....
The Edit
Hands up if you've ever described an object as 'sexy'. I'm sure Apple fanboys are particularly guilty of this sin: "phwoar, look at the bevel on that". Opening last week at La Triennale di Milano, KAMA, Sex and Design is an exhibition that seeks to...
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
You said yes, and now it's time to celebrate. But how best to honour this extra-special occasion? With an awesome party of course. Your friends and family will just want to pass on their love and best wishes, so the details are up to you – and...
Dispatches
Whenever you are looking to book a holiday, you’ll end up considering lots of different destinations across the globe before settling on one. The ideal holiday spot will cater to every traveller in your group, whilst being affordable too....
Dispatches
In recent years, the demand for car trailers in the USA has seen a significant increase, driven by both personal and business needs. Whether you need to transport a vehicle for a cross-country move, bring your car to a race, or simply need a trailer...
Dispatches
Picture a master chess player. You won't be catching them moving pieces randomly, hoping for the best outcome. They will have a plan and usually think five steps ahead. Some people think success is about big ideas, and others say the devil is in the...