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The Edit
When the 'brutalist' phenomenon reshaped Washington, D.C. in the mid-20th century in the shape of new buildings designed and constructed with exposed structural elements and building materials including concrete, brick, steel, and glass, the...
Washington D.C.
The eclectic Dupont Circle neighbourhood is now home to 196-room Lyle Washington, D.C., the latest hotel from Lore Group, the hospitality brand behind illustrious hotels such as Riggs Washington, D.C, the Pulitzer and Kimpton De Witt in Amsterdam,...
Washington D.C.
208 rooms and 17 suites set over 11 floors feature a mix of weathered wood, glass and marble, making the Thompson Washington DC a sophisticated choice when arriving in the United States capital. An upscale luxury hotel for the city's Navy...
Washington D.C.
Adding to an already buoyant hotel scene for the U.S. capital, Riggs Washington DC is the first U.S. property from Lore Group, the hospitality brand behind the beautiful Pulitzer Amsterdam and Sea Containers London. Opening in the city's diverse...
Washington D.C.
When your new hotel project gets billed as "hell on Earth" by an internationally-known 'journalist', one might think you were on to a loser. But if said internationally-known 'journalist' was the regrettable oxygen-drain, Alex Jones, you might think...
Washington D.C.
The second LINE hotel, a sibling for the jaw-dropping Los Angeles flagship in Koreatown, LINE DC is housed in a renovated neoclassical church with 60-foot vaulted ceilings, sturdy copper doors, and church organ pipes repurposed into an architectural...
Art & Culture
Blue Crow Media have released its second map dedicated to Brutalist architecture. Diverting attention across the pond to the U.S. capital, Washington, D.C., the guide features 40 well and lesser known structures and architectural gems; from the...
Washington D.C.
Talk about going up in the world. Maketto, a smart restaurant and fashion retail combo in the H Street neighbourhood, was operating as a dollar store. The place has had some significant attention from the builders since then, guided by the creative...
The Edit
Anyone who's used to big city living will know the feeling of claustrophobia that can creep in from time to time, and even in suburbia it can feel like we're living on top of each other. On the other side of that coin, those living out in the sticks...
The Edit
The Odyssey and The Iliad are rightly lauded as classics of literature, but while Homer's stories of love, betrayal, gods and monsters have stood the test of time, even the best translations can be a bit hard going. There's no doubting the two...
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Los Angeles filmmaker Alex Prager is back with an exhibition of larger-than-life cinematic photographs and a new short film featuring actress Elizabeth Banks, in which the wardrobes are retro and the atmosphere is thick with intrigue and no small...
Washington D.C.
It's cocktail hour in Washington DC, and cometh the hour, cometh the man - José Andrés. The man who shook things up 15 years ago with his Salt Air Margerita has just unveiled a whole new theatre of mixology at barmini, an extension of his minibar...
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...
Dispatches
Affiliate marketing has emerged as one of the most lucrative and accessible ways for individuals and businesses to generate passive income online. With its low barrier to entry and high earning potential, it’s no wonder that affiliate marketing...
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In today's fast-paced world, prioritising self-care is crucial; stress, environmental factors, and hectic schedules take a toll on physical appearance and overall well-being. Traditional spas provide relaxation through massages and facials, yet med...
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Long-time perusers of these pages will know about our love affair with Barcelona’s convention shattering Sónar festival; having just completed the musical programme for its forthcoming 32nd edition, We Heart can already feel the sticky spirit of...
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Hotels around the world are constantly searching for new ways to improve the guest experience, and innovation has become a key part of their strategy. Modern travellers expect more than just a clean room and a comfortable bed. They are looking for...