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A kinder future

Crown Station by Bolognese is part of The Future Gentile Exhibition at CID in Grand Hornu Belgium. It pays tribute to architect and designer, Michele De Lucchi.

Filippo Bolognese

 

Cyanotype of Dahlias

This series of works by London based, Rosalind Hobley is based on a beautiful collection of Dahlias from Skylark Flower Company in West Berkshire.  Each print is done by hand coating cotton rag paper with a specially mixed light sensitive solution in dim lighting.

Rosalind Hobley

 

The Ferrari that flew

In 1985, a classic Ferrari was too rare and expensive to drive through a window so directors used three Moderna GT Spyders in Ferris Bueller’s Day off. Despite the fact that it doesn’t drive one just sold for 337K at auction!

uncrate.com

 

Glitch

Enrich any space with a traditional floral
pattern rug that meets the digital age.

qeeboo.com

 

Floating Fortress of Solitude

A concept proposed by Marc Thorpe for a 32-acre man-made lake in New York’s West Catskills region, the pavilion for yoga and meditation classes would fit seamlessly into local flora and fauna and be only accessible by boat.

designboom.com

 

Meet Linus 

He’s an everyday 60’s French style roadster with modern California style. Designed to be reliable and trouble free with 3-speed internal gears Linus can help you climb a broad range of hills.

linusbike.com

 

Schoolhouse rock

Inspired by the scale and durability of industrial wall clocks, this piece is  constructed with a spun steel case, domed glass lens and steel dial.

schoolhouse.com

 

 

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A hidden gem that overlooks the Douro

Who needs a mini bar when your room is above 2.5 million litres of vintage, tawny and white Port that’s aging gracefully in the cellar? Just ask and sommelier Carlos Veira will happily take you on a tour and introduce

Living in quiet abundance

The slow subtle shift that marks the transition from the excitement of spring to the respite of summer begins as the tentative, pale greens of April and May deepen into a lush, confident gardens. Early summer air, once sharp with

Spectacularly remote…

A dream come true, Kittawa Lodge is an Australian couple’s, highly personalized retreat that showcases a unique part of Tasmania’s pristine wilderness.  Known for its lush 12,000-year-old grassy sand dunes, crystal clear waters, pebbled beaches and secluded walking trails, King

The Dylan

Housed in what was the city’s first stone theatre, designed in 1638 by Jacob van Campen, The Dylan Amsterdam is a 41-room canal district boutique hotel nestled along the Keizersgracht. Led by Amsterdam-based Studio Linse and Format Furniture, the Dylan’s

HF Overheard

Tokyo Most Walkable in Asia Compare the Market analyzed 53 global locations to determine “how good they are for being car-free” using several factors: the length of bike trail distances, the number of walking trails, the cost of and density

Bacchanalia Mayfair 

A world of Mediterranean delicacies, revelry and artistry awaits in London where the ancient story of Bacchanalia is reimagined on a grand and glorious scale. This is not merely a restaurant, it is a breath-taking feast for the senses, a