Local practice NAAW Studio has converted a former Soviet railway workers’ housing block into the Fika restaurant in Almaty, Kazakhstan, retaining original features of 1950s building. According to NAAW Studio, the restaurant re-examines the TurkSib Workers’ House’s social context by contrasting…
Paris-based lifestyle brand Kitsuné has opened a cafe next to its boutique in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, both with minimalist interiors featuring white oak and stainless steel. The interiors of the new Cafe Kitsuné and the renovated Maison Kitsuné store…
Our latest lookbook features living rooms where vintage furniture and accessories add interest to contemporary interiors, including a concrete apartment in São Paulo and a home in the BBC’s former London headquarters. Vintage furniture can create cosy interiors and add…
Is the skin on your face and body feeling itchy? This could be an annoying and uncomfortable side effect of winter dryness or something else entirely. Read on to uncover the root cause of your issues and learn about skin care…
Japanese architect Keiji Ashizawa has created the interior for a skincare clinic in Tokyo, using textiles and custom-made furniture to make it feel more residential than medical. The Aloop Clinic & Lab, which provides “skin cure and care”, is located…
The Sims has been allowing players to act out their architecture and interior design fantasies for more than two decades. Jane Englefield finds out how the makers of the iconic life-simulation video game keep up with shifting trends. “People laugh…
Prague studio Plus One Architects has restored the “original splendour” of this 1902 apartment in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, by reinstating some of its original features. Located in a turn-of-the-century apartment block, the two-bedroom flat was renovated by Plus One…
Stools from local designer Caleb Ferris and design firm Prowl Studio were among the works displayed at a San Francisco exhibition centred around contemporary Bay Area design. The Works in Progress show displayed stools, chairs and other furniture from local…
Yoga is celebrated for its stress-busting and strength-building abilities. But did you know that it can also benefit your complexion? “Yoga glow” is a thing and, if you practice regularly, you’ve probably noticed the effects of exercise on your skin.…
There are various reasons why noise-cancelling headphones should be a must for all students these days. Despite their higher price tag than regular headphones, they are still a good choice for any student due to all of their qualities…
