Colonie (New York City, U.S.A)
COLONIE is a remarkable example of sustainability in design. Located in the historical Brooklyn Heights neighborhood – a fresh destination on a once run-down block that seems to be undergoing a renaissance. The overall design of COLONIE evokes the experience of having a large shared family meal. http://colonienyc.com/
Open Door Policy (Tiong Bahru, Singapore)
Singapore’s latest dining hidden secret in the district of Tiong Bahru – specialty coffee bar included. Food at ODP is prepared using only the freshest ingredients at friendly prices. For tipplers, the wine list focuses on boutique wines exclusively imported for ODP. Photography by Jeremy San
Anti Sweden Jeans
Anti Sweden is a black metal inspired, anti-Swedish fashion label. Taking their influence from the unmistakably Norwegian institution of Black Metal, the brand make dark, yet decidedly chic jeans with some awe-inspiring art direction. They also love taking the piss out of their Swedish neighbours – their offices sport a tiny entrance for Swedes to crawl...
Habita Monterrey Hotel (Monterrey, Mexico)
Design hotel group Habita has arrived in Mexico’s industrial hub of Monterrey with a flourish of monochrome. Its compact rooms, including two loft suites, have black walls, white-washed wood floors and a central futon-like bed clothed in a crisp, white duvet and set off by a black wood base. The rooftop bar is flanked by...
Café/day (Shizuoka, Japan)
Café/day is located within a quiet residential area 5 minutes from the train station of Numazu-shi, Shizuoka. Designers Suppose Design Office took inspiration from the café’s surrounding car parks, driving schools and roads for their renovation of this Izakaya (Japanese style bar). Benches designed to emulate bus stops and car seat sofas accompanies the painted...
Torino Express (Beirut, Lebanon)
Café by day and kicking bar by night, Torino Express was originally an old arcade shop in the french influenced neighbourhood of Gemmayzeh. Popular among artists, intellectuals and other non-mainstreamers. Photography by Christian Als
Cielito Querido Café (Mexico City, Mexico)
The Cielito Querido Cafe with more than 15 locations in Mexico City is reinventing the Latin-American coffeehouse experience. It is a place that surprises, comforts and engages all senses through its space, aroma and taste. Inspired from a Mexican culture that is rich in history, but at the same time always open to reinventing itself...