Creative touches like a cocktail bar and a local art installation make the Serein office worth commuting downtown for.
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Taking Steps: Maguire’s Slow Approach to Shoes
How a Montreal designer turned an end-of-year bonus into a chic and award-winning shoe brand.
The Newly Opened Liberty Inn Is a Countryside Ode to Canada
Reimagined by Jacqui Liberty and Bruno Roldan, the five-suite boutique hotel opened in a historic building in Caledon last month.
A Contemporary Floral Shop in Toronto That Embraces the Weird and Unusual
Flower arrangements are works of art at gallery-inspired floral studio Flùr.
Through the Lens of Time
Photographer Raquel Guiu captures the magic of everyday life in Morocco’s Draa Valley.
A-nrd Studio Transforms a Historic London Bank Into an Elegant Bistro
The Lina Stores Shoreditch project was inspired by post-war Italy and European brasseries.
An Expertly Refreshed Cabin in the Latvian Wilderness
Vipp Salaca River guest house.
Jeremy Anderson Creates Ceramic Pieces With Fantastical Flourishes
The artist pictures his pieces as creatures that he dresses, each taking on its own unique identity in a fantasy world.
Chamonix’s Hotel Les Aiglons Elevates Alpine Hospitality
The hotel recently reopened after stylish renovation.
A Contemporary Waterfront Restaurant Inspired by the Nova Scotian Coastline
On a pier in Halifax Harbour, Mystic by DesignAgency brings natural materials and a serene colour palette to Maritimes fine dining.
A Hacienda-Style Resort in Mexico Unites Relaxation and Adventure
The newest Four Seasons in Cabo, Cabo San Luca, features three pools, a golf course, an artisan studio, and more.
Industrial Chic Meets Japanese Simplicity at Hay Sushi
A Japanese restaurant near Toronto’s Yonge and Sheppard intersection is designed to be all about contrast.
A Casual Breakfast Spot That Puts Craftsmanship at the Forefront of Its Design
Jordana Maisie Design Studio brings curving edges and handmade tiles to Ánimo restaurant.
Forom Brings Playful Contemporary Design to New York With a New Pop-Up
The exhibition in Manhattan is open through January 18.
A Coffee Shop and Cocktail Bar That Embodies Your Cool Friend’s NYC Apartment
A suspended glass dragon sculpture sets the vibe.
A Monochromatic Pastry Shop Takes Inspiration From Its Ingredients
YOD Group used warm creamy marble and an innovative egg shell-based plaster.
A Retro-Inspired Laid-Back Escape in the Swiss Alps
The Brecon, a new all-inclusive getaway high in the Swiss Alps, is raising the standards for chill glamour.
Vintage Charm Meets Modern Flair at Toronto’s Reimagined Lee Restaurant
Nostalgic details and repurposed furniture transform the beloved restaurant at its new location.
A New Goop Store Blends the Charm of French Cafés and NYC Apartments
Designed by viaClover in collaboration with Gwyneth Paltrow, Goop Marin embodies quiet luxury.
Reviving In-Person Culture With a Function-First Office by Laab Architecture
The Montreal-based studio designed a contemporary hotel-inspired campus for Plus Company and Cossette.
Toronto’s And/Ore Restaurant Is Guaranteed to Thrill
When gastronomy and art converge.
The Moody Swank of a Western Getaway
Phoenix’s The Global Ambassador boasts a trifecta of beautifully designed rooms, exemplary dining options, and high-tech wellness offerings.
A Riverside Pastel Oasis in Berlin by Grzywinski+Pons
Making up most of the hotel’s public areas, Locke at East Side Gallery is home to a free coworking space and Anima, a high-fi café by day and a restaurant and wine bar by night.
Vestige Son Vell Brings Luxury to a Historic Villa
To take advantage of Spain’s Mediterranean island Minorca, look no further than the recently opened Vestige Son Vell.
Cocktail Culture Meets Southern Charm at The Celestine Hotel
This Michelin key New Orleans bolthole is steeped in history.
An Agave-Inspired Mexican Restaurant by Studio Munge
Mijo Modern Mexican Restaurant brings sophisticated elegance to the Las Vegas strip.
Parisian Chic Meets Spa Serenity at a Boutique Dental Clinic in New York
Ringo Studio brings to life a warm and welcoming wellness retreat with Sama.
Modern Eclecticism Meets Old-School Diner in an NYC Bar and Lounge Update
Designed by firm Stonehill Taylor, the new bar and lounge area of NoMad Diner brings a moody modern eclecticism to the diner experience.
From Fortress to Luxury Retreat: Mamula Island Gets New Life as a Picturesque Getaway
Opened this spring, luxury getaway Mamula Island is already making waves from its location on a tiny islet in Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor.
Seaside Glamour Redefined: Marbella Club Adds Loewe to Its Glittering Boutique Lineup
The storied Andalucia resort opens a stylish new shop with vibrant tiles and designer furnishings.
A Round Pavilion in Mexico City Is a Haven for Aromatic Exploration
In the trendy Juárez neighbourhood of Mexico City, Xinú Marsella is part garden, part art installation, and part perfume and home scents boutique.
Lighting Goes Bespoke at Luminaire Authentik’s New Onyx Bar
Customers can choose their own slab of stone at the brand’s stylish Cowansville workshop.
Uchi West Hollywood Captures California Creativity in a Restaurant Design
Incorporating the work of local creatives was important to distinguish Uchi West Hollywood from its Austin originator.
A Minimalist Hotel Embraces the Natural Beauty of Folegandros Island
Opening earlier this year after a laborious five-year design process, Gundari is an understatedly opulent island eco-resort with 27 suites and villas.
Studio Hinge’s Forest of Knowledge Is a Bibliophile’s Paradise
As more and more of our lives occurs online, Studio Hinge was determined to make a place where people could gather and connect over a shared pursuit of knowledge.
Blackswan Is an Elegant Swan-Inspired Restaurant In Beijing
Occupying the first floor of China’s largest private photography collection, meant that the restaurant going in had to adhere to the high level of artistry demanded by its surroundings.
The Last Artists’ Lofts of New York City
Photographer Joshua Charow document the creatives who have watched New York change around them in Loft Law.
Historic Charm Meets Modern Comfort in a Montreal Dental Haven
Inside Clinique D’Orthodontie Monkland, a cozy orthodontics studio with a stylish living room for a reception.
The Warm Moodiness of a New York City Loft and Concept Store
Quarters, In Common With’s new concept store and community gathering space, serves as showroom, shop, and gallery for the stylish lighting and design studio.
South Korea’s Women of the Sea
Peter Ash Lee’s photographic collection exploring humankind’s relationship with nature on display at the Lyle Gallery in New York.
Miami Art Deco Meets Modern Design in a Barcelona Gelato Shop
South Beach meets Catalonia.
Casa Monti Channels a Vibrant Bohemian Spirit in Rome
An 18th-century building that once housed nobility is host to Casa Monti Rome.
The Potlatch Club Reopens: Blending Old and New in the Bahamas
Named for the Indigenous gift-giving ceremonies of the Pacific Northwest, the resort quickly became a destination for the rich and famous.
Cúpla Embraces Colourful Maximalism in London’s Rixo Flagship
For the King’s Road store, Cúpla was tasked with creating a space to show off the brand’s colourful and patterned pieces and create a place for its fans to gather.
Lumea by Reflect Architecture: A Toronto Eye-Care Boutique Worth Hanging Out In
At downtown Toronto’s The Well, Reflect Architecture has designed an eye-care clinic that offers its patients an alternative to stereotypical cold, unwelcoming offices.
A Duo of Boutiques Designed with the Origins of Mankind in Mind
Situated in Panlong Tiandi, in Shanghai, Jisifang boutique and sister brand Woven Moonlight take up space in two adjacent buildings.
Ama by &Daughters, a Sultry Blade Runner-Inspired Enclave
A new cocktail bar, lounge, and raw bar in Vancouver exists in a perpetual state of post-apocalyptic pre-dawn glow.
The National Film Board Releases a New Series for Canada Day
To celebrate Canada Day, the National Film Board of Canada has curated a series of films that capture a snapshot of the diverse and multicultural country across the past century.
Inside the 14 New Themed Suites at De L’Europe Amsterdam
The creativity and whimsy of the suites establish De L’Europe, which opened its doors in 1896, firmly in the present.
Sundholm Studio Redefines Granny Chic in Nanas Restaurant
The space combines elements of North Carolina’s natural beauty with contemporary takes on grandmotherly decor choices.
The Adults-Only Boutique Hotel, Cigno, Is A Mexican Getaway Steeped in Tradition
Taking up residence with a 1930s colonial mansion, Cigno was renovated under the direction of architect Roger González, who maintained the neoclassical façade, handcrafted mosaic floors, and high ceilings.
Curly Lab Pays Homage to Barcelona’s Historic Building Designs
Inside a storied 700-square-foot terracotta storefront, Curly Lab, a hair salon dedicated to caring for curls, is a testament to the harmony that can happen when old meets new.
A Sweet Design by Dupont Blouin for Montreal’s Lecavalier Petrone
As the confectioner, located in Montreal’s Pointe-Saint-Charles neighbourhood, reaches new heights, it was important to have a space that matched the brand’s commitment to excellence.
Inside the Pulitzer Amsterdam’s New Tulip-Inspired Suite
Just in time for tulip season, the Pulitzer Amsterdam welcomes guests to its newest addition, the Flower Collector’s Suite, a bright and botanical retreat.
The Retro Charm of Ottawa’s Buvette Daphnée by Ivy Studio
The Montreal design studio opted for texturally rich materials, a retro colour palette, and contemporary lighting fixtures and elements.
The Story Behind The Maker, the Fragrance Brand Inspired by Travel Fantasies
Lev Glazman and Alina Roytberg opened The Maker Hotel in Hudson, New York with the intent to serve as a home for a fragrance line.
A Madrid Photography Lab Takes Cues From the Camera Obscura
At Carmencita Film Lab, in Madrid, soaring walls and ceilings are punctuated with some of the brand’s most iconic photographs.
Laura Aviva’s Design Sanctuary in Mexico City
Back home in New York, Aviva serves as the creative director of L’Aviva Home, a boutique design studio that specializes in textiles and lighting fixtures that emphasize craftsmanship and material.
Mediterranean Design Charm Beckons at Abrielle Restaurant by DesignAgency
A colourful bar, lounge, and dining areas make up this new Toronto restaurant designed by a local firm.
The Unassuming Minimalism of Vaders.Dye Tattoo by Deglan
Berlin design studio Deglan redesigns a a prominent tattoo artist’s parlour to a non-stereotypical, more inclusive setting.
Anne Sportun’s Queen West Flagship Gets a Modern Redesign by Superkül
Toronto-based jewellery boutique Anne Sportun has debuted a fresh redesign for the flagship, thanks to local design and architecture firm Superkül.
A Temple-Inspired Flagship Store Clad in Marble and Sandstone
An intimate reflection of cross-cultural values and craftmanship, the Cult Gaia Miami location is more than a retail space.
A Converted 18th-Century Palace Gets New Life as a Serene Retreat
Palau Fugit is a boutique hotel in the city of Girona northeast of Barcelona, which opened in an 18th-century palace last year.
Jaybird Yorkville by Futurestudio Evokes a Sense of Calm
Futurestudio designed the latest premises for Jaybird.
Industrial Meets Cozy at This French Restaurant in Downtown Toronto
Chil Interior Design was tapped to design Lucie, which pays homage to the restauranteur’s childhood in the South of France.
Inside Savannah’s Colourful New Hotel Bardo
Created by New York firm Left Lane, which specializes in historic revitalizations, Hotel Bardo also includes a private club.
A Coal Harbour Restaurant Named for a Roman Goddess
Within the walls of Nox, designed by Studio Leckie, dark-blue and leather interiors were inspired by the goddess of the night.
Just Another Café Is a Cheery Bodega-Inspired Locale and Wine Bar
It was this spirit of bodegas that was the inspiration behind Just Another, a Vancouver café by day, wine bar by night.
The Maker Comes to Canada
All of The Maker’s eaux de parfum are now available at select Sephora Canada stores and online, along with four of the brand’s six candles.
Smythe Comes to Calgary With an Elegant Minimalist Boutique
Smythe’s new retail store in Calgary marks the brands first location in Western Canada.
The Connaught Adds The King’s Lodge, An Opulent Suite Adorned in Jewel Tones
Mayfair’s iconic five-star hotel recently unveiled its newest suite, a luxurious Mughal-inspired set of rooms decked in rich colours and hand-made details.
A Hip and Colourful Ode to Playful Cookware
With its new store in Los Angeles, cookware brand Our Place wanted to capture the spirit of its cheery and on-trend products.
Zeynep Boyan’s Rising Artistic Career
The Montreal-based artist discusses how she got started in sculpture and where she finds inspiration.
A Cozy New York Retreat in Modern Farmhouse Style
Wildflower Farms was designed by Ward + Gray with cues from Swiss and Dutch design, farmyard architecture and the owner’s potting shed.
Entering an Immersive Four-Part Social Club in Colorado
What once served as an upscale movie theatre and bistro in Colorado’s Vail Village has been reimagined as a design-forward multi-space restaurant and social club by Rockwell Group.
The Colourful Mid-Mod Seaside Bed and Breakfast on the English Seaside
A joyful seaside bed and breakfast emerged on the English seaside, bringing cozy fun to the sleepy but increasingly cool town.
A Moody Cocktail Lounge Mixes Swedish Design and Modern Opulence
Rich colours, traditional Swedish design cues, and a fictional story about the namesake make up the homey but refined cocktail lounge in Philadelphia’s Andra Hem, designed by decorated New York-based creative Ghislaine Viñas.
Milan’s Playful Hair Salon Awash in Pastel
Milan hair salon We Are Emma approached Masquespacio for their eye-catching two-toned pink and yellow retreat.
Zooco Studio Displays their Modern Designs with the Cantabrian Maritime Museum Restaurant
The Cantabrian Maritime Museum Restaurant has been designed by Zooco Studio to highlight the architecture of the original building.
Meet Tahy: The Futuristic Ice Cream Shop Inspired by Melting
With Tahy, Ukrainian design firm Sivak + Partners Studio created a series of metal panels that melts for an eye-catching futuristic interior.
Design Space: PJ.Lobster Barcelona by El Departamento
In Barcelona’s Fossar de les Moreres square, El Departamento adds personality with texture for 430-square-foot optical boutique PJ.Lobster.
Design Space: Bluebird by Frank Architecture and Little Giant
The collaboration between Frank Architecture & Interiors and Little Giant, both Canadian architecture and design studios, brings the charming essence of midcentury chalets to a contemporary dining room.
Design Space: Café Mars by Format Architecture Office
Café Mars, founded by chefs Jorge Olarte and Paul D’Avino, needed a space that reflected its wacky and playful ethos.
Design Space: Ubisoft Winnipeg by Design Shop
Ubisoft chose Winnipeg firm Design Shop for its newest office so a local team could imbue the space with references to Manitoba.
Design Space: Big by Nina+Co
London design firm Nina+Co reimagines beauty and wellness store Big’s multifaceted approach to sustainability.
Design Space: La Maison Noire, Montreal’s Black Design Oasis
La Maison Noire is part private residence and part showroom in Quebec, created by design company La Firme and Bolitomino Studio.
Aboard Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot
Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot opts for grand style, intended for those wishing to get off the beaten track yet always be in comfort.
Design Space: Pan Milano by Studio Wok
Pan Milano is multifaceted: part bakery, part restaurant, part wine bar, and part neighbourhood gathering place.
Design Space: Meland Club Beijing by X+Living
Chinese architect Li Xiang, founder of X+Living, creates the latest fantastical amusement park, Meland Club Beijing.
Design Space: Pastry Club Woda by Znamy Się
Location was everything when interior architecture firm Znamy Się, in Wrocław, Poland, approached the design for Pastry Club Woda.
Sculpting With Love: José Garcia Antonio
From his Oaxaca studio, Mexican sculptor José Garcia Antonio, creates primitive sculptures, planters, and vases using the region’s red clay.
Design Space: Agli Amici 1887
Visual Display transformed a tavern into two-Michelin-starred restaurant Agli Amici 1887, where guests can relax in a serene atmosphere.
KAWS Makes His Canadian Debut in Toronto
Iconic artist Brian Donnelly opened KAWS: Family last week, marking his first Canadian museum exhibition ever at the Art Gallery of Ontario.
The Irreverent Artistry of Hannah Hanski
When Nova Scotian artist Hannah Hanski decided to move to Toronto at 25 to pursue art professionally, she chose rug hooking for three reasons.
Design Space: Brasserie Des Prés by B3 Designers
By B3 Designers and Dorénavant Studio Architecture, Brasserie des Pres was inspired by the history and flavour of the neighbourhood.
Otto Studio: The Wallpaper Brand Designed With Joy in Mind
Vancouver-based Otto Studio’s rental-friendly wallcoverings are rooted in the founders’ passion for art and design.
Design Space: Josafat Zalapa by FMA
The contemporary Mexican restaurant Josafat Zalapa honours the structure’s original architecture while breathing fresh life into it.
Jacques et Anna’s Contemporary Canadian Lighting
Jacques et Anna studio draws on an impressive roster of technicians, woodworkers, artisans, and teaming up with local design powerhouses.
Design Space: Mix by Atelier Lionel Jadot
In Mix, each knob, chair, and lamp is crafted by an artist, reflecting the highest-quality European design.
