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GoodNews, Barcelona. Independent magazines and signature coffee blends creating a sense of community
The story of the foundation begun as a response to the pandemic: «There was a sense of fear and an unnerving feeling that we as a society shared», explains Head...
Voo Store, Berlin. Cultural praesidium of a district
A place that tells the story of a district in Berlin: the Müjdeci brothers' Voo Store has 50 employees from 22 different countries. Danish design, rough walls and bare brickwork.
L’Arabesque, Milan. Modernist reverence for the past
L’Arabesque is an ode to that golden era of Italian culture, a love letter to Milan's history. «Time, in the world of art, fashion and design, does not exist: everything...
9 ¾ Bookstore and Café, Medellín. Reflection compensates its environmental footprint
Inspired by the Harry Potter book, bookstore and leisure space: educational activities to encourage children to read, in a Columbian setting inspired by Italy
Word On The Water, London. The halcyon haven for bibliophiles
Moored on Regent's Canal, a century-old Dutch barge houses an island of quirkiness. In conversation with co-founder Paddy Screech
Komiyama Bookstore, Tokyo. Three generations of curated vintage books
Having traversed across bookstores on a global scale to locations in Europe and Northern America, Komiyama found a lack of diversity of subject matter carried in bookstores in the genre...
Contra, Brisbane. Contrast and socialism in a concept store in Queensland, Australia
«When we came out into the scene, minimalism and industrial designs from Off-White and similar brands were the subject of interest. The lack of colors and box-cut designs were in...
Summer, Lyon. Clean aesthetics in a minimalist atmosphere
This Lyon store will surprise you with its curated selection of clothes, but that' s more than that. In conversation with Stéphane Sultana, Summer founder
Bart’s Books, Ojai. From the Seine to Ojai – Books is the forefront
Known across the globe for being an outdoor bookstore with an extensive library of books, Bart’s Books hosts an estimate of one hundred and fifty thousand books
Hypermaremma, Orbetello. Nomadic contemporary art project across the Tuscan area
«Hypermaremma takes art outdoors, following a calendar that does not coincide with that of the international art world». In conversation with co-founder Carlo Maria Pratis
Synonym, Hamilton. A terrazzo counter has become an analogy of the sense of fraternity in this bookshop
The elevation of a menu served to a township that relies on the support of its community. A spot associated with food, wine, books and music
Ilaika, Kuala Lumpur. A single-floor store is stretched over ten feet
Concrete floors and wooden furniture blend in with the surrounding to avoid overpowering the items on display. Items carried are products that are based across East and West Malaysia
Book and Bed, Tokyo: a goodnight’s sleep is something you will not find here
Books are the point for each Book and Bed Tokyo location and are a tool for literature-inspired installations. Set on the eighth floor of the Kabukicho Apm Building, it provides...
Louis Vuitton Florence: the restoration process
Design and art pieces for a new edit by Louis Vuitton a genius loci collection, a praise to the Florentine taste
Paper Planes, Mumbai. A milestone in the history of indie magazines
In conversation with Paper Planes founder Nupur Joshi Thanks on her digital startup focused on the evolution of design and print in India
