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A Brooklyn Bathhouse Takes Root Inside an Erstwhile 1930’s Soda Factory

On the menu at Bathhouse: soaking pools, a tropical sauna, a sensory deprivation tank, and an...

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An Ethereal Gallery Marries English and Korean Influences in Bath

Cereal magazine founder Rosa Park showcases Korean ceramics and European artwork at Francis...

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Jorge Pardo’s Travel Picks for Merida, Mexico

The prolific artist and weekend fisherman enjoys the low-key pleasures of his adopted Mexican...

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The Refashioned Motel Trend Pops Up in L.A.’s Silver Lake

At Palisociety's Silver Lake Pool and Inn, Mexican modernist design touches are buoyed by...

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This Barcelona Boutique Channels an Art Deco Film Set

Even in the era of the multifaceted concept shop, the cinematic Darial stuns.

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A Manhattan Trattoria Transports Patrons to Tuscany

Warm interiors with soft natural light, a menu of authentic Italian staples, and a colossal...

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Stockholm’s Alma is the Anti-WeWork

Fredrik Carlström, founder of the co-working space and members' club aimed at creative industries,

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Why Singapore is Asia’s Next Design Capital

Singapore says it's ready to embrace creativity. Can it shed its reputation as Southeast Asia’s...

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A Serene Antwerp Hotel Honors Its Sacred Origins

At August, Vincent Van Duysen enlivens a former 19th-century military hospital complex for his...

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The Standout Cultural Institution Debuts of 2019

A museum inspired by a desert rose in Doha, a Canadian library festooned with curvaceous red cedar,

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Opening Shot: A Historic London Hotel’s Restaurant Gets a Modern Revamp

Architect Pierre Yovanovitch and Hélène Darroze team up to recast the chef's two-Michelin-starred

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California Has the Most Exciting Hotel Scene in America

From Napa Valley to Los Angeles, a newfound dynamism has entered the Golden State’s hospitality...

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The Spirit of Jose Ignacio Pervades a Montauk Getaway

Two talented chefs bring the Uruguayan beach town's laid-back rhythms and fire-cooked culinary...

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The Best New Hotels of 2019

From Mexico to Macau, micro to massive, the Surface Travel Awards finalists in the hotel and resort

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Francisco Costa Sniffs through the Brazilian Coastline for Inspiration

Francisco Costa is bathing in the sun for his second act. The former creative director of Calvin...