8 Korean Hotels Named by Michelin Guide: The ‘Michelin Key’ List Debuts

the world’s leading restaurant guide, the MICHELIN Guide, has unveiled its hotel version of the star system, the “MICHELIN Key selection for the first time. eight Korean hotels have been recognized for their world-class hospitality, with a total of eight Korean hotels making the list, which guarantees an “unforgettable stay” beyond gastronomic delights. what is … Read more

design icons reborn: the return of timeless masters

design icons from the past don’t just live in history; objects resurrected from forgotten archives are reborn as re-editions that honor the original, or expanded and transformed with ideas and sustainable materials from contemporary designers. we’ve rounded up some exciting moments where the legacy of the past shines anew in today’s senses. plastic meets wood: … Read more

the Aesthetics of Emptying and Filling, New Korean Design by Studio Walja

korean aesthetics are gaining traction on the global design stage, and at the forefront of this is young designer duo Yoonji Kim and Eunjin Han’s studio Walza ([translate:Walza]). their art furniture, objects, and installations combine Korean thinking with contemporary flair, and they’re redefining what’s most Korean. their work, which captures the energy of a small … Read more

the 2026 Brick Awards: 50 of the World’s Most Innovative Brick Buildings

how is brick, a traditional building material, evolving in modern architecture? the 50 finalists for the Brick Award ([translate:BRICK AWARD]) 26, which recognizes the world’s most creative and inspiring brick architecture, have been announced. the biennial awards are organized by Austrian building materials brand Wienerberger ([translate:Wienerberger]), and celebrate the endless possibilities of brick as a … Read more

vienna’s coffeehouse scene: Café Centrale and Landmann, an artist’s haven

‘Tis the season to be nostalgic for the deeply satisfying aroma of drip coffee, and we’re taking you to Vienna, the city of music. stepping into a 19th-century Viennese coffeehouse is like stepping into a time machine filled with perhaps the world’s sweetest aroma. appearing in Europe since the 1730s, when Bach’s Coffee Cantata was … Read more

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