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Casa Elíptica by Mário Martins Atelier
When unveiling the designs for the Casa Eliptica, you would envisage that one of the first questions Architects Mario Martins Atelier faced was “But why..?”. Having seen the finished outcome there can of course be no further questioning, as even the most ardent rationalist would have to attest to its beauty. I am of course…
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CULLINAN | The new Rolls-Royce SUV
“Take the best that exists and make it better”, a poignant motto and one from Rolls-Royce Cars founder Sir Henry Royce; little could he have envisaged what was to ensue in the following century of automotive brilliance. Since the brand’s inception, they have rose – and stayed – at the pinnacle of expectation with cars…
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BAMFORD MAYFAIR | The Territory Pack
The Bamford Mayfair collection returns in 2018 with a new aesthetic of vibrant and earthy colours in a capsule collection called the “Territory Pack”. Given that the original Bamford Mayfair range only launched in November 2017, most would be wary of launching a new range so close to that of the original – but not George…
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TRAVEL | NINE POOLS by WATG
It truly is magnificent, to be sat by the side of a pool with a picturesque view on holiday, gazing ‘into the unknown’ with that glazed non-purposeful look knowing that your only imperative tasks for the day are what to drink and when to drink it. This is the dream realised by Global hospitality design firm WATG,…
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Behind the Cocktail | Dennis Zoppi x Oblix
It was weekday eve following a weekend of terror related incidents in London, and security was notably high and tensions were… palpable. As it happened I was en route to an apt venue to relieve the tension, Oblix Bar at the top of the Shard, as the finalists of the Diageo World Class Bartender of…
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Midleton Very Rare
Whiskey has the ability to open up conversation like no other drink. I’m not just talking about effects pertaining to its alcohol content which ranges from the robust to the stupendous. No, I’m referring to the complexities of the drink itself, which are as disparate as they are similar igniting debate and discussion; the heart…
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DRIVEN | Alfa Romeo Stelvio Milano Edizione
Alfa Romeo is a name synonymous with an emotionally engaging drive, in fact ask any Alfa Romeo owner and they will tell you that there is something special about an Alfa, even if they can’t put their finger on it. I myself am a multiple Alfa Romeo owner, with the Pininfarina designed Alfa Romeo GTV…
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The Iroko Concrete Chair
“Please, take a seat” Some of the most gratifying words uttered after a long day standing, or even a day of sitting when you’ve temporarily had to stand. It could be on the course of that daily commute, having survived the game of musical chairs that plays itself out with every bus – or tube…
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Nike Mercurial Ultra Flyknit Vapor
The football boot is a thing of wonder, a passenger in the journey over 90minutes but yet the focal point as they are involved – directly or indirectly – with every bit of drama that unfolds. A visual differentiator from distance, and an instant indication of footballing style and player personality, the football boot has…
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SYNERGY | Tecnhogym + McLaren
Little is known about just how dynamic F1 drivers are, the unique stress and training they undertake in order to sustain them throughout the race and also to allow them to function in good health after spending hours in a fixed, unnatural position behind the wheel. Earlier this ‘summer’ I visited the Technogym UK head office…
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The 911 Speaker by Porsche Design
On the racetrack, the sound of the of the Porsche 911 GT3 exhaust system is unmistakable, distinctive in its pitch and ferocity, to the delight of many a car-lover across the world. Even the exhaust tailpipe itself is equally distinctive, and has transcended the ranks of functional element to become a design feature. So with…
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The NOVA Building | Luxury Residences
Luxury can be translated in many ways when it comes to choosing your prospective home and it’s rare that you find all of those without compromise in one location. That said, a new option boasting the luxury space, value, proximity all with a community experience has emerged in Victoria. On the doorstep of Buckingham Palace, a…
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Metronome by Apparatus Studio
More akin to the design of the original metronome in early 17th Century, than it’s more recent musical counterpart, Metronome makes no sound but rather sheds light on your chosen area, adjustable via a mechanical pendulum. The patinated sphere of brass rests upon a conical base, a base which in contrast to the cool brass…
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The Oitavos
As you arrive you are greeted by the type visual that Instagram minimalists dream of; clean lines of the mirrored, crisp white front, cutting aesthetically into the rich blue skyline. I was later to find out that it was only the first of many photogenic angles boasted by the Oitavos Hotel; a white art-deco expanse…
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