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25/06/2026

Following its reopening, Club Rose Bay has been reworked by Akin Atelier through a year long restoration that balances the club’s history with a more contemporary approach to hospitality. Timber, brick and textured glass carry through the interiors, while new spaces including the jet age inspired Mr Pop record bar and landscaped courtyard bring a renewed energy to the long standing community venue.

Venue: Club Rose Bay RSL
Design: Akin Atelier
Photography: Anson Smart

22/06/2026

A short stay in London is best anchored by a few reliable addresses. Collected here are a handful of noteworthy places to visit, alongside two thoughtfully designed hotels for a restful night’s stay.

Special Guests in Marylebone
Cafe: Special Guests
Design: MA STUDIO
Photography: genevieve lutkin

WatchHouse in Millennium Bridge House
Cafe: WatchHouse.
Design: CAKE
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Ferm Living in Clerkenwell
Store: Ferm Living
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Mauro Colagreco in Raffles London in Whitehall
Restaurant: Mauro Colagreco Mauro Colagreco at Raffles London at The OWO & Mauro’s Table
Photography: Softer Volumes

Spacetalk in Farringdon
Bar: .ldn
Design: EBBA
Photography: Ollie Tomlinson

Park Hyatt London River Thames in Nine Elms
Hotel: Park Hyatt London River Thames
Photography: Softer Volumes

Raffles London at The OWO in Whitehall
Hotel: Raffles London at The OWO
Photography: Softer Volumes

17/06/2026

A well-designed bar can offer a glimpse into a city’s character. From neighbourhood wine bars to contemporary hospitality spaces, these Brussels addresses stand out for their thoughtful interiors, atmosphere and sense of identity. Together, they reflect a side of the city shaped as much by design as it is by nightlife.

🍸 Have a favourite bar in Brussels we should discover? Share it below.

ökēn - ökēn
Design: ERASED STUDIO
Photography: BALTUS ERASED STUDIO

Lila29 - Lila29 at The Standard, Brussels
Design: Bernard Dubois
Photography:

BATCH - BATCH
Design: ERASED STUDIO
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Badi - badi.
Design: Nelly Smets (François Marcq Studio)
Photography: BALTUS

14/06/2026

A place to stay often shapes a trip as much as the destination itself. Across South Korea, these hotels, villas and hanoks range from city retreats to rural escapes, each with a distinct character and pace. Chosen for their atmosphere, interiors and connection to their surroundings, they provide a memorable base from which to discover the country.

🏨 Have another favourite you recommend? Share it in the comments.

JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa — Jeju
Perched above the coastline, this resort combines contemporary design, extensive wellness facilities and sweeping views across the sea.
Stay: JW 메리어트 제주 리조트 & 스파
Design: WATG BILL BENSLEY

Gitti — Gyeongju
A restored stay that draws from Gyeongju’s historic character, pairing understated interiors with a setting that encourages a slower pace of travel.
Stay: 깃티경주
Design: STAY ARCHITECTS

Hanok Essay Gahoe — Seoul
Set high within Bukchon, the house combines a south-facing courtyard with elevated views that place both the neighbourhood and wider city in constant view.
Stay:
Design: 지랩

Jocha — Jeju
Large openings frame uninterrupted views of the sea, while shifting light and restrained interiors keep attention fixed on the landscape beyond.
Stay:
Design: 지랩

Village de Ananti — Busan
A coastal resort overlooking the East Sea, bringing together contemporary architecture, expansive communal spaces and uninterrupted ocean views.
Stay: .kr
Design: SKM Architects

Sisao House — Jeju
A central courtyard, bathhouse and garden shape the experience with each part of Sisao House as its own distinct space rather than a single unified stay.
Stay: sisao_house
Design: 지랩

Discover more in our recently released Softer Volumes: South Korea Guide and our Seoul City Guide. Link in bio.

Photography by Softer Volumes

08/06/2026

In Milan, MOGO brings together dining, cocktails and Hi-Fi sound within a single space. Warm timber, steel accents and a central bar shape the interior, while a dedicated Hi-Fi system keeps music at the centre of the experience, drawing inspiration from Japanese listening bars.

Venue: .hifi
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Sound: .a.n.d.hifi
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07/06/2026

Set within Kyoto’s historic Miyagawa-chō district, Capella Kyoto draws from the architecture of traditional machiya townhouses. Designed by Kengo Kuma with interiors by Brewin Design Office, the hotel layers timber, stone and garden courtyards throughout, creating a contemporary stay rooted in Kyoto’s craft and building traditions.

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04/06/2026

Designed by Norm Architects, Dan Bakstudio brings together bakery counters, cafe seating and retail displays within a space organised through curved walls, oak joinery and limestone surfaces. The layout avoids a single open floorplan, instead unfolding gradually through a series of smaller connected rooms.

Bakery: .bakstudio
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03/06/2026

Berlin-style döner kebabs and German beers define Kiez Kebab in London, where curved steel counters and walnut detailing give the space a more contemporary identity than the city’s typical takeaway shops. A custom sound system keeps the room active well into the evening.

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01/06/2026

From quiet neighbourhood cafes to contemporary tea houses, these are places where the setting is considered as carefully as what is served. Whether tucked away on side streets or occupying striking architectural spaces, each offers its own perspective on Tokyo’s cafe culture through a combination of coffee, tea, atmosphere and design.

☕️ Have another favourite you recommend? Share it in the comments.

LAMBERT — Hyakuninchō, Shinjuku
Reservation-only matcha café set within a renovated 70-year-old sukiya-style residence, serving organic matcha from Izumo across multiple cultivars.
Cafe: .tokyo

Alchemist — Aoyama, Minato
Singapore roastery Alchemist’s first outpost outside its home city, serving a rotating selection of single-origin coffees in a clean, minimalist space.
Cafe: .jp .sg

Koffee Mameya Kakeru — Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Kōtō Reservation-only concept that blends tasting-bar service with in-depth coffee guidance from the Koffee Mameya team. Cafe:

Allpress Espresso — Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Kōtō
New Zealand roastery’s Tokyo headquarters, set within a converted warehouse with an in-house roaster and a menu anchored by flat whites and long blacks.
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Ogawa Coffee Roasters — Shimokitazawa, Setagaya A refined outpost of the Kyoto-born brand, focused on precision brewing and single-origin beans. Cafe:

dotcom coffee — Asakusabashi, Taitō Minimalist neighbourhood café known for specialty coffee, warm service and a clean, wood-lined interior. Cafe:

Discover more in our recently released Softer Volumes: Tokyo City Guide. Link in bio.

31/05/2026

In Kyoto, Toune reworks a 120 year old machiya into a contemporary café and stay, preserving its timber structure and inner garden. Designed by Keiji Ashizawa Design, the space layers dark and light toned wood, washi paper screens and natural materials throughout the interior. Furniture by Karimoku Case completes the project with a restrained, residential character.

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