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Meet OKOLO, the inspiring creative collective from Czechia
design

Meet OKOLO, the inspiring creative collective from Czechia

When two designers and an exceptional theoretician with a deep love for design, architecture and art history join forces, exciting things are bound to happen. OKOLO, a creative collective based in Prague, is run by graphic designers Matěj Činčera and Jan Kloss and curator Adam Štěch. Their story is an
Budapest, through the eyes of creative expats III | Simon Holpert
ceramics

Budapest, through the eyes of creative expats III | Simon Holpert

Although the Hungarian language has so many subtle linguistic nuances, there isn’t a truly powerful translation for the word expat. After all, we are not talking about visitors or tourists from abroad, but about people who live and work here, who know our country, and who have placed their
The quirky power couple bringing joy to people’s lives—Interview with Brooklyn-based multidisciplinary creative studio, Wade and Leta
design

The quirky power couple bringing joy to people’s lives—Interview with Brooklyn-based multidisciplinary creative studio, Wade and Leta

Leta Sobierajski and Wade Jeffree’s story started in 2013 through OK Cupid, an online dating website. Love came first, but as graduated graphic designers, they soon started brainstorming and creating together as well. It was a match made in heaven, a meeting of like-minded people with similar tastes in
Budapest, through the eyes of creative expats II. | Aleksandra from Frida Knit Studio
design

Budapest, through the eyes of creative expats II. | Aleksandra from Frida Knit Studio

I believe that expats living in Budapest have a distinct vision of the city. After all, we are not talking about foreign visitors or tourists, but about people who live and work here, who know our country, and who have placed their trust in it for the long term. They
The urban oasis of holistic (beauty) care | Urban Tiger
lifestyle

The urban oasis of holistic (beauty) care | Urban Tiger

As above, so below, as within, so without—this is the slogan of Urban Tiger, a Budapest-based holistic retreat. But what does a holistic retreat look like in reality? What do slow beauty, skin neutrality or SRT mean? Dóri Murvai and Anita Farkas did not only tell us, but they
The superfood craze is raging in Budapest, too | The Acai Spot
gastronomy

The superfood craze is raging in Budapest, too | The Acai Spot

Acai (pronounced as /əˈsaɪ.iː/) is a deep purple berry that originates from Brazil and due to its extremely high content of antioxidants, it’s considered the most nutritious fruit in the world. The new wave of health consciousness and the raging superfood craze, which is increasingly spreading in Budapest,
Far East in Eastern Europe | Visiting Teavolution
east

Far East in Eastern Europe | Visiting Teavolution

Drinking tea, especially when well prepared, is a remedy for the body and soul. It has both a communal and meditative power. A Hungarian couple, Balázs and Dóri backpacked through the Far East to bring home not only the tea delicacies but also the life philosophy behind them. Traditional tea
People are ready for the more honest depiction of the female body | Interview with Marylou Faure
graphic design

People are ready for the more honest depiction of the female body | Interview with Marylou Faure

Strong, confident female characters who seem to be freely enjoying their own company. The London-based French illustrator, Marylou Faure puts liberated femininity at the heart of her bold color and form compositions. Her clients include renowned brands such as Nike, Adidas, Levi’s and WWF. Marylou and I talked about
Budapest, through the eyes of creative expats I. | Sandra Poliakov
art

Budapest, through the eyes of creative expats I. | Sandra Poliakov

I believe that expats living in Budapest have a distinct vision of the city. After all, we are not talking about foreign visitors or tourists, but about people who live and work here, who know our country, and who have placed their trust in it for the long term. They
Pioneer specialty coffee house My Little Melbourne celebrates its 10th birthday
business

Pioneer specialty coffee house My Little Melbourne celebrates its 10th birthday

In almost every domain of life, people like to debate who came first. This is the case with specialty, also known as new wave coffee houses as well. There are disagreements on who made the first specialty coffee in Budapest, but it’s beyond doubt that My Little Melbourne was
Ukrainian designers we won't let out of sight I.
design

Ukrainian designers we won't let out of sight I.

In the editorial team of Hype&Hyper, we follow a lot of talented Ukrainian designers, artists and brands with unique visions, and we have always tried to give them a platform to showcase their work. In light of the current situation, we feel it’s important not to lose sight
3 interior designers from the region who are worth keeping on your radar—IV.
architecture

3 interior designers from the region who are worth keeping on your radar—IV.

It’s no secret that we’re fans of interiors with aesthetic and pleasant atmospheres; where the colors, textures, furniture and objects create something that’s hard to replicate and can instantly influence the mood of the moment. However, when it comes to interiors, the focus is often on the
Winter shelters in the realm of snow | TOP 5
architecture

Winter shelters in the realm of snow | TOP 5

In our selection today, we have collected cabins and close-to-nature accommodations that are particularly well-suited to the snow-capped landscape. There are ski and hiking trails nearby for winter sports enthusiasts. Starting with our neighbors, our collection also covers Scandinavia and Chile. Vardehaugen | Norway The black, asymmetrical hut is located deep
An emerging Czech furniture brand to check out
design

An emerging Czech furniture brand to check out

Launched in December 2020, the Czech family design company Space of Space redefines the meaning of metal as a raw material. Their curved mental furniture is treated with powder-coating that softens the cool feel of the material while giving it a natural touch. The result is objects that fit perfectly
An eco-park combining local needs and green aspects at the heart of Vizafogó, Budapest
architecture

An eco-park combining local needs and green aspects at the heart of Vizafogó, Budapest

The 13th district is often considered one of the most progressive districts of Budapest, so it is perhaps not so surprising that in the heart of Vizafogó, on a plot of land originally intended for construction, an almost one-hectare eco-park will finally open. The public park, which operates with sustainable,
Is minimalism dead?—Living (space) after the epidemic
design

Is minimalism dead?—Living (space) after the epidemic

Last April, in the early stages of the pandemic, we made a series of articles entitled Living (space) after the epidemic. We asked an architect, a designer, an urbanist, and an environmental psychologist about how the experience of confinement will affect our living spaces. We are now revisiting the topic
An honest building | Bánáti + Hartvig's new headquarters
architecture

An honest building | Bánáti + Hartvig's new headquarters

Having grown out their old headquarters, Bánáti + Hartvig Architecture Studio needed a new office building, but neither a neutral rental office nor building a new house was an option for them. They wanted a place that reinvents an existing building: a place that is honest, environmentally friendly and demonstrates their