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Croatia’s Hidden Gem: Hotel Maslina | Luxurious Tranquillity by the Adriatic Sea
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Croatia’s Hidden Gem: Hotel Maslina | Luxurious Tranquillity by the Adriatic Sea

One of the most popular European summer getaway destinations is the Adriatic Sea—the home to charming islands and an abundance of Mediterranean nature. If you’re looking for a place to stay to relax and unwind in harmony with nature, then the Hotel Maslina is the place to go.
The algorithm of design—Interview with Adél Kovács
architecture

The algorithm of design—Interview with Adél Kovács

We have talked to fashion designer Adél Kovács before, and you could meet her already in the columns of Hype&Hyper when we interviewed NUBU in our artist duo series. After 8 years of collaboration with the brand, the designer of the 2020 Olympics formalwear was looking for new challenges,
Personal living spaces—Interview with Marta Chrapka, founder of Colombe Studio
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Personal living spaces—Interview with Marta Chrapka, founder of Colombe Studio

Warsaw-based Colombe Studio offers a complex interior design service, from personalized and selected antique pieces to metalworking and upholstery, all using the highest quality raw materials. And the end result, within the distinctive interior raises a thousand questions: it’s hard to look at the projects the studio has completed
Luxury sound experience | Meze Audio Empyrean
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Luxury sound experience | Meze Audio Empyrean

Meze Audio was founded in 2011 in Baia Mare, Romania. The brand started the work with experimentation and research, looking for technical solutions for the perfect sound and feeling that headphones can provide. In addition to hard work, they were sure of one thing: they wanted to make special products
Unique public sculptures | TOP 5
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Unique public sculptures | TOP 5

Walking through the popular streets of small and large cities in Eastern Europe, we can almost definitely stumble upon some kind of public sculpture or monument. These sculptures already belong to the spirit of the city, they almost merge into public spaces as its inhabitants. In our selection today, we
Eastern Europe documented | TOP 5
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Eastern Europe documented | TOP 5

The picturesque landscapes of Eastern Europe lead us to forgotten villages, small communities. The identity of Central and Eastern Europe is inspiring to many photographers, as what is a bygone memory elsewhere is the raw reality here in many areas. Five documentary photographers, five perspectives exploring an always exciting subject:
Youthful and modern student hostel in the heart of Łódź
design

Youthful and modern student hostel in the heart of Łódź

The student hostel in Łódź is one of the facilities of the Student Depot and was furnished by the characteristic MIXD studio. The dormitory rooms full of colors and plants suggest youthful energy, but not in a childish approach, this is where the brand identity of Student Depot is special.
Ready, set, beach! | TOP 5
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Ready, set, beach! | TOP 5

Summer is also on in Eastern Europe, and the collection of design equipment is colorful and unique. If you would like to refresh the contents of your beach bag with a couple of good quality and unique design pieces, but you don’t know where to look, we will help
The 15th Gdynia Design Days festival starts off this weekend
design

The 15th Gdynia Design Days festival starts off this weekend

The leading festival of the Baltic region, the Gdynia Design Days will be organized between 2 and 10 July this year. The Polish event explores design through a colorful program series: it awaits design, fashion, and architecture lovers with exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and debates. The motto of Gdynia Design Days
PIIT's new series explores the expansion of matter into new forms and functions
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PIIT's new series explores the expansion of matter into new forms and functions

Korean artist PIIT (Pure Interest In Things) firmly believes that all ordinary things have hidden power, and focuses in particular on the potential of a common material to grow and expand into new forms and functions. To test this vision, PIIT has created an experimental art project called ”Growth Series“
Bjarke Ingels Group's “Biosphere“ treehouse hotel floats among 350 bird houses
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Bjarke Ingels Group's “Biosphere“ treehouse hotel floats among 350 bird houses

The Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has built a treehouse hotel in Swedish Lapland and created a spherical cabin covered with 350 birdhouses. The design, named Biosphere, is suspended in the trees of the Harads forest and is the latest addition to the Treehotel resort. Visitors enter the Biosphere via a
If you’re a fan of olive oil, this restaurant is for you—Oliva
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If you’re a fan of olive oil, this restaurant is for you—Oliva

It is really worth adding Warsaw to the bucket list of our destinations, as there are constantly more and more cool facilities, including restaurants, on the list of places worth visiting. In today’s article, we show you the Oliva restaurant, which has reopened after a temporary closure with a
Classical Greek sculpture by combining physical and digital techniques—‘Crush’ by Adam Parker Smith
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Classical Greek sculpture by combining physical and digital techniques—‘Crush’ by Adam Parker Smith

The Hole L.A. presents six new sculptures by Adam Parker Smith in the form of Crush, the artist’s fifth solo exhibition with the gallery. Working with a team of master carvers, a seven-axis reductive robot and the digital research teams at museums like the Uffizi, Adam Parker Smith
Gucci and Harry Styles presents a collection dreamt up together
design

Gucci and Harry Styles presents a collection dreamt up together

As part of the Milano Fashion Week Men’s, Gucci’s Creative Director, Alessandro Michele, and the British singer-songwriter and actor, Harry Styles presented a collaboration built on friendship. The artists put their intersection of creative expression shared perceptions into the “HA HA HA Collection.” Gucci’s “HA HA HA
Attila Kertész’ solo exhibition opens in Lavor Collective on Friday
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Attila Kertész’ solo exhibition opens in Lavor Collective on Friday

After his many solo exhibitions, Attila Kertész now presents his latest series called Hyper Parallel in a very special place, the LAVOR Collective Art Salon. Through his expressive nudes, he attempts an unusual painted expression of the soul. Through his paintings, Attila Kertész invites us on a collective therapy that
The new Polydrops P17 trailer is towable by electric vehicles and hybrids
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The new Polydrops P17 trailer is towable by electric vehicles and hybrids

Electric camper trailer brand Polydrops releases its latest model, P17, as a revamp of its original concept. Equipped with plenty of versatile storage, the P17 aims to redefine camping in the 21st century by offering unparalleled comfort in all weather conditions. The new camper trailer is designed to be towed
Celebrate the summer fruit season with the strawberry ceramics of MUAS
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Celebrate the summer fruit season with the strawberry ceramics of MUAS

Summer is officially here, and the Polish ceramic studio MUAS has opened the strawberry season with its new ceramic collection. Hot strawberry foam-like glazes happily pour from the fantastic pots, tempting you to take a delicious sip. Kati Romanowska and Łukasz Przygodziński, the founders of MUAS, have already made us
Mobile wearable contemporary art | Skechers X Miklós Kiss
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Mobile wearable contemporary art | Skechers X Miklós Kiss

Miklós Kiss is a designer, visual artist, winner of numerous international awards, and one of the most exciting and internationally well-known creators of the Emograms. The typical Emograms of Miklós render words in a creative way without text, in a universal emoji language. Skechers Street™ UNO—Stand on Air is
Pyton Place exhibition shows how Bauhaus influenced Norwegian design
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Pyton Place exhibition shows how Bauhaus influenced Norwegian design

Oslo-based collective Pyton showcased more than 50 examples of Norwegian art, design and craft at the Pyton Place exhibition during London Craft Week. Pyton Place aims to tell the story of how modernism impacted traditional craft practices created in Norway, as well as the objects that were produced as a
A ring-shaped installation to make town squares safer | Air Square
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A ring-shaped installation to make town squares safer | Air Square

AIR SQUARE, designed by KOGAA studio, is a mobile community space activating rarely used town squares by giving them a purpose and a vibrant community life. In order to solve issues realted to climate change, such as the overheating in our towns, Air Square provides shades for open-air green spaces.
Major Takashi Murakami exhibition opens at The Broad with digital immersive spaces
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Major Takashi Murakami exhibition opens at The Broad with digital immersive spaces

Takashi Murakami’s expansive artistic universe is currently on display at The Broad in Los Angeles. The exhibition Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow is the Japanese contemporary artist’s first solo show at The Broad, featuring 18 of his previous works and a new immersive digital
The revolution of electronic music in Central Eastern Europe: Polish Radio Experimental Studio
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The revolution of electronic music in Central Eastern Europe: Polish Radio Experimental Studio

Polish Radio Experimental Studio—PRES was one of Europe’s first electronic music centers, founded in Warsaw in 1957, as a department of Polish Radio. Although the studio was a place to record autonomous electronic tracks, this was not its main purpose: it started as a space for independent compositions,
SFMOMA exhibition explores the architectural provocations of Neri Oxman
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SFMOMA exhibition explores the architectural provocations of Neri Oxman

Neri Oxman, architect, designer, pioneer material researher—founder of The Mediated Matter Group in Massachusetts Institute of Technology, besides she also owns a laboratory—, is best known for otherworldly-looking designs and installations built from unexpected biological matter, which is now on display at the Nature x Humanity exhibition at the
ASRV introduces world’s first activewear made with NASA-approved technology
tech

ASRV introduces world’s first activewear made with NASA-approved technology

Turning its focus to the future of fabric science, technical sportswear brand ASRV incorporated Outlast® into its latest collection, a thermoregulating material developed by NASA to protect astronauts from the extreme conditions in space. The brand’s new activewear collection provides thermal-adaptive benefits in high-performance base layers for athletes. For
Panoramic car tent that can be easily set up in just one minute
design

Panoramic car tent that can be easily set up in just one minute

Founded by Immanuel Schneider and Jakob Heider, a German company, Roof Space is developing rooftop tents for outdoor camping that are easy to set up and made from high-quality, sustainable materials. Their first model, Roof Space One, combines the advantages of a folding tent and a hard shell tent. Packed
A special 80s-inspired fitness catalog accompanies the Adidas x Gucci collab
fashion

A special 80s-inspired fitness catalog accompanies the Adidas x Gucci collab

Three months since we first saw the shock collaboration at the luxury house’s Fall 2022 runway show, the partnership has now officially been showcased in a Carlijn Jacobs-shot lookbook and it’s just as good as the fashion world expected. The collection, designed by creative director Alessandro Michele, is
Gastro status report, behind the counter and beyond: opinions from the hospitality industry
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Gastro status report, behind the counter and beyond: opinions from the hospitality industry

Piqniq Budapest conducted an opinion poll on the challenges and issues most concerning the Hungarian gastronomy sector. It is a gap-filling initiative, which not only highlights the difficulties of the hospitality sector but also outlines possible solutions, furthermore, it identifies knowledge sharing and the launch of professional dialogue as its
SKIMS designed adaptive collection for people with limited mobility
design

SKIMS designed adaptive collection for people with limited mobility

Kim Kardashian’s inclusive clothing brand SKIMS has expanded its range with the Adaptive collection to provide comfortable and functional underwear for people with limited mobility. This latest product range marks an extension of the brand’s Fits Everybody collection which offers a broad range of color options and sizes.
WOMAN BALANCE—the latest collection of AGNESKOVACS has arrived
design

WOMAN BALANCE—the latest collection of AGNESKOVACS has arrived

The latest collection from AGNESKOVACS aims to create the perfect balance. It symbolizes the blissful, carefree state sought by all women who are constantly challenged to find harmony between their professional tasks and personal lives—work and family. The WOMAN BALANCE bags and accessories encourage the wearer to live her
New York DJ legend, Bill Patrick’s first photo exhibition debuts at EASY Art Space
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New York DJ legend, Bill Patrick’s first photo exhibition debuts at EASY Art Space

Bill Patrick is an American DJ, who has played in legendary clubs from New York through Eastern Europe to Ibiza, while his analog camera accompanied him everywhere to capture the unique and interesting way Bill sees the world. The first photo exhibition of the underground electronics legend will debut in
Meta opens its first retail store in California
design

Meta opens its first retail store in California

Meta has announced that it will open its first Meta Store, a retail space dedicated to Portal, Ray-Ban stories, and Quest on May 9. Located in Burlingame, California, visitors will be able to get hands-on experience with various technologies the company offers. With an area of roughly 1,550 square
Venice newsstands have dressed in Louis Vuitton during the Biennale
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Venice newsstands have dressed in Louis Vuitton during the Biennale

As the Venice Art Biennale 2022 opened its doors to the public this weekend, visitors making their way through the winding streets of the city could discover a set of revamped newsstands with the pink “Louis Vuitton” logo. The attractive array of stands is part of the French fashion house’
„Some of my shapes are so old that they feel modern, almost abstract"—Meander Ceramics Manufactory
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„Some of my shapes are so old that they feel modern, almost abstract"—Meander Ceramics Manufactory

At the end of March, at this year’s Maison&Objet design fair in Paris, rustic ornaments and modern reinterpretations of Neolithic forms emerged and lined up proudly in the Hungarian section. Behind the mystical ceramics and the Meander Ceramics Manufactory brand is Zsolt Imre Bárczi, one of the five
Ági Pataki unveils the secret of timeless beauty
design

Ági Pataki unveils the secret of timeless beauty

Consumption of health-promoting vitamins, minerals and micronutrients is recommended for almost everyone, as even the most careful, health-conscious diet cannot guarantee their absorption. Ági Pataki is convinced that beauty is inseparable from health, without it beauty is impermanent and fragile. This is why our country’s first top model—together
You’ve never seen such aesthetic fitness equipment!—PENT.
design

You’ve never seen such aesthetic fitness equipment!—PENT.

Not many living rooms have a dedicated workout corner or even any kind of fitness equipment on its own. This could be due to a lack of space or because, aesthetically, they are not the first items we would furnish our homes with. We are introducing a fitness equipment brand
LEGO completes Botanical Collection with orchids and succulents
design

LEGO completes Botanical Collection with orchids and succulents

Based on the highly popular LEGO Flower Bouquet and Bonsai Tree Botanical Collection, the famous toy company has added two new sets to its Botanical Collection series. LEGO Orchid and LEGO Succulents are both part of the new builders’ sets, which are specifically designed for adult builders who love stunning
Hungarian brands were outstanding at the Maison&Objet Design Fair in Paris
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Hungarian brands were outstanding at the Maison&Objet Design Fair in Paris

This year’s first Maison&Objet Design Fair was held in Paris at the end of March, where five Hungarian designers under the unified Budapest Select umbrella brand of the Hungarian Fashion & Design Agency attracted the attention of an international audience, with a lively interest in their products. During the
Following their success in Budapest, Hungarian fashion brands enjoyed a great run in Milan too
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Following their success in Budapest, Hungarian fashion brands enjoyed a great run in Milan too

Following the Hungarian Fashion Week, designers headed to the fashion capital of Italy, where seven Hungarian brands presented their latest Autumn/Winter 2022/23 collections. At Milano Fashion Week, which is one of the four biggest international fashion weeks, the participants of the joint International Mentoring Program of the Hungarian
NUBU's Spring/Summer 2022 collection exhibited with ceramics by fine artist Zsolt József Simon
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NUBU's Spring/Summer 2022 collection exhibited with ceramics by fine artist Zsolt József Simon

One of the hallmarks of NUBU Studio’s collections is that they often draw inspiration for the designed pieces from a specific artist, who helps to create the mood of the collection. This time, the Spring/Summer 2022 collection was inspired by the work of ceramic artist Zsolt József Simon.
A Jaques Tati film inspired the new MONOCLE furniture collection by Katarzyna Jasyk
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A Jaques Tati film inspired the new MONOCLE furniture collection by Katarzyna Jasyk

Polish interior and product designer Katarzyna Jasyk draws inspiration from almost everything around her, be it objects or her family. Her new collection, called MONOCLE, is inspired by an iconic French film, Jaques Tati’s comedy “Mon Oncle.” Jacques Tati—also known as the French Charlie Chaplin—is an actor,
Los Angeles-style sportswear, with a touch of Budapest—320DTLA
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Los Angeles-style sportswear, with a touch of Budapest—320DTLA

Mostly out of habit, but experience shows that we like to categorize our clothes according to different activities and stick to these routines. 320DTLA, on the other hand, doesn’t draw the line between sportswear and everyday wear, because, in addition to being perfectly suited for sport, the brand’s
Wandering around modern buildings in Warsaw—Sebastian Czarnecki
architecture

Wandering around modern buildings in Warsaw—Sebastian Czarnecki

Discovering Eastern European metropolises, we might come across many different architectural styles and striking contrasts. Often, we stumble upon buildings of the past that for many are not exactly the epitome of aesthetics, yet there are those who are fascinated by them. Sebastian Czarnecki has a unique vision of documenting
Accomplishment of an interior designer through textiles—Interview with Agnieszka Owsiany
architecture

Accomplishment of an interior designer through textiles—Interview with Agnieszka Owsiany

We often witness artists who find accomplishment in a different field than what they originally studied. Polish interior designer Agnieszka Oswiany chose textiles. Agnieszka’s sensitivity is reflected in all her interior design projects, but besides these complex projects that require teamwork, she has also dabbled in textiles, allowing her
Ukrainian designers we won’t let out of sight IV.
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Ukrainian designers we won’t let out of sight IV.

In the fourth part of the Ukrainian designers we won’t let out of sight series, we will present three more brands: three brands inspired by the rich and valuable Ukrainian cultural heritage, whether it is a clothing brand fighting for sustainability or a studio producing home accessories. In the
TOMCSANYI’s new spring/summer collection brings spring with firebugs and mosquitoes
design

TOMCSANYI’s new spring/summer collection brings spring with firebugs and mosquitoes

The TOMCSANYI brand was founded in 2012 by its namesake, Dóri Tomcsányi, who usually sneaks an Eastern European feel into her collections through color palettes, comfortable and minimalist, but characteristic cuts. Patterns are the brand’s trademark, renewed with each collection, bringing the same freshness and creativity season after season.
The COAT celebrates its 7th anniversary with a new showroom
design

The COAT celebrates its 7th anniversary with a new showroom

The COAT by Katya Silchenko is a Ukrainian clothing brand founded in 2014 by Katya Silchenko. Known for its timeless, feminine style, the brand’s collections feature chic, trendy and formal pieces. Radiant femininity and a feel of strength are recurring elements, which is no coincidence since Katya herself was
From runway to gallery—Afterlife of the Dior show in Paris
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From runway to gallery—Afterlife of the Dior show in Paris

The creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri’s spring-summer 2022 Dior Haute Couture premiere was held in an elegant white-blue box in the garden of the Musée Rodin in Paris. On the façade, the black-painted motif of Madhvi and Manu Parekh welcomed guests, which was transformed into colorful embroidery inside. The
Virtual clothes: the rise of digital fashion
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Virtual clothes: the rise of digital fashion

We have learned more about the online presence during the pandemic and the lockdowns than ever before. This enforced situation was, however, the perfect context, so to speak, for certain fields to develop. As a result of isolation, many areas have had to resort to unconventional solutions: virtual reality and
“This kind of photography teaches me to appreciate the present”—Interview with Angie Pálmai
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“This kind of photography teaches me to appreciate the present”—Interview with Angie Pálmai

Angie Pálmai is the art director of curated by ATELIER and the visual storyteller of The Journey Matters. However, it would be difficult to introduce Angie in a usual short description, which is why I asked her to tell us about herself, as I had so many questions about her
Last minute gift ideas, selected from Hungarian brands
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Last minute gift ideas, selected from Hungarian brands

We have arrived for the long-awaited Christmas week, so all that is left is to tune in to the holidays and bustle in the kitchen, as the gifts are already hidden in the closet. Or maybe not? December is the month when time passes differently, it simply flies unnoticed, so
Virtual showroom in the metaverse | Budapest Fashion & Tech Summit
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Virtual showroom in the metaverse | Budapest Fashion & Tech Summit

The Hungarian Fashion & Design Agency organizes the Budapest Fashion & Tech Summit fashion industry conference featuring international experts for the fourth time. The 2021 event will approach and showcase the fashion industry’s future from the perspectives of sustainability, knowledge sharing, cultural heritage, e-commerce and changing consumer habits. This year, the
It’s good if it’s weird: the era of playful pottery—Interview with Malwina Konopacka
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It’s good if it’s weird: the era of playful pottery—Interview with Malwina Konopacka

A perfect home decor item today is more than just an ornament or just a tool to perform its function; the two must work together, and, aesthetically, almost above all, it must stand out. If these expectations are met, the sky’s the limit in terms of style and shape,
Vogue Travel: A guide to Poland like you haven’t seen before
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Vogue Travel: A guide to Poland like you haven’t seen before

A special “Vogue Travel” attachment has been made for the Polish edition of Vogue for the November issue, which will be attached as a gift to the big brother. However, the publication is not special because it is an extra few pages of reading that describes the most beautiful Polish
Leisure center from an old sugar factory
architecture

Leisure center from an old sugar factory

The 19th-century factory building of the Żnin Sugar Factory in Poland covers an area of 35 hectares and has undergone a complete reconstruction and transformation to be reborn as a conference and leisure center. The facility is based on the concept of a “city within a city”, which is why
Law firm in Poznań with a simple style
architecture

Law firm in Poznań with a simple style

Przybecki Law Office, furnished by Polish-based BIEN STUDIO, is located in a historic apartment building in Jeżyce, Poznań. As part of the project, the spaces were expanded with a new lounge, a conference room and additional office space, creating a perfect harmony that gives a clean look to the overall
The socialist architectural legacy of Odesa captured on an Instagram account
architecture

The socialist architectural legacy of Odesa captured on an Instagram account

The @odessamodernism Instagram account presents the buildings, monuments and ornaments of the Soviet era from different parts of the Ukrainian seaside city of Odesa. Much of the city of Odesa was built during the Soviet Union in the second half of the 20th century. The account proves that this architectural
Unique beauty salons in the region | TOP 5
architecture

Unique beauty salons in the region | TOP 5

Transformations, exciting changes take place when you visit a beauty salon. Does it add to the experience, and does the interior of the salon matter at all during our visit there? Of course! But as there are many studios, hairdressers, or tattoo artists, the interior design varies accordingly, just as
Tropical ecosystem in a Polish office
architecture

Tropical ecosystem in a Polish office

The Malinowski Design Urban & Landscape design studio has created a truly special work environment: the palm house is the first office investment in Poland to use the studio’s Nature Connect concept. The tropical ecosystem fills the interior of a specially built pavilion in the heart of the Gdańsk Olivia
Anna Amélie debuted with the new HOME ceramic collection
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Anna Amélie debuted with the new HOME ceramic collection

The designer of Anna Amélie, Anna Oláh’s new HOME ceramic collection debuted at the S/ALON BUDAPEST Interior Design Fair in September. Anna again proves that her work is diverse: primarily after designing accessories and bags, she dazzled the fans of her characteristic lines with her own clothing collection—
Timeless knitted pieces for the whole year, by Roboty Ręczne from Poland
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Timeless knitted pieces for the whole year, by Roboty Ręczne from Poland

With the seasons changing and autumn arriving, the shelves and racks of fast fashion stores are already overflowing with knitwear. But a well-made knitted piece that will last for decades is a luxury item—but why? Because it takes a hell of a long time to produce. Luckily, there are
360 Design Budapest X LuCreate Design—interview with Mateusz Kunkiewicz, Polish representative of design DIALOG
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360 Design Budapest X LuCreate Design—interview with Mateusz Kunkiewicz, Polish representative of design DIALOG

360 Design Budapest is already well underway, with design-related events on the agenda all week long. One of the events on Friday is the second design DIALOG roundtable discussion, titled Visegrad 4 the future of design. The discussion will bring together representatives from the V4 countries to explore design in
The coolest Polish restaurants of our favorites | TOP 5
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The coolest Polish restaurants of our favorites | TOP 5

In our selection today, the main role belongs to Poland, more precisely to the Polish restaurants, and not just to any restaurants: we have selected our favorites! At these places, fabulous environment and interiors, menu-resembling atmosphere, and decorations create a complete gastronomic experience. Let’s see! Nadzieja Nature’s colors
Personal living spaces—Interview with Marta Chrapka, founder of Colombe Studio
architecture

Personal living spaces—Interview with Marta Chrapka, founder of Colombe Studio

Warsaw-based Colombe Studio offers a complex interior design service, from personalized and selected antique pieces to metalworking and upholstery, all using the highest quality raw materials. And the end result, within the distinctive interior raises a thousand questions: it’s hard to look at the projects the studio has completed
The Vintage Photo Festival is being held in Poland for the seventh time
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The Vintage Photo Festival is being held in Poland for the seventh time

The Vintage Photo Festival is an international event that has been held since 2015 in Bydgoszcz, Poland. The unique festival provides access to several exhibitions, such as analog photography, author meetings and visitors can get to know old photographic techniques through workshops. It will be held between September 17 and
Youthful and modern student hostel in the heart of Łódź
architecture

Youthful and modern student hostel in the heart of Łódź

The student hostel in Łódź is one of the facilities of the Student Depot and was furnished by the characteristic MIXD studio. The dormitory rooms full of colors and plants suggest youthful energy, but not in a childish approach, this is where the brand identity of Student Depot is special.
In the world of stationery | TOP 5
architecture

In the world of stationery | TOP 5

Always a more exciting and lovable product is born when it is made slowly, by hand, and with traditional processes. This is also due to the fact that whoever makes the product with great care, in many cases puts their heart and soul into the finished goods. You have to
Floral cakes and bagels: Poranek breakfast place
architecture

Floral cakes and bagels: Poranek breakfast place

The Poranek breakfast place opened its doors in 2020 in a smaller Polish town, Koszalin. The space, open with love and passion, worked with great richness of detail in the design of the menu and the interior, and the end result was a harmony of the two. The uniqueness of
Eastern Europe documented | TOP 5
art

Eastern Europe documented | TOP 5

The picturesque landscapes of Eastern Europe lead us to forgotten villages, small communities. The identity of Central and Eastern Europe is inspiring to many photographers, as what is a bygone memory elsewhere is the raw reality here in many areas. Five documentary photographers, five perspectives exploring an always exciting subject:
A new chapter in the history of Polish Vogue has debuted with fabulous cover photos
design

A new chapter in the history of Polish Vogue has debuted with fabulous cover photos

The new period of the publication comes with a new direction, and last but not least, a new editor-in-chief: Polish photographer and creative director Ina Lekiewicz takes over the leading of the magazine. The September covers were unveiled a few weeks ago under the title New Beginnings. Filled with new
Away from the noise of the city | TOP 5
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Away from the noise of the city | TOP 5

To this day, many vote in favor of rural life, and in recent years, more and more people have decided to buy a country house. What are we missing from living in the city? In our selection today, we present five Instagram accounts that convince us without words of the
The Park Chronicle: 70 interesting facts for the 70th anniversary of Silesia Park
architecture

The Park Chronicle: 70 interesting facts for the 70th anniversary of Silesia Park

The Silesia Park recreation complex is located in the heart of the Upper Silesian metropolis of Chorzow, Poland. The vast area—620 hectares—became a park in the 1950s and offers many, many attractions and has preserved many stories over the past seventy years. The aim of the book is
IENKI IENKI greets autumn with the Lightweight collection
design

IENKI IENKI greets autumn with the Lightweight collection

Despite the capricious weather and frequent temperature changes, we shouldn’t feel our clothes warm us up too much during the transition seasons or just start freezing in them: the latest collection from the Ukrainian brand builds on this issue. The lightweight pieces protect against the first cooler days, providing
A double-sided label reflects last year’s difficulties on this limited-edition gin
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A double-sided label reflects last year’s difficulties on this limited-edition gin

The coronavirus has benefited no one, no matter what profession we are talking about. In the field of gastronomy, the virus has created a largely unpromising and questionable situation: a similar situation has occurred at the Asian restaurant Shamo in Łódź. This gave rise to the idea of valuing the
Sports fields in the heart of the city | TOP 5
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Sports fields in the heart of the city | TOP 5

For those who do not like to play sports between the four walls, but would rather move under the open sky with the pace of the city, it can always be a good solution to train in the local park, using its facilities. Fortunately, more and more cities are developing
A mausoleum was built for the martyrs of Polish villages in Michniów
architecture

A mausoleum was built for the martyrs of Polish villages in Michniów

On July 12, 2021, on the 78th anniversary of the martyrdom of Polish villages, the architectural studio Nizio Design International officially opened the monument, which was built to commemorate the pacification operations that took place in Polish villages during World War II. The monument is reminiscent of a series of
The most charming pedestrian streets in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
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The most charming pedestrian streets in Eastern Europe | TOP 5

Whether the city is an unfamiliar terrain or an old familiar one: exploring the city and your favorite streets is an unmissable program of travel—from studying local people and monuments to observing buildings and landscapes. Every city has a different atmosphere and ambiance—which is exactly why you can’
Joanna Wzorek: postcards from Poland
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Joanna Wzorek: postcards from Poland

Leaving our homeland is not always easy, and returning feels like a big dose of nostalgia is on our shoulders. Polish Joanna Wzorek, a London-based photographer’s new project is a homage to the homeland included in a zine. During the closures caused by the pandemic, Joanna was stuck in
The most beautiful kindergartens in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
architecture

The most beautiful kindergartens in Eastern Europe | TOP 5

Inspiring spaces, free activities, rooms that are playful and colorful, but also leave room for the free soaring of children’s imagination: what is the perfect balance in the design of a pedagogical institute? In our selection today, we present five kindergartens in Eastern Europe that were built with children’
Jewelry inspired by the special forms of nature
design

Jewelry inspired by the special forms of nature

Feminine and decorative jewelry that still has that something more to catch your eye right away: Maar jewelry is a perfect choice for those who love classic pieces, but miss the twist that makes them stand out from ordinary jewelry. The founders of the brand both graduated in creative majors,
Find the bustling community life of Krakow here
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Find the bustling community life of Krakow here

The FORUM Przestrzenie is a café, bar and club in one place: a fresh, contemporary community center in Krakow, built in 2013 in the still iconic Forum Hotel. The large, characterful Soviet-era building and its atmosphere thirsted for revitalization: using the right tools, FORUM Przestrzenie quickly became one of the
A Polish designer in Brazil: oeuvre exhibition of Jorge Zalszupin
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A Polish designer in Brazil: oeuvre exhibition of Jorge Zalszupin

Polish-born architect and designer Jorge Zalszupin would have celebrated his 99th birthday on June 1. An important figure in modern design lived most of his life in Brazil, with his characteristic furniture leaving a significant imprint on the design world both here and around the world. In honor of his
Ready, set, beach! | TOP 5
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Ready, set, beach! | TOP 5

Summer is also on in Eastern Europe, and the collection of design equipment is colorful and unique. If you would like to refresh the contents of your beach bag with a couple of good quality and unique design pieces, but you don’t know where to look, we will help
Stylish shower gels for everyday use | Hagi Cosmetics
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Stylish shower gels for everyday use | Hagi Cosmetics

Ordinary shower gels in inspiring packaging? Of course! The new product line of Hagi Cosmetics adds color to everyday rituals with its sophisticated shower gels decorated with graphic lines. While our casual products lined up in the bath don’t always appeal to the most aesthetic jars—which may not
Summer dream villa in Mallorca
architecture

Summer dream villa in Mallorca

The Polish Paradowski Studio sensitively selects its sources of inspiration: both contemporary design and traditional craftsmanship appear in their works harmoniously. Architectural and design elements from different eras are also echoed in their Majorcan villa interior design project. The minimalist style of the villa is matched by recurring natural materials—
Unique public sculptures | TOP 5
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Unique public sculptures | TOP 5

Walking through the popular streets of small and large cities in Eastern Europe, we can almost definitely stumble upon some kind of public sculpture or monument. These sculptures already belong to the spirit of the city, they almost merge into public spaces as its inhabitants. In our selection today, we
Polish graphic designers in the spotlight | VeryGraphic: Polish Designers of the 20th Century
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Polish graphic designers in the spotlight | VeryGraphic: Polish Designers of the 20th Century

The book VeryGraphic: Polish Designers of the 20th Century was published by Culture.pl and was edited by Jacek Mrowcyk. The publication summarizes and presents the most exciting contemporary graphic designers in Poland, more precisely, the 64 artists are described by 30 authors through 448 pages and 57 chapters. The
Stunning buildings of star architects in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
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Stunning buildings of star architects in Eastern Europe | TOP 5

Star architects are known for their distinctive, immediately identifiable style and monumental buildings. These buildings go beyond modernity, reflect much more on their surroundings and the function of the building than the high average, and last but not least, adorn cities as spatial installations and works of art. Let’s
Eclectic, personal and cozy | Circa 1703-3701 & MÀ Bistro
architecture

Eclectic, personal and cozy | Circa 1703-3701 & MÀ Bistro

Architect Laura Paraschiv is also the owner of Circa 1703-3701 in Bucharest, where she collects unique antiques. The name of the store is a kind of promise and guarantee that the objects found here, made even in 1703, will pull through until 3701, the distant future. Circa 1703-3701 is not
Eastern Europe's favorite tea brands | TOP 5
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Eastern Europe's favorite tea brands | TOP 5

Consumption of tea is topical in all seasons, as it feels good when it is both cold and warm, at any time of the day. If you also like to go with your eyes open and discover new brands, we recommend this compilation for you, as we gathered small and
Luxury perfumery | TOP 5
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Luxury perfumery | TOP 5

The use of luxury perfumes is becoming more common every year, and this is no accident. Niche perfume houses make fragrances for those with an experimental spirit or for those who want a really special perfume experience, rather than serving large crowds. Because it’s really an experience: from artwork-level,
Glass pavilion in the middle of the Spanish Gorafe Desert | OFIS Arhitekti
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Glass pavilion in the middle of the Spanish Gorafe Desert | OFIS Arhitekti

Is it possible to provide a safe haven in unfavorable landscapes such as a desert? The OFIS Arhitekti studio wanted to make this possible in one of the harshest natural environments in Europe, which is why this special building is located in the Gorafe Desert in Granada, southern Spain. The
Romanian homes in foggy landscapes | Felicia Simion
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Romanian homes in foggy landscapes | Felicia Simion

The works of Bucharest-based artist and freelance photographer Felicia Simion are balancing between raw reality and a misty dream world: she creates her own universe in her sensitive works. In her 2017 series of photographs ’H o m e’, she explored her country, Romania’s roads, to document country-specific buildings
The most beautiful gates and entrances in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
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The most beautiful gates and entrances in Eastern Europe | TOP 5

Many exciting stories begin this way: in front of the entrance, checking the magical gate. What do these ornate doors hide? Architectural masterpieces, implementations of individual ideas. Legends of buildings begin and then unfold here. Now we, too, tell the story through five beautiful gates, selected from churches and residential
The emerald river of adventures |  Soča Valley and River
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The emerald river of adventures | Soča Valley and River

Among the fairytale regions of Slovenia, today we present the Soča Valley and a wealth of adventures provided by the landscape. The Soča River, which flows through the valley, originates in the Julian Alps, in the Trenta Valley, and is a gem on the list of the most beautiful rivers
Special second-hand bookshops in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
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Special second-hand bookshops in Eastern Europe | TOP 5

Forgotten stories, secret messages between the pages, valuable signatures: such books, full of mysticism, live in cellars, on the street, and more fortunately in second-hand bookshops, where they can find a new, loving owner. It is a sport of treasure hunters and lovers of the past, fortunately of whom there
Luxury sound experience | Meze Audio Empyrean
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Luxury sound experience | Meze Audio Empyrean

Meze Audio was founded in 2011 in Baia Mare, Romania. The brand started the work with experimentation and research, looking for technical solutions for the perfect sound and feeling that headphones can provide. In addition to hard work, they were sure of one thing: they wanted to make special products
Sock brands from Eastern Europe | TOP 5
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Sock brands from Eastern Europe | TOP 5

To everyone’s delight, there have been no rules for a long time when it comes to the pattern of socks. Socks are one of the real stars of clothing, and the best thing about them is that everyone can definitely find something they like from the wide selection. Crazy
Special apartment buildings in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
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Special apartment buildings in Eastern Europe | TOP 5

Located in the heart of the city center, the houses, typically built at the turn of the century, still stand safely to this day and are home to many people, offices and studios due to the aforementioned favorable location. It is not only the solid and massive foundations that are
Flavors of Istria from Slovenia for breakfast | Istrian Breakfast
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Flavors of Istria from Slovenia for breakfast | Istrian Breakfast

Istrian Breakfast is a lovingly developed tourism product that gives visitors to Slovenian Istria authentic experiences and flavors. The Istrian Breakfast includes a breakfast package selected exclusively from local producers, which ensures that we can start our day with a nutritious and balanced breakfast in the Slovenian Istria. The breakfast
Gorgeous staircases | TOP 5
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Gorgeous staircases | TOP 5

There is something mystical and mysterious about spiral staircases towering high: where do they lead? How high do they take us? Their architectural solutions represent an exciting and questionable field. There are staircases that prove that it is worth exploring these mysterious stairs instead of using the elevator: we have
Charmingly geometric | Jess Gastrobar
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Charmingly geometric | Jess Gastrobar

The concept of the BIANCOEBIANCA interior design studio for the Jess Bar in Timisoara was to create a space full of playful and geometric shapes in the color palette of Wes Anderson. The bar has a different atmosphere in each segment of the three-part space, yet the end result is
The most beautiful farms in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
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The most beautiful farms in Eastern Europe | TOP 5

Fresh air, more and more beautiful landscapes, friendly animals and organic food: if you are attracted to life on a farm or would like to spend a weekend in one of the most beautiful farms in Eastern Europe, this list is recommended for you. We have gathered the best farms
Interactive book of board games | Gamebook
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Interactive book of board games | Gamebook

Playful learning is not only good as a child: the creators of Gamebook think so too, because in this interactive book we can read about ancient, abstract strategy board games and learn their rules while trying them out! Gamebook is the first project of Hibird Books, co-created with graphic designer
The coolest lamps in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
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The coolest lamps in Eastern Europe | TOP 5

Whatever the decorative interior is, without light, a space cannot come to life. Of course, we also need high-quality lighting, making the lamp one of the most important elements of our home. Some people like lamps that are not conspicuous and do their job, others are passionate about striking and
Zero waste lunch anywhere, anytime | Biodeck
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Zero waste lunch anywhere, anytime | Biodeck

It’s not always easy to stick to our guns from an environmental standpoint, for example, we may have street food for lunch, so we produce garbage against our will—for example, because we don’t have our own cutlery or take-away boxes. Romanian Biodeck is looking for a solution
Where the lake never freezes | Zelenci Nature Reserve
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Where the lake never freezes | Zelenci Nature Reserve

The Zelenci Nature Reserve is part of the Triglav National Park, located in the northwestern part of Slovenia, on the Italian-Austrian border. The reserve is mainly famous for its lake area and vibrant blue and green colors: the word zelenci is no coincidence, as it means green in Slovenian. The
The best shoe brands in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
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The best shoe brands in Eastern Europe | TOP 5

They are there in important moments of our lives, our faithful companions on our short and long journeys, considered by many to be the most important additions to our appearance. Shoe fans, attention, because they will be the main characters of our selection today! We present brands from Eastern Europe
The most exciting metro stations in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
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The most exciting metro stations in Eastern Europe | TOP 5

Traveling by metro already is a unique feeling in itself, and metro stations have a special atmosphere. Yet for many stations, this atmosphere is different, thanks to their unique architectural solutions. These underground universes often reflect the world on the surface, the age, and urban life. Let’s get on
Postcard-like Slovenian landscape | Bled
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Postcard-like Slovenian landscape | Bled

Next to the town of Bled, northwest of Ljubljana, Slovenia’s oldest castle, built more than a thousand years ago, rises on the shores of a lake on hundreds of meters of cliffs. Bled Castle, with a long history, is now a popular tourist pilgrimage site, as the postcard-like landscape
Café, reimagined | Sisters
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Café, reimagined | Sisters

The new brand identity of the Sisters café in Cluj-Napoca was created by the Prototip Studio, and the end result was a fresh and modern community space, which people like to visit, and not just for coffee. They were not afraid to completely reinterpret the classic café interior, thus created
Special flower and plant shops in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
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Special flower and plant shops in Eastern Europe | TOP 5

If it’s spring, it’s flowers, if it’s an always favorite decoration, it’s flowers too. A beautiful flower shop is always very attractive, but what makes flower shops really decorative? Is a series of flowers with beautiful colors of the rainbow enough, or a seductive, jungle-like environment
In the realm of éclair doughnuts | French Revolution
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In the realm of éclair doughnuts | French Revolution

Glaze on the outside, soft filling on the inside: Éclair doughnuts entice everyone with such simple tools. You can find French Revolution stores in four locations in Bucharest: none of them will disappoint doughnut lovers. The selection is rich with a wide variety of flavor combinations to choose from. In
The most beautiful tea houses in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
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The most beautiful tea houses in Eastern Europe | TOP 5

There are few things a hot cup of tea could not fix. We are already pleasantly influenced by the process of making tea, and teas made from herbs also contribute to our health with numerous good properties. This ceremony reminds us that it is good to slow down sometimes and
The harmony of nature and comfort | Charming Slovenia
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The harmony of nature and comfort | Charming Slovenia

Charming Slovenia creates resorts where you can enjoy relaxation and excursions in high-quality accommodation and surroundings—while getting to know the natural beauties of Slovenia better. Forest Glamping Resort is located by Lake Blaguš. You can make reservations for sixteen unique glass and wooden houses and two-person tent-like huts—the
The best studios in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
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The best studios in Eastern Europe | TOP 5

Home and studio at the same time: there are hardly any artists who would not have the dream of having a spacious studio in their dream nest, so they can have their morning coffee in the workshop. It’s been a year since many of us have been forced to
Modern rugs with abstract lines | Dare to Rug
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Modern rugs with abstract lines | Dare to Rug

Imagine a rug brand that explores the relationship between lights, spaces and objects and is not afraid of presenting all with characterful colors. Dare to Rug rugs bring life to any room. Dare to Rug is the first Romanian designer brand to make contemporary rugs. Contemporary design plays a significant
The best zero waste brands in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
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The best zero waste brands in Eastern Europe | TOP 5

Considering sustainability is now not only a basic requirement for a successful brand, but it’s often not enough. The combination of authenticity, commitment to the goal, and love for the products can truly work wonders. This selection does not focus on slow fashion, but on everyday objects and products
Inspiring public spaces in Eastern Europe| TOP 5
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Inspiring public spaces in Eastern Europe| TOP 5

The peaceful environment, the closeness of nature can always inspire us when we wish to work or rest, especially, if we can do these in unique edifices or in their vicinity that create unity with nature—or stand out from it—in their own way with their special and creative
In sweet landscapes | SweetLand by Viktoria
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In sweet landscapes | SweetLand by Viktoria

In Harghita County, a village of barely five hundred people, a little French lifestyle sneaks in that entices and encourages locals to consume quality desserts. This is SweetLand by Viktoria.   The founder of SweetLand by Viktoria, Viktória Boros lives in Transylvania, and also has a confectionery here, where she mainly