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X Architects offers a Beacon of Hope by Transforming one of Sharjah’s Rubbish Dumps into a Bird Watching Nature Reserve
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X Architects offers a Beacon of Hope by Transforming one of Sharjah’s Rubbish Dumps into a Bird Watching Nature Reserve

Can one man’s dump ever be another one’s Eden? Apparently so. The Wasit Natural Reserve Visitor Centre in Sharjah boasts eco-friendly credentials that make it the ultimate haven for migratory birds. The UAE emirate of Sharjah is showing the way when it comes to eco-friendly projec…

14 Dec 2019 By Official Bespoke 3 min

Plunge Into Van Gogh’s Starry Night at This Digital Exhibition in Paris

Plunge Into Van Gogh’s Starry Night at This Digital Exhibition in Paris

Paris’ first digital art museum, the Atelier des Lumières, opened last year in a disused 19th century foundry in the city’s 11th arrondissement. And, following sold-out shows on Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele and the history of the Vienna Secession, they’ve outdone themselves this yea…

28 Nov 2019 By Official Bespoke 1 min

Why We Love Beijing Daxing, Zaha Hadid's Record-Breaking New Airport
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Why We Love Beijing Daxing, Zaha Hadid's Record-Breaking New Airport

The late Iraqi-British architect's final airport opened in September at a cost of eleven billion dollars, claiming the title of world's largest and arguably its most advanced and greenest.

27 Nov 2019 By Official Bespoke 1 min

Kuwait Rising: Inside the Galleries Fuelling a Small Nation's Art Scene
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Kuwait Rising: Inside the Galleries Fuelling a Small Nation's Art Scene

With more than thirty galleries serving fewer than three million residents, Kuwait appears to boast a thriving art scene. Dig deeper, however, and questions arise about how much of that work is truly homegrown.

7 Nov 2019 By Official Bespoke 3 min

Inside the Beirut Institute Summit's Panel on Fashion's Circular Future
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Inside the Beirut Institute Summit's Panel on Fashion's Circular Future

As the Beirut Institute Summit convenes in Abu Dhabi, a moderator and five designers debate the circular economy, craft heritage and whether the Arab world can finally be seen as a creator rather than merely a buyer.

31 Oct 2019 By Official Bespoke 3 min

Stefano Boeri and the Vertical Forests Reshaping the Architecture of North Africa

Stefano Boeri and the Vertical Forests Reshaping the Architecture of North Africa

The Italian architect behind Milan's celebrated Bosco Verticale is now bringing his greenery-clad vision to Egypt's New Administrative Capital, building three structures that promise to transform the architectural essence of the region.

11 Oct 2019 By Official Bespoke 4 min

Qatar Prepares to Host the Middle East's First FIFA World Cup
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Qatar Prepares to Host the Middle East's First FIFA World Cup

Qatar is readying for a defining moment in its young history. In just over three years, football fans worldwide will descend on its shores for the 2022 World Cup, the region's first ever.

5 Sep 2019 By Official Bespoke 4 min

Chaps & Co has Manscaping Down to a Science
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Chaps & Co has Manscaping Down to a Science

Chaps & Co’s motto of “bringing back the old-school traditions” of the barbershop may be great and all but it’s the approachable staff, stylish décor and affordable prices that’ll have you coming back for more. A trip to the local barber has the power to be rejuvenative.…

4 Sep 2019 By Official Bespoke 2 min

The Barbican's AI Exhibition Explores How Close Machines Are to Thinking
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The Barbican's AI Exhibition Explores How Close Machines Are to Thinking

From Blade Runner's replicants to emotionally intelligent robot dogs, as we imagine, so we build. The Barbican's arresting AI: More Than Human surveys the creative and scientific evolution of artificial intelligence to date.

6 Aug 2019 By Official Bespoke 4 min

A Bleary Dawn Arrival in Paris and the Adventure That Followed

A Bleary Dawn Arrival in Paris and the Adventure That Followed

Arriving at Charles de Gaulle at five in the morning after twelve hours from Abu Dhabi, our writer was utterly shattered. Yet, as the saying goes, there would be no rest for the weary.

16 Jun 2019 By Official Bespoke 4 min

One of Europe’s Most Misunderstood Cities: 72 Hours in Amsterdam
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One of Europe’s Most Misunderstood Cities: 72 Hours in Amsterdam

Amsterdam may be small and easy to navigate by bike, but it’s never dull. A prime example of progressive living, bottled inside a charming 17th century city, it offers art, culture and gastronomic delights in spades. For decades, Amsterdam was characterised as a drug-dealing, sex-crazed…

23 May 2019 By Official Bespoke 9 min

Body Of Work: Christian Dior, Designer Of Dreams, At The V&A

Body Of Work: Christian Dior, Designer Of Dreams, At The V&A

The V&A's sold-out Designer of Dreams exhibition celebrates Christian Dior's couture as ephemeral architecture devoted to the female form, an exquisitely curated journey across light and dark that confirms his enduring influence.

26 Apr 2019 By Official Bespoke 4 min