Zoe Cooper
In response to widespread criticism of the fast food industry, demand for higher-quality burgers has risen significantly. Consumers look for grass-fed, organic beef, made-to-order local ingredients, and artisanal condiments — and are willing to pay more for the experience. The taste for upscale hamburgers isn’t limited to the United States — restaurateurs all over the…
In New York’s scenic Brooklyn Bridge Park, Danish artist Jeppe Hein has installed an unusual series of ephemeral artworks entitled “Please Touch the Art.” To the delight of New Yorkers of all ages, viewers are invited to sit on, walk through, and climb all over the artist’s creations. This refreshingly informal approach to taking in…
Among the surge in craft breweries and trendy cocktail bars, new wine bars are opening their doors — and their cellars — in cities around the world. These elegant locales offer patrons a place to taste new wines, socialize, and unwind. Wine bars pride themselves on an educational aspect that sets them apart from other…
The self-proclaimed live-music capital of the world, Austin, Texas, is the fastest growing major cit y in the United States. According to census figures published in
Many of the most fascinating contemporary homes belong to artists and other creative professionals. Willing to embrace the eccentric and unconventional, artists tend to be open to residential designs that push the envelope. The architects behind these homes often incorporate art studios into everyday living spaces. These residences and studios go beyond meeting the practical…
How much time do we spend waiting? Waiting rooms are often a place of uncertainty, anxiety, or, at t he very least, boredom. Whether you’re waiting for a diagnosis at a hospital, an interview at the office of your dream job, or sitting at the gate waiting for your delayed flight to board, waiting is an…
Norwegian design is having a moment. The national government invested in several new projects, inclu ding new passports and banknotes, meant to celebrate the Nordic country’s unique visual identity and commitment to progressive design. The winning passport design, from the drawing tables of Oslo-based studio Neue, features sleek, minimalist images of the mountainous Nordic landscape; a…
Architects: Showcase your next project through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newslett er. Is digital art the next avant-garde movement in the history of art, architecture, and design? At recent festivals like Frieze and Art Basel, digital and new media artists have become the center of attention. Many contemporary artists and designers see the…
In our tech-savvy digital age, the value of the printed matter has been widely questioned. In a worl d where readers can easily access ebooks on their screens, it seems like paper only takes up space. In the world of interior design, however, books are often used as an aesthetic device. One might even say that…