EBBA Architects designs Cup of Joy cafe in Marylebone to "provide a sense of delight"

Local studio EBBA Architects has designed the first London outpost for Istanbul cafe chain Cup of Joy, using clay plaster, stone and an opaque-glass ceiling to evoke the feeling of being in a courtyard. The studio drew on the coffee chain's founding location as inspiration for the two-storey cafe, s

What Really Happens When You Leave Phone Chargers Plugged In All the Time

Chargers are essential for everyday devices—but is it safe to leave them plugged in when not in use? Discover what an expert says about energy use and safety.

Kim Kardashian unveils nude-hued SKIMS London flagship store

Kim Kardashian has opened the London flagship branch of her apparel brand SKIMS, featuring voluptuous interiors by New York studio Rafael de Cárdenas. The store is characterised by the fleshy tones that have become synonymous with SKIMS, the minimalist shapewear and clothing brand launched by Kardas

Beverly Hills mansions top luxury contracts

While the number of luxury contracts inked for single-family homes only managed to match the total from the week prior, dollar volume shot up 26 percent, according to a report compiled by Marcy Roth of Douglas Elliman’s Eklund Gomes team.  The Eklund Weekly Luxury Report Los Angeles rounds up single