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Where did the weekend go? Traditionally, it played out as a game of two halves, the first dedicated to satisfying those needs necessarily deferred by the onslaught of what used to be known as the ‘working week’, before delightfully resolving itself into an ‘adagio’ second half, consumed by self-care, long lunches and the restorative air of what would now doubtlessly be dubbed ‘slow Sunday’. No more. The putative 48-hour pitstop is but a further leg on the never-ending, week-long race to fit everything in. Which is why we decided to launch Weekendpaper*.
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We felt it high time that we gave you a chance to sample a little more of everything that the global authority on design, art, culture, fashion, travel and entertaining has to offer, packaged to be consumed in a little less time than it takes to order in a coffee, book that restaurant table, or play a record. In fact, Weekendpaper* is here to help you with all of the above (minus the coffee, frankly – get up and make your own; these machines should help). But there’s more: a swift survey of the week's best reads, brought to you by our talented team of worldwide contributors; a chance to browse the global marketplace only Wallpaper* knows; a quick canter through the cultural landscape, followed by a salutary sign-off from someone whose wisdom is only matched by their brevity. The perfect start to your weekend, then, brought to you every Saturday by Weekendpaper*.
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How Melrose Hill became LA's hottest art district |
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It used to be said that nobody walks in LA. These days, there are few better places to spend a day wandering around than amid the galleries and restaurants of Melrose Hill. The area’s rapid reinvention didn’t happen by accident. Historically home to rows of furniture warehouses, the neighbourhood was hit hard when online retailers devoured much of the market and those traditional businesses moved out. Actor and developer Zach Lasry noticed the untapped potential. Beginning in 2019, he and his family bought 18 buildings within a three-block radius with the vision of transforming it into a vibrant creative community. Art galleries – such as David Zwirner's flagship – followed, along with cafés, restaurants, jewellers and interior designers. With the area perfectly central between those coming from the traditionally wealthier areas in the west and the creative enclaves to the east, it's fast becoming one of the world's most fast-moving and creative arts districts. Kevin E G Perry meets the people involved.
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A night at Pierre Jeanneret’s house, Chandigarh’s best-kept secret |
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When a friend casually suggested that writer and architect Nipun Prabhakar book a night at 'the Jeanneret house' in Chandigargh, it seemed beyond belief. The Jeanerret? Not only was the modernist gem accessible, it even offered a discount for architects and research scholars. Once the personal home of architect Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier’s cousin and key collaborator in shaping Chandigarh, it sits quietly amid trees within a tranquil, affluent neighbourhood. It doesn’t demand attention; instead, it invites you in slowly, like a well-told story. For 11 years, Jeanneret lived here, translating the city's futuristic modernist principles into a tangible reality suited to the Indian context. While Le Corbusier set the vision but kept a base in Paris, Jeanneret remained in the region, patiently working with local teams, designing landmarks like the Gandhi Bhawan and the Punjab University campus. Prabhakar was kind enough to document his stay.
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Inside Abbey Road's forward-thinking refresh which puts collaboration at its core |
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Abbey Road Studios, in London’s St John’s Wood, has long been hallowed ground for recording artists. From The Beatles regularly setting up shop in Studio Two to the modern film scores brought to life in the capacious Studio One, the storied location has remained a busy working studio for almost 100 years. In recent times, it’s felt in need of a little spruce up. ‘We’ve always wanted to make this place feel less intimidating, more accessible,’ says Mark Robertson, director of marketing and creative at Abbey Road. ‘We had an idea of what this space could be and thought, let’s start with the physicality of it. Let’s be more welcoming, more relaxed, because that’s what the people who work here are like.’ Alongside architectural studios Threefold and SpacesOf, the Abbey Road team have spearheaded a sensitive refresh; one that inspires collaborative conversation and proves that the legacy space has its sights firmly set on the future. Charlotte Gunn takes a tour.
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