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London’s Secret World War II Tunnels Will Be Open to Public

John A. Paradiso — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 14:16:48 +0000

Beneath the bustling streets of London lies a hidden gem with a rich history – the Kingsway Exchange Tunnels. Built as a wartime shelter during WWII, these mile-long tunnels have seen it all. From housing MI6’s covert Special Operations Executive to serving as the communication lifeline between the White House and Kremlin during the Cold […]

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‘Please Be Seated’ Wavy Wooden Bench in London

Ben Dahl — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 14:10:30 +0000

British designer Paul Cocksedge has created quite a few interesting pieces over the years for a number of high profile clients like BMW, Hermes, Sony and the like. But it’s the work the eponymous studio does with the London Design Festival every year that always intrigues us most. This year is no different. For this […]

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Infinity London Tower 360-Degree Pool

Amos Kwon — Fri, 14 Jun 2019 14:19:23 +0000

When an in-ground pool is just too mundane for you, Compass Pools has the answer with its plan to build a rooftop pool to outdo all pools. The square infinity pool is encased in thick, clear acrylic on all sides, as well as the bottom, and will sit atop a 55-story luxury hotel in London […]

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