From daily commutes on the tube, to putting together PowerPoint decks, and eventually lugging our tired selves to another evening of “oh what dreadful weather we are having” banter that goes with an evening of work drinks, it’s of no surprise that Londoners long for a chance to just get away from it all. The…
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APLO stands for A Place Less Ordinary, we help people discover only the most creative and ‘Less Ordinary’ places in a city.
Get to know London's Minimalist Tea Houses
Steeped in centuries of tradition, Japanese tea houses and culture have developed into a unique art form of ceremony, discipline, and eastern philosophy. Key to experiencing the art of tea is the work of Sen no Riky. A tea master born in 1522 who shunned the values of elaboration in favour of Wabi-sabi – a…
The Stories Behind London’s Lost Art Deco Icons
Since its world-premiere at the International Exhibition of Modern and Industrial Decorative Arts in France in 1925, Art Deco has permeated countless creative spheres: from fashion, jewellery, art, and especially architecture. During the late twenties to the early thirties, London quickly became a hotspot for Art Deco architecture. From the impressive news buildings on Fleet…