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Be amazed by some of our staff’s inspirational tips. An original podcast, a trendy bar, or a museum of note? We gladly share five great tips with you!

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— Roof garden & park

Would you like to enjoy a drink surrounded by greenery but still be in the downtown area? You can in the roof garden of Base in Porto! Underneath the public park are shops and an underground parking lot. This concept shows that it is possible to create green spaces with commercial businesses right in the downtown area.

baseporto.com

— 99% Invisible

99% Invisible is a podcast by the American radio producer Roman Mars. It focuses on design and architecture and the difference between what you see and what a designer, architect, or engineer sees. This exciting podcast makes you think about things you might not always be aware of! 99percentinvisible.org

— Numbered By

If you’re looking for unique items to add to your closet, Numbered By will have something for you. This platform creates unique shirts in collaboration with Belgian contemporary artists. It gives artists a new way to display their works.

numberedby.org — Foto © Manor Grunewald

— Expo Muller Van Severen

The eagerly awaited extension of the Design Museum in Ghent is finally in sight. That is why the Muller Van Severen design duo’s works will be exhibited one last time. Fien Muller and Hannes Van Severen have been working on their inspiring collections of sculptural furniture and objects since 2011. In celebration of their tenth anniversary, you can visit the exhibition in their hometown from October 6, 2021 through March 6, 2022. designmuseumgent.be — Foto © Steven Decroos

— Fondation Cartier Parijs

Fondation Cartier is a contemporary art museum in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. The museum is located in a light and airy building designed by Jean Nouvel. You can visit it to see exhibitions of contemporary and international artists.

fondationcartier.com — Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain © Jean Nouvel / ADAGP, Foto © Luc Boegly