The Compendia Gift Guide 2025
Welcome to the Compendia Gift Guide – the antidote to boring gifts. From digital detox experiences to eco-conscious stocking fillers, emerging artist prints, responsible fashion, and sustainable self-care.
Gomi
Gomi is a pioneering sustainable design studio based in Brighton, UK, renowned for transforming waste materials into functional, aesthetically pleasing design objects.
Living for the weekday with DJ BB and Babylon Fox
Midweek events in London. Monday's at Orii Community at The COLOUR factory. Wednesdays at Steamdown at Matchstick Pie House in Deptford...
The Best of Walthamstow with Artist Jason Drake
From SHHHH to Compendia
Compendia Pool Party 2024 at Fritton Lake
Immerse yourself in a day of sun-kissed leisure, invigorating wellness, and good vibes, at the idyllic Fritton Lake, just 40 minutes from Norwich. As an extension of Compendia, your go-to travel and lifestyle brand, we invite you to a pool party like no other in the heart of a pioneering thousand-acre Norfolk rewilding project.
Studio Lenca Insider Guide to Margate
Fritton Lake
Living by its ethos of offering the best accommodation, food, hospitality, sport and recreation, Fritton Lake is a haven not just for wildlife but also the ideal escape from busy modern life. Make the most of the two-mile long lake by wild swimming, paddle boarding, canoeing or relaxing in the Koto-designed floating sauna.
The Best Eco-Friendly Trainers and Sneakers
In the dynamic world of fashion, sustainable footwear has emerged as a cornerstone for the eco-conscious shopper. Brands have unveiled an array of eco-friendly trainers and sneakers, blending environmental stewardship with trendy designs.
Islington Maisonette: A Model of Modern Retrofitting
The Islington Maisonette project exemplifies how thoughtful retrofitting can breathe new life into traditional structures. Situated in a conservation area in Islington, this Victorian maisonette underwent a significant transformation.
Artist in Focus: Shake Stew
Shake Stew, an award-winning Austrian band, is renowned for its unique fusion of hypnotic grooves and high-energy performances.
Studio Bark's U-Build: Modular Eco-Friendly Home and Studio Solutions Designed by Architects, Built by You
Satta: A journey from Brixton to Barcelona
Satta, an independent British brand, is a perfect amalgamation of sustainability, streetwear, and skating culture, born from the creative mind of Joe Lauder.
Jan Hendzel Studio
Founded in 2015 by Jan Hendzel, the studio has made a name for itself through its distinctive wooden pieces characterized by bevelled details, staved construction, and a sculptural aesthetic.
Conscious Coffee Choices: The Best UK Coffee Roasters and Subscriptions
In the UK, a growing number of coffee brands are not only focusing on delivering quality coffee but also ensuring their practices are sustainable and eco-friendly.
Responsible Rest: The B Corp Bedding Brands to Buy From
Eco-conscious consumers seeking ethical and sustainable options for their bedding can turn to several B Corp-Certified brands that have made remarkable strides in responsible manufacturing and business practices.
Rediscovering Our Roots: The Healing Power of Grounding
Rediscovering our roots in the modern age often involves turning back to practices long held by our ancestors, and understanding their wisdom through the lens of contemporary science. One such practice, gaining increasing attention and validation, is grounding, or earthing.
Mews House Deep Retrofit: Revitalising a London Terrace
One Hundred Shoreditch: A Trendsetter in London's Vibrant East End
Nestled in the heart of London's dynamic East End, One Hundred Shoreditch emerges as a beacon of contemporary style and comfort. This hotel, a reinvention and reimagining of a previous establishment, has quickly become a favourite among travellers.
Discover Cesar Manrique's Artistic Legacy on Lanzarote
The enchanting island of Lanzarote is home to the remarkable works of Cesar Manrique, a visionary Spanish architect, painter, and sculptor who masterfully blended art with nature.