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Soul of the city
Cities have never been so vibrant, vital and on the move. But what is the formula for a perfect neighbourhood? Here we look at urban projects transforming their cities.
Hot town, summer in the city
As borders reopen, Tyler Brûlé is on the move again and continuing to celebrate urban life.
Life through a zoom lens
Lockdowns left our cities deserted. But the absence of the usual hubbub allowed us to see them differently. Intrepid photographers were on hand to capture the beauty and humanity of the moment.
Five simple tips to grow more greenery at home and in your neighbourhood
Soften your cityscape and add life to your home with plants. We offer fail-safe tips for growers and a call to action to let your civic pride spread beyond your four walls.
Ilse Crawford on designing homes for cleanliness, comfort and community
Lockdown has been the ultimate test of our living spaces. Interior designer Ilse Crawford tells us how simplicity, cleanliness and community should inform how housing is developed from now on.
Can we fix it?
Yes, says architect Sir David Chipperfield. The pandemic has shown us that we can build a better future.
Not just lip service
Fashion is often dismissed as an industry that ‘doesn’t save lives’. But now it has – and we should take notice.
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Dave Eggers, founder of McSweeney’s, says contemporary novelists should shelve their work for now. Instead, he argues, we should focus on ridding the world of Trump and then searching for utopia.
Signs of the times
Museums across the world are gathering the artefacts that will stand as symbols of the lockdown.
