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Still evolving

As capital of the vast Australian Northern Territory, Darwin has emerged as a dynamic port town. This gateway to Asia is excited about its future, be it in property, pearls or crocodiles.

  • Issue #27
  • 12 min read
Still evolving
Urbanism

South Loop

Lake views, affordable loft apartments and fantastic brunch mean nowhere currently offers more opportunity in the land of opportunity than the south side of Obama’s town.

  • Issue #27
  • 10 min read
South Loop
Design

Mixed doubles

Court-side tailoring gets a serious workout: tennis whites, tomboy tailoring and covetable kitbags prove that sportswear and style needn't be at odds.

  • Issue #27
  • 6 min read
Mixed doubles
Design

Up the wall

The new Marunouchi Park Building in Tokyo features a soaring office tower and a replica 19th-century building. But its most intriguing element is a garden that rethinks urban green space.

  • Issue #27
  • 6 min read
Up the wall
Culture

Chalk show

Alfred Sirleaf’s ‘Daily Talk’ newspaper reaches thousands of Liberians every day but only ever produces one copy. How does he do it? By writing the day’s biggest stories on a large blackboard beside

  • Issue #27
  • 6 min read
Chalk show
Affairs

Burundi

Bujumbura has got all the substance - and architecture - required to turn Burundi's backwater capital into an African success story, and the country's upcoming elections are a chance to create lasting peace after…

  • Film
cafe and barista Burundi
Affairs

The Lusophone Games

The Jogos da Lusofonia may not have the same draw as the Commonwealth Games or attract the corporate sponsorship of the Olympics. But the gathering of the old Portuguese empire showed that no matter…

  • Film
female athletes
Design

Air time

Cities are combating urban sprawl by adding another layer – on their roofs. We profile the best projects, from sky-high soccer pitches to cinemas.

  • Issue #25
  • 5 min read
Air time
Urbanism

City revival

In New York, Tobruk, Foshan, Beirut and Stockholm there are pioneering architectural projects that will transform their cities. We take a look at the grand plans.

  • Issue #25
  • 4 min read
City revival

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