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Editor’s letter
Our editor in chief asks: as well as writing about those people who are doing things differently, should we be trying to live by our quality-of-life mantra too?
Pimp my ride
Want to give your wheels that Jeddah lounge feel? German firm Klassen is the destination for anyone with a luxury car in need of more than a paint job.
Youthful exuberance
Pushchair company Joolz has embraced an office design that resonates with its green credentials, giving its staff space to breathe – and its plants room to grow.
Bundle of energy
As head of Engie, one of the world’s largest utility companies, Isabelle Kocher understands the power of efficiency and bold leadership.
Breathe in, breathe out
Taiwan's Yilan county has long been Taipei's rural escape. Since a mountain tunnel slashed commute times in 2006, this Pacific-coast city of rice paddies and surf breaks has become a genuine alternative to capital-city…
Poll position
Nothing encapsulates German self-image like the country’s car industry. With voters set to decide between more Merkel or a change of direction, we considered what the contenders’ rides say about their popular appeal.
Start it up
From family to crowdfunding, five small-business owners explain how they funded their ideas without having to ask the bank.
The future of retail
Be it online or on the high street, the retail industry is changing fast. From mall developers to pop-up shop suppliers, we know that bricks-and-mortar help to keep your business vital.
Seamless moves
When it comes to moving people effortlessly through and between cities, who is getting it right? And how do we make cities where mobility works for young and old alike?
Property’s next move
The property sector is growing and it’s no longer business as usual. Will we see London reinvent flat rentals or Copenhagen up the quality of housing? The property market is ready for a shake-up.
