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Society

Cycle of life

We tour a bike repair workshop that is a cheery hub for cycling enthusiasts who aren’t afraid to get their hands a little dirty.

  • Issue #154
  • 7 min read
Rocco Guarna in an orange boiler suit working with soldering equipment in the workshop
Transport

Lined up

The long-awaited Elizabeth line is the crowning glory of transport chief Andy Byford’s track record.

  • Issue #154
  • 6 min read
Andy Byford in a dark suit standing in a modern underground tunnel with curved white walls and fluorescent lighting
Product design

Pump my ride

When it comes to fire engines, every last design component could prove critical in the heat of the moment. That's why Swiss firm Brändle's recently reconfigured vehicles meet the highest standards.

  • Issue #154
  • 7 min read
Red and white Mercedes-Benz fire truck with FEUERWEHR marking and blue emergency lights parked outside building
Craft

Best-case scenario

How a commitment to Italian craft and smart collaborations revived a long-dormant heritage trunk-maker.

  • Issue #154
  • 5 min read
Artisan in white lab coat working on detailed craftswork at Au Départ's Milan workshop
Retail

Booting up

Shoe-maker RM Williams is a big Australian exporter. Now it wants to bring its production back home.

  • Issue #154
  • 6 min read
CEO Paul Grosmann sitting on wooden bench in retail store surrounded by leather goods, hats and shoe boxes
Property

Firm foundations

Mipim, the annual property summit in the South of France, returns as developers and city mayors gather to map out the future.

  • Issue #153
  • 11 min read
LEGO architectural model of residential apartment building with orange and white facade displayed at property conference
Manufacturing

Feathering the nest

We meet the farmer nurturing Iceland’s very soft-power darling – its eider ducks – by modernising the industry and boosting profits.

  • Issue #153
  • 8 min read
Mother eider duck sitting protectively on her nest with eggs visible beneath her in grassy terrain
Economics

Public accounts

Since 1990 the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund has worked to translate oil revenues into long-term national prosperity. But what will be its role in a greener future?

  • Issue #153
  • 6 min read
Carine Smith Ihenacho stands outside the Norges Bank building in Oslo

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