Andrea Pugiotto
Three cities you’ll want to move to in 2025
The urge to up sticks and relocate can be brought on by many things. To point you in the right direction, we’ve flagged three cities that are becoming increasingly attractive places to call home.
In good hands: How dedicated schools are keeping luxury brands’ traditions alive
From tailoring and upholstery to goldsmithing, we visit five schools that are helping a new generation to master traditional crafts.
How HQs with in-built factories are keeping staff engaged and improving their products
Not long ago, many were questioning the need to have offices at all – but there’s a growing awareness that proximity to production can help to keep standards high.
Three new firms and founders using innovative methods to stand out from the crowd
Meet trail-blazing entrepreneurs with an eye for opportunity. From a Philadelphia homeware shop-cum-hotel to bamboo-based manufacturing, we discover how thriving businesses are achieving their aims.
Richard England’s architectural world in Malta
Malta’s pre-eminent architect Richard England isn’t slowing down just yet.
Close quarters: What are the defining factors of a liveable urban area?
From the streets of a Neapolitan enclave to a beachside resort town in Japan, we head to three places where a sense of community is a priority.
How Canadian art patron Bruce Bailey is uplifting next-gen talents
Enabling emerging artists to exhibit their work in the right spaces requires a concerted effort. This collector is making it happen.
Design agenda: Mobility aids reimagined and Gucci’s game-changing furniture reissue
nic monisse on… Widening perspectives It’s common to hear that a designer entered the profession because they wanted to create a better world for others. It’s an outlook reflected in our interview series from…
Island hopping
When thinking of Venice, the word ‘secluded’ doesn’t spring to mind. But on the fortified island of Sant’Andrea, only a stone’s throw from St Mark’s Square, it’s a different story.
Holding back the tide
Unnoticed by tourists, the Floating City’s restaurant workers must contend with the elements to serve up their top-table delights.
