Carlo Silberschmidt
To the rafters
Gracing the interior of a number of contrasting sporting arenas, Neue Holzbau’s intricately engineered timber designs have put the Swiss company in a league of their own.
History of time
As IWC Schaffhausen marks 150 years, its new CEO Christoph Grainger-Herr explains how a brand born from American ingenuity and Swiss precision is safeguarding its future without losing its soul.
Class of their own
Top-flight trainers and upbeat tunes to get you up and out, and tasteful homeware, thrilling reads and film tips if you want to cosy up at home as the evenings draw in.
The opener
We get sociable with co-working spaces and consider two very different approaches to national pride. First up, a quick fix in Milan, Washington’s explosive exhibition and Portland puts opera on the menu.
Editor’s letter
In an issue where both business and the French Foreign Legion loom large, our editor in chief identifies some potential synergy between the two (based on his own experiences in the South American jungle).
Food & drink
Best bites from Shanghai to Montréal and a recipe for nduja, chilli & tomato bucatini.
Quality of Life Survey: Metropolis now
You want a city that’s well run, delivers on life’s essentials and is fun too? This is our ranking of the top 25 in the world.
The direct approach
Flying cars may ease congestion, but why not improve existing options? Here are our favourite simple solutions to get around – and between – our cities.
