David Plaisant
How Carlana Mezzalira Pentimalli’s research-driven architecture is transforming public buildings in the Alps
In northern Italy, architecture studio Carlana Mezzalira Pentimalli finds inspiration by entering contests and working across creative disciplines.
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.
The diplomacy agenda: A Q&A with Lithuania’s prime minister Ingrida Simonyte
Plus: Italy’s charm offensive in Africa and the pitfalls of a long-standing US democratic scheme
São Paulo’s art scene revitalises amid political shifts and cultural renewal
Paulistano artists, galleries and art fairs have emerged from the ruinous Bolsonaro years with a new urgency to make their mark.
Spaces that inspire: Exploring seven architecturally unique places around the world
There is no such thing as neutral architecture. Every part of a building’s design has a profound effect on us. Here we travel across the globe to celebrate some of our favourite buildings.