Gabriele Dellisanti
Design awards 2021, part 2
Our first ever Design Awards are here, honouring the year’s 50 most thoughtfully made objects and buildings.
Design awards 2021, part 1
Our first ever Design Awards are here, honouring the year’s 50 most thoughtfully made objects and buildings.
Pilou Asbaek
In our column asking accomplished people for their take on events, business and culture, we speak to the Danish actor about the rise of Scandi drama.
Spring it on
Our round-up of the latest looks for spring takes in unisex cashmere from Amsterdam, ethical cotton from Nigeria, Japanese specs in the spotlight and the resurgence of a thoroughly modern Marimekko.
Sound effects
Italian pop star Mahmood's Arabic-infused hit "Soldi" became the country's most-streamed song ever, challenging far-right notions of Italianness while redefining contemporary Italian music for international audiences.
Repair, restore, repeat. Eight master craftspeople keeping our treasures alive
Some people devote their lives to patiently rediscovering and carefully restoring our assorted objects and ephemera, rather than choosing quick replacement. Such acts of renewal consistently deeply highlight and reaffirm their true, enduring value.
Building societies
From filling city skylines with farmland to rolling out comfortable flat-pack homes, here are 10 visionary schemes that could transform how our urban environments take shape.
Happy meals
Copenhagen studio OEO has spent two decades turning hospitality spaces into human-centred havens — balancing acoustics, materials and light to ensure the room matches what arrives on the plate.
Own it
Commissioning an artwork gives you a chance to be part of the creative process, as well as the thrill of not quite knowing what the result will be.
Bright lights, small city
Considering a downsize from the metropolis? Our second annual Small Cities Index points you to compact civic spots offering rich culture, varied careers and progressive planning with plenty of room to breathe.
