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Ivan Carvalho

Urbanism

Soul of the city

Cities have never been so vibrant, vital and on the move. But what is the formula for a perfect neighbourhood? Here we look at urban projects transforming their cities.

  • Issue #135
  • 26 min read
City skyline framed by lush forest and snow-capped mountains.
Entrepreneurialism

Firm beliefs

How do you measure a company’s success? It’s about creating jobs, solving problems, staying relevant and being innovative. These stories have something to teach you about how to succeed against the odds.

  • The Entrepreneurs #2
  • 15 min read
Firm beliefs
Design

New wave

Scattered among the dunes and beaches of a Portuguese coastal resort, a series of holiday homes capture the country’s golden age of modernist architecture.

  • Issue #133
  • 1 min read
Sand dunes with wooden fence posts and grass leading to a beach and ocean under clear sky
Culture

Frontline reporting

In Italy’s worst-hit region, a plucky local newspaper is a lifeline for residents. We meet its editor to learn about the challenges of covering a pandemic.

  • Issue #133
  • 5 min read
Frontline reporting
Business

Home from home

While many corporations remain faceless and sterile, coffee giant Lavazza has built an elegant workspace that inspires its staff and Turin’s community.

  • Issue #132
  • 9 min read
Home from home
Fashion

Fashion

Aspesi's new CEO, a soprtswear destination in San Francisco and the latest watch from Chopard.

  • Issue #130
  • 5 min read
Fashion
Fashion

We’re sold

With the right ingredients, physical shops can not only survive but thrive. These retailers show what you can do with imagination, quality and a genuine desire to look after your customers.

  • The Forecast #10
  • 1 min read
We’re sold
Business

They found a gap

Successful businesses aren’t always the result of a groundbreaking idea. The key is knowing your market and finding a solution. We get some pointers from entrepreneurs who have done just that.

  • The Entrepreneurs #1
  • 15 min read
They found a gap
Culture

On the right page

An independent publisher that’s been bringing northern European hits to Italian readers for decades is embarking on a new chapter.

  • Issue #128
  • 5 min read
On the right page
Fashion

The autumn manifesto

The most exciting period in the fashion calendar is back, as jumpers, coats, woolly hats and chunky shoes are welcomed into the wardrobe for war with the elements.

  • Issue #127
  • 29 min read
The autumn manifesto

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