Design

Five of the world’s most peaceful buildings, where architecture soothes the soul

For millennia people have sought out places to visit where they can get away from the bustle of everyday life. Architecture has the ability to create moments of calm – think of how you…

Hospitality

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.

Travel and restaurants

Places that inspire

There is no such thing as neutral architecture. Every part of a building’s design, from its layout to the texture of its materials and the balance of natural and artificial light, has a profound…