Mark Kushimi
10 architecture ideas that cool buildings naturally
From Hawaii to Milan, pioneering architects are proving that smart design can keep cities cool without energy-hungry air conditioning, using breeze blocks, greenery and outdoor living.
Ivory hours
From Sydney to New York, the piano bar is the final stop on many a glorious night out. Whether you're after a singalong or a quiet cocktail, we survey the world's best ivory-tinkling venues.
Best in class: Honolulu
Enter this curiosity shop and discover a hoard of remarkable riches.
Ride the wave
Meet the sun-kissed labels whose enticing summer vibes run through every eye-catching fibre, whatever the weather.
Rooms with a view
We round up the sharpest and most forward-looking architects busy turning heads with their innovative retail designs, lush tropical dwellings and nature-inspired and welcoming commercial spaces.
