Marvin Zilm
Gearing up
City planners plotting new routes should look to these three cities for hints on how to get people moving.
Just your type
From magazine revamps and reinventions to much-loved mascots and new HQs, the media world remains a force of creativity.
Keeping it reel
In a vast archive deep in the Black Forest we meet the men charged with safeguarding German history.
Sky’s the limit
Thyssenkrupp’s soaring lift-test tower promises to push construction possibilities to new heights. But, more importantly, the townspeople love it too.
Who are you trying to kid?
Circuses are big business in Switzerland – and a new breed of entertainer has entered the arena.
Making moves
Good design keeps a city on the go. From bridge-builders to nifty mopeds, here are some of the most dynamic transport ideas.
Beauty and the beef
How do you balance the welfare of livestock with an architectural aesthetic that befits bucolic surroundings? We pulled on our wellies to find out.
Aerobics in the aisles
The Swiss have one of Europe's healthiest lifestyles. The blueprint for their wellbeing has been laid down by two supermarket chains that are now the country’s top fitness providers.
One day at a time: Baselworld
New shades and a return to simplicity are the keynotes as the eminent watch fair maintains a buoyant mood.
Built to last
Many cities need more housing schemes but fall short of making them characterful and interesting. We visit a Swiss development that has built-in charm and diversity.
