Marvin Zilm
Older and wiser
Japan has an ageing population, making nursing home Ebino Ryofuen a welcome presence. That said, many countries would benefit from a little more respect for their elders.
Expo: Time capsule
Built in 1939 by Hermann Herter, Zürich’s Strandbad Wollishofen remains a masterclass in municipal design — proof that a lakeside bathhouse can be both functional and utterly timeless.
Under the sun
Creating a seat for the great outdoors often leaves designers lost. We’re glad to see makers of alfresco furniture that remain true to clean lines, hardwearing materials and quality construction.
Media
A new venture by Swiss daily NZZ and a Q&A with the co-founder of the School of Life, Alain de Botton.
The message
We've traversed the world in search of the best in the media business. From publishers in Zürich to a radio station in Auckland, we meet people who know there's more than one media model.
Switzerland’s Halen Estate: A 60-year success story in community living
A progressive 1960s concrete estate in the middle of precious woodland would alarm many design circles. But Siedlung Halen just outside Bern is a quiet, friendly triumph where nurture sits alongside nature.
Caffeine high
A revived firm in the Swiss Alps blends cutting-edge technology with hand-built ideals in pursuit of the perfect espresso.
The meat of battle
It is a country renowned for its neutrality, but there is nothing hands-off about Swiss Army life where their in-demand food is concerned.
