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Nolan Giles

Design

It’s a small world

Smart architectural firms rely on expert model-makers to give clients tactile previews of their designs, proving that physical craft remains essential in our digital age.

  • Issue #128
  • 12 min read
It’s a small world
Design

Hot desking

Furniture isn’t just about how your office looks – it’s also about how it feels. Choosing warm materials, striking pieces and plush upholstery will show the world that you mean business.

  • The Entrepreneurs #1
  • 5 min read
Erei daybed by De Padova with brown leather cylindrical headrest and light grey upholstered seat.
Design

Scaling up

The actual space in which you work plays a key part in any company’s story; find somewhere that reflects your values, get the details right and think of the future. Here’s our rulebook.

  • The Entrepreneurs #1
  • 7 min read
Scaling up
Design

Architecture

The brave design of a new beachside pavilion in Melbourne and a school in India using good architecture to enhance its students education

  • Issue #127
  • 6 min read
Architecture
Architecture

Business sense

Organic grocery chain Alnatura has gone above and beyond to create a smart and healthy office culture in its new HQ.

  • Issue #126
  • 7 min read
Business sense
Design

Close to home

A life’s worth of travelling informs this South Tyrolean haunt – but it finds inspiration on its doorstep too.

  • Issue #125
  • 13 min read
Close to home
Design

Play it cool

We visit the cities making space for people (of all ages) to get out and about and have some fun.

  • Issue #125
  • 17 min read
Play it cool
Travel and restaurants

50 steps to improving your city

Elevating the urban environment needn’t call for grand blueprints from city planners, nor sweeping regeneration. Small projects and individual details can make a difference. Here are a few starters from our editors.

  • Issue #125
  • 22 min read
50 steps to improving your city
Design

Rework it

Renovation can be a delicate balancing act between modern comforts and maintaining historical charm. We visit three European cities where carefully considered restorations are bringing buildings back to their former glory.

  • Issue #124
  • 13 min read
Rework it

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