Nolan Giles
All the same
The times they are a changing but from personal service to the editor’s view, some things are just fine as they are.
Finely chiselled
Change starts at home, so we select 20 pieces, people and studios creating products that will enhance your environment and improve with age. Sitting comfortably?
Hidden gems
Craft and quality of the kind that only time can confer rule our round-up for the new season – a time to be expressive in the way you dress.
House proud
Creating a sanctuary that reflects your personality requires more than good taste—it demands understanding how materials, light and surroundings can transform any space into home.
Healthy balance
When we heard that the Swiss pharmaceuticals company Novartis was making plans to open its sparkling, prestige-architect-designed Basel campus to the public, we were keen to take a look.
The opener
Japanese discount chain Don Don Donki expands across Hong Kong, filling prime retail spaces with maximalist chaos that locals embrace despite—or perhaps because of—the city's economic downturn.
Space exploration
Creative businesses need studios where people come together. These three companies show how you can create inspiring projecs and still have money left in the bank. Steal their ideas.
The homely office
Whether scaling up, sizing down or working from home, smart design is key. A comfortable workplace enhances productivity and reflects a welcoming brand. Here’s our round-up of items for your home office.
Fair traders
Byron and Dexter Peart have stood against disposable design by creating a global shop window for sustainable, ethically sourced homeware. Theirs is a model the retail industry is finally having a conversation about.
Window of opportunity
When competition is rife and industries are slow to evolve, it takes a smart business leader with a strong vision to reposition their brand. We meet three who came out on top.
