Rory Jones
British designer Lee Broom on lighting as a form of art
There’s no excuse for harsh, clinical lighting when much thought has gone into creating the perfect glow. Exhibit A: These spheres.

How to design for severe weather and endangered species
A cosy housing project in Greenland and a botanical garden in Belgium show off innovations in practical design that go beyond aesthetics.

Roadside revival: The rebirth of the American motel
Motels fell out of favour following their peak in the 1950s but a Texan transformation is bringing them into their second golden age.

The art of hosting the perfect gathering
We meet 20 of the world’s brightest designers, artists and writers to find out what they think makes the perfect party, whether it’s through the right lighting or playlist...

The best places in Austria balancing entrepreneurial ambition with a high quality of life
Planning your next venture? Or looking for somewhere to set up a business and put down roots? We scoured the length and breadth of Austria to find the spots that you can bank on.

Business and entrepreneurship in Austria
Join us on a special survey of Austria’s most exciting businesses, peaks of success and outposts of opportunity. Expect a Viennese whirl, top Tyrolean talent, people making it in Bregenz and more.

Architects on sofas: 12 leading creatives on the best seat in their house
What can our sofa tell us about our personalities, lifestyles and aspirations?

The finest new furniture, lighting and homeware to curate your dream space
Looking for some domestic bliss? Here’s a selection of 25 quality pieces to elevate your home.

Design agenda: Sydney’s Studio Prineas, London-based Hût Architecture and the revival of the Memphis waterfront
Urbanism: USAWalking in Memphis The city of Memphis, Tennessee, was founded on the banks of the Mississippi river in the 19th century but its modern waterfront has long been defined by unremarkable swaths of turf…

Business agenda: Outdoor clothing company Peak Performance and new perfume brand To My Ships
Property: SingaporeKey to success New property developments are bound to attract attention but a landlord’s job does not stop at the ribbon cutting. Managing these assets is often more challenging and success requires continual investment.…
