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Architecture

Pillars of community

As property developers react to changes in how we want to live, many are breaking new ground with multi-use neighbourhood projects. We call in on the current schemes of three imaginative firms.

  • Issue #146
  • 1 min read
Family dining together in an eclectic living room with a piano and artwork.
Urbanism

Cities

Hong Kong's West Kowloon transforms neglected reclaimed land into the world's largest cultural district, featuring 17 venues across a 23-hectare waterfront park designed by Foster + Partners.

  • Issue #146
  • 4 min read
Colourful library building facade with a grid of pastel tiles and pink door.
Affairs

Cities

Hong Kong's West Kowloon transforms neglected reclaimed land into the world's largest cultural hub, while Beirut architects reimagine public spaces after devastating blast damage.

  • Issue #131
  • 5 min read
Illustration of stylized buildings and trees representing urban public space reimagining.
Defence

Defence

Britain signs naval partnership with Ukraine aboard HMS Defender, promising frigate upgrades and new Black Sea bases to counter Russian maritime harassment of commercial shipping.

  • Issue #146
  • 4 min read
Stylized illustration of a naval destroyer ship cutting through dark blue waters with wake trails behind it
Fashion

Follow suit

Office dress codes have become more relaxed but men still want to look sharp. We profile three brands doing fine business by catering to the modern working man with impeccable style.

  • The Entrepreneurs #1
  • 8 min read
Chris Tang and colleagues at Prologue menswear shop in Hong Kong discussing made-to-order suits on exterior steps.
Travel and restaurants

Travel

An architectural revival in Hong Kong, a breath of fresh air in Beirut, a hideaway in Porto and a forest retreat in New Jersey: just some of our finds off the beaten track.

  • Issue #113
  • 4 min read
Travel

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