Architecture
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No longer the ugly duckling
Odense, once declining, is revitalized by a new Hans Christian Andersen museum.
King of the mild frontier
Kozo Futagi saw a gap in the Japanese market for log cabins as affordable second homes. He's had to roll in a different direction – when people move in, they stay put.
Rebuilding Beirut
We meet the visionary thinkers restoring Lebanon’s capital after last year’s devastating port explosion.
The Agenda: Architecture
Lucy Maulsby on the complex inheritance of buildings erected during fascist-era Italy and their usage today.
Thirsty work
Carlsberg’s new HQ might not claim to be ‘probably the best in the world’ but we should all toast its aim of encouraging interaction among staff. See you at the bar.
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.
Hidden gem
The angled roof of this secluded Ligurian residence complements its wild surroundings and offers its owners a quiet coastal escape from the bustle of city life.
Tools of the trade
Expectations of buildings are constantly changing. So how can developers keep pace? By arming themselves with forward-thinking architects and an open mind. These projects hammer the point home.
Design: Hall orders
Designing a new Grand Hall for the League of Arab States demanded experience, flair and respect for tradition. Enter Lebanese architect Nada Debs.
Regional ally
Architect David Chipperfield’s relaunch of a long-closed bar in a Galician village cements his commitment to the area. We get an exclusive first look.
