Architecture
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Building connections
Swissbau in Basel is a biennial window onto the pre-eminent Swiss construction industry – and a one-stop-shop for the world’s most forward-thinking architects.
Cities
Delhi’s grand avenue gets a makeover and Helsinki’s new chief design officer reveals her plans.
Building a place for culture
We visit a Kengo Kuma-designed art museum in Eskisehir that’s set to become Turkey’s new cultural hotspot.
In with the Old
Time and many thoughtless refurbishments have diminished French architect and designer Maxime Old’s legacy. But, thankfully, two of his most glorious interiors have been preserved in Rouen.
Architecture
From a French-influences Montréal studio to a green building in the heart of Taipei, we highlight some of the design industry's best new works.
A look at the holiday retreats of Cape Cod’s creative class
Designed by midcentury Bauhaus architects, these modest modernist marvels are empathetic to the whims of wilderness.
Designed to learn: Three Swiss schools embracing the architecture of education
Recognising the impact that a school’s design can have on a child’s education, Swiss architects are leading the field in creating more accommodating institutions. We visit three that make the grade.
Back to the future
Our modern cities have ever-evolving needs. But sometimes putting a new spin on an old idea might just fit the bill, whether the aim is to tackle climate change or simply entertain.
Open book
The Finnish capital’s new public library was the result of an anonymous open competition. As other cities look for a less ‘starchitect’ future, it shows what can be achieved with a little democracy.
Roll up, roll up!
The planet is getting warmer and urban residents as far north as Sweden are feeling the effects. Don’t sweat it: rather than reaching for the air-conditioning, try throwing some shade.
