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Design

Thing of beauty

Amorepacific’s HQ is challenging traditional office-design concepts in the South Korean capital. It aims to nurture healthier, happier workers – while increasing productivity, of course.

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Thing of beauty
Design

Heaven sent

Houses of worship tend to have a distinct look and feel – but are these tropes out of date? We visit the buildings rewriting the rules for holy architecture.

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Heaven sent
Design

Architecture

The brave design of a new beachside pavilion in Melbourne and a school in India using good architecture to enhance its students education

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Business sense

Organic grocery chain Alnatura has gone above and beyond to create a smart and healthy office culture in its new HQ.

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Business sense
Architecture

Aiming high

For Catalans, Gaudí’s Sagrada Família isn’t just a church: it’s an icon of identity and innovation.

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Sculptor Xavier Medina Campeny works on an ornate white stone carving in his workshop studio.
Architecture

Observation: Building support

Casablanca does a fine line in conserving its colonial architecture but is more inclined to neglect its more recent gems. Meet the duo fighting for modernism.

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Art deco AXA Insurance building with distinctive curved balconies and geometric patterns
Architecture

Hive of industry

Soundproofed chairs, high ceilings and yellow upholstery have helped Estonian newspaper ‘Aripaev’ turn a factory hall in Tallinn into a modern office for busy bees.

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Yellow and black soundproofed chair pods in Aripaev newspaper office with concrete ceiling and skylights.
Urbanism

Greasing the wheels

The latest stop in our series is Tulsa. Despite a slowing trickle of oil money it is rich in creative vision and optimism for the future.

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Guthrie Green plaza with fountain, trees, and Tulsa skyline with tall buildings in background.
Residences

Room to breathe

Why the design of this 1960s retreat, promoting modernity while embracing its nature, has stood the test of time.

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Black Angus cattle grazing on rolling hills with mountains in the background at the Wyle family ranch.
Design

Architecture

Denmark’s longest timber building has been rebuilt and the Pavilion Le Corbusier reopens.

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Architecture

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