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Light fantastic

The architecture of EDP’s new building has been guided by the management’s principles of openness and collaboration.

  • Issue #105
  • 11 min read
Light fantastic
Design

At the feet of gods

Relaxed yet smart, Philopappou is a counterbalance to busy Athens life and attracts those seeking inspiration from its ethereal architecture.

  • Issue #105
  • 7 min read
Family of three seated at wooden dining table in bright interior with pink staircase, bookshelves, and potted plant behind them.
Design

The beauty of stairs

Staircases can trigger conversations, provide a sense of arrival and dazzle with ingenuity, so why are they often overlooked?

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Staircase at Leighton House in London.
Design

Architecture

The Swiss Natural History Museumand its new home, the Nordic airport offering visitors a warmwelcome and a few fixes for Belgrade’s cycling infrastructure.

  • Issue #104
  • 6 min read
Architecture
Design

Social climbers

Staircases can trigger conversations, provide a sense of arrival and dazzle with ingenuity. So why are they neglected in the design of so many new projects?

  • Issue #104
  • 6 min read
Social climbers
Design

Home improvements

How do you improve on perfection? For the owners of the Birtcher-Share House it meant asking what the architect would have done and matching his humility at every step.

  • Issue #103
  • 9 min read
Home improvements
Design

How to fit in

It’s tempting for successful architects to go global but these three practices are nicely rooted and widely reflective.

  • Issue #103
  • 12 min read
How to fit in

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