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Nature’s teachings
Dai Nippon Printing’s new training centre by architect Kenya Ishihara was designed to inspire. With a spa and views of Mount Fuji, it seems more like a retreat than a place of work.
Room to improve
As many predict a tough year ahead, we look at the managers, designers and concepts transforming the hotel sector and rethinking the whole concept of hospitality for today’s informed guests.
Cabin Fever
Unlike the usual identikit winter lodge, this remastered getaway in the French Alps is inventive – but its unique sense of style doesn’t detract from its homely charm.
Architecture/Design
Sombre, elegant and transparent: this is everything a courthouse should be. The winning design is by 3XN, Lemming & Eriksson Engineers and Schønherr Landskab, for an extension to Copenhagen's existing neo-classical courthouse.
Keep on trucking
In Paris's 7th arrondissement, Jean-Luc Poujauran abandoned his celebrated bakery to pursue a singular obsession: supplying 200 restaurants with sourdough born from his father's ancient starter.
Design Miami
Celebrating its fifth year, a record-breaking 23,000 people visited Design Miami this year. The event is a showcase for the world's best limited-edition design. Curators, collectors, gallerists and press descend on Miami's historical design…
Turning the tables
Carl Malmsten was one of Sweden’s greatest furniture designers. Thanks to his grandson, Jerk Malmsten, his legacy continues, with the brand being revitalised for a new generation of admirers.
Architecture/Design
We look at a new plaza in Taipei by Vicente Guallart, a retail space from Richards & Spence in Brisbane and Vitsoe’s latest shop in New York. Plus, an interview with architect Noriaki Okabe.
With more interest
Sugamo Shinkin Bank’s new Niiza branch features an innovative and colourful design. Looking more like an art gallery than a bank, it's having an uplifting impact on staff and customers.
Justice for all
LA’s police force is using architecture to improve its public image. We look at its new HQ, an ‘eco’ police station in Australia, and other forces trying to appear more human.
