Design
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Reflected glory
Oscar Niemeyer’s modernist citadel near Milan was designed for publishing giant Mondadori, an Italian brand whose identity and culture has been shaped by the building for decades.
Architecture
From a home-renovation TV show to the brave new designs broadcasting modern ideas, we present our round-up of the need-to-know stories.
Just your type
From magazine revamps and reinventions to much-loved mascots and new HQs, the media world remains a force of creativity.
Woodland retreat
Less than two hours from Tokyo and set amid hot springs, the Nest Inn Hakone is a tranquil haven.
Little by little
In this CGI era when craft means corralling pixels, we visit a traditional animation studio in Tokyo to marvel at mastering the miniature among models and drying paint.
Funkhaus: on the same wavelength
We tour the stunning studios and recording halls of Funkhaus, east Berlin’s former communist broadcasting house.
Venture forth
Your dream of setting up in business has foundered on the lack of an idea? We propose 15 enterprising concepts that fill gaping gaps in the market. Now quit your day job.
Made with care
Got a civic project that not only needs to look smart but also have people’s best interests at heart? You need a Dutch architect.
Watch this space
Refurbish, repurpose and revive are the watchwords for 2018. From a former cinema to Balkan bunkers and cat-sized couches, we’ve picked out the projects that are putting innovative thinking to the fore.
