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Addis Ababa’s recently renovated Africa Hall is a symbol of the continent’s unity
The building’s sensitive restoration is a lesson in working together.
The new Ginza Sony Park is as radical as its 1966 predecessor
By welcoming visitors to its many exhibitions and events, the new complex is free of the usual trappings of behind-closed-doors big business.
Australia’s laneways investment is breathing new life into its cities
Good streets come in small packages. Replanning and reviving underused lanes and alleyways between buildings and busy streets can re-energise a city. In Australia, this investment is already paying off.
Repulse Bay: A new shopping destination to the south of Hong Kong Island
On the site of a faded 1920s hotel, a newly renovated mixed-use complex is luring Hong Kongers south with its mix of independent shops and nascent design talent.
Villa Volman: The restoration of a Czech modernist home into an expansive museum
After many years in a state of decay, Villa Volman has been restored in all its Czech modernist glory to function as a museum, where guests learn about its multifaceted past.
Zürich children’s hospital shows that thoughtful architecture can help patients to recover
The design of a hospital can play a significant role in patients’ recovery. Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron has set a new benchmark with this soothing sanctuary.
How to design for severe weather and endangered species
A cosy housing project in Greenland and a botanical garden in Belgium show off innovations in practical design that go beyond aesthetics.
Inside the seven-floor Valletta townhouse that sets a new standard for work-from-home spaces
Houses in Valletta once served as both homes and workplaces. Set on reviving this model, architect Chris Briffa refreshed his own 17th-century house and studio, giving an old idea a new lease of life.
UK design firm Future Facility is working to ensure that the next generation of devices always puts the consumer first
For Future Facility, technology is a tool, rather than an end in itself.
