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Fare game
Peru and South Korea are leading the food race, but what about Brazil? We love the nation for everything but its cuisine. Here’s a look at how it can change that.
Reportage 2. Bean and gone: Tokyo cafés
Look past the dominance of the big chains in Tokyo and you will find a world of fiercely independent coffee shops that are keeping tradition alive – but only just.
Sea change
One generation’s loss is another’s gain as the rejuvenation of industrial Poblenou gathers pace.
City break
On the edge of the Yangmingshan national park, the peaceful suburb of Beitou offers a reinvigorated model for living beyond the bustle of urban centres.
Desert bloom
Located geographically and aesthetically far from famed Emirati excess, the €12bn Masdar City project is trying to plot out a new urban vision.
The sky’s not the limit
While High Line-style projects are popular, we urge city planners to consider more sustainable alternatives. Here, we present 10 'pocket urbanism' ideas for genuinely useful rejuvenation of their patch.
Design scout
Tired of your regional HQ lobby? Looking for a clever housing solution for students, or a kitchen update? Our editors have a check-list of companies, designers and materials for your briefing sheet.
Barn again
Living in a humble rural structure needn’t be rustic, as this modern New Zealand interpretation proves.
Made to measure
From a Taiwanese architect reinventing Asian retail design to a family-run wooden furniture maker in rural Germany, we select five design firms to watch (and employ) in 2015.
Hidden charm
Delve a bit deeper into Kyoto’s urban fabric and it is possible to find a historic architectural gem that can be repurposed and revitalised for the 21st century.
