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Patrick Blanc
Patrick Blanc, the botanist who pioneered vertical gardens, eats his ‘last meal’ at Pershing Hall, a Parisian hotel featuring one of his stunning creations.
Total hotel
The new Ace Hotel in east London offers rooms for guests and provides a gathering place for local residents, as well as opportunities for creative businesses.
Space to think
From modernist Havana to cutting-edge New York and rural England, we explore how art, music and philosophy are being taught in spaces that mirror their subjects.
Top of the pile
Isay Weinfeld’s corncob-shaped São Paulo tower gives all 62 apartments sweeping city views and yard-sized balconies — proof that vertical living needn’t sacrifice a garden’s pleasures.
Diplomacy
We meet Lebanon's ambassador in London and report on other news from the diplomatic world.
Modern times
Deep in the Caribbean, Puerto Rico’s El Monte condominium is a slice of US-style modernism. To its residents, it’s not simply a home but a thoughtful experiment in how to live.
Design/Architecture
Projects and products, from a residence in Tokyo to a new coat rack from Philadelphia.
Inventory No. 66
Eye-catching crockery and gadgets for the oenophile to help you wine and dine are just some of our specially chosen products this month.
Life cycle
A master bike-maker from the 1980s and his skateboarding apprentice are ensuring the renowned Zullo name lives on for cycling aficionados, passing down the craft of custom frame-building in northern Italy.
Living at the movies
As artistic director for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Cameron Bailey watches 700 films a year. But with midnight meetings and hectic schedules, it’s not all fun and games.
