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Inventory No. 57

This month you can stock your kitchen with new kit before settling down with a good book and a glass of something – beer, wine or milk and honey, as you see fit.

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Lubalin
Design

Design/Architecture

The new Museum of Art and Archeology in Portugal's Côa Valley, plus other projects and players to watch.

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Modern stone museum building with glass windows nestled into a hillside under clear blue sky.
Design

The secret is out

The design vernacular of Comporta has remained intact for decades. Today it’s providing rich inspiration for new developments too.

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Older houses in Camporta are white-washed with blue-edged windows
Design

Lake life

Architect Erik Persson bought a 120-year-old barn, dismantled it and rebuilt it as a summerhouse. The result is a simple yet stunning off-grid retreat in the peaceful depths of the Swedish countryside.

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Ceramic tiles in the kitchen
Design

Design for life

Artisans have embellished everyday utensils with a heavy dose of design without sacrificing performance. Here’s our selection of tools to perk up your quality of life, from Dutch garden tools to Japanese candleholders.

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Design for life
Affairs

A legacy of love

Álvaro Siza is as dedicated to architecture now as when he started his practice 60 years ago. Optimistic despite his country’s predicament, the old master’s focus is set firmly on the future.

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The pool at Leça da Palmeira, completed by Siza in 1966
Fashion

Thriller looks

Prepare for long hot days on the lounger with a good page turner and our selection of sunglasses and summerwear.

  • Issue #55
  • 3 min read
Model on lounger wearing Lindberg sunglasses, Cartier earrings, Firouzeh necklace, Polo Ralph Lauren bikini and Louis Vuitton ring, reading a book
Design

Happy vending

We do a little late-night shopping in Tokyo, where no matter what the time is, there’s always somewhere for a quick, post-night-on-the-tiles pick-me-up.

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Man in designer clothing using a Japanese vending machine dispensing drinks at night on a Tokyo street.
Design

By the lake

We take in some sunshine, swimming and laid-back living in the picture-perfect Swiss city of Lugano. We also keep our eyes out for a handsome villa in the hills.

  • Issue #55
  • 10 min read
By the lake
Design

Life in the round

Bertrand Goldberg’s Marina City buildings are a distinctive feature of Chicago’s skyline. We meet the residents of the iconic ‘corncobs’ to explore their unique way of life and enduring architectural legacy.

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Life in the round

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