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Bay of plenty
Two new workplaces on the city’s waterfront, with cafés, gyms and roofdecks for lounging, show that new work styles are possible even in hardworking Japan.
Bombay mix
India’s new elite is investing in architecture that uses local building traditions and ancient science. A weekend retreat from Mumbai by architect Bijoy Jain shows this trend at its modest best.
Future starts now
The Milan Furniture Fair is over but the conversation about design's future is just beginning. We've distilled the week's events into 10 key products from Salone 2010 that illuminate what's next.
Hot club
São Paulo's Hebraica club proves that preserving community and identity can mean tennis courts and water parks as much as synagogues — sport, style and heritage poolside.
On the sunny side
Portugal’s City of the Seven Hills, with its winding old backstreets and relaxing beach clubs, provides a blissful backdrop for our early summer fashion shoot. It’s time for the sandals and sunglasses.
Expo 34: Story of creation
Lausanne’s ECAL has become a leading European design academy thanks to its innovative head, Pierre Keller. He uses his knack for sponsorship to get students working with some of the world’s leading creative companies.
Inventory No. 34
Our finds this month include an easy-to-assemble flatpack range, a tiny pocket camera and an updated perfume classic.
Inside the box
For novice gardeners, a compact window box is the perfect start. From begonia blooms to cascading bacopa, it will be a colourful addition to your doorstep or window ledge, easing you in.
Stage craft
As the summer festival season approaches we visited the factories of three musical instrument makers who are world leaders for their attention to craft and superior sound quality.
