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Architecture

Tests of time

Architecture is about more than simply ushering ideas from sketch to skyscraper. It can play a critical role in solving global issues.

  • Issue #168
  • 17 min read
Tests of time
Architecture

Brown in town

Interior-architecture firm Studio Modijefsky is looking to the Dutch capital’s past to inspire its forward-thinking designs.

  • Issue #168
  • 8 min read
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Furniture

In focus

Our pick of the sofas, tables, chairs and accessories that are sure to bring comfort and joy into our workplaces and homes.

  • Issue #168
  • 9 min read
Red upholstered armchair with matching frame alongside round side table and table lamp in modern interior setting
Design

Charging ahead

With ambitious comparisons to Prada and Porsche, Sweden’s Polestar is counting on good design and four new models to gain traction in the congested EV market.

  • Issue #168
  • 8 min read
Close-up of white Polestar 2 electric vehicle's rear end showing red LED taillight and black bumper with model name
Craft

Pots of gold

It's not just pot luck that has made Vermicular a household name in Japan: the handmade cookware company has taken its products to the next level.

  • Issue #168
  • 7 min read
Pots of gold
Sport

Train gang

The Kodokan Judo Institute offers accommodation, learning and a new way of looking at the world.

  • Issue #168
  • 2 min read
Large group of judo practitioners in white gis with red belts positioned across green and orange tatami mats in dojo
Hospitality

Inner space

From a picture-perfect beach club on the Atlantic coast to a series of discreet holiday villas, a sense of intimacy is at the heart of three new Portuguese openings that have caught our eye.

  • Issue #167
  • 10 min read
Modern living room with exposed wooden beams, terracotta tiles, neutral furniture and large arched doorway
Architecture

Neutral beauty

Inspired by its lush location at the heart of Japan's capital, this calm and intimate oasis is turning over a new leaf in urban design and hospitality.

  • Issue #167
  • 5 min read
Pool deck with wooden loungers and umbrellas overlooking lush green forest canopy under blue sky
Design

Natural Wonders

As designers seek to lower environmental impact, new eco-friendly materials are coming into play. How do they stack up?

  • Issue #167
  • 8 min read
Natural Wonders

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