Design
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Rebuilding Beirut
We meet the visionary thinkers restoring Lebanon’s capital after last year’s devastating port explosion.
Design destination
In the first of a new series of journeys, we hit the road and head to the village of Noormarkku, western Finland, in search of superlative Finnish design.
House and home
After being abandoned for 40 years, Villa Chamoun has now returned to its former glory as a hotel. We check in.
Making a mark
Five designers and creative directors tell us what makes an effective logo and flag up their all-time favourites.
The Agenda: Architecture
Lucy Maulsby on the complex inheritance of buildings erected during fascist-era Italy and their usage today.
Design Briefing
From a mirrored installation on a Venetian island to groundbreaking design in a former Swiss factory.
Thirsty work
Carlsberg’s new HQ might not claim to be ‘probably the best in the world’ but we should all toast its aim of encouraging interaction among staff. See you at the bar.
Pillars of community
As property developers react to changes in how we want to live, many are breaking new ground with multi-use neighbourhood projects. We call in on the current schemes of three imaginative firms.
Hidden gem
The angled roof of this secluded Ligurian residence complements its wild surroundings and offers its owners a quiet coastal escape from the bustle of city life.
Tools of the trade
Expectations of buildings are constantly changing. So how can developers keep pace? By arming themselves with forward-thinking architects and an open mind. These projects hammer the point home.
