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Hot property
There's nothing dry about desert architecture. At its best, it channels the spirit of its surroundings and takes inspiration from the light and landscape. We hit Arizona's roads to explore this particular vernacular.
Time to ponder
Three writers hold forth on calming pleasures, from connecting with our roots through recipes to (gently) rethinking the city and reliving treasured trips.
Leading by example
Gropius Bau was among the first major museums to reopen after pandemic-enforced closure. Director Stephanie Rosenthal reveals how she did it.
What a snip
What could be a gentler intervention than beautifying your balcony or cultivating something edible from scratch? Here are some well-made pieces of hardware to help you get your yard in order.
Made of stern stuff
Italian design houses unite to protect a €43bn industry that combines generational craftsmanship with global talent, creating an innovation hub rivalling Silicon Valley.
Current thinking
Douglas Cardinal’s architecture is informed by his upbringing in First Nations territory in southern Alberta. Now based in Canada’s capital, he finds solace navigating that city’s own bit of nature: the Ottawa River.
The opener
Japanese discount chain Don Don Donki expands across Hong Kong, filling prime retail spaces with maximalist chaos that locals embrace despite—or perhaps because of—the city's economic downturn.
Go go gadgets
Advancements in technology are changing our working lives. From noise-cancelling headphones and wireless chargers to portable speakers and an electric bike, we size up the latest gizmos and gadgets from around the globe.
The view from here
An open, shared working space can promote creativity. But how does a CEO foster collaboration? Here, three company leaders in different fields let us into their unconventional set-ups.
