Design
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Van of means
The most prosperous camper vans pay attention to both form and function. When creating your own, don’t scrimp on the details – custom beer tap included.
Talk of the town
In the first part of our grand draft to upgrade urban living, we outline the sights, sounds, spaces and street life that should be the starting points for every city neighbourhood.
Soul of the city
Cities have never been so vibrant, vital and on the move. But what is the formula for a perfect neighbourhood? Here we look at urban projects transforming their cities.
Ilse Crawford on designing homes for cleanliness, comfort and community
Lockdown has been the ultimate test of our living spaces. Interior designer Ilse Crawford tells us how simplicity, cleanliness and community should inform how housing is developed from now on.
Can we fix it?
Yes, says architect Sir David Chipperfield. The pandemic has shown us that we can build a better future.
Cutting it fine
There are few incentives to wear our finery while working from home. Designer Paula Gerbase says that we should emerge from the lockdown with renewed vigour to dress up and buy smart.
Showing resolve
This year’s art and design graduates have had their final shows cancelled. But their determination is unaffected, and their teachers believe this experience could be the making of them.
Built to last
Will the pandemic change our cities? Danish architect Jan Gehl says perhaps. While this moment will pass, we can at least reconsider things like cruise ships and prioritise human connection in our urban spaces.
