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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.

  • Issue #135
  • 3 min read
Black and white illustration of a camper van with solar panels, awning, and people camping outdoors
Affairs

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.

  • Issue #135
  • 6 min read
Talk of the town
Urbanism

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.

  • Issue #135
  • 26 min read
City skyline framed by lush forest and snow-capped mountains.
Urbanism

Can we fix it?

Yes, says architect Sir David Chipperfield. The pandemic has shown us that we can build a better future.

  • Issue #134
  • 8 min read
Cartoon illustration of a man at a drafting table with an adjustable lamp, sketching architectural plans.
Design

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.

  • Issue #134
  • 3 min read
Cutting it fine
Art

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.

  • Issue #134
  • 4 min read
Illustrated portrait of a woman with pink shoulder-length hair wearing a gray blazer
Urbanism

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.

  • Issue #134
  • 9 min read
Built to last

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