Design
Portugal’s best beach house: creating a secluded retreat in a crowded community
A breezy holiday villa on the Atlantic coast nestles among sand dunes and Portugal’s native pines.
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Where football and furniture collide: Orior
A creative team brought together by football is shaping Northern Ireland’s high-end furniture scene with expert craftsmanship.
Interview: Giovanni del Vecchio on Giorgetti’s journey from classic to contemporary
Despite its 126-year history, Brianza-based furniture maker Giorgetti is anything but complacent. The Italian firm is continuing its transformation from a more classical design brand to one rooted in the contemporary. We asked its CEO,…
Tech corner: Three releases to keep on your radar
A rapid-fire briefing on the helpful innovations that could enhance your day-to-day life.
Addis Ababa’s recently renovated Africa Hall is a symbol of the continent’s unity
The building’s sensitive restoration is a lesson in working together.
The new Ginza Sony Park is as radical as its 1966 predecessor
By welcoming visitors to its many exhibitions and events, the new complex is free of the usual trappings of behind-closed-doors big business.
Australia’s laneways investment is breathing new life into its cities
Good streets come in small packages. Replanning and reviving underused lanes and alleyways between buildings and busy streets can re-energise a city. In Australia, this investment is already paying off.
