Design
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She’s just our type
The experimental book designer who isn’t afraid to push boundaries – and crack some spines along the way.
This is what success looks like
Does being your own boss mean weekend freedom or late nights? We asked eight successful entrepreneurs, from fashion to furniture, what their Friday evenings look like and what success really means to them.
It’s a small world
Smart architectural firms rely on expert model-makers to give clients tactile previews of their designs, proving that physical craft remains essential in our digital age.
Hot desking
Furniture isn’t just about how your office looks – it’s also about how it feels. Choosing warm materials, striking pieces and plush upholstery will show the world that you mean business.
Scaling up
The actual space in which you work plays a key part in any company’s story; find somewhere that reflects your values, get the details right and think of the future. Here’s our rulebook.
Work in the living room
Office or showroom? Danish design firm Muuto’s HQ is both– and its fluid set-up is helping staff to scratch their creative itch.
Factory floored
Inspired and industrious – Studio Tomás Saraceno has spun quite the body of work.
Can a demolished landmark live again? Inside Tokyo’s uncanny Okura resurrection
Tokyo’s beloved Hotel Okura lobby has been meticulously recreated inside a gleaming new skyscraper, raising profound questions about authenticity and the preservation of architectural heritage. Use
Dream on
When Milton Keynes – the UK’s biggest New Town – was built, it aspired to perfection. Nic Monisse stays the night.
Grand scale
The Majestic Mas de Tanit, built in the 70s on the French Riviera, has long drawn a glamorous international crowd.
