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Observation: Building support
Casablanca does a fine line in conserving its colonial architecture but is more inclined to neglect its more recent gems. Meet the duo fighting for modernism.
Fascinating case study
Why does Japanese luggage firm Ace travel so well? We check in with the CEO for a lesson in product development and diversification.
Hive of industry
Soundproofed chairs, high ceilings and yellow upholstery have helped Estonian newspaper ‘Aripaev’ turn a factory hall in Tallinn into a modern office for busy bees.
Under the covers
Artist and historian Rachel Schreiber is the new head of the celebrated Parsons School of Design. As she rethinks its role, she finds solace in the New York Public Library.
Room to breathe
Why the design of this 1960s retreat, promoting modernity while embracing its nature, has stood the test of time.
Greasing the wheels
The latest stop in our series is Tulsa. Despite a slowing trickle of oil money it is rich in creative vision and optimism for the future.
Take your pick
Do you fancy a 19th-century palace in Porto or a 1920s office building in LA? All bases are covered here.
Testing times
What happens if all commutes are free? Or you make young people do national service? Or even pay people for doing nothing at all? We find out.
Architecture
Denmark’s longest timber building has been rebuilt and the Pavilion Le Corbusier reopens.
