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Building up hope

The fighting has stopped in Damascus. But despite the look of normality, this is a city of black-market deals, shortages and deep pessimism.
Band of brothers

Georgia’s inaugural Tsinandali Festival is not merely a celebration of classical music. It’s also an attempt to bring together musicians in one orchestra from countries with fractious relations.
Open book

Bookseller James Daunt has been tasked with changing the fortunes of Barnes & Noble. We take a glimpse inside the covers.
Close to home

Forget dull hotel rooms and fusty apartments: a group of architects-turned-entrepreneurs are cornering the market in well-designed rentals in South Korea – and beyond.
City limits

Far from the Marais, gallerists are settling into an edgier ’hood.
On the right page

An independent publisher that’s been bringing northern European hits to Italian readers for decades is embarking on a new chapter.
It’s a small world

Even in the digital age, texture and tactility still matter in architectural design. Little wonder then that smart firms put their faith in expert modellers to give clients a tiny taste of their big ideas.
Grand scale

Majestic Mas de Tanit rose up on the French Riviera in the 1970s and has been attracting glamorous – and global – holidaymakers and residents ever since. We find out who’s who.
Sitting pretty

From flexible shelving and versatile chairs to smart side tables and eye-catching lamps, we round up the benchmarks of good design that’s made to last.
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.
What’s on the menu?

Design firm Family Brothers has defined the look of Atlanta’s culinary scene. Now it’s tucking in elsewhere.
Earning its stripes

You know about Nashville’s music scene – but what about its fashion know-how?
Digital native

Andrea Panconesi took his Florentine boutique online when Google was still a new thing. Today LuisaViaRoma is a leading global player – and its founder is making plans to shake up the industry further.
In its element

This Danish island’s charm stretches as far as its sweeping sands, with cosy old-world inns, invigorating sea air and delectable food and drink making it a must-visit.

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Interior elevation

Thinking big is all part of designing statement buildings but plenty of architects dabble in more domestically scaled pieces too. We’ve assembled the pick of those objects that bring a little structural savoir-faire to even the humblest home.

Lamp *Charlotte Perriand* *nemolighting.com*

Cafetière *Aldo Rossi alessi.com*

Wooden blocks *Arne Jacobsen designletters.com*

Ceramics *Vincent Van Duysen whenobjectswork.com*

Salad servers *John Pawson whenobjectswork.com*

S+ark with Olt beer *Philippe Starck starck.com*

Coffee mug *Alexander Girard* *vitra.com*

Lamp *Arne Jacobsenlouispoulsen.com*

Wooden dolls *Alexander Girardvitra.com*

Candle holder *Mogens Lassen* *bylassen.com*

Lamp *De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi* *stilnovoitalia.it*

Vase *Mogens Lassen* *bylassen.com*

Cutlery *Grethe Meyer* *georgjensen.com*

Vase *Alvar Aalto* *iittala.com*

Champagne coupe *Vincent Van Duysen* *serax.com*

Milk and sugar pots *John Pawsonwhenobjectswork.com*

Coffeemaker *David Chipperfield* *alessi.com*

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Live

Schedule

00:0001:00

The Continental Shift

Editor’s letter

The opener

Dream on

Dab hand

My cabinet

Cosy corner

Building up hope

Band of brothers

Open book

Close to home

City limits

On the right page

It’s a small world

Grand scale

Sitting pretty

Work in the living room

What’s on the menu?

Earning its stripes

Digital native

In its element

Politics Briefing

Diplomacy Briefing

Defence Briefing

Cities Briefing

Business Briefing

Food & Drink Briefing

Fashion Briefing

Leading the charge

Phoenix rising

Holding the stage

Kenzo Takada

Mass movement

The Ten

Step up to the plate

Conversation starters

Pull up a chair

Host with the most

Dinner is served

Best behaviour

Food for thought

Join our club

Roll out the barrels

All you can eat

Slide away

Labour of love

Great indoors

Big interviews

Keep your cool

All worked up

The fab four

Come together

On a higher plain

Interior elevation

The last detail

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