17 June 2014
Episode 140
01 hour
A look at designs that have influenced the World Cup over the years, we also visit a revamped Brazilian training ground, profile British designer Asif Khan in Melbourne, assess the layout of Cairo’s green spaces and learn how Lisbon’s tramways have helped create the city’s official typeface.
17 June 2014
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