Barcelona
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Cities
Jakarta’s public transport is slow to take off, and Seattle and Seoul clear some way for public space.
Worship worthy
When architect Ricardo Bofill discovered a vast, disused cement factory, he transformed it into his firm’s HQ – an office of religious proportions.
Architecture
From a fishmarket turned tourist attraction in Oman to a smart Spanish ceramics brand, we delve deep into the world of contemporary design.
Gaudí regalvanised
The architecture of Antoni Gaudí has branded this city but until now this masterpiece has been off-limits. As it finally reveals its secrets, it’s caught up in a Catalan identity crisis.
Food & drink
From a New York chef who is a dab hand with an Argentinian grill to Chinese fine dining in London.
A global guide to the ice-cream shops shaping city life from Barcelona to New York
Nothing says summer like a hedonistic dollop of ice cream. Whether it’s an ice lolly in Sydney or a dizzying line-up of flavours in Naples, it’s a temptation to be devoured.
How to fit in
It’s tempting for successful architects to go global but these three practices are nicely rooted and widely reflective.
