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Urbanism

Bright ideas, big cities

From rising rents to loneliness, five writers discuss Ed Stocker /the challenges facing modern urban areas – and explore the innovative solutions that are required.

  • Issue #165
  • 15 min read
Illustration showing urban contrast with garbage truck and workers on left, woman with headphones on right
Architecture

Festival season

Model-making in Rome, South Korea’s craft revolution and why good architecture should be a universal right.

  • Issue #164
  • 8 min read
Modern residential buildings with balconies overlooking landscaped green spaces and wooden walkways
Society

Live together

We recommend reverting back to a housing model devised by Jews at the turn of the 20th century.

  • Issue #140
  • 5 min read
Live together
Design

Design

We take a spin in a classic convertible in our brand-new series on the stories behind the world’s most beautiful works of industrial design. Plus: the latest furniture.

  • Issue #135
  • 7 min read
Design
Design

Better living

Take it from us: we’ve spent more than a decade lifting the lid on ideal residences. Here is what we’ve learnt about how to build cosy homes that cater to all.

  • Issue #135
  • 5 min read
Better living
Food & Drink

Tasteful plans

Who would have thought that the humble food market might be the key to urban renewal? It’s an age-old idea that’s just waiting for a timely update. Here’s how...

  • Issue #135
  • 5 min read
Tasteful plans

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