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Design

On the move

We visit the Japanese diasporas that are leaving a distinct mark on the world stage.

  • Issue #129
  • 7 min read
Four Japanese people in winter clothing standing outside the Arabia factory building in Helsinki
Business

Venture capitals

Where surf culture meets serious enterprise: how Australia's Gold Coast became a magnet for small businesses, blending laid-back living with genuine economic ambition — and no shortage of good waves.

  • The Forecast #9
  • 12 min read
Venture capitals
Entrepreneurialism

The city that shines

Home to visionary entrepreneurs and world-class architecture, this ambitious Australian city has earned a global reputation for business, tourism and education while boasting a laidback culture and high quality of life.

  • The Forecast #8
  • 5 min read
The city that shines
Design

Oceania

North Queensland puts the "town" back in Townsville, Sydney signage and hurricane-resistant housing in Fiji.

  • Issue #85
  • 5 min read
Oceania
Urbanism

Expo 70: Going for gold

Once Queensland’s answer to Las Vegas, the gold coast’s 1950s architecture fell victim to drastic redevelopment. Now there are efforts to revive its fortunes.

  • Issue #70
  • 13 min read
Expo 70: Going for gold

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