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Standing tall
The Spanish city’s first residential high-rise signalled that Valencia was on the up. Six decades later, it remains a status symbol.
Personal space
Architect Junzo Yoshimura’s seaside escape is a private, harmonious ‘mansion’ that is finally ready to be shared with the world.
Hidden treasures
On a quiet residential street in Japan’s historic capital stands a living monument to the city’s coveted craft traditions.
Tent revival
Outdoors firm Snow Peak is enticing reluctant campers into nature – with a Kengo Kuma-designed spa.
Small wonder
Roka, an intimate ryokan, is now welcoming art lovers on the island of Naoshima. It offers exquisite interiors, fine food and soothing open-air baths in each of its 11 rooms.
Game changer
Nintendo’s former headquarters have reopened as a boutique hotel designed by Tadao Ando. The architect has retained many original elements, with nods to the company’s origins as a producer of playing cards.
Hearth of the matter
A tranquil onsen hotel on the scenic shores of Lake Poroto in northern Japan combines a serene stay with discovery of the area’s native culture.
Small wonder
Distilling the charms of the traditional Japanese ryokan and elevating the experience with bespoke design were the goals of the hotelier behind The Shinmonzen.
Urbanism and design: Global
From Turin’s sky-high new development to a Tokyo architecture exhibition.
Design Briefing
From a mirrored installation on a Venetian island to groundbreaking design in a former Swiss factory.
