Architecture
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Active elements
The Indian architect explains why he considers air, water and light to be as important to his creative process as bricks and mortar.
Tent revival
Outdoors firm Snow Peak is enticing reluctant campers into nature – with a Kengo Kuma-designed spa.
The right move
A smart HQ can make all the difference to productivity and morale but also to a company's confidence in its output. Here we survey three media businesses that have recently invested in new homes.
Expo: Building optimism
Two Tunis architects rescue a crumbling 1930s art deco villa, transforming it into a contemporary showcase that celebrates the Mediterranean city's layered architectural heritage.
The Agenda: Ancient Greek
Greeks and Turks are working together to protect Istanbul’s heritage.
Cities, slicker
Neglected industrial parts of cities, from Rome to Istanbul, are in the throes of thrilling regeneration.
Keep cool
In the island sun sits an innovative new apartment block that could reshape the city’s design ambitions.
Best in town
From architects to street-lighting experts, these firms are keeping our cities liveable.
Force of nature
Italy's leading landscape designer Pietro Porcinai brought modernism to traditional gardens, passionate about ensuring greenery was part of any built environment. His legacy is more pertinent than ever.
A renovated Geneva City Hall aims to make government feel visible and welcoming
A sensitive city hall revamp opens up this storied building to foster dialogue and democracy.
