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Culture

Nostalgic neon

The fluorescent signs lining Hong Kong's streets are a huge part of its identity. Heritage group TNX is working to stop these lights from burning out by restoring them.

  • Issue #151
  • 5 min read
Modern heritage preservation workshop with traditional neon sign being restored
Hospitality

Hello trolley

Helsinki's legendary Savoy restaurant showcases Alvar and Aino Aalto's original 1936 bentwood birch bar trolleys, now serving guests under chef-patron Helena Puolakka's meticulous revival.

  • Issue #151
  • 1 min read
Bentwood birch bar trolley from 1936 at Savoy restaurant in Helsinki with built-in bar cabinet behind
Design

Funny business

Graphic designers are known for being bold but where is their wit? We meet some comic types.

  • Issue #150
  • 12 min read
Person wearing black hoodie holding red tote bag with white "Art" lettering in front of colorful flower garden
Design

Area of expertise

Built to an inspired modernist plan, the riverside bairro of Restelo is an exemplar of suburban architecture.

  • Issue #150
  • 8 min read
Area of expertise
Design

Simple pleasures

Innovative design needn’t be complex. Here we round up seven smart items that deliver easy solutions.

  • Issue #150
  • 4 min read
Red adjustable Tatu lamp with three rotating sections positioned on wooden surface
Craft

Upper hand

Fancy something handsome to see you through the cold snap? If so, Alberto Squillace is a handy contact. He owns Omega, a glove-maker in Naples that follows a centuries-old tradition of manufacturing.

  • Issue #150
  • 1 min read
Red leather glove on a workbench beside scissors and craft tools.

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