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Design

Community centre

Burkinabè architect Diébédo Francis Kéré sees his projects as hubs for nearby residents, even enlisting their help to build them.

  • Issue #158
  • 7 min read
Diébédo Francis Kéré seated at his desk in his Berlin studio with a woven basket structure
Travel and restaurants

Star stays

In our bumper hospitality round-up, we visit new openings from Berlin to Oslo, celebrate an illustrious Japanese resort and sample dishes in Singapore and São Paulo. Where will you stay next?

  • Issue #158
  • 21 min read
Interior view of Sommerro hotel showing large windows allowing natural light to flood the space
Politics

Affairs

Berlin mayor Franziska Giffey, a dating app for US conservatives and Andrew Mueller on the new populists.

  • Issue #158
  • 8 min read
Colombian ambassador Armando Benedetti shaking hands with Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro
Fashion

Trendsetting trio

These three fashion trailblazers are looking beyond established practices to bring alternative perspectives and a viable future to the business of making and selling clothes.

  • Issue #157
  • 13 min read
Marie-Claire Daveu sits at a wooden table wearing a geometric patterned black and white blouse
Food & Drink

Business

Croissant-mania consumes Berlin, and talent leaves China as a result of lockdown fatigue.

  • Issue #155
  • 7 min read
Baker in orange shirt packaging pastries into paper bag at La Maison bakery with bread shelves and display case
Art

State of the arts

Singapore's art museum transforms a cargo warehouse into an unconventional gallery space, challenging traditional exhibition formats while its main building undergoes renovation.

  • Issue #154
  • 1 min read
Person walking past large colorful mural in industrial warehouse space with barriers and equipment visible
Food & Drink

In good taste

An Appalachian homage, exquisite French delicacies, avocado on toast and a comfort-food favourite — indulge in some of the tastiest treats on our radar this month.

  • Issue #153
  • 12 min read
People dining at outdoor tables with green chairs outside Insaciável wine bar in Lisbon

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