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Architecture

Pillars of community

As property developers react to changes in how we want to live, many are breaking new ground with multi-use neighbourhood projects. We call in on the current schemes of three imaginative firms.

  • Issue #146
  • 1 min read
Family dining together in an eclectic living room with a piano and artwork.
Urbanism

Cities

Hong Kong's West Kowloon transforms neglected reclaimed land into the world's largest cultural district, featuring 17 venues across a 23-hectare waterfront park designed by Foster + Partners.

  • Issue #146
  • 4 min read
Colourful library building facade with a grid of pastel tiles and pink door.
Affairs

Cities

Hong Kong's West Kowloon transforms neglected reclaimed land into the world's largest cultural hub, while Beirut architects reimagine public spaces after devastating blast damage.

  • Issue #131
  • 5 min read
Illustration of stylized buildings and trees representing urban public space reimagining.
Fashion

Fashion: Wear it’s at

They might not fit the archetype of the high-end tailor but a new generation of smart young outfitters is now at the cutting edge of bespoke menswear.

  • Issue #146
  • 1 min read
Two women working on tailoring projects at workbenches in Fred Nieddu's Shoreditch studio.
Music

Observation: Group therapy

The fanatical followers of Hong Kong boy band Mirror reflect the troubled city’s yearning for some homegrown positivity and pride.

  • Issue #146
  • 4 min read
Observation: Group therapy
Affairs

The opener

Huge flags and enormous skyscrapers, furry babies and political bedding – we round up some global goings-on.

  • Issue #146
  • 7 min read
The opener
Travel and restaurants

See here

A new opening in New Orleans, a former mayor’s home in Amsterdam, plenty of hotel openings, independent cinemas and a top shop in Lisbon. Here are our monthly travel tips.

  • Issue #144
  • 1 min read
See here
Entrepreneurialism

Secrets to success

From academia to property, fashion and sport, we’ve tapped savvy leaders from Hong Kong to Tanzania for tips on how to do business better, whether you’re starting out, collaborating or changing direction.

  • The Entrepreneurs #4
  • 16 min read
Secrets to success

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