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Architecture

On its game?

As preparations for the Tokyo Olympics enter the home straight, we assess whether the city has the infrastructure in place to deliver a world-class tournament.

  • Issue #129
  • 6 min read
A watercolour illustration of a large modern stadium surrounded by trees and a city skyline.
Design

Architecture

A warm welcome to a new church and a farewell to a modernist marvel.

  • Issue #112
  • 5 min read
Architecture
Affairs

In recovery

She plots to defend her nation, then finds solace in front of a Picasso.

  • Issue #112
  • 2 min read
In recovery
Design

A little respect

Japan’s penchant for knocking down old buildings is taking a back seat in one prefecture, where the modernist architecture could, with the right exposure, help boost tourism.

  • The Forecast #8
  • 7 min read
A little respect
Design

On the up

Unloved and underused – but Naples’ business district offers a space-filled future.

  • Issue #106
  • 6 min read
On the up
Urbanism

Start again

New statues, museums and buildings are appearing across Macedonia’s capital in a bid to instill civic pride – but not everyone is persuaded by the less than subtle approach.

  • Issue #75
  • 5 min read
Start again
Affairs

Capital idea

Founded 32 years ago, Nigerian capital Abuja was a utopian dream marred by corruption. Today, as cranes return, its new minister is attempting to forge a truly African city.

  • Issue #17
  • 10 min read
Capital idea

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