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Architecture

Ahead of his time

From designing houses before he graduated to crafting elegant watches, the 90-year-old Pritzker Prize-winning architect has consistently pushed his practice forward.

  • Issue #167
  • 3 min read
Ahead of his time
Craft

Slow burners

From traditional wicker baskets and classic leather sandals to woven artworks gracing Chinese hotels, the artisans of the Mediterreanean are full of talent – and surprises.

  • Issue #165
  • 5 min read
Alain Rondini sitting in his workshop surrounded by colorful leather materials and rolls
Travel and restaurants

Pastures new

Celebrated chefs throw open their doors in Porto and Tokyo, a hi-fi bar turns things up in Zürich, and a New York restaurateur wins big with a riviera feel.

  • Issue #164
  • 7 min read
Hands reaching for plated dishes including T-bone steak and pasta at Casino restaurant
Travel and restaurants

Small is beautiful

Size isn’t everything. Our third annual index of the most welcoming, vibrant small cities around the world presents the best compact urban environments that do it all, focusing on quality of life and opportunity.

  • The Forecast #12
  • 28 min read
Elevated view of Bolzano with Dolomite mountains, railway yard, and pastel-colored buildings below cable car lines.
Affairs

Bright lights, small city

Considering a downsize from the metropolis? Our second annual Small Cities Index points you to compact civic spots offering rich culture, varied careers and progressive planning with plenty of room to breathe.

  • The Forecast #11
  • 1 min read
Bright lights, small city
Travel and restaurants

Going places

Be it a beach club in Stockholm, a design-led Athens retreat or a tasteful Mexican restoration, there are plenty of recent openings with bright futures. We round-up a few of our favourites.

  • Issue #138
  • 12 min read
Going places
Business

Lively hubs

Greece's second city defies its underdog status: a million-strong "village" where creative businesses thrive, rents stay low and even Monday nights pulse with unmistakable, unhurried Mediterranean life.

  • Issue #125
  • 16 min read
Lively hubs

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