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Design

Sunny disposition

This strip of Australian coastline has developed a gentle architectural style that takes the heat in its stride. Indeed, if you need an air-con system, your design is judged a failure.

  • Issue #135
  • 8 min read
Sunny disposition
Design

Better living

Take it from us: we’ve spent more than a decade lifting the lid on ideal residences. Here is what we’ve learnt about how to build cosy homes that cater to all.

  • Issue #135
  • 5 min read
Better living
Design

Architecture

From a French-influences Montréal studio to a green building in the heart of Taipei, we highlight some of the design industry's best new works.

  • Issue #130
  • 5 min read
Architecture
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.
Architecture

Business sense

Organic grocery chain Alnatura has gone above and beyond to create a smart and healthy office culture in its new HQ.

  • Issue #126
  • 7 min read
Business sense
Design

Prickly clients

A garden of succulents near Madrid uses architecture and good design to support its plants, quietly showing them off to their full potential.

  • Issue #118
  • 6 min read
Prickly clients
Design

Smarter homes

Meet the architects and businesses who are creating housing that’s affordable, sustainable and a pleasure to live in.

  • Issue #117
  • 15 min read
Smarter homes
Design

Architecture

Brisbane buildings, Hong Kong’s underpasses and Valencia’s design renaissance.

  • Issue #107
  • 5 min read
Architecture
Business

Common good

Small Giants, an investment company with big aspirations, backs sustainable and profitable projects. The Commons apartment complex is the fruition of its business model centred around profit and purpose.

  • Issue #83
  • 4 min read
Common good
Urbanism

Desert bloom

Located geographically and aesthetically far from famed Emirati excess, the €12bn Masdar City project is trying to plot out a new urban vision.

  • The Forecast #5
  • 1 min read
Desert bloom

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