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A five-city tour from a future neighbourhood in Lisbon to a Parisian afterparty
LisbonAbout three blocks from my apartment, a new district is on the rise and my goodness, it’s going up fast. I can’t help but think that the partial Chinese ownership of Fidelidade – the…
What can you expect from an all-women-designed building? Architecture that prioritises community
Conversations with the community led to the creation of Toronto’s Reina condominium complex, complete with multi-generational units, ample stroller parking and child play areas visible from the communal gym.
‘Buildings affect our health’: Thomas Heatherwick on how dull architecture is just as harmful as fast food
The world-renowned English designer behind Azabudai Hills and Olympia is on a mission to make buildings that better serve our wellbeing.
Laying the ground work: How a tiny group of artisans keeps Portugal’s stone pavements intact
Maintaining Portugal’s traditional stone pavements requires skill, patience and a deep appreciation for heritage. We meet one of the country’s few remaining ‘calçeteiros’ paving the way.
The world’s biggest architects have given ‘ugly’ Milan an urban makeover. Is it enough?
The Lombard capital’s bold ambition to host various urban centres where locals can live, work and thrive is shaping up nicely.
Frank Darling, the mystery Canadian architect who designed Toronto
Frank Darling, the prolific architect of Edwardian Canada, designed hundreds of banks and grand buildings yet his indelible mark on the skyline is largely forgotten.
Forget futile KPIs – the path to a better city is playfulness
How do you make a good city? One that’s liveable, simple to navigate and easy to love? These are questions that civic leaders must engage with as they try to satisfy the needs of…
What we gain and lose with the rise of sky gardens
Although green spaces are always a welcome addition to urban landscapes, vertical lawns can never replace real parks in the heart of cities.
Capital investment
Quality of life is on the rise in the UAE’s capital. With community-led businesses, blue-chip companies and a world-beating cultural scene, Abu Dhabi has plenty to offer investors and residents alike.
