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Finnish lines
Yrjö Kukkapuro’s studio near Helsinki is a temple to the art of sitting down
Continental shift
Africa’s changing landscapes are beautifully captured by a new generation of home-grown photographers, introduced here and in a new book
Wiggle room
Misha Kahn prepares to unveil his latest shape-shifting works in New York
STAYING POWER
Fashion has long been defined by upheaval, constant change. Now, as the unsoundness of the industry’s fundamental engine – firing up demand for the new and novel – becomes clear, fresh challenges lie ahead. For lessons in resilience and innovation, we look to three brands that have survived and prospered over the decades and are celebrating their half-century
Parallel universe
Inspired by Mars and beyond, experimental and experiential department store SKP-S explores new retail trajectories in Beijing
MOVING MOUNTAINS
Japanese artist Sohei Nishino maps his Everest journey in epic detail
LIP SYNC
Pierre Hardy brings perfect harmony to Hermès’ beauty debut
Grill power
A legendary Mayfair dining spot is back and firing on all cylinders
Golden era
Local techniques and contemporary boutiques allow Greek jewellers to shine
Fashion's AI future
Harnessing the seemingly unlimited powers of artificial intelligence could be key to the industry’s success in the next decade
CITY SANCTUM
Tea salon, boutique, restaurant, art gallery and more, Ogata honours all things Japanese in Paris
Peak Time
Film shows and badminton top the bill in this rebuilt Alpine attic
Modern Love
Berluti delivers colour and care to revive Pierre Jeanneret’s Chandigarh furniture
High Volume
The epic output of the late sculptor Philolaos Tloupas is the subject of a first major retrospective in France
High Society
Perspicacity and new perspectives at a glass-walled lookout in Piedmont.
Roman Holiday
Studio Kueng Caputo celebrates the architecture of Fendi’s HQ with bold volumes, hot hues and a palm tree.
Right Move
Anthony Vaccarello launches his reimagined retail concept with the new Saint Laurent Rive Droite boutique.
Green Shoots
Heatherwick Studio’s 1000 Trees project takes root in Shanghai.
Solo Show
An art collector’s new home and standalone gallery on Lake Geneva comes with plenty of curve appeal.
In The Raw
Killer curves from JDSA’s green-roofed, béton brut Brussels retreat.
A Cut Above
Delugan Meissl’s transformative take on a top surgeon’s clinic in San Francisco.
Lustre For Life
London designer Max Lamb takes a shine to the Japanese art of lacquerware.
A Crack Design Squad
A crack design squad tackle wish-list commissions at Benchmark.
High Minded
On the Indonesian island of Flores, artist Not Vital and his soaring House to Watch Three Volcanoes go to extremes in pursuit of a view.
Working Wonders
Denmark’s Hans Bølling talks about his playful, enduring designs.
Tree Agent
Why maverick Swiss curator Klaus Littmann is growing a forest in an Austrian stadium.
Strange Bedfellows
Ian Schrager invented the boutique stay. Arne Sorenson runs the world’s biggest hotel company. Together they have created the first global chain of hip hotels, Edition, which is about to open its tenth outpost.
Star System
A galaxy of architects, artists and designers join forces to create an out-of-this-world art and retail experience in Hong Kong.
Shelf Belief
There’s much suspense at Cornell University’s newly designed fine arts library.
Party Line
Luxury drinks brand Clos19 is the toast of e-commerce.