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Forum for change – Herzog & de Meuron’s Blavatnik School of Government
Herzog & de Meuron’s latest building, a wedding cake-like stack of glass volumes, is home to Oxford University’s first School of Government. Funded by Britain’s richest man, Leonard Blavatnik, its centrepiece is a grand cylindrical void designed to foster collaboration and interaction between future world leaders
The art of repetition – Dorothy
UK studio Dorothy, comprising a Brummie, a Scouser and a Manc, has expanded its range of conceptual prints to include lost music venues and football stadiums.
Walk the walk – Shepherdess Walk by Solidspace and Jaccaud Zein Architects
Forget about open-plan living, it’s all about the split section and flexible homes that work with the occupier and maximise the use of space, as Jaccaud Zein Architects’ and design-led developer Solidspace’s new residential development in Shoreditch attests to
Creation from Catastrophe: How Architecture Rebuilds Communities review
The Royal Institute of British Architects’ latest exhibition looks at ways that cities and communities have recovered from disasters – from the rebuilding of London after the Great Fire to today’s grass-roots community schemes
Focus: Retail Lighting
Leading retail lighting designers give us an insight into the specialism, encompassing developments and trends, research into lighting for cosmetics concessions, and their pick of favourite lighting fittings.
A closer look
Museums are getting smarter about bringing their audiences closer to the subject, and even closer to each other, finds Veronica Simpson.
Art Therapy – bringing St Peter’s Seminary back to life
Finally made safe after decades of decay, St Peter’s Seminary, designed by Gillespie, Kidd & Coia, is about to begin the next stage of its extraordinary life. Gareth Gardner explores Scotland’s iconic modernist ruin
Hendrix Flat, London by Outside Studios and Haines Phillips Architects
It was 48 years ago today, that Jimi Hendrix had a pad to stay. His bedroom’s now restored to style, pretty sure it would’ve made him smile. So let me introduce to you, the place that’s waited all those years… 23 Brook Street, Mayfair
Curated Diary – Ben Wheatley
Ben Wheatley, director of new film High-Rise, picks his top events for spring, including new TV shows, headsets and computer games
2016 Furniture Fairs review
We bring you our top picks and designers to watch from four shows this spring: Stockholm Furniture Fair, Maison&Objet, northmodern and Imm Cologne