Heritage preservation in Hong Kong has a chequered past; as recently as last year some signature tong lau tenement houses were bulldozed in the name of development. The government has, however, enjoyed some success with a…
Social housing is often regarded as the architectural afterthought of governments tackling home shortages. But four innovative new developments, from London to Tokyo, are showing how good design and collaborative ideas can…
Hayley Curnow reporting from Melbourne: A crop of talented graphic-design firms are winning commissions across Melbourne’s property and hospitality industries, providing their clients with elegant branding and the city with…
Many cities need more housing schemes but fall short of making them characterful and interesting. We visit a Swiss development that has built-in charm and diversity.
Canny property developers can create spaces that profit communities as well as their bottom lines. We visit a school, shop and housing project that are built to last.
The UK government has plenty of social issues to deal with this year, with one of the biggest being the national housing shortage. Prime minister Theresa May kicked off 2017 with an announcement to develop a series of…
Canals to sail on, traditional wooden houses along the dike to choose from and a nearby creative hub; these are just some of the reasons to move to Northern IJ Bank. The Dutch are catching on and, with planned developments…
On an area of parkland in central Warsaw stands a small settlement of wooden Finnish homes. A legacy of postwar hardship, these days they stand as a striking symbol of peace and friendship.
Every year the Côte d’Azur plays host to global property fair Mipim. The sunshine and beachside location mean it’s hardly a chore but this is more than a seaside jolly; it’s where the deals happen that will shape our cities…
Since 2007, the Colombian government has made over €50m from the sale of property confiscated from busted drug barons. And there are currently an estimated 1,200 buildings waiting to be sold. Plus a large collection of…
Faced with the curses and blessings of gentrification, Porto’s mayor is renovating derelict buildings in the historic centre to create social housing and ensure the city does not lose its flair.
From its lively HQ-cum-gallery in one of Rome’s most imposing buildings to its modern Tuscan factory where workers are viewed as artisans, Fendi is proving itself a determinedly transparent and progressive brand as it…
San José gets its first intercontinental flight, Montréal needs a new bridge and El Salvador gets a new president (maybe). We also talk to the US housing and urban development secretary about rebuilding after hurricane…