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An era of excellence?
Designers, scholars and critics are assessing the results of the housing boom: some wonder if the period will be seen as residential architecture’s golden age, while others fear that few new ideas emerged in an expansion that was marked by bloated wealth, egotism and a ‘more is more’ aesthetic
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‘I love the house for its clean lines’
Carlo Molteni, president and managing director of the Molteni Group, one of Italy’s leading furnishing companies, lives in Brianza with his wife, Luisella
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Where the fall faltered
Homes in London’s Hampstead and Highgate are defying the recent property correction, as their eclectic appeal combines with residents’ spending power to create a market characterised by high demand and aspiration
A river rediscovered
New residents are finding a range of living options in Brisbane, the growth epicentre of Australia, from design-led housing schemes with eco features to timber and tin bungalows
Design
Vitreous virtuosity
An outstanding selection of glassware from the past and present with exceptionally high standards of craftsmanship and design
EXPAT LIVES
‘Everyone knows everyone’
Colin Guanaria was born in Leeds, northern England. He now lives on the Spanish island of Menorca, where he set up a property company
Gardens
Blaze of glory
Thanks to clear skies and cool nights, the best trees are offering their most colourful autumnal display, writes Robin Lane Fox
