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The best of residential property, design and lifestyle trends from FT writers around the world.
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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
Doing deals in a rainforest
The Secret Agent’s BlackBerry buzzes through Rio de Janeiro’s cafés and cobbled streets as he tries to finish negotiations on behalf of clients while on vacation
On Show
New York’s Museum of Modern Art will hold a large-scale exhibition on Bauhaus, with the spirit of inquiry that characterised the artists’ creations as its theme
Composting containers
Many stylish products that help in the proper disposal of food waste are now available, and there is one to fit every type of home
Wallpaper: The Ultimate Guide
Fashion/design journalist Charlotte Abrahams delivers a useful reference that gives readers a peek into the illustrious history of decorative paper
Vitreous virtuosity
An outstanding selection of glassware from the past and present with exceptionally high standards of craftsmanship and design
Blaze of glory
Thanks to clear skies and cool nights, new varieties of trees are turning up and the best ones are offering their most colourful autumnal display, writes Robin Lane Fox
‘Everyone knows everyone’
Colin Guanaria was born in Leeds, northern England. He now lives with his wife, Margaret, on the Spanish island of Menorca
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
