Hausat? Germany’s housing shortage
More skilled workers emigrate from Germany than immigrate. Of all OECD countries, Germany has the third highest emigration rate. 75% of emigrants have a university degree.”
Twenty’s Plenty… For You
20mph. Just because it merited a sentence in an election manifesto, doesn’t mean that it’s not draconian.
Developing a complex issue
While the Chinese state promotes self-sufficiency, there is a potential for the people to take it too literally.
The Decay of Democracy
The Houses of Parliament needs fixing, but first you need to be clear about its foundations.
Thou Shalt Not Drive…
Seldom have our local representatives been more authoritarian; implementing road closures in the dead of night. And famously ignoring the results of public consultations.
Review: Leighton House, London
Go and see this inspiring example of true multi-culturalism. Let it inspire you to discover – and evaluate – more about the cultures of our world
Pu Miao: Traditional Chinese Modernism
A Dialogue Between Architecture and Landscape. Not for him the kind of traditionalist literalism or pastiche but a dynamic, context-driven architecture that respects tradition and yet moves it forward.
Now Is Good
Tim Firth’s first ever musical comedy, “Now is Good” is an original piece of writing that surprises at every turn.
Straight Line Crazy – A Review
Written by David Hare, directed by Nicholas Hytner, and starring Ralph Fiennes, recounts the life and times of controversial urbanist Robert Moses
Shanghai Lockdown: A photo-diary
These evocative photos by Zhu Runzi conjure up how Shanghai has changed from one of the world’s most dynamic cities into a ghost-town.
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