Hedge fund manager Ian Wace is ‘catalysing’ change in an abandoned rural community: restoring the land, rebuilding purpose for a new generation, and creating a retreat for those in need. The project is quietly raising the bar for new models of regeneration
Falling in love with these tall, ruffled blooms led India Hurst to experiment with a programme of hybridisation. The results will blow your mind
When the current owner’s grandmother bought Cadenham Manor in 1945, she spent years developing the four-acre garden — recently featured in the ‘Rivals’ TV series. And there is much to quicken the pulse beyond naked tennis
She started off creating office schemes in Silicon Valley but her elegant, offbeat and painterly aesthetic saw her move into private homes. Her style — centred around art — is now attracting the culture crowd
An industry famed for its legendary historic figures is being steered towards the future by new collaborations and slick brand identities
Eighteen miles and the river Thames separate the two neighbourhoods but both vie for a similar breed of buyer in the capital, and they are driving prices up
Mussel shells, sea purslane and wine lees add local colour to Lulu Harrison’s innovative and alchemical craft
After being humbled by mere electronic blinds, the idea of a home that regulates itself to my needs is terrifying
From an architect-designed villa amid pine forest and sand dunes to a cluster of seven wooden cabins with direct beach access
The DIY material has morphed from classroom favourite to design darling. It’s sustainable, surprisingly resilient — and still endearingly playful
The 200-year-old property hidden among trees has been extensively renovated
A great-aunt’s garden rocker was the spark for a bespoke business in tented and tasselled seats — they’re part modern craftsmanship, part Edwardian grandeur
A portable pizza oven, and other ideas for outdoor living
How the kitchen staple became this year’s design obsession
Domestic buyers take advantage of tumbling prices as new non-dom tax regime cools interest from abroad
The soft, fragrant herb favoured by Buckingham Palace offers a low maintenance, eco-friendly alternative to grass
Fight the pollution with these stylish buys
Ultra-cosy boutique retreats – from Hampshire to Belize
Cape Town sits between ocean and mountain, so its natural allure is assured — but can the city cope with its continued popularity? This city report kicks off this special issue, which also travels from sculptural rammed-earth homes in the desert to 18th-century mansions on the shores of Lake Como, from turquoise lagoons in Florida to swimming in the Seine . . .
The long dry spring has created a profusion of flowers, to the delight of most gardeners — but not those who are behind on their planting
The designer’s first collection since leaving Berluti is an homage to his grandmother
The hotelier has won international acclaim with Grand Hotel Tremezzo and Passalacqua, but her own 18th-century waterfront home has just as many stories to tell
South Africa’s second city is at a crossroads: those flocking to live there are powering the economy, but also driving up house prices and exacerbating a strained market and local infrastructure. For a city surrounded by ocean and mountains, the expansionist path forwards is a complex one
Alfresco living rooms, kitchens and showers have become commonplace features. The bathroom is next in line
In a village outside Accra, two women are fighting fashion’s waste crisis
The English have long had a special relationship with mute swans. But when a magnificent male rears to his full 5ft height, stretches out his 7ft wingspan and hisses like a steam iron, what are the secrets of harmonious cohabitation?
Niche, nostalgic, neoclassical… the famous stoneware continues to fire the imagination
Developers are increasingly looking to turn inland residential projects into waterside ones with artificial lagoons and lakes. What was once a trickle is now becoming a steady stream. But not everyone has the same approach
From a sustainable solar lamp to the ultimate glamping caravan
A growing number of landowners are the vanguard of an evolving conservationist role, tapping into funding streams to usher in a new era of improved water quality, flood management and more sustainable farming
On a historic Sussex estate, three women are creating a zero-waste wonderland where the beautiful gardens are good enough to eat
From a château on its own private island to a seaside thatched cottage with coastal hiking trails just metres away
Some of the world’s most seemingly inhospitable landscapes are providing stylish sanctuary for a cohort of pioneering homeowners. Architectural innovation is keeping things cool . . .
What could be more arrogant than putting your bed in the middle of your living space?
Fashion brand Vince’s new Marylebone flagship is lending some West Coast warmth to the capital
Or the Spree? Or the Parramatta? Since the Paris Olympics, the movement to make city rivers swimmable has been making waves — but does the idea hold water?
A cluster of cylindrical outbuildings have become a striking home that blends sustainability with rural charm
