The icarus effect

1 KIRUNA CHURCH, SWEDEN Not just any old place of worship, Kiruna Church was once voted the most beautiful pre-1950 construction in all of Sweden. Unfortunately, the 113-year-old timber building was a

The summer has seen the publication of a wealth of new architectural books. John Goodall offers a round-up of some recent titles that have caught his eye

Charles Saumarez Smith on Architecture

Obelisks, pyramids and motifs from ancient Egypt didn’t only influence grand country houses or powerful Biblical paintings, but also shaped tea-ware, cinemas and even factory floors, as Michael Hall reveals

A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events.

FROM POWERFUL PLACEMENT TO SIZE AND SCALE, INTERIOR DESIGNERS AND ART CONSULTANTS OFFER ADVICE ON DISPLAYING ART FOR MAXIMUM IMPACT AND ENJOYMENT IN THE HOME, WRITES TALLULAH RUSHAYA