Special Report

The debate: merits of postmodern architecture

Leon Krier & Sir Terry Farrell
Leon Krier and Sir Terry Farrell

Is postmodern architecture fostering and sustaining our societies or simply diminishing our history and draining our resources?  The architect, urban planner and architectural critic, Leon Krier, and the British postmodern architect, Sir Terry Farrell, debate the merits of postmodern architecture, discussing whether it should be renounced in favour of a return to traditional classicism

Building design: the power of bricks and mortar

Jonathan Glancey
Guggenheim

Through stone, timber, concrete and steel, architecture has told the story of mankind throughout the centuries. Introducing a special report on building design, Vision looks at the history and future of global architecture 

Kind design: shelter from the storms

Trish Lorenz
Haiti

Architecture is not all about constructing iconic landmarks: it also has a vital role to play in post-disaster reconstruction

My Dubai

James Caan

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British-Pakistani, multi-millionaire entrepreneur and UK TV show Dragons’ Den alumni James Caan talks to Vision about inspiration, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and why he admires Dubai

Opinion

John Fullerton

John Fullerton

Our economic system is no longer working and what is required is a radical rethink of private, public and philanthropic investment

The Vibe

Shayma al Mughairy

Shayma al Mughairy

When 17-year-old Omani sand artist Shayma al Mughairy reached the finals of Arabs Got Talent in 2011 her life changed. Currently based in the UAE, here she talks about her passion for storytelling in sand, her packed schedule and about keeping her options open

 
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June 2012

Issue 07

Current issue June 2012

This issue considers a new era of philanthropy with an exclusive interview with billionaire Bill Gates, while experts within the field of architecture take us through the impact of the industry in health, learning and professional life