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A Clear Statement
AGi Architects is a company started by two friends and Harvard grads. That one is a Kuwaiti and the other a Spaniard explains why it has offices in Kuwait and Madrid, and that they have already gained such critical acclaim in just over five years demonstrates the capability of this firm.
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Ahead of the Curve
London’s Tate Gallery has propelled them to stardom, but Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron, the Swiss masters of architecture are not done with their peaceable and splendid revolution of the way we view buildings – not by a long shot. Here Bespoke shines a light on the architects’ path to making history.
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Refined Living
While interviewing the Lebanese jeweller, Viviane Debbas, the homeowner of ‘one of the most beautiful houses in Lebanon’ as it has been dubbed, we discovered more than just a stunning residence.
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To the Manor Born
Normandy is famous for the D-Day landings, the Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel and horse breeding. Lebanon's former Deputy Prime Minister, Issam Michael Fares, has a breathtaking property that ties all three together in just one place.
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Vantage Point
Living in modern spaces does not always entail advanced synthetics and robotic housemaids. As award-winning architect Nabil Gholam’s F-House hows, sometimes the simplest designs in collusion with a respect for the environment can give you the feeling of being progressive.
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Stillness of Time
Just on the outskirts of Tripoli, three brothers and their families have made nature their home. Seemingly a simple farm from the outside, there is more than meets the eye to this take on Libyan country life.
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Shining Star
Yasmine Hamdan isn’t just another rebellious Arab pop star. More of an experimental rocker, her progressive, contemporary take on Arabic music includes creative, lyrical renditions of Arab classics laced with punk rock references and electronica.
Back on Track
Remember the Aston Lagonda from over a decade ago? Well, the distinctively wedge-shaped saloon is making a comeback and it’s looking better than ever. What’s more, it’s being made specially for us.
It’s a Wild Thing
Almost everyone dreams of an African safari but it’s hard deciding where to go with a vast continent of options. There are the classics in the East, namely Kenya and Tanzania. There’s also the now hipper-than-thou Botswana. But if you’re looking for superlatives then head to South Africa and specifically, the Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge.
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