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New York architect Daniel Libeskind
The man behind the World Trade Center master plan and Berlin’s Jewish Museum explains why buildings are ‘portals to the past’
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The joys of growing vegetable varieties not readily available in supermarkets
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William Kent’s captivating masterpiece at Rousham in Oxfordshire is little changed since the 18th century
Golden State still glitters
Prices in coastal California have soared over the past year but are such sharp rises sustainable?
Inspection gadgets
In a competitive market, estate agents are promoting both high-tech and low-tech tools to help attract buyers
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Florianópolis and its pristine white-sand beaches are attracting international interest
High-end homes for wildlife enthusiasts
From a villa in a Mexican mangrove forest to a seafront property in Ireland perfect for watching dolphins
A first-class second city
Agents pin their hopes on the HS2 rail link to revive Birmingham’s sluggish property market
Philanthropists of the Veneto
Three contrasting gardens in Italy reflect the goodwill of their founders
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