Cecil Chao at home in Hong Kong ©Berton Chang David Pilling Jan 27, 2013

Babe magnate

David Pilling meets the Hong Kong property tycoon offering a $65m dowry for his daughter

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Time and again residents claim that consultations are carried out in name only
– Anna Minton
Small plan syndrome
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Europe uses history as far too much of an excuse for turning down visionary plans
– John Hitchcox
The W Barcelona hotel, designed by Ricardo Bofill, is the newest landmark on the seafront in Barceloneta ©Corbis Jan 25, 2013

Sails pitch

A new super-yacht marina promises to transform the heart of Barceloneta over the next 12 months

Jan 25, 2013

Breaking the mould

A new exhibition at London’s Design Museum reveals the extraordinary stories behind some of the world’s design classics

Freshly picked clementines from the Agdal Gardens, Marrakech ©Matt Humphrey Jan 25, 2013

Glorious groves

The ancient orchards of Agdal, Morocco offer more than just the overwhelming sight and fragrance of citrus

Bekonskot, the world’s oldest model village, is Beaconsfield’s main tourist attraction ©PictureItNow Jan 25, 2013

A beacon beckons

It may be pricey but Beaconsfield remains commuter heaven, with the fastest train into London taking just 25 minutes

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Robin Lane Fox

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Agony Uncle

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Casa Al Mare Jan 25, 2013

Hot property: Winter sun

Five residences in tropical locations, including a penthouse apartment in Barbados and a hilltop house in Waiheke Island

Tom Dixon’s design and food hub at Portobello Dock, London ©James Royall Jan 18, 2013

Destination design

Ateliers or workshops that double as ‘living showrooms’ create a new experience of choosing high-end interiors

Ian Schrager in the glass entertainment room on his New York penthouse ©Brian Shumway Jan 18, 2013

At home: Ian Schrager

The co-founder of Studio 54 and boutique hotel pioneer gives a tour of his most personal project

Kitzbühel in Tyrol ©4 Corners Images Jan 18, 2013

Keep up with Kitzbühel

Updated lifts are helping a top Austrian resort’s neighbours become a fast-growing destination

Downtown Dallas during the Texas State Fair ©Getty Jan 18, 2013

Southern draw

Dallas and its far-reaching suburbs serve as evidence that the US housing recovery is taking hold

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