In 1925, a Paris exhibition introduced the bold new aesthetic that became Art Deco, where geometry, luxury and modernity merged. A century on, Burgh Island Hotel remains one of the movement’s most evocative survivors, preserving its spirit of innovation and elegance.
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Lessons From Blue Zones
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In a world that’s increasingly fast-paced and complex, many of us are seeking ways to slow down and reconnect with what truly matters. For timeless inspiration, look to the Blue Zones, places where people live longer, healthier lives by embracing mindful choices.
Recharge in Nature
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Sublime takes to the road, driving from London to the Lake District in a BMW iX electric vehicle to explore how the UK’s charging desert landscape is evolving for those who dare to leave the city in their EVs
Finding Happiness: the Way Up is the Way Down
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As the failure of capitalism to deliver on its myths becomes more evident and culture wars continue to polarise, Jonathan Fordham looks at how depth psychology and wisdom from the classical world can help us to find meaningful happiness.
Eco-Domes The Next Frontier in Living
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What if homes could rebuild communities and restore the environment? Geoship’s domes are transforming housing with cutting-edge innovation, affordability, and sustainability. Sublime uncovers the vision behind the project and how we can become part of this exciting movement.
Bikes & Biodiversities
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Why do we prefer to count things, rather than combining them? Synergy is the free bonus we get when we combine things in the right way, so why is it missing from the academic curriculum? The answer relates to money. By adding things up we pretend we are creating profit. Money became a synergy-free zone because we designed it to avoid dispute. But all is not lost. The synergies within ecosystems can inspire us to design better worlds.
The real self is not “I” but “WE”
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In an age of increasing uncertainty and complexity, how we pay attention to the world has never been so critical. The work of Professor Iain McGilchrist on the hemispheres of the brain sheds light on how we might navigate these times and stay connected with ourselves, others, and the world around us…
Attention is a kind of love
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In an age of increasing uncertainty and complexity, how we pay attention to the world has never been so critical. The work of Professor Iain McGilchrist on the hemispheres of the brain sheds light on how we might navigate these times and stay connected with ourselves, others, and the world around us…
Shaming Fast Fashion
What can we do about fast fashion, given its profit margins and popularity? Could the fashion system deliver greener fun if it were to develop its more performative side? Community workshops might, for example, up-cycle and co-design fabrics in order to create local fashions and brands. After all, the process of dressing up before a party can deliver cheaper dopamine hits than any impulse-buy.
