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Rowan Moore’s best architecture of 2019

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From hemp and cork buildings to energy-efficient council housing, the climate crisis got us thinking laterally

• Read the Observer critics’ review of 2019 in full here

Gardens, waterfalls, parks… what is happening to our airports?

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From Beijing to Istanbul, exotic new airports are symbols of prestige for strongman leaders. But the environmental cost is massive…

‘It’s a little worn out’: Parisians unveil plan for €250m Champs-Élysées makeover

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Plan to restore avenue to former glory will be presented to candidates standing in January’s municipal elections

‘Death of an icon’: the downfall of Barneys New York

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What was once New York’s premier fashion store is entering its last days before closing – but luxury lives on elsewhere

The jackets that keep you both warm … and green

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Fashion brands focus on their eco-credentials after warnings about polyester fabrics and unethically-sourced down

What Future Performance Wear Can Be: Beyoncé x adidas introduce the first adidas x IVY PARK collection

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    Beyoncé has united with adidas, to design a collection that combines fashion and storytelling in an unprecedented way. Complemented by four footwear styles, adidas x IVY PARK reinterprets iconic adidas classics with statement colors and a fresh design approach. Beyoncé x adidas partnership respects Beyoncé’s ownership of IVY PARK, and continues her journey … Read more