The real story behind a grand design

Dominic Lutyens talks to the judges, architects and homeowners of this year’s Grand Designs: House of the Year to find out how they turned construction compromises into architectural opportunities

A guide to light bikes

Do you want a bike so pared back that it almost needs tethering in the wind? Richard Peace looks at the pros and cons of light bikes to see whether the benefits stack up.

The truth about complicated watches

Do you want a watch to just tell you the time or would you also like to know the altitude you’re flying? We look at the market for minimalist and function-rich watches to see which kind best suits your wrist.