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Works That Work, No.2 In this issue we look at inventions as deceptively simple as the shipping container and as staggeringly complex as an intercontinental aircraft.
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Editorial As our world becomes ever more interconnected, design ideas cross the globe with unprecedented speed, often with surprising results. by Peter Biľak (367 words)
The Unexpected Success of the Boeing 747 The 747, the product of a complex, demanding collaborative design process, became an icon of the modern age, much to Boeing’s surprise. by Ed van Hinte (1891 words)
Grassroots Football Jessica Hilltout’s photographs of handmade footballs that document a passion for the game that overcomes even the handicap of not having a football. by Jessica Hilltout (713 words)
The Box That Shrank the World The lowly, inelegant container has been the key to a revolution that continues to shape the everyday lives of nearly everyone in the world. by Marc Levinson (3545 words)
Thresholds of Silence Ancient wisdom and modern art come together in an innovative project to reduce the noise pollution produced by Schiphol airport. by Kester Freriks (1765 words)
Smuggler Chefs Success in this prestigious international competition depends not only on the chefs’ culinary skills, but also on their smuggling techniques. by Barbara Eldredge (2307 words)
A Tunnel to the Other Side A tunnel to Yugoslavia would have simplified the trip from landlocked Czechoslovakia to the sea… …if Cold War politics hadn’t interfered. by Rob Cameron (2233 words)
A Hole in the Darkness Even a simple portable lamp has the potential to improve people’s lives, but only if it is introduced with respect for their culture. by Suzanne Wales (1534 words)
Chungking Mansions — The World Inside the Building One building in Hong Kong houses a diverse international community that has a major impact on trade all over Africa and Asia. by Peter Biľak (4456 words)
The Largest Man-Made Forest in the World Everybody wants perfect wireless service everywhere, but nobody wants mobile telephone masts in their neighborhood. Photographer Hans Wilschut documents one solution. by Hans Wilschut (367 words)
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