01The sofas in the lobby have integrated lamps
02The library, featuring a back-lit glass ceiling and bespoke furniture by Martin-Löf
03Conference room
04A white Gypsum barrier sweeps around the opening between the library's two floors, which are linked by a staircase in white stained ash.
05All employees have their own offices
06Library stool
07Lobby
08The restaurant, which doubles as an auditorium
Law firms aren’t usually known for innovative interior design but there is nothing stuffy about this Stockholm office. Colour, bespoke furniture and unusual materials help create a perfectly judged space, while respecting the need for privacy.
Issue 59
Within the monolithic UN Headquarters there’s a chamber that is being restored to its former retro glory. It was originally designed by the Danish architect Finn Juhl and now, in a brave move, it’s being put back to exactly…
Issue 54
The new Tokyo Skytree, the world’s tallest freestanding tower, isn’t just about height. It’s a monument to the Japanese precision and care taken over its every detail.
Issue 61
BAU is the world’s largest fair for the construction and architecture industries while also being a dream getaway for home handymen. From grand designs to garden sheds, Monocle visits the design world’s most no-nonsense…
Issue 57
The design vernacular of Comporta has remained intact for decades. Today it’s providing rich inspiration for new developments too.
Issue 34
India’s new elite is investing in architecture that eases gently into its surroundings by using local building traditions and even a bit of ancient science. A weekend retreat from Mumbai, by Bijoy Jain, shows the trend at…
Issue 58
Getting old is inevitable but providing for people when they do is too often skirted. Monocle has tracked down those making a difference and showing up the authorities in the process.
Issue 31
Dai Nippon Printing’s new training centre, by architect Kenya Ishihara, was designed to inspire its employees. With a spa and views of Mount Fuji, it seems more like a retreat than a place of work but with this incentive…
Issue 20
On a visit to the southern Japanese prefecture of Saga, New York restaurateur Mikio Shinagawa was appalledby the destruction of the region’s traditional houses. He set about saving and restoring them, and has even managed…
Issue 12
The new Danish Royal Theatre, Simón Vélez's bamboo, Dutch architect Wiel Arets, a Holocaust memorial and Mexican furniture
Issue 44
The latest products, players, projects and happenings in the worlds of architecture, homeware, packaging and more.
Issue 62
Tasked with transforming an old building on Kungsholmen island into apartments, architect Andreas Martin-Löf went back to its roots as a hat factory. And he was so pleased with the results, he moved in.
Issue 54
Bridges, books, shops and other products and projects catching our eyes this month, plus our design editor's column.
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