Design
Interior design
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Home from home— Toronto
Preface
Following the success of our Hong Kong shop and bureau set up, we’ve replicated the concept in Toronto’s Little Italy – only it’s 20 times the size.
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01The store front of Monocle’s new bureau
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02Waiting area behind the store
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03USM Modular Furniture in the bureau office
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04Looking through the bureau to the boardroom
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05Monocle and Winkreative’s Toronto meeting space
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06Winkreative presentation boards
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07Live radio recording, please do not disturb.
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08The M24 radio studio
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09The shop combines new design and vintage Toronto character
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10A window display
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11The Monocle Revo Heritage G2 radio and M24 cups
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12Looking out on College Street
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13Staff sit behind The Monocle Shop USM counter
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