Design / Fashion
By the lake
We take in some sunshine, swimming and laid-back living in the picture-perfect Swiss city of Lugano. We also keep our eyes out for a handsome villa in the hills.
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Design / Fashion
The lake show
We head to the suburb of Wannsee, and its popular swimming spot Strandbad, to show off our selection of smart weekend wear and grab a late summer splash.
Design / Architecture
Northern light
Husband and wife Doug Yingst and Bonnie Sloane called upon self-taught architect David Salmela to create their vision of a light-filled residence between forest and lake, exemplifying the shifting northern seasons.
Business / Neighbourhood Business
Indie brands
Away from the brashness of Beverly Hills the hilly neighbourhood of Silver Lake has enjoyed a reputation for enterprising creativity for more than 80 years. Monocle meets today’s residents who are keeping the tradition…
Culture / Arts
Culture Briefing
Book, film and music reviews, plus culture editor Robert Bound on what makes an icon.
Affairs / Environment
Monocolumn
Tuesday 9 February
Living with the floods
From the end of the street, the water shimmers almost idyllically, like some distant pool or lake.
The Urbanist, episode 66
Views: a commute into Glasgow, we walk the shores of Lake Ontario in Toronto, and why Warsaw is trying to hide one of its most iconic buildings.
Midori House, episode 24
We learn about Kuwaiti politics, then head to Salt Lake City Design Week, while Canada’s new plastic banknote is explained by the Bank of Canada.
Culture / Arts
Monocolumn
Friday 22 July
Weekend agenda: 23/24 July
Something for your weekend: Monocle’s global selection includes an urban beach in Madrid, a design festival in Melbourne and a boating lake atop a London department store.
The Entrepreneurs, episode 17
An energy special looking at geothermal power in Palestine, hydroelectricity in Britain’s Lake District and also a visit to a chocolate maker in Brooklyn.
Affairs / Government
Monocolumn
Tuesday 7 August
Diplomatic crowd-pleasers
First there was Crosby, Stills and Nash. Then there was Emerson, Lake and Palmer. Perhaps, it’s time for a new supergroup. A diplomatic supergroup. Please welcome to the stage Bildt, Davutoglu and Patriota.
Design / Architecture
Design/Architecture briefing
Floating homes on a man-made lake, a beautiful bamboo recyclable inflight food tray, and fine Finnish furniture.
The Briefing, episode 46
We cover the day’s newspapers, discuss banned words with Lake Superior State University’s Tom Pink and find out where to buy LA’s perfect hotdog.
The Monocle Daily, episode 24
We discuss the world’s least developed nations and check in with the editor of a Swaziland newspaper, before heading to Salt Lake City Design Week.
Edits / Property
South Loop
Lake views, affordable loft apartments and fantastic brunch mean nowhere currently offers more opportunity in the land of opportunity than the south side of Obama’s town.
Affairs / Soft Power
Monocolumn
Friday 26 November
Branding Finland
A silicon valley of social innovations, a land where the lakes are virtually drinkable, a country that has managed to export its unbeatable education system just as the French did with their healthcare and Médecins sans…
Design / Property
In the family way
Richard Neutra had a major impact on modernist architecture in southern California and his Reunion House in Silver Lake, occupied by his elder son and his family, remains one of the best, most authentic examples of his work…
Design / Interior design
Office hottie
This ethical investment firm in Geneva based the design of its office on the grand old banks. The dark decor draws the eye to a view of the lake and provides a welcoming space in which to earn your daily keep.
Section D, episode 63
For our festive special we head to Lake Como to hear how Leaf Skis are made, we speak to the people behind Makers & Brothers, plus design companies Mungo and Maud and Lagom Design tell us their ideal Christmas presents.