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How informal “architectural bastards” could shape Thailand’s urban future
How can architecture better reflect a country’s real character? Thai designer Chatpong Chuenrudeemol shares how shanty towns, love motels and street carts reshaped his practice, and his vision for Southeast Asia.
Want to make a restaurant succeed in Washington? Invite the Maga crowd
The perceived wisdom is that Washington is more divided than ever. The city’s social scene, however, tells a different story. Butterworth’s in Capitol Hill is booming. Even at 17.00 on a sweltering weekday when…
Recognising Palestinian statehood is largely symbolic – but symbols are powerful
Over the past few days, the leaders of France, Canada and the UK have all announced their intention to recognise Palestine as a state at the next UN General Assembly (Unga) in September. All…
Sadiq Khan supports “a better Heathrow, not a bigger one” as £21bn runway plans are submitted
London’s mayor remains opposed to the 100 per cent privately-funded plans for a £21bn runway at Heathrow, and previously detailed to Monocle the reasoning behind his reluctance.
How more cities can unlock the hidden potential of urban swimming – the joyful perk hiding in plain sight
Swimming, floating or simply messing about in open-air bodies of water is good for us. Cities can free their rivers, ponds and lakes to make it possible. Here’s how.
Musk’s minions: In a space-mad corner of LA, the Tesla founder is still an idol
Though the business titan’s favourability has plummeted among Democrats, a faction of blue-state tech bros continues to hail him as a visionary.
External threats used to be the CIA’s biggest worry – now the threat is closer to home
Tim Weiner’s latest book, ‘The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century’, is a history of the world’s foremost intelligence service, from September 11 to the present day. Here he tells Monocle about how…
Monocle’s Mexico Survey: the most exciting businesses and outposts of opportunity
Entrepreneurs are rethinking everything from aviation to the art scene. Learn about daring enterprises in the North American nation of opportunities, from a dynamic production service to imaginative building developers.
Abidjan is one of Africa’s most dynamic cities. But can it swerve political instability?
They say anything can grow in Côte d’Ivoire – including big ideas. But some fear political uncertainty will stifle its development.
