Urbanism
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Inside the box
For novice gardeners, a compact window box is the perfect start. From begonia blooms to cascading bacopa, it will be a colourful addition to your doorstep or window ledge, easing you in.
Mar Mikhael
Boutiques, architectural practices, and bars have set up in the Mar Mikhael neighbourhood. But for residents, old and new, the charm of this authentic Armenian area lies in its strong sense of community.
Urban legends
Since 2003, ‘Next American City’ magazine has made urban planning a national debate. Its founders have lofty ambitions and won't be satisfied until they have changed the world.
Lonley parts club
Monocle goes island-hopping this month and visits Iceland, Curaçao and Guam. Remote they may be, but they’re not to be overlooked, as they stretch their business muscles and raise their strategic voices.
No dilly Dalian
An alternative to Shanghai and Beijing, Dalian is a vibrant student city with an easier pace of life. You might not have heard of it, but it's one of the world’s biggest outsourcing centres.
Expo 31: Road to salvation
In Trollhättan, the loyalty to Saab is palpable. But with the carmaker’s future in the balance, the town is attracting technology start-ups and transforming itself into a hub for Sweden’s film industry.
All grown up
Once known for a trashy urban landscape, Brisbane has come of age. A young generation of architects is transforming the skyline with elegant buildings and winning big commissions abroad.
Lost and found
Thanks to a strong leader, oil discoveries and a prime-time drama set in St John’s, it’s boom time for this Canadian province, leading everyone from engineers to art directors to relocate here.
Observation
Why think small with new projects? How about a manifesto for shaking up a nation, overhauling transport and rethinking hospitality? Editor-in-chief Tyler Brûlé pulls up a seat at the drawing board.
Capital punishment
The world’s most powerful cities are often its least interesting. From Brussels to Washington DC, we explore why capital cities can be so dull and what, if anything, can be done about it.
