Urbanism
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Dock star
In Aarhus, imaginative rejuvenation projects are making the Danish coastal city a rival to the country’s capital. But this isn't gentrification; it’s a fresh approach to progress, sprinkled with liberal amounts of industrial grit.
Turning over a new leaf
Once a seedy neighbourhood, Zürich’s Kreis 4 is now a shiny hub of creativity. But the clean-up didn’t involve a clear-out: a glimmer of the red-light district remains as proof of a seductive locale.
Taking the plunge
Swimming in the city got a boost this summer with the launch of inspiring new concepts in Berlin and London. We took a dip and explored the pool experiences on offer.
Revival school
The Savannah College of Art and Design produces graduates full of inspiration and savvy. Monocle visited the city for a lesson in considered development and urban revival.
Design
Rethinking Olympic stadiums, plus a new homeware shop in London and Chicago's architecture biennal
In the slipstream
While Jakarta chokes on pollution, Surabaya, Indonesia’s second city, is taking a fresher route to modernity. Discover why being number two can put you in first place.
Oceania
Pensions in the Pacific, easing Sydney's rush hour and Burmese migrants to Australia.
Sunny disposition
Berlin’s new urban lido in the post-industrial RAW-Gelände district is a welcome summer retreat, where a whole community, young and old, is laying claim to its luxury loungers.
Capital gains
Lithuania no longer looks enviously at its Nordic neighbours; its capital illustrates why. Self-confident and creative, Vilnius typifies how a small nation can realise big ambitions.
Perfect marriage
Berlin’s Wedding quarter, once dismissed as a drab industrial district, is now an engaging home for creative types thanks to its eclectic architecture and laidback atmosphere. Monocle got a spot on the guestlist.
