Design
Trump weaponises architecture ahead of the US’s 250th birthday
Donald Trump is busily attempting to recast the US capital in his own image – but why does that image seem to resemble the ‘Germania’ envisioned by the Nazis?
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Monocle on Time: Unique perspectives from film, music and design
In this first episode of our new series exploring unique perspectives on time, Monocle founder and editorial director Tyler Brûlé speaks with Hong Kong’s first Olympic medallist in swimming, Siobhán Haughey; filmmaker, singer, record…
Greetings from the past: A look back at postcards serving as snapshots of history
How much can holiday missives from decades past tell us about the world? Volumes, says this postcard collector and author.
A shore cure for urban fatigue: How Sydney, New York and Kobe are rethinking their waterfronts
A fish market revelling in theatrics, an amphitheatre-inspired hill uniting the sea and mountains, and a park acting as a flood defence. Smartly designed spaces are bringing people back to the water.
“It’s rare to find this kind of building in Paris.” Inside Antoine Ricardou’s Montmarte apartment
There is an art to apartment living. With pared-back interiors and efficiency prioritised in fit-out, furniture and more, this benchmark example makes a compelling case for living the high life.
Copenhagen’s 3 Days of Design proves that big things can come in small packages
The 2026 event comes to a close after attracting record crowds and transitioning from an informal gathering to a polished industry contender.
Dane in the life: Takeaways from Copenhagen’s 3 Days of Design
Monocle’s design editor, Nic Monisse, rounds up his key takeaways from 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen.
Montevideo might be small but it knows how to appreciate good architecture
Runners are heading along La Rambla sporting jackets and leggings to keep out the chilly wind sweeping in off the Río de la Plata. On the beach, dog walkers are letting their hounds play…
Thinking of starting your own art collection? Design Miami CEO Jen Roberts has some tips
The CEO behind the world’s premier collectable-design platform shares her insights on the future of the market, and collecting for the love of art rather than as an investment.
Collector by chance: How Pertti Männistö became one of the world’s most accomplished Alvar Aalto archivists
For the Finnish furniture collector, staying true to his interests and following his instincts was the key to amassing a collection even larger than Finland’s Alvar Aalto Museum.
Nine highlights from Salone del Mobile 2026 and the rest of Milan Design Week
This year’s Milan Design Week was buzzing with optimism despite the challenges facing the sector. We toured the city’s halls and stalls to glean the insights on the opportunities in the industry today.
