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17 May 2022

We take a trip underground to explore the design of London’s new Elizabeth Line and celebrate 120 years of Berlin’s U-Bahn. Plus: how to design the perfect underground transport map.

12 May 2022

We meet award-winning British stone carver Zoë Wilson to discuss pattern, material and her rather unique craft.

10 May 2022

We explore a printing archive in London that dates back to the 19th century and visit an award-winning type foundry. Plus: a project showcasing Portugual's women graphic designers.

5 May 2022

We head to the Porto atelier of contemporary menswear label Ernest W Baker to learn how it combines classic tailoring with modern influences.

3 May 2022

We hear how Beijing-based practice Open is leading the way in terms of cultural architecture in China and reflect on fascinating collaborations between architects and sculptors in mid-20th-century America. Plus: a new…

28 April 2022

Monocle’s Alexei Korolyov reports from southeastern Hungary, where the traditional craft of weaving using cattail plants is making a comeback.

26 April 2022

We reflect on the 2022 edition of the Monocle Design Awards and meet some of this year’s winners, including Snøhetta, Limbo Accra, Anna O’Gorman and Dorte Mandrup.

21 April 2022

Extra: The minds behind Swiss brands Qwstion and Mover share how their latest product came to fruition.

19 April 2022

We look at the effect of living in spaces at the cutting edge of design, from a De Stijl gem in Utrecht to mid-century residences in Perth.

14 April 2022

We take a look at the 16th-century Procuratie Vecchie building in Venice’s St Mark’s Square, which recently opened to the public, following an extensive but sensitive restoration project by the studio of Sir David Chippe…

12 April 2022

We take a look at ‘Fashioning Masculinities: The Art of Menswear’, a new exhibition at London’s V&A Museum that examines menswear and the concept of masculinity through the ages.

7 April 2022

We visit the reopened historical landmark in York to marvel at the radical transformation and speak to architect Hugh Broughton.

5 April 2022

Stop the clock! It’s off to Geneva for Watches & Wonders, one of the world’s most important watch industry trade fairs, to hear from the likes of Cartier and Zenith.

31 March 2022

Architect John McAslan discusses the renovation of the Glasgow-based building that houses an internationally significant art collection.

29 March 2022

We explore the varied world of craft, from a biennial showcasing its transformative power to the extraordinary work of furniture and interior designer Clara Porset. Plus: how the Turkish city of Inegöl is helping to drive…