Architecture
Frank Darling, the mystery Canadian architect who designed Toronto
Frank Darling, the prolific architect of Edwardian Canada, designed hundreds of banks and grand buildings yet his indelible mark on the skyline is largely forgotten.
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‘Architecture can heal.’ Rebuilding power in Oslo
Following terrorist attacks, Norway vowed “more democracy, more openness, more humanity.” This new civic precinct in Oslo turns those words into wood, glass and public space.
‘Architecture should be equally functional and beautiful’: Matt Goodman’s thoughtful approach to beachside builds
The Australian designer proves he’s the hot name to commission with his refined approach to crafting buildings.
Aerotim’s design-led hangar in Kyiv is an example of industrial architecture that soars
Specialised industrial facilities, from mechanics workshops to aircraft maintenance sheds, often have soulless interiors constructed to deliver efficiency. But Dan Vakhrameyev has shown that such spaces can be inviting too. The co-founder of Kyiv-based…
The best architecture is invisible. Dubai has signed up two of the world’s most famous practitioners to prove it
Monocle was on the road this week in Dubai at the World Governments Summit (WGS), where we built a Monocle Radio studio and an outpost of our café. The vast event comprises numerous auditoriums…
Floor plans to die for: The perfect architecture for murderers, serial killers and satanists
Blood spills differently on a beautiful floor. From Gaudí killing-spree settings to modernist murder pads, architecture has long been crime’s elegant accomplice. Here are some of the most notable pairings from popular culture.
Students were asked to imagine the future Louis Kahn Centre – their designs spoke to the architect’s enduring legacy
Inviting students to imagine the future Louis Kahn Centre has produced work that explores light, landscape and material — without freezing Kahn’s legacy in time.
Three stunning cabins to discover in the Swiss Alps
Almost all architecture is enhanced by the landscape that it is set in. For proof, one only needs to look to the strickbau (log cabins) and contemporary holiday homes of Alpine Switzerland.
Beyond the Giga-Projects, a new generation of Saudi Arabian architects is getting introspective
As Saudi Arabia builds at breakneck speed, young architects returning from abroad are slowing down to ask what kind of places people want to live in, with a focus on landscape, life and memory.
When it comes to Dulles airport, Trump might actually have a point
I found myself in the unusual position of nodding along in enthusiastic agreement with the aesthetic tastes of US president Donald Trump last week. This was unusual. We all have our own personal style…
