Architecture
Preserving Lomé’s modernist legacy: A call to protect Togo’s architectural heritage
Abandoned buildings are a common feature of cities in West Africa. But there are ways to protect and celebrate the region’s lively architectural heritage too.
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Meraki Studios, an intimate boutique hotel tucked in the mountains of central Crete
A cluster of holiday apartments among striking, semi-mountainous terrain pays homage to the island’s landscape beyond the beaches.
The porch does more than just improve the weather – it’s a staple of American life
Mark Twain is said to have once averred that the least that architecture could do was “improve the weather”. It’s a useful aphorism in any climate but has particular relevance to Hannibal, Missouri, along…
Why a Trump tower in Belgrade would reopen Serbia’s war wounds
Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law, plans to transform a bombed Belgrade landmark into a luxury hotel. But backlash has thrown the project into doubt.
An architects’ retreat where mid-century cottages stand amid unspoiled Finnish woodland
We explore the modernist wonders of an architect’s retreat and trace its enduring influence.
Good architects need a DJ on their team – here’s why
You can change how people feel, define spaces and mark the passing of the day when music and architecture are in harmony.
Craft roots keep Lisbon Design Week on the cutting edge
Compared to showcases in other European design capitals, Lisbon Design Week is a more intimate affair that celebrates the closeness of its craft traditions.
Interview: Sou Fujimoto on restoring balance with nature
Ahead of a career retrospective, the Japanese architect and Expo 2025 masterplanner remains committed to breaking boundaries.
How architect Jeanne Gang is reshaping cities through purposeful design
Winner of Monocle’s 2025 civic, commercial and cultural architect of the year award, the founder of Studio Gang is shaping the identity of cities with thoughtful, sustainable design that prioritises people, place and long-term…
