Architecture
Amassa: A bucolic retreat attuned to nature’s gentle rhythms
Transforming a run-down, abandoned hamlet into a wellness retreat required the expertise of an army of artisans.
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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…
Five unmissable pavilions at the 19th Venice Architecture Biennale
From Australia’s interactive exhibition highlighting Indigenous knowledge systems, a pavilion built upon a Korean nursery rhyme and the UK’s earth-based repair practices, here are some of this year’s must-see contributions.
Five of the world’s most peaceful buildings, where architecture soothes the soul
For millennia people have sought out places to visit where they can get away from the bustle of everyday life. Architecture has the ability to create moments of calm – think of how you…
Snøhetta’s regeneration of a former slaughterhouse into a social hub
A long-abandoned former abattoir in Milan is undergoing a makeover – and its developers are keen to keep the community involved in its rebirth.
