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How informal “architectural bastards” could shape Thailand’s urban future
How can architecture better reflect a country’s real character? Thai designer Chatpong Chuenrudeemol shares how shanty towns, love motels and street carts reshaped his practice, and his vision for Southeast Asia.
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How more cities can unlock the hidden potential of urban swimming – the joyful perk hiding in plain sight
Swimming, floating or simply messing about in open-air bodies of water is good for us. Cities can free their rivers, ponds and lakes to make it possible. Here’s how.
Musk’s minions: In a space-mad corner of LA, the Tesla founder is still an idol
Though the business titan’s favourability has plummeted among Democrats, a faction of blue-state tech bros continues to hail him as a visionary.
External threats used to be the CIA’s biggest worry – now the threat is closer to home
Tim Weiner’s latest book, ‘The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century’, is a history of the world’s foremost intelligence service, from September 11 to the present day. Here he tells Monocle about how…
Monocle’s Mexico Survey: the most exciting businesses and outposts of opportunity
Entrepreneurs are rethinking everything from aviation to the art scene. Learn about daring enterprises in the North American nation of opportunities, from a dynamic production service to imaginative building developers.
Abidjan is one of Africa’s most dynamic cities. But can it swerve political instability?
They say anything can grow in Côte d’Ivoire – including big ideas. But some fear political uncertainty will stifle its development.
How Ukranian startup Himera built a war-ready radio during a blackout
Growing out of co-founder Misha Rudominski’s previous projects, the defence-tech company develops electronic warfare-resistant walkie-talkies while the country fights to preserve its sovereignty.
Sporting an ankle monitor, Bolsonaro seems a spent force as Trump’s tariff threats backfire
Jair Bolsonaro cuts a forlorn figure these days. Until recently, Brazil’s hard-right former president was able to pack arenas and inspire crowds to hit the streets. His rallies would shut down the country’s biggest…
Urban regeneration can save our cities – all it takes is fresh perspective
As cities densify and space grows scarce, a quiet revolution is transforming forgotten corners into new opportunities.
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Is the US ready for a presidential library with a gift shop bigger than its reading room?
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My life as a park bench
Have you heard? You humans are rethinking the very function that we benches have performed so honourably for centuries. It’s time to take a stand.
