Design
An inside look at Carlo Ratti’s minimalist Olympic torches for Milano Cortina
The 2026 torches were created to withstand the rigours of a multi-stage relay and winter weather. We ask the designer about how he landed the coveted job and what makes this year’s torches unique.
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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.
How nature-focused lifestyle brand Sanu is shifting Japanese perceptions of second homes
The Tokyo-based company is luring city dwellers back to nature with its cleverly manufactured modular cabins.
Alvalade, the 15-minute Lisbon neighbourhood offering the best of urban living and green space
An urban vision that balances social and cultural factors with ambitious streetscapes can deliver thriving neighbourhoods. A case in point is Alvalade, a master plan that has developed into a lively mixed-use area.
Village Green: The leafy Los Angeles neighbourhood that puts communities first
For a house to feel like a home, residents need a sense of connection. We visit three residences to learn what keeps them in this rare traffic-free corner of a car-focused US city.
Pull up a chair: 10 takeaways from furniture fair Maison&Objet
Couldn’t make it to the fair? Fear not, here’s 10 insights from Monocle’s design editor, Nic Monisse.
Five unmissable exhibitions at Paris Déco Off
The design industry’s year kicks into gear this week in the French capital. Paris Déco Off, which starts today and focuses on textiles and wallpapers, will see exhibitions and product launches take place in…
How US illustrator Dorothy Waugh inspired a generation of Americans to travel to National Parks
Dorothy Waugh’s 1930s posters helped transform US national-park tourism. A new Poster House exhibition highlights how her clear messaging, modern design and confident typography set a benchmark that still challenges today’s art directors.
How Maison Kitsuné’s Gildas Loaëc keeps his second home flourishing through the year
When French entrepreneur Gildas Loaëc commissioned a residence in Bali, he intended it to serve as a second home that he would occupy for two weeks every two months. But once it was completed,…
