Carlota Rebelo
Lisbon’s Gulbenkian Museum reopens after renovation, with its original vision restored
The Calouste Gulbenkian Museum’s architecture is almost as celebrated as the artworks held within. A recently completed major renovation has restored the museum to its original glory.
Good impressions: Lisbon’s O Momento combines print and craft in its stationery design space
Part shop, part shared working space, O Momento is a testament to the ageless power of print.
How to age in a dignified way: know your neighbours
Co-housing developer Town hopes that building intergenerational communities will help people to live better. We spoke to founding director Jonny Anstead to learn about the company’s people-centric design and how it improves individual wellbeing.
Parks, housing and keeping young people around: Five mayors on the future of their cities
Monocle spoke with mayors from Finland, Portugal, Italy and London at Mipim about the challenges facing their constituents and the projects they’re working on to improve urban living conditions.
Lisbon mayor Carlos Moedas on urban regeneration, the city’s soul and where he gets his ‘pastel de nata’
As Lisbon’s global profile rises, so does the pressures on its housing, infrastructure and public spaces. At Mipim 2026, mayor Carlos Moedas outlines his strategy for keeping the Portuguese capital welcoming and liveable.
‘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.
From the ground in Davos: Bigger budgets and bigger deals
A look inside the record crowds, rising geo-economic uncertainty and US-centric diplomacy at The World Economic Forum.
Playing God in Davos: Why the US is putting faith centre stage
Things are getting icy in Davos. Despite only touching down at the World Economic Forum (WEF) later this morning, US president Donald Trump has been dominating discussions along the Promenade all week. Shortly before…
Mipim Asia offers lessons in building better following Hong Kong’s fire tragedy
Every March about 20,000 people head to the French Riviera for the world’s leading property and real-estate trade show, Mipim. But this week, a smaller contingent of 400 or so attendees made its way…
How architect Tom Kundig designs mountain cabins that balance shelter, snowfall and style
Winter weather presents unique challenges for architects. We spoke to US-based Tom Kundig, who faces the seasonal predicaments head-on.
