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Josh Fehnert

Travel and restaurants

River beds

Our travel round-up begins with a theatrical Paris hotel beside the Seine. Over the page, we immerse ourselves in Bath, visit a homely Mexican mansion and sample Japanese hospitality in Hokkaido.

  • Issue #162
  • 7 min read
Modern living space with exposed wooden beams, black pendant lamp, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking bare trees at Shiguchi in Hokkaido.
Business

Purchasing power: Part 2

Japanese developer Sekisui House transformed Brisbane's West End with independent retailers and abundant green space, creating a thriving mixed-use community that attracts 26,000 daily visitors.

  • Issue #162
  • 25 min read
Purchasing power: Part 2
Product design

Digging it

Getting your hands dirty in the name of cultivating your green patch is that much more pleasing with the right tools. And in Japan they have developed the ultimate garden shed accessories.

  • Issue #162
  • 5 min read
Royal Gardener's Club yellow watering can with retractable lid and long spout against beige background
Retail

Purchasing power: Part 1

We celebrate the world of physical retail by visiting the pioneering boutiques, revitalised high streets and customer-facing vendors elevating the in-store experience.

  • Issue #162
  • 24 min read
Bright modern bookshop interior with low shelves and display tables.
Business

A common-sense manifesto

After the upheavals of the past few years, the world of business is in urgent need of a change in culture. Here are some tips to nudge it in the right direction.

  • Issue #161
  • 8 min read
Isometric illustration of office workers in meeting and home office spaces with modern furniture and technology
Travel and restaurants

Get your fill

Buenos Aires bakery traditions meet Barcelona's Gràcia neighbourhood, while a British chef brings Tuscan comfort food to Tokyo's financial district.

  • Issue #161
  • 8 min read
Exterior corner view of Coush Armó bakery in Barcelona's Gràcia neighbourhood with pink and white facade
Monocle Films

Sustainability for V-ZUG

Quality of life is a defining pillar of the V-Zug brand and an emphasis on sustainable living is fundamental to the Swiss company’s approach. We travel to Melbourne to visit Hip v. Hype, an…

  • Sustainability for V-ZUG
  • 2 min watch
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Monocle Films

Creativity in the Kitchen with V-ZUG

The alchemy of creativity and technology is at the heart of V-Zug’s innovation. An integral part of their R&D is collaborations with top chefs from around the world. We travel to Hong Kong, Munich…

  • Sustainability for V-ZUG
  • 3 min watch
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Monocle Films

Design Innovation by V-ZUG

Swiss design is famous for precision engineering and high-quality materials. V-Zug’s design language is a reflection of this and is embraced by architects and designers around the world. We travel to Milan to talk…

  • Sustainability for V-ZUG
  • 2 min watch
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Monocle Films

V-ZUG Values

For more than 100 years, V-Zug has been developing and producing premium household appliances that balance efficiency with aesthetics. As the company launches its new Excellence and Supreme Lines, we visit their headquarters in…

  • Sustainability for V-ZUG
  • 3 min watch
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