Sophie Grove
✕5 Essays
Our wise contributors unravel the riddles at the heart of our cities: what makes them tick, how they can work better and what nocturnal joys lie within.
Shore thing
London is home to the UN’s International Maritime Organization headquarters. Along the Thames, a host of maritime architecture is revealed, from modern HQs to historic seafarers' churches. Monocle explores these shipshape buildings.
Diplomacy
India’s ambassador in Kabul, Russia’s embassy in Cuba and Japan’s envoy in the Solomon Islands.
Healthy architecture
How can architects, designers, retailers and city planners embrace a new vernacular that delivers places that leave us feeling better about our lives? Our fourth Quality of Life Conference film explores the notion.
Object lessons: Design companies
To understand what makes Australia special, look to its dynamic design community. Monocle meets a choice selection of the nation’s crafty creators making their mark at home and abroad.
Form and function: Brisbane
Australia’s architectural heritage is rooted in practicality but has been elevated by modern interpretation. Monocle crisscrosses the country to pick out some elegant and enduring examples of residential design.
Form and function: Tasmania
Australia’s architectural heritage is rooted in practicality but has been elevated by modern interpretation to become more elegant.
Form and function: Wallington
Australia’s architectural heritage, rooted in practicality, has been elevated by modern interpretation to become more elegant. Monocle crisscrosses the country to find some of the finest examples of this design evolution.
Vatican foreign policy: Keep the faith
The Holy See pursues an active foreign policy, wielding enormous influence. We visit the Vatican’s foreign ministry, where world peace is always on the agenda.
