Alexis Self
Pushing the boundary
Tied both historically and economically to Russia and China, democratic Mongolia is navigating tricky terrain as it looks West.
Monocle’s Quality of Life survey 2023: The world’s most liveable cities
This year’s survey of the best places to enjoy all that life offers finds a world grappling with new urban challenges.
Brisbane’s West Village shows how independent retail creates a real sense of place
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.
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.
Is the future electric?
Despite booming sales, electric vehicles face mounting challenges from infrastructure gaps to mining concerns, raising questions about whether mass adoption can truly deliver on climate promises.
Soft Power Survey 2022
With the international order shaken by the war in Ukraine, we celebrate the gentler art of global persuasion.
Design
A Practice for Everyday Life, a clever school extension, the revamped analogue Leica, an interview with Moshe Safdie and architecture as art.
December/January
Monocle meets Iain Macdonald, who believes that the future of energy is small and nuclear.
A Monocle panel debate: Is the way we work really changing?
The nature of work is constantly evolving. Here, our learned panel unpicks some of the issues that our workforce will face in the years to come.
Who’s keeping the lights on?
Denmark's wind-power pioneers Vestas and Ørsted are racing to transform Europe's energy landscape, but the current crisis demands immediate solutions alongside long-term renewable innovation.
