Annabelle Chapman
Cold war modern
With its vast lobbies and unfussy functionality, the concrete-and-glass Deutsche Oper building was considered an audacious statement of democratic ideals when it first opened in 1961 on the western side of the Berlin Wall.
Unpeeling success
The yuzu citrus is a distinctively Japanese flavour, so what inspired Niels Rodin to grow it in Switzerland? Here’s how a zest for counter-intuitive decisions can seed steady business growth.
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.
Never stop learning
The folk who are perfecting new skills, from surfing to ceramics, no matter their age – and helping others to do so too.
Monocle’s Quality of Life Survey 2022
Monocle’s 15th annual Quality of Life Survey charts 25 outposts on the up and ranks the best places to put down roots. Did your city make the cut?
The Opener
Filming toilets in Japan, an error of biblical proportions and a potato-based conflict.
The Monocle Design Awards 2022
From the smartest greenhouses to the prettiest glassware, the Monocle Design Awards celebrate the most pleasing projects that bring our homes and cities to life.
Beyond a joke
In an era where comedy walks a tightrope between relevance and risk, satirists worldwide navigate the delicate balance of wielding humour as political weapon while avoiding cancellation or worse.
Trend in sight
To get the inside track on fashion's future, we met some of the biggest names in the game to talk sustainability, brand trust and the evolution of men’s tailoring.
Thoughts that count
Five Monocle writers take the pulse of their fields of expertise, from Taiwanese resilience and the future of French politics to the pitfalls of fashion nostalgia and what's next for broadcast journalism.
