Carl Bergman
Design destination
In the first of a new series of journeys, we hit the road and head to the village of Noormarkku, western Finland, in search of superlative Finnish design.
Pillars of community
As property developers react to changes in how we want to live, many are breaking new ground with multi-use neighbourhood projects. We call in on the current schemes of three imaginative firms.
Open book
The Finnish capital’s new public library was the result of an anonymous open competition. As other cities look for a less ‘starchitect’ future, it shows what can be achieved with a little democracy.
On the move
We visit the Japanese diasporas that are leaving a distinct mark on the world stage.
Meet the winners Soft Power Awards 2019
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Monocle’s Soft Power Awards. This year we’re celebrating those who are persuading the world in a subtler way.
Eero Aarnio
Over a beer and steak in an 18th-century coffee house, the celebrated Finnish chairdesigner takes a seat to talk sunsets, saunas and smoking his own salmon.
Life in motion
From the infrastructure giant improving quality of life to the railway firm entering the property market, we meet the high-flyers going above and beyond.
Best foot forward
This year our Big Interview Series taps into the experience of the men and women guiding the travel industry to new horizons.
