Divya Venkataraman
Hot property: 10 new buildings shaping their neighbourhoods
These groundbreaking structures are redefining urban spaces from Australia to the Netherlands by harmonising with their environments and energising local communities.
Moving to Mumbai? Colaba is the place where art and architecture unite
In the first of a new series on urban enclaves – places that have their own powerful dynamism – we head to a former colonial redoubt in Mumbai (or still Bombay to locals).
Try this at home
The most brilliantly effective ideas are usually the most simple. From trams delivering goods to field tests for aid programmes, these are examples Monocle believes will inspire civic leaders and governments.
Europe
Turkish Military Academy, rebranding Italy and Angela Merkel's official transport of choice.
Five alive
Which territories are due their turn in the international spotlight? Monocle reveals five areas – from an EU island nation to a sprawling South American state – set to make headlines.
Early warning
From airport misery to warring neighbours, Monocle looks at the organisations, countries and people destined to hit the headlines for the wrong reasons in 2008.
