Felix Brüggemann
Taking stock
For the past 12 years, Monocle has sought to use the best paper and printers – now they’re even better. So what’s changed and how does it work?
Pressing issue
Leipzig's printing heritage and post-reunification reinvention have quietly made it Germany's most compelling creative city — drawing designers, publishers and thinkers to its unhurried, typography-rich streets.
Net gains
This German fish market is more than it seems: it’s also a meeting point for early birds and night owls alike.
Blown away
Czech design is in the spotlight and its artisanal glassware and furniture are finding an enthusiastic global market.
The vision thing
From a state-of-the-art concert hall to an international court and the murkiest waters of diplomacy, we meet the leaders who trust their instincts in tricky times.
Utility room
The Bauhaus’s designs still resonate today because of their functionality: Tecta can see the beauty in that.
Show and tell
Esther Schipper’s career path from Köln to Berlin reflects the fluidity of Germany’s art scene. Here’s how the gallerist has stayed ahead of the curve.
Pop – with strings attached
Prague’s orchestras have struck an international chord, with their redoubtable musicianship attracting big-name pop and music-score clients from Ennio Morricone to Adele.
Statement piece
Berlin is firming up its footing on the world stage with a sparkling renovation of its stellar department store, KaDeWe, a six-year, €300m project.
