Florian Siebeck
Fresh stays
We present the finest hotels for your perusal this month, from a former Iranian embassy in Belgrade to a cinema-themed opening in Tbilisi. Plus: new shops that make responsible retail a pleasure.
Star stays
In our bumper hospitality round-up, we visit new openings from Berlin to Oslo, celebrate an illustrious Japanese resort and sample dishes in Singapore and São Paulo. Where will you stay next?
Jail breakers
A German architect duo is converting a former jail into a smart hotel. Monocle takes an exclusive first look at the prison-turned-pension.
Snappers’ delight
To mark Monocle's 15th anniversary we've asked 14 faithful photographers in seven key cities to shoot a portrait of one another and share their insights on visual storytelling and photojournalism craft.
Design awards 2021, part 2
Our first ever Design Awards are here, honouring the year’s 50 most thoughtfully made objects and buildings.
Design awards 2021, part 1
Our first ever Design Awards are here, honouring the year’s 50 most thoughtfully made objects and buildings.
Stitch in time
We size up the family-run Swiss fabric producer putting a new spin on age-old traditions.
Draw upon this
We might not see much of our cities for now but great design is everywhere. From toy building blocks to inspirational theatres, there is plenty to savour in 2020.
Object lesson
From makers who continually hone their craft to curators who amplify their work, Austria is a world leader in practical and elegant design.
Second life
Former executives trading boardrooms for studios, bakeries and beyond: meet the senior professionals who abandoned status and salary to pursue the work they were always meant to do.
