Gregory Scruggs
It takes a village: Three new co-living developments that are bringing generations together
From a Sydney high-rise with a clubhouse and church to mahjong in a Malaysian lounge, these new developments are designed to foster connections between generations and enhance the lives of their elderly residents.
Three new-generation, millennial mayors reaching across the US political divide
As US national politics grows ever more polarised, youthful leaders from the left and right are pragmatically focusing on solving their cities’ problems – helping to restore voters’ faith in the democratic process.
‘Posters are more than just images on paper.’ Susan Reinhold, the poster dealer elevating prints to fine-art status
After acquiring her first-ever vintage poster more than three decades ago, Reinhold has been on a mission to revamp the image of the printed medium.
Seattle’s Waterfront Park shows why replacing highways with public parks is urbanism at its best
Seattle’s ailing downtown has been renovated by reconnecting residents to a long-ignored waterfront, transforming what was once an elevated highway, damaged by an earthquake, into a park replete with seating, play areas and viewpoints.
The Monocle Design Awards 2026: The most beautiful buildings and architectural design
Eight spaces that caught our eye this year – from a trade school championing craft to a revived waterfront.
A Danish icon returns: Inside Urban Jürgensen’s comeback to the watchmaking scene
Having flown under the radar for 250 years, Urban Jürgensen is now gaining prominence for its new owners’ commitment to precision assembly and exclusive service.
The renovation of the Philippine embassy in Singapore unveils a striking new chancery for overseas nationals
The newest iteration of the Philippine embassy in Singapore not only raises the island nation’s diplomatic profile, but also provides a home away from home for its citizens abroad.
The Winter Olympics are a hit. Not even climate change can stop them
It’s January 1964. The hosts of Austria’s first Winter Olympics are facing a dire prospect as the Alps surrounding Innsbruck lack their white winter coat. The culprit? A warm, dry Foehn wind, known in…
Ski mountaineering is the Winter Olympics’ newest sport. It is also its noblest
In its most majestic form, skimo races traverse rugged terrain. At the Milan Olympic Games, athletes will sprint on a short made-for-tv course.
