Henry Rees-Sheridan
The US is eyeing the closure of dozens of consulates, but a physical presence is worth every penny
While the US is implementing widespread closures of their embassies and consulates abroad, nations such as the UAE, Turkey and China are placing even more emphasis on physical representation in their foreign affairs.
Re-examining migration beyond the headlines: Why do people move?
We quiz a migration minister, reveal why African passports are desirable for the super-rich and find out which nations are short of architects and fishmongers.
The Lighthouse, a US company reimagining the studio system for the modern world
A campus and studio complex designed to serve as a “playground for the creator economy” has opened in Brooklyn. Monocle takes a tour.
Don’t miss the boat: New York is modernising its ferry network
A historic Staten Island to Brooklyn crossing marks the start of new routes, smoother rides and big ambitions.
New York City aims to lead a revival of US airports
New York has long had an ability to turn grit into glamour. But in recent decades, few have bothered to pretend that the city’s two commercial airports – John F Kennedy International and LaGuardia…
Is the award-winning, windowless Stealth House a new blueprint for Western architecture?
This radical Texan residence is more than a bold design; it’s a glimpse into how privacy, fear and architecture are reshaping luxury living in the West.
Can Penn Station be beautiful again, without becoming a political battleground?
Some want to “Make America Beautiful Again” by restoring Penn Station’s original grandeur. Others see that as a political red flag. The fight over a train station reveals deeper divisions.
Interview: US playwright Robert Wilson
The stage director on rewriting the script of the design world.
