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Henry Rees-Sheridan

Architecture

Civic pride

The seat of power defines how a city is run but the buildings can also project an idea of place. We highlight some of the best, from Aarhus to Mumbai.

  • Issue #150
  • 13 min read
Oslo City Hall entrance showing red-brown brick facade with twin towers, central clock, and symmetrical design
Affairs

World of difference

We scour the globe to source the brightest ideas and bravest moves going into 2022, from the UK’s new meteorological machine and Egypt’s medical resort to the Austrian townsfolk happy to be Fugging.

  • The Forecast #12
  • 20 min read
Woman in navy blazer standing on modern stone staircase in contemporary building interior.
Affairs

Keeping the faith

In this digital age, do we need more forgiveness and sacrifice in our lives? And where can we look for direction? Monocle Films sat down with Archbishop Elpidophoros of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of…

  • Film
  • 3 min watch
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Culture

Back to life

New galleries, foundations and museums worldwide emerge from pandemic delays, with striking architecture housing impressive collections from German collector Helga de Alvear's Spanish outpost to international cultural debuts.

  • Issue #144
  • 1 min read
Back to life
Business

Building societies

From filling city skylines with farmland to rolling out comfortable flat-pack homes, here are 10 visionary schemes that could transform how our urban environments take shape.

  • Issue #141
  • 14 min read
Colorful modern prefab house with geometric design surrounded by trees and mountains
Business

Into the future

As more companies pivot towards sustainable practices, we visit seven savvy firms shaking up their respective industries, while proving that doing business better needn’t compromise the bottom line.

  • Issue #141
  • 21 min read
Into the future
Politics

Holding sway

Can local media sway undecided voters? We ask journalists how their coverage impacts key election outcomes.

  • Issue #138
  • 19 min read
Holding sway
Retail

Business

The leatherware company who joined Office, mail-order wine and a Taiwanese airline on the rise.

  • Issue #138
  • 5 min read
Business
Urbanism

Test match

The need to trial initiatives in our cities has never been greater – and finding the right test bed is key.

  • Issue #138
  • 7 min read
Test match
Design

Vital signs

From traditional calligraphy to rare gold-leaf techniques, hand-worked lettering is back in demand. Monocle Films meets three sign painters whose eye-catching signs lend character to cities – and help businesses stand out.

  • Film
  • 5 min watch
A painted window at Letterheads festival in Amsterdam.

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