Hugo Macdonald
Lake life
Architect Erik Persson bought a 120-year-old barn, dismantled it and rebuilt it as a summerhouse. The result is a simple yet stunning off-grid retreat in the peaceful depths of the Swedish countryside.
Life in the round
Bertrand Goldberg’s Marina City buildings are a distinctive feature of Chicago’s skyline. We meet the residents of the iconic ‘corncobs’ to explore their unique way of life and enduring architectural legacy.
Monocle Strasse
The best streets evolve over time with an odd assortment of places and people. That’s why our perfect street contains a mixture of old and new from our favourite city haunts around the world.
Path to happiness
What makes a street truly liveable? Monocle plots the unassuming lanes where trust, patina and daily rituals trump grand boulevards — and where neighbours, not planners, keep things humming.
The power of five
We've made room for five cities close to our editors’ hearts. From blossoming tech hubs to burgeoning design capitals, you’ll be hearing more from these up-and-coming urban centres very soon.
13th Venice Architecture Biennale – Part two
For our second film reporting from the 13th Venice Architecture Biennale, Hugo Macdonald headed to the giardini to explore conceptual thought and artistic interpretations at the national pavilions.
13th Venice Architecture Biennale – Part one
British architect David Chipperfield was chosen to be director of the 13th Venice Architecture Biennale this year. "Common Ground" was the theme he picked for the showcase. From 29 August to 25 November visitors…
Design/Architecture
A new entry to the tiltrotor market, the finest small naval craft, and the best portable mess kit.
5 Loveable cities
These are the five cities that have made our pinboard and deserve our mention even if they did not appear in our Quality of Life index. Whether it be for the transformation they have…
Design/Architecture
Bridges, books, shops and other products and projects catching our eyes this month, plus our design editor's column.
