James Chambers
Judging a book by its cover
Three designers — Milan's Olimpia Zagnoli, London's David Pearson and New York's John Gall — are quietly redefining what draws readers to books in an age of digital distraction.
Tall stories
Are you sitting comfortably? It’s time for Monocle’s annual property survey, where we start with five distinguished developments.
Blooming marvellous
Inside Japan's most precise weather operation, a dedicated team deploys 13,000 observation points and 10,000 citizen photographers to predict when cherry blossoms will bloom — and how climate change may silence them forever.
Calm before a storm
The president of Taiwan is softly spoken and unassuming but that hasn’t stopped her from ruffling a few feathers. We speak to her as she gears up for the 2020 election.
Talking shop
From Tokyo's Isetan to Bogotá's design studios, the world's most forward-thinking retailers are proving that bricks-and-mortar shopping remains indispensable — for neighbourhoods, culture and commerce alike.
Politics
Canada’s new ministerial position, Finland heads to the polls and campaigning in Indonesia.
Cities
Jakarta’s public transport is slow to take off, and Seattle and Seoul clear some way for public space.
Too cool for school
Good design has helped the Lycée Français International de Hong Kong make the most of its small footprint.
Wherever I lay my head
Born from Bernard Arnault's alpine passion project, LVMH's Cheval Blanc is quietly redefining luxury hospitality — one carefully conceived maison at a time, from Courchevel to Paris.
