Jan Søndergaard
Bright sparks
From classic dimmers and smart lampshades to slick light switches and striking cords.
Making a killing
Danish television has long led in dark, thrilling drama. New series ‘Below the Surface’ looks set to be its new global export. We visit the set of this latest Nordic noir hit.
Signs of the times
Our favourite city design details, from hanging lamps in Copenhagen to neon signs in Warsaw.
Small packages: Villages report
We take a tour of the most innovative and enticing compact communities around the world.
Quality streets
This year’s Quality of Life Survey has seen some big changes, with three Japanese cities in the top 10. Discover who's up, who's down and why Copenhagen has won again.
In the blood
With great power comes great responsibility. When that power comes from taking over a family business, it can be daunting. These heirs, however, have embraced the challenge and are nurturing their heritage.
Planting the seeds
The flagship product of Royal Copenhagen is its Flora Danica porcelain. The delicate dinner set is handpainted, an art that takes years of intensive training. We meet the master painter and her apprentice.
Shock and ore
What lies beneath the surface of Greenland could bring enormous wealth to the island. But it threatens both the traditional way of life and the centuries-old link to Denmark.
Top of the world
The elusive alchemy that makes a good city a great place to live is something we’ve been dedicated to understanding since Monocle began. With a sharper eye than ever, we present our top 25.
Cobble it up
Along with clean hospitals and punctual buses, our cities should have a cosy feel to them. Let’s hear it for warm street lighting, pristine parks and cobbled back alleys.
