Liv Lewitschnik
A masterclass in camouflage and military architecture on the island of Gotland
At the edge of Nato is a very Scandinavian military base. Deep in the pine forests of Sweden’s largest island, it’s designed to blend with the landscape while providing cutting-edge operational conditions.
Dine like a New Yorker at GAT, a new elite watering hole in Stockholm
Guests are singing the praises of a handsome new bistro and bar near the Swedish capital’s opera house.
Icebug, the cleverly studded shoe brand keeping Swedes on the go
Icebug’s studded footwear is helping its wearers to stay on their feet while navigating icy terrain. Now, as the climate changes, it’s setting its sights beyond the Nordics.
Inside Sweden’s fight to protect public-service broadcasting
Across Europe, public-service media faces pressure from hostile commercial and ideological forces. We go behind the scenes in the Nordic nation’s newsrooms to see how its journalists are fighting back.
How a remote Swedish vineyard became a must-visit winery, hotel and spa
When a family planted an organic vineyard in rural Sweden, it seemed like an eccentric choice. Here’s how they grew the seeds of an idea into the irresistible proposition of Ästad Vingård.
The artisans battling to keep craft alive with achingly beautiful creations
Monocle looks at the ways that artisans around the world are preserving ancient skills and processes by making sure that they remain relevant and desirable in the modern world.
Can Candela build the perfect all-electric Med ferry?
Swedish start-up Candela is showing the world how clean maritime travel is tantalisingly close. We hop aboard their hydrofoil
Sweden’s military is growing bigger – though not necessarily better
If you’re on the metro in Stockholm these days, you can’t escape the message splashed across almost every billboard: Sweden is spending huge sums on rearmament in a bid to reverse years of limp…
Hot property: 10 new buildings shaping their neighbourhoods
These groundbreaking structures are redefining urban spaces from Australia to the Netherlands by harmonising with their environments and energising local communities.
