Marvin Zilm
Twenty-five winter experiences to add to your itinerary from ‘Switzerland: The Monocle Handbook’
Monocle’s latest book scales new heights to bring Switzerland’s best bits within reach. Here, we share the best of the country’s seasonal experiences, from sumptuous suites to top labels and the locals to meet.
City in the frame
To maintain its world-leading position, the Swiss city’s art fair must find new ways to evolve. Here the key players talk creation, curation and community building.
The Opener
Musical trams in Zürich and a new race to the moon. Plus: where to stay for Art Basel.
Talking shops
As shoppers return to high streets, what can they expect to find? We take the pulse of the world’s retailers.
Inside Track
Railway fans are using train sets to help improve the real-life efficiency of the Swiss network.
Back on form
The 20 events, items and innovative makers that are shaping the design world as it regains its momentum.
Riverside revelation
A rebuilt clutch of 1930s-style buildings on the Zürichorn river delta in Switzerland now houses a restaurant complex that can turn heads and tantalise taste buds.
Eat and greet
A protected Zürich building has a new lease of life as a Japanese restaurant. Ooki Pavilion’s owners are helping to transform a quieter corner of the city with good food and great design.
Snack on track
Swiss retailer Migros transforms Zürich's transit hub with Bridge, an elevated food hall featuring Carrara marble finishes and artisan producers that honours its founder's century-old vision.
Ground control
In forensically researching the history of a site before he builds on it, prolific Japanese architect Tsuyoshi Tane likens his role to that of an archaeologist. We meet him to dig a little deeper.
