Michael Booth
Monocle’s Quality of Life survey 2024: The 20 best places to live
Much of what defines a city’s quality of life can’t be quantified. We take a wider look to rank this year’s 20 best places to live.
The colourful story behind the Danish paint giant’s state-of-the-art coatings
Hempel is a dab hand at crafting paint. So how does the Danish giant settle on shades for homes, hubs and hulls? Here’s a primer.
Five classic restaurants proving that great food, service and tradition never go out of style
We bring a spotlight to the global restaurants that have nourished diners across generations.
The culture agenda: How Denmark’s film school gives its alumni a starring role in Hollywood
Plus: A Q&A with Lauren Oyler, the Iowa Capital Dispatch and Macron's pledge to increase the Francophone population.
The Monocle Property Survey 2024
From conversations with leading developers to profiles of the most exciting projects, we survey this year’s global property sector.
The great beyond
Filmed in secrecy, a ground-breaking Danish chat show has reinvented the TV obituary.
Charging ahead
With ambitious comparisons to Prada and Porsche, Sweden’s Polestar is counting on good design and four new models to gain traction in the congested EV market.
Village green
Construction is one of the most environmentally damaging industries. In Copenhagen, one developer is trying to lead from the front – and swell its coffers in the process.
Vine intervention
We follow the famed French wine route and meet the food-focused entrepreneurs who are shaking up the area’s traditions.
The right move
A smart HQ can make all the difference to productivity and morale but also to a company's confidence in its output. Here we survey three media businesses that have recently invested in new homes.
