Nolan Giles
Pride of place
Design fairs may be on hold but there's no shortage of handsome furniture. We highlight eight elegant new and reissued pieces that will enhance any home long after lockdown is a memory.
Home remedies
Lockdown has been the ultimate test of our living spaces. Interior designer Ilse Crawford tells us how simplicity, cleanliness and community should inform how housing is developed from now on.
Can we fix it?
Yes, says architect Sir David Chipperfield. The pandemic has shown us that we can build a better future.
Core values
The mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore, tells us why we’re all better served by inner-city living and that Australians should embrace holidaying at home.
The opener
Whether it’s a cosy corner shop or a well-delivered joke, there’s plenty to write home about even when we’re confined to our ’hoods. Plus: our correspondents check in from afar.
Monocle preview: May issue, 2020
Many of us will be spending more time than usual in our houses. And whether you’re busy eyeing a kitchen table, equipping your home gym or trying new recipes, our May issue explores every…
Working wonders
Absence makes the heart grow fonder, and that applies to our offices too. We’ve sourced 20 items for every workplace and asked creative thinkers what aspects of their offices help them work.
Draw upon this
We might not see much of our cities for now but great design is everywhere. From toy building blocks to inspirational theatres, there is plenty to savour in 2020.
Object lesson
From makers who continually hone their craft to curators who amplify their work, Austria is a world leader in practical and elegant design.
