Nolan Giles
Oceania
Pensions in the Pacific, easing Sydney's rush hour and Burmese migrants to Australia.
Better by design
Architect Ridwan Kamil was an outsider when he stood for mayor in his hometown. Public space and a design-minded attitude are his tools for remaking his city’s civic culture.
Urban growth
Urban spaces are becoming wilder thanks to innovative greening schemes. We visit projects from Bangkok to Geneva, where private initiatives are creating public parks and improving quality of life for all.
Oceania
North Queensland puts the "town" back in Townsville, Sydney signage and hurricane-resistant housing in Fiji.
Garden city
EmQuartier is the centrepiece of Bangkok’s new luxury retail district. Its visionary CEO tells Monocle why it’s more like a movie blockbuster than a traditional shopping mall.
Food
Crossing the River Thames to south London reveals a burgeoning food scene. We also unearth must-try dining spots in Porto, Singapore, Toronto, Paris and a Milanese meal to remember.
Oceania
Fiji Airways resumes services to New Zealand and Australia trials a novel approach to curbing kangaroos.
Remote control
Playing a vital role in linking isolated populations to the outside world, these three airlines are reliant on subsidies. For the wounded rancher or long-distance oil-worker they are indispensable.
Common good
Small Giants, an investment company with big aspirations, backs sustainable and profitable projects. The Commons apartment complex is the fruition of its business model centred around profit and purpose.
