Rory Jones
Three independent publishers getting book design just right
These bookmakers have caught our eye with their distinctive designs and unique offerings hidden between covers.
Monocle’s rundown of the top 20 thrilling new design discoveries to experience now
Showcasing the best new wine bars, hotels, offices, retail openings and urbanism projects. Plus: We visit the restored Eames House in Los Angeles and catch a cogwheel railway in Austria.
Preppi’s Emergency Radio aims to ensure that its user looks good in any apocalyptic scenario
From solar-powered radios to survival backpacks, LA-based Preppi is redefining prepper culture with stylish, functional gear and tapping into a growing global appetite for disaster readiness.
Three film festivals transforming cities into open-air cinemas this summer
Under the open skies of Montreal, Bologna and Prizren, these outdoor screening events are celebrating cinema’s brightest stars – past and present.
Worth the wait: Six new global restaurant openings to save on your map
A long-anticipated arrival in Bologna, a pizza reprisal in Paris and smart openings in Athens and Amsterdam. Plus: fine wine in Barcelona and crackling vinyl in Bali.
British designer Lee Broom on lighting as a form of art
There’s no excuse for harsh, clinical lighting when much thought has gone into creating the perfect glow. Exhibit A: These spheres.
How to design for severe weather and endangered species
A cosy housing project in Greenland and a botanical garden in Belgium show off innovations in practical design that go beyond aesthetics.
Roadside revival: The rebirth of the American motel
Motels fell out of favour following their peak in the 1950s but a Texan transformation is bringing them into their second golden age.
The art of hosting the perfect gathering
We meet 20 of the world’s brightest designers, artists and writers to find out what they think makes the perfect party, whether it’s through the right lighting or playlist...
The best places in Austria balancing entrepreneurial ambition with a high quality of life
Planning your next venture? Or looking for somewhere to set up a business and put down roots? We scoured the length and breadth of Austria to find the spots that you can bank on.
