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Urbanism

Chinese whispers

Casa Xina is all China-inspired folly on the outside but inside it’s a world of quiet and calm. And the residents are happy to conspire to keep it that way.

  • Issue #102
  • 9 min read
Chinese whispers
Culture

Cruise-ship entertainers

From glitzy dance numbers and well-loved show tunes to conga lines, entertainment is key to cruising success. Monocle's Robert Bound grabs a lounger and joins in the fun.

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  • 2 min watch
Performers on the stage of a cruise ship.
Architecture

On the home front: Edificio Princesa

It was designed by a suspect bohemian, houses a coup plotter and is today favoured by young, liberal creatives. Madrid's Edificio Princesa, once both bunker and luxury home for Franco's loyal cadre, is a…

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  • 3 min watch
Balconies of Edificio Princesa.

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