Stella Roos
Force of nature
Italy's leading landscape designer Pietro Porcinai brought modernism to traditional gardens, passionate about ensuring greenery was part of any built environment. His legacy is more pertinent than ever.
Business
Croissant-mania consumes Berlin, and talent leaves China as a result of lockdown fatigue.
Denmark’s new architecture school shows the value of hands-on learning
Aarhus School of Architecture’s new home is encouraging students to step away from the screen – and it’s making them happier.
The Monocle Design Awards 2022
From the smartest greenhouses to the prettiest glassware, the Monocle Design Awards celebrate the most pleasing projects that bring our homes and cities to life.
On the button
A Seoul menswear boutique has evolved from humble vintage-hunting beginnings to become a coveted destination for discerning locals seeking perfectly curated Korean and international brands.
Performance bonus
The sportswear market is a crowded field so finding clothes that offer something new is no walk in the park. Meet three brands that are bona fide game-changers.
Weave just begun
One company’s experimental approach has wool manufacturers and brands spinning new yarns.
Can West Berlin’s ICC become a cultural hub again?
Unused since 2014, Berlin’s International Congress Centre is an architectural behemoth. We explore the 1980s icon and consider its future prospects in a city of sleeping giants.
Small is beautiful
Size isn’t everything. Our third annual index of the most welcoming, vibrant small cities around the world presents the best compact urban environments that do it all, focusing on quality of life and opportunity.
