Thom Atkinson
Politics
The no-frills PM
The Latvian PM is charged with the salvation of his country’s economy, which is in a worse condition than most others in Europe. He speaks to Monocle about his plans for a turnaround.
Entertaining
John Pawson
From a Halifax childhood to Kyoto apprenticeships, the minimalist architect reflects on chance encounters, Japanese mentors and why simplicity, not decoration, has always been the point.
Design
Design for life?
It’s graduation time in design schools. But will there be jobs for the new talents – and do they deserve them? Monocle asks leading players if we’re creating the designers we need.
