Will Higginbotham
Can US political network Braver Angels cool America’s divide and bring the left and right together?
We spend an evening with the non-profit debate programme, where red and blue Americans gather to talk through their differences and learn to ‘get curious, not furious’.
Civic architecture done right: Nine exciting new public spaces, from Brisbane to Geneva
Theatres, schools, arenas, a lighthouse and a city hall – here are some of the world’s newest buildings and landscapes that are reshaping how communities gather.
Village Green: The leafy Los Angeles neighbourhood that puts communities first
For a house to feel like a home, residents need a sense of connection. We visit three residences to learn what keeps them in this rare traffic-free corner of a car-focused US city.
Kansas City shows the world how to save a CBD
A once-declining Midwestern city has bucked the national trend and breathed new life into its downtown area, attracting a fresh wave of entrepreneurs along the way.
Three firms demonstrating the role of architects in designing productive workspaces
From an environmentally minded life-sciences campus in San Diego to a transformed 1960s police station in Belgium, well-considered architecture can help businesses to step up their game and give back to their communities.
Recommended reading: 50 books that will stay with you
We explore the volumes that have touched the lives of friends of Monocle, drawn from the worlds of design, culture, food and more.
North Bennet Street School keeping American craft alive
We meet the students stepping away from screens and turning their hands to traditional craftsmanship.
Mocho, the international design agency that can redefine your public image
The power of a good rebrand can never be underestimated. Meet the designers bringing fresh visions to old ideas.
What’s The Big Idea?
We profile some of the brightest founders and firms that have identified new markets and revenue streams. Plus, how to build a charming co-working space, the perfect office chair and more.
