Yvonne Xu
How homegrown talent and old-school buildings created a retail revival at New Bahru, Singapore
New Bahru, Lo & Behold Group’s latest retail and lifestyle hub, is nurturing young businesses by offering below-market rents and longer leases.
From Singapore to Tokyo, here’s what clean cities get right
Cities all across the globe have taken different approaches to keeping their streets clean. But what matters most is inspiring residents to take the lead
Singapore’s orchid diplomacy is a different kind of flower power
Being a good gifter is a rare gift. Singapore has it down to a fine art and it's helping the country's diplomatic relations bloom.
Can concrete build a better world? Singapore’s scientists think so
Scientists in Singapore have found a way for concrete to absorb CO2 instead of emitting it. Could this invention finally make construction part of the climate solution?
Cultural bridges: Vatican-Saudi art exchange and Seoul’s immersive comics library
This month on the cultural stage, The Vatican loans masterpieces to Saudi Arabia’s Islamic Arts Biennale, while Seoul’s new Graphic library offers a stylish, immersive haven for comic- and art-book lovers.
Monocle’s Quality of Life survey 2024: The 20 best places to live
Much of what defines a city’s quality of life can’t be quantified. We take a wider look to rank this year’s 20 best places to live.
Bright ideas, big cities
From rising rents to loneliness, five writers discuss Ed Stocker /the challenges facing modern urban areas – and explore the innovative solutions that are required.
Telling storeys
Themed ‘The Laboratory of the Future’, the International Architecture Exhibition returns to Venice this year. We meet the professionals breaking new ground
Building a story
No longer just dry industry texts, architecture books are a powerful medium for sharing fresh ideas.
On the table
A true winter warmer with an umami punch, the return of a storied Milanese restaurant to its home turf and much more: sink your teeth into this month’s culinary highlights from around the world.
