Design
How do you design a warm and welcoming home? Villa Housu in Finnish Lapland has found the answer
‘In Lapland, the weather writes its own patina’: Helsinki-based practice Fyra decided to work with, not against, nature for a holiday residence situated north of the Arctic Circle.
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Our first look at Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin – the latest luxury-hotel opening in Courchevel
In the town that was once known as ‘St Tropez on snow’, the Rosewood Hotel Group has opened an institution inheriting the opulence of the golden age of winter tourism.
How architect Tom Kundig designs mountain cabins that balance shelter, snowfall and style
Winter weather presents unique challenges for architects. We spoke to US-based Tom Kundig, who faces the seasonal predicaments head-on.
Ateliers Marcel Carbonel, the figurine workshop carrying on the legacy of Provençal santons
‘Konfekt’ meets the brothers running Ateliers Marcel Carbonel, a workshop working to preserve the Provençal Christmas tradition of santons alive.
Tatiana Bilbao is done with ‘carbon-copy’ housing – should we be too?
Tatiana Bilbao argues that our homes have become products instead of places to live. Her vision for housing that reflects real lives is hard to ignore.
Inside Hanaholmen, the secretive Nordic retreat where diplomats shape Europe’s future
On a small island off Helsinki is an institution where key political figures from Finland and Sweden meet to discuss geopolitical issues, in a space away from the pressurised corridors of power.
23 well-designed gifts to give the interiors-obsessive in your life
Our line-up of tasteful treats will help to make this festive season one to remember.
A tour around the Outdoor Recreation Archive, an institution preserving the history of outdoor retail
The expansive design repository at Utah State University holds more than 10,000 items that chart the development of outdoor equipment – tracing a line from today’s designers back to innovators of the past.
How a Swiss architecture duo transformed a dilapidated farmhouse into a light-filled, modern home on Lake Geneva
A painting of an abandoned farmhouse near Lausanne inspired the architect couple to bring the real structure back to life.
Salone del Mobile launches ‘Raritas’ as collectable design booms among younger buyers
Last week, Salone del Mobile announced that it will be delving into the rarefied world of collectable design as it returns to Milan for its 2026 edition. Titled Salone Raritas, this addition to the…
Bulgari bets on Bodrum: Inside the jewellery house’s vast luxury residence in Turkey
Italian luxury brand Bulgari is bringing its eye for detail to the Aegean, offering Monocle a preview of its newest chapter in design-led hospitality and discreet luxury living.
