Architecture
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Ahead of his time
From designing houses before he graduated to crafting elegant watches, the 90-year-old Pritzker Prize-winning architect has consistently pushed his practice forward.
Station to station
The second half of this year is packed with must-see design events, architectural projects and exhibitions.
Second coming
A neglected workers’ housing project by Alvar Aalto is being lovingly revived by design-minded Finns.
Open house
Fendi merges heritage and ambition from its Roman headquarters, honoring its roots while showcasing culture in a historic palazzo.
Dream factories
It’s time to liberate movies from the small screen. We visit five newly opened or renovated cinemas that are bringing communities together and celebrating the wonder of film.
Front and centre
Most city buildings reveal only one ornate façade, but Barcelona’s La Carbonería stands apart with four richly adorned façades, each featuring arching windows and striking balustrades that showcase its dramatic architectural flair.
Standing tall
The Spanish city’s first residential high-rise signalled that Valencia was on the up. Six decades later, it remains a status symbol.
In their element
The dramatic open-plan offices of this scientific-research group make for staff with unrivalled chemistry.
Living the dream in Monocle’s fantasy city
We’ve gathered 25 ideas from our far-flung travels to entertain as well as to nudge readers, architects, entrepreneurs and developers to delve deeper into what makes their cities tick.
Festival season
Model-making in Rome, South Korea’s craft revolution and why good architecture should be a universal right.
