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Skopje: starting again

A nation defining its identity - or architectural vandalism? We head to the capital of North Macedonia to investigate the controversial building project.

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Tacky souvenirs with national monuments.
Architecture

Made to order

The clean, practical buildings left behind by the US military occupation of Okinawa in Japan are today influencing a new style of residence there: the Okinawa Standard.

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  • 5 min read
Made to order
Business

Mall content

Bangkok has been rife with demonstrations. But even after a coup, the city’s businesses push on. Monocle reports from the concourse of the region’s most daring new retail venture.

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Mall content
Urbanism

Start again

New statues, museums and buildings are appearing across Macedonia’s capital in a bid to instill civic pride – but not everyone is persuaded by the less than subtle approach.

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Start again
Architecture

Art smarts

Find some locals to design a modern art gallery, find lots more locals to frequent it and suddenly find yourself with an international success: welcome to Goma.

  • Issue #75
  • 8 min read
Art smarts
Urbanism

Super sheds

Creative enterprises and unique collaborations are flourishing in Auckland thanks to the dramatic renovation of a collection of 1960s city-council workshops.

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  • 7 min read
Super sheds
Urbanism

City life

Although it was mayor Rob Ford’s controversial tenure that brought spectators to Toronto City Hall, the beauty of the modernist building shouldn’t be overlooked.

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  • 8 min read
City life
Travel and restaurants

How to shop

Mercado do Bolhão, Porto’s much-loved open-air food market, celebrates its centenary this year – a feat that is largely down to its charismatic stallholders.

  • Issue #75
  • 7 min read
How to shop
Architecture

Final check out

News that Tokyo’s iconic 1960s Hotel Okura is to be reconstructed has been met with outrage. While Tokyo's changing skyline is what makes it special, such demolitions threaten its architectural history.

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  • 9 min read
Final check out

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