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13th Venice Architecture Biennale – Part two
For our second film reporting from the 13th Venice Architecture Biennale, Hugo Macdonald headed to the giardini to explore conceptual thought and artistic interpretations at the national pavilions.
13th Venice Architecture Biennale – Part one
British architect David Chipperfield was chosen to be director of the 13th Venice Architecture Biennale this year. "Common Ground" was the theme he picked for the showcase. From 29 August to 25 November visitors…
Show of force
Brazil’s capital is the largest city created in the past 100 years. Its bold, modernist ideal extends to its military departments, shaped in creative concrete by architectural icon, Oscar Niemeyer.
Monocle travel guide – Hong Kong
In a city known to raze rather than save, the Tai O Heritage Hotel is a marvel. Housed in a 110-year-old police station, it is proof that restorative justice can be done.
Home front
The functional concrete bungalows hastily built after the Second World War to house the US troops are becoming a popular option for young Japanese looking for more living space.
Home front
The functional concrete bungalows hastily built after the Second World War to house the US troops are becoming a popular option for young Japanese looking for more living space.
Sleeping beauty
In Uwajima, southern Japan, a restored ryokan guest house has reawakened local pride. This simply presented style of accommodation whispers its quality and is a subtle sign of better things to come.
Ehrenfeld
Once a workers’ district, the Ehrenfeld neighbourhood in Köln is luring a multi-cultural mix of families and creatives with its competitive housing prices and well- preserved architecture.
Tower power
The new Tokyo Skytree, the world’s tallest freestanding tower, isn’t just about height. It’s a monument to the Japanese precision and care taken over its every detail.
Design/Architecture
Bridges, books, shops and other products and projects catching our eyes this month, plus our design editor's column.
