Architecture
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Office colony
Paris-based architects Ciguë were tasked with turning an apartment from a design disaster into a space for three firms. They went one step further and made the bespoke furniture too.
Up the wall
The new Marunouchi Park Building in Tokyo features a soaring office tower and a replica 19th-century building. But its most intriguing element is a garden that rethinks urban green space.
Architecture/Design
An elegant summerhouse by Norwegian firm JVA, Pukeberg’s handcrafted glass from Sweden and a sleek stool collection from Melbourne. Plus, a catch-up with architect Kengo Kuma about his latest projects.
Air time
Cities are combating urban sprawl by adding another layer – on their roofs. We profile the best projects, from sky-high soccer pitches to cinemas.
City revival
In New York, Tobruk, Foshan, Beirut and Stockholm there are pioneering architectural projects that will transform their cities. We take a look at the grand plans.
Power block
We often dreamed of a city block that brought together the best elements of urban living. With the help of leading architects, we’ve designed our perfect neighbourhood, a model for community and sustainability.
Hearts of the city
Identikit suburban projects and architects without imagination have sullied the reputation of property development but Monocle has tracked down five firms putting passion, innovation and social conscience back into the world.
Oceania
Work begins on Australia’s first carbon-zero office building, the Pixel in Melbourne. Meanwhile, in New Zealand, Christchurch gets a revamp to convince its younger generation to stay put.
Talk of the town
From a Beijing air-quality expert to an Italian architect, these urban planning visionaries have ideas with the potential to transform our urban world – and soon.
Building the dream
Engineering company Arup connects the Sydney Opera House to the proposed Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. The owner-operated firm’s pioneering staff are the go-to team for constructing the seemingly impossible.
