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Design

Design Briefing

From a mirrored installation on a Venetian island to groundbreaking design in a former Swiss factory.

  • Issue #146
  • 6 min read
Man in green sweater examining white metal chair component in workshop with machinery
Diplomacy

Design: Hall orders

Designing a new Grand Hall for the League of Arab States demanded experience, flair and respect for tradition. Enter Lebanese architect Nada Debs.

  • Issue #146
  • 9 min read
Circular conference hall with concentric white chairs around central table, walnut paneling, and Arabic calligraphy
Environment

Kitted out

Equip your workplace with inspiring, functional furniture and accessories designed to impress clients, win deals and help employees work with brio. It's time to have your staff love their office.

  • The Entrepreneurs #4
  • 6 min read
String Furniture's Works shelving system with yellow metal frame, wooden shelves, and integrated storage cabinet.
Business

Meeting of minds

How do you prepare for an end to remote working? Vitra CEO Nora Fehlbaum talks to Monocle about the future of the office, from privacy and interaction to the dreaded desk lunch.

  • The Entrepreneurs #4
  • 5 min read
Meeting of minds
Art

Designs for life

As Artcurial prepares to auction fashion designer Kenzo Takada's art and furniture collection, we peek behind the scenes at pieces as vibrant and eclectic as their owner.

  • Issue #143
  • 9 min read
Pierre Paulin Tulip chair with bright green upholstery on wooden pallet in storage warehouse
Design

Design Briefing

A unique retail concept for fashion giant Maison Margiela and a conceptual Japanese space that has made the most of a modest budget.

  • Issue #142
  • 7 min read
Interior of Maison Margiela store showing sculpted white gypsum walls and minimalist retail space
Furniture

No time to waste

Furniture-makers are waking up to the fact that there’s more to sustainability than product longevity. We visit the Lombardy base of B&B Italia to hear how the brand is pioneering eco-friendly materials and methods.

  • Issue #141
  • 6 min read
Packaged Camaleonda sofa components wrapped in beige fabric covers arranged on wooden platforms
Design

Naturally inclined

What better way to nurture your relationship with outdoor space than from the comfort of a handsome lounge chair? Add some premier alfresco kit for the perfect lazy afternoon.

  • Issue #140
  • 3 min read
Naturally  inclined
Design

Lights, please

Ditch the harsh overhead bulb. A considered lighting scheme — dimmers, pendants, mirrors and candlelight in the right corners — can transform any home from flat to flattering.

  • Issue #140
  • 4 min read
Lights, please
Design

Finely chiselled

Change starts at home, so we select 20 pieces, people and studios creating products that will enhance your environment and improve with age. Sitting comfortably?

  • Issue #138
  • 16 min read
Finely chiselled

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