Design
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Architecture
Heady heights and Swiss living, Japanese culture in São Paulo and the changing face of Bangkok.
At the feet of gods
Relaxed yet smart, Philopappou is a counterbalance to busy Athens life and attracts those seeking inspiration from its ethereal architecture.
Urban outfitter
What factors help us feel good in the city and how can planning departments do their bit? From street layouts to lighting to a lick of fresh paint, it’s all in the details.
Light fantastic
The architecture of EDP’s new building has been guided by the management’s principles of openness and collaboration.
Watch this space
We visit the ambitious hotelier bringing warmth to the west coast of Norway with three grand hotel openings this year alone.
Spit and polish
They’ve flexed their finger muscles and got their cloths ready: the best shoe-shiners in the business prepare to go toe to toe.
School holiday
Learning to paint is surely a life-improving skill? We head to southwest England in search of good light and a fresh mental landscape.
The beauty of stairs
Staircases can trigger conversations, provide a sense of arrival and dazzle with ingenuity, so why are they often overlooked?
Blue-sky thinking
Monocle jets off to Hamburg's annual Aircraft Interiors Expo to see the latest innovations in cabin design. Which products are likely to remain grounded and which are set to take off?
