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Hida Sangyo unveils a beautiful renovation of Yuhokan Hida Gallery, Japan
With its refurbished gallery in Takayama City, woodworking brand Hida Sangyo is keeping ancient Japanese artisanship alive.
Mallorca’s furniture scene is being injected with tropical modernism by Adriane Escarfullery
Dominican designer Adriane Escarfullery is in the hot seat as he shares his upcoming collaboration with architecture firm Ohlab and his journey to get to where he is today.
‘I’m obsessed with feeling cosy at night’: Willo Perron on designing Knoll’s Bun lounge chair
French-Canadian creative Willo Perron discusses shaping the Bun lounge chair for Knoll – a cloud-like seat balancing indulgent comfort, sculptural presence and everyday liveability, refined from thrift-shop find to contemporary design statement.
The place to contemplate: Chapel of St Thérèse of Lisieux Lyttelton
Charity – an approach to giving rooted in care for one’s neighbour – is a crucial tenet of Christianity. New Zealand-based architect Michael O’Sullivan’s family’s decision to design and donate the Chapel of St…
Eight elegant objects that will make your days feel more considered
From lighting to kitchenware to a truly unique watch, our editors are sharing the well designed , small upgrades that will make life more luxurious.
Danish textile brand Tekla’s new London store boasts beautiful Scandi-British fusion
Danish brand Tekla’s latest outpost offers elevated yet functional fabrics and homeware pieces.
An inside look at Carlo Ratti’s minimalist Olympic torches for Milano Cortina
The 2026 torches were created to withstand the rigours of a multi-stage relay and winter weather. We ask the designer about how he landed the coveted job and what makes this year’s torches unique.
Desert bloom: How the AlUla Arts Festival blends history with the here and now
Amid shifting sands punctuated by palm-fringed oases, the AlUla Arts Festival brings the long history of Saudi Arabia’s desert landscape to the kingdom’s bid for contemporary relevance in art and design.
From the Olympic Village to student housing: Manfredi Catella on building Milan’s future
The Coima CEO was a driving force behind the regeneration of Porta Nuova and now, Porta Romana. Monocle spoke to Catella about how he hopes to create sustainable communities at a national level.
The best architecture is invisible. Dubai has signed up two of the world’s most famous practitioners to prove it
Monocle was on the road this week in Dubai at the World Governments Summit (WGS), where we built a Monocle Radio studio and an outpost of our café. The vast event comprises numerous auditoriums…
