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Remade in Korea
Seoul’s traditional tile-roofed hanok homes were in danger of disappearing. Now a modernised 80-year-old house in a central neighbourhood has proved there is still life in the classic Korean design.
Hot trot
Tango's international appeal is stronger than ever but to excel at Argentina's passionate dance, enthusiasts must be in possession of just one thing – the right pair of shoes.
Stuff in your stocking
From tips for an office overhaul to suggestions for a stuffed pantry, we're recommending a few additions to your kitchen, garden and even your toolbox. We've got ideas by the pallet-load.
Business
A Japanese packaging company re-energising an ancient tradition, an innovative medical clinic in Portland, Oregon, and a Q&A with an F&B entrepreneur from Jakarta.
Silver lining
Following the 1915 Armenian genocide, the nation’s artisans sought asylum in Lebanon. With only the skills their forefathers taught them, they created a glistening jewellery industry from nothing.
Idol worship
Franklin Sirmans, the new director of Miami’s Pérez Art Museum, is intent on creating a focal point for the city’s creativity. He discusses Art Basel’s importance and the opportunities ahead for Miami.
The Interview Series: Michael Bierut
With greatness comes reflection. For design star Michael Bierut that means spotting when genius struck but also where things went astray and he should have just kept his mouth firmly shut.
Artistic licence
Ed Ruscha’s pictures have burnt themselves into the world’s retina. As he prepares for a new show, Ruscha welcomes Monocle into his Culver City studio to talk work and inspiration.
A man’s shoe
Northamptonshire’s shoemaking legacy has stood strong for well over a century and De Fursac’s dapper Derbys and eye-catching Oxfords will keep you in step with the times. We meet the team behind De Fursac’s…
City dodge
Privacy and quiet are in short supply in the city. This mid-20th-century-inspired house in a lively Toronto shopping district is a lesson in bold choices and the art of concealment.
