Design
Page 159
Flush with pride
Exhibitors at Toilet Tokyo are breaking taboos by showcasing hi-tech and green solutions for the bathroom. These innovations aim to make the experience cleaner, more pleasant and a topic of conversation for everyone.
Man of letters
Erik Spiekermann’s P98a studio has become a leading light in printing methods and typographical history. Here he casts his eye over the industry’s future in the face of changing tastes and technology.
Lock and keys
Danish avant-rockers Efterklang have turned an unloved eastern corner of the German capital into a studio space fit for writing records.
Gloves off
Outspoken and at the top of his game, fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld holds court on the industry, the media, and why Berlin isn’t as good as it used to be.
Browse beaters
A new Tokyo concept shop offers an impeccable edit, high-end food and a striking warehouse space. But it's the addition of a dedicated book corner that has proved a real winner.
Super showroom
To meet demand for its Nordic designs, &Tradition developed a unique space. In a 100-year-old warehouse, a village-style layout of cube rooms hosts inspiring designers.
Expo 79: Designs on the future
The Melbourne School of Design is rethinking its approach to the visual world and its own teaching space. Monocle visits the school’s new building to learn how it will inspire fresh design talent.
Inner space
This Paris pied-à-terre is not just a modernist space-saving marvel, it has Le Corbusier’s blessing to boot. Monocle takes in its fold-out ingenuity and primary-coloured delights.
Small favours
We’ve sought out timeless and functional finds to kick-start the new year for friends and family. Upgrade everything from garden to office and wrap up some toolbox essentials and pantry treats.
Playing to the gallery
Owning a gallery demands an unwavering eye on art’s horizon and a welcoming touch. New Yorker David Zwirner is a master of making it all hang together with artists, collectors and fairs.
