Design
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Art is Therapy
Art is about more than just a nice painting – it can be a tool for understanding the many brushstrokes of life. So says philosopher Alain de Botton, who's co-curating a new exhibition in…
Campus visionary
Fifty years ago, Ron Thom was commissioned to design a university in Peterborough. His unique artistic approach set him apart from his Canadian peers and hasn’t been topped since. Monocle tours the campus.
It’s all in the timing
Switzerland’s annual watch fair, Baselworld, posed interesting questions this year. How has China’s economy affected the industry? Are oversized watches still in? And when will ‘smartwatches’ enter the luxury market?
Sacré bleu!
A revolution is brewing in Paris, but it’s more about langoustines than guillotines. The city’s classic bistros are getting a makeover, with refreshed designs and menus that are reinventing the Parisian staple.
On the right path
The Atlanta BeltLine, a €2bn regeneration project, is breathing life into the city with a network of pedestrian/cycle paths and parks. Monocle explores the newly connected city, abuzz with social and commercial activity.
A healthy shelf life
The managing director and saviour of furniture manufacturer Vitsoe on how he brought the eminent brand back from the brink, the importance of character and why money men are best avoided.
Home truths
The property rush overlooks that homes are made, not just bought. In this issue Monocle finds inspiration in the people who haven’t forgotten how to live.
Inventory No. 73
Our top picks this month include a set of beer glasses designed to hold the perfect pint, some notable stationery, a sweet British honey range, plus the best of organic cosmetics.
Striking gold
At a small workshop in London’s Hatton Garden jewellery district, master goldsmith Gareth Harris oversees the production of fine metalwork while passing on time-honoured skills to his apprentice, Stavros Constantinou.
