Design
A look inside Elizabeth Byng and Craig Cohon’s getaway retreat where family comes together
For their first shared property, the American-Canadian couple created a peaceful, creative summer home on the Cycladic island of Antiparos, with striking views of the surrounding sea.
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Interview: Sara Zewde on how she is designing for a changing climate
Landscape architecture is often viewed as a “nice to have” design discipline, one that’s focused on making projects look pretty once architects have finished their work. It’s a notion that Sara Zewde is turning…
The architectural diplomacy of Swiss embassies in Singapore, Cuba and the UK
Embassies are not just places of work; they are also living representations of a country’s worldview. We visit three Swiss outposts of diplomatic design.
All aboard The Monocle Express, redefining luxury travel one dream at a time
Too many railway companies procure new rolling stock that borrows from commercial-aircraft configurations. So we’ve decided to roll out our own dream ticket.
Design round up: The new Finnair lounge at Helsinki Airport, Japanese townhouses and more
Finnair commissioned Helsinki-based designer Joanna Laajisto to create a new 440-seat Finnair lounge at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. The recently opened space, which is located on the Schengen side, is influenced by Finnish nature and features local…
Gear up for autumn in the best activewear for work and travel
GoldwinJapan Japan’s Goldwin has a reputation as one of the world’s finest skiwear manufacturers and is the Swedish national ski team’s brand of choice. Recently the label has been translating its technical know-how into…
Coasting it: Beer-mat designs that can build your brand
Coasters are an often overlooked opportunity for clever advertising. From Brazil to Bavaria and beyond, here are a few of our favourites.
Berluti goes for gold in tailoring for Team France at the 2024 Olympics
Craft know-how and tireless tailoring made maison Berluti ideally suited to outfit Team France on the biggest stage of all.
Coast to clothes: Fashion labels that tailor to an island lifestyle
From Mallorca to Filicudi, discover three island brands that could only have been founded where the shore meets the sea.
Zeus + Dione’s co-founders on reconnecting with Greek craft traditions
This forward-thinking eyewear brand is taking inspiration from the country’s rich past to complete its signature summer look.
The road to Denmark’s emergence as Scandinavia’s design powerhouse
From industrial giants to students and workers, creative problem solving permeates Danish life. But how did we get here? And what happens next?
