Design
Architects in Iceland are showing us how to build with molten lava
Iceland’s volcanoes might have an unexpected new purpose. An architect duo want to harness eruptions to shape the houses and cities of the future.
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Return-to-office mandates won’t keep workers in their cubicles – but a lavish workspace can
Hoping to lure remote workers back to the office, businesses in the US’s financial capital are giving their HQs an upgrade.
Three offices so beautiful you’ll want to apply to work in them
As these workspaces can attest, a place of business should have as much thought showered upon it as the work created within its walls.
Why selling a brand is about getting back to basics
For Australian design studio Landini Associates, effectively going to market is about doing things simply.
The artisans battling to keep craft alive with achingly beautiful creations
Monocle looks at the ways that artisans around the world are preserving ancient skills and processes by making sure that they remain relevant and desirable in the modern world.
This modern Danish summerhouse is a masterclass in timeless design
Visitors driving into Rågeleje, a resort town north of Copenhagen, are greeted by pastel-striped beach huts against a backdrop of the Kattegat sea. A country road that turns away from the coast leads to…
How Brazil is restoring and reclaiming its first modernist landmark
Saved from the auction block by public outcry and now lovingly restored, the Gustavo Capanema Palace is a celebration of Brazilian culture in concrete.
Portugal’s best beach house: creating a secluded retreat in a crowded community
A breezy holiday villa on the Atlantic coast nestles among sand dunes and Portugal’s native pines.
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.
Amassa: A bucolic retreat attuned to nature’s gentle rhythms
Transforming a run-down, abandoned hamlet into a wellness retreat required the expertise of an army of artisans.
The most beautiful outdoor furniture for long summer dinners
Refresh your alfresco set-up with these eye-catching pieces from designers who refuse to compromise on form for outdoor functionality.
