Design
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Design/Architecture
Residences, homeware, furniture and everything that's on our radar this month.
Observation
Density is the magic ingredient that can make a hotel lobby a place to linger and transform whole cities. That’s why we need Ministries of Density & Intimacy worldwide, says Tyler Brûlé.
Simple pleasures
A young Swiss electronics company has a plan to corner the low-tech market with a range of no-fuss, well-made products that just do the job.
Life craft
The Bosnian wood-working company Rukotvorine has survived many battles – literally. But now it is hoping to sell its Balkan crafts around the world.
La Pedrera
La Pedrera’s charm is in its simplicity. Its low-rise architecture, unspoiled beaches and vibrant artistic community are luring foreigners seeking a haven beyond the bright lights of Punta del Este.
Inventory No. 42
Well-made objects for home and office that have caught our eye this month, from tableware to tea towels and paper knives to pasta.
Making a splash
How do you make rubber suits fun? That’s the challenge facing a diving industry tired of its staid image. At Boot 2011, they showcased a new, more accessible and fashionable approach to the sport.
Art
Christie's in Dubai, Stockholm's Galerie Nordenhake and a Q & A with art collector Jean Pigozzi.
Free Spirits
Before digital music, labels just produced records. Now, a new approach is needed. Enter Ghostly International, with its unique brand of art, music and retail, showing how to thrive.
Japanese Craftsmanship
Monocle reports on why consumers in Japan are increasingly keen to support smaller, independent design firms.
