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The colour of money
The world’s leading banks are behind an estimated 20 per cent of all art purchases. What’s the motivation for amassing such vast collections? Monocle finds out in Zürich, Milan and Frankfurt.
Space plane
He’s one of the world’s greatest product designers but Marc Newson’s latest project is truly taking off: designing a space plane for Eads Astrium, which will be ready for 2011.
2. Copenhagen
There’s no shame coming second, particularly when your new metro is expanding, your airport is a joy, you can bike safely through the city and you have so many stunning residents.
Fashion
Reclaiming the tote, looking killer in Kilgour and why its good to have a lot of Acne this summer.
Street smart
Cities are investing in street furniture that expresses their heritage and brand. Thanks to companies such as Germany's Wall, they can have their loos, kiosks and bus shelters for free, funded by advertising.
City slickers
The measure of a city is its everyday wonders, not just grand projects. From punctual transport to well-designed schools, here’s our list of the top 25 urban elements that make a city great.
Power plant
Diana Balmori’s landscaping projects can change cities, make people happier and battle climate change. A pioneer of green roofs, she helped build New York’s first ecological apartment building and her plans don't stop there.
Five thinkers: the city
As the world’s population becomes more urban than rural, how can we deliver quality of life to our cities? Here, five leading thinkers give their answers on our urban environments.
