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Shore thing
An hour and a half north of São Paulo is a beachfront retreat designed by architect Isay Weinfeld. His clients wanted a modernist haven that reflected their Middle Eastern heritage.
Feeling flush
Japan's beloved Washlet turns 90-year-old TOTO into a global brand with fresh ambitions, as the toilet maker sets its sights on conquering Europe's plumbing conservatism.
Doggie style
Monocle HQ wouldn’t be the same without our canine colleagues. So we asked our guest editors to compile a list of the best beds, bowls, biscuits and poop bags from around the world.
World spokesmen
Across the Nippon-Nordic alliance, a clutch of companies are producing the world's highest quality two-wheelers. Monocle profiles five of the finest bike-makers, from Sweden to Japan.
Inventory No. 3
Suite treats at the Park Hyatt, Tokyo; plus, the best kids' bikes, Scandinavian clogs and a great hangover cure.
Race to the Finnish
What do you need to run a great ambulance service? In our series looking at the brands that make our lives work, we visited the City of Helsinki Rescue Department to find out.
Dahlman
We visit Dahlman, a 200-year-old Copenhagen saddlery now owned by brothers Erik and Frank Hendriksen, direct descendents of an original employee who are continuing the legacy of fine leatherwork.
