Design
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São Paulo, South America’s rising design capital
A new pool of young talent is lifting the city’s creative ambitions. We speak to a few creatives leading the way.
Fenix Originals, the family-run furniture dealer championing forgotten Iberian design
Long underappreciated, Catalan furniture is at last receiving the attention that it deserves – thanks, in part, to a father-and-son duo.
What does a designer’s couch tell us about their approach to creativity? We speak to five creatives to find out
In Monocle’s book ‘Designers on Sofas’, we interviewed 50 leading designers and architects about their relationships with their settee. Here, we visit a few more.
Ateliers de Paris, a city-hall initiative committed to nurturing young creatives
The French capital is a rich source of inspiration, mixing heritage and innovation. We visited one institution that ensures up-and-coming designers are supported.
Why Tokyo’s designers still work by hand and how it keeps Japanese design exciting
The Japanese capital is a city rich with reasons to celebrate design, rooted in a sense of community and respect for every step of the process.
How Acne Studios turned a historical Paris building into a playground for creativity
The Swedish brand has unveiled a striking new Paris headquarters in a repurposed 1930s laboratory, blending historic architecture with contemporary design. Creative director Jonny Johansson explains how the space fosters the label’s evolving identity.
The architect who built work-life balance (and his family) into his own office
Meet Jacques Moussafir, who has created a workplace that includes space for his loved-ones.
How Hamburg’s Flakturm IV was transformed from a Nazi bunker to a vibrant roof garden
Once an imposing Nazi-era bunker, Hamburg’s Flakturm IV has been reimagined with gardens, terraces and a soaring staircase. Designer Mathias Müller-Using’s vision turned a concrete relic into a vibrant civic landmark.
Is the award-winning, windowless Stealth House a new blueprint for Western architecture?
This radical Texan residence is more than a bold design; it’s a glimpse into how privacy, fear and architecture are reshaping luxury living in the West.
