Design
Interview: Norman Foster on what good design really means when reinventing cities
Even today, at 90 years of age, he’s shaping the discourse around the future of our cities and built environment. We caught up with Foster at the Venice Biennale’s 19th International Architecture Exhibition.
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Where are all the design critics these days?
In a world in which everything from film to fashion is discussed in minute detail, there’s a black hole when it comes to talking about design. What’s going on?
Anticàmera, the scouting service that knows Milan’s most secret spots
Though beautiful, Italy’s fashion capital can be a little secretive. Enter Anticàmera.
Snøhetta’s regeneration of a former slaughterhouse into a social hub
A long-abandoned former abattoir in Milan is undergoing a makeover – and its developers are keen to keep the community involved in its rebirth.
Liberty architecture: Italy’s take on art nouveau
In a Milan that is often celebrated its contemporary design scene, Liberty points to another chapter in the city’s lifespan.
We meet Milan design doyenne Carla Sozzani in the city that has shaped her career
An extract from ‘Konfekt’, Monocle’s sister magazine.
Interview: Jordi Canudas on the creation of Marset’s Dripping Light
We discuss the design of the famous lamp with its maker, who inisits that every light has a personal touch.
British designer Lee Broom on lighting as a form of art
There’s no excuse for harsh, clinical lighting when much thought has gone into creating the perfect glow. Exhibit A: These spheres.
South Korean lighting firm ILKW’s bright idea
Combining the beauty of incandescent lights with the efficiency of LEDs is what its owner hopes will take the brand global.
Interview: Iittala creative director Janni Vepsäläinen on rethinking Finnish glassware
We learn about the Finnish brand’s big plans for the coming year, including a showcase of the company’s modernist Scandinavian design in Tokyo.
Profile: Japanese designer Kensaku Oshiro on bringing legacy pieces back to life
The designer revisits his work with Poltrona Frau.
