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Phoenix rising Global
As Japanese accents appear in Oslo and Italian touches take root in Tokyo, a familial Lebanese home has been rebuilt following a devastating fire.
The Monocle Design Awards 2023: All 50 winners
Monocle Design Awards celebrate global architecture, furniture, and graphic design improving lives.
Greek revival
Young Greeks are returning home to revive family businesses while creative expats discover Athens' sunshine, affordable living and thriving artisan scene.
Back on track
Launched in 1960 Rome, the ETR 252 “L’Arlecchino” embodied jet‑age luxury with panoramic windows and all‑First Class seating. Monocle boards its refurbished Naples run, exploring how this retro‑futuristic icon meets modern travel demands.
Into the fold
Folding phones offer new possibilities for communication and photography. Here’s one of the best. Plus: nifty audio gadgets.
Indie labels
Radical graphic solutions, stripped-back designs and humour are helping wine brands to win shelf space in a competitive market.
Design
Mexico City’s “green lungs” and architectural photographer Hélène Binet heads to Milan.
Out of the blue
For celebrated Australian industrial designer Marc Newson, inspiration often comes from unexpected places.
Following a hunch
As the canny, optimistic winners of this year's Monocle Design Awards demonstrate, staying on top of your game requires detective instincts and curiosity about what makes the world tick.
Glassblowing with Michael Ruh
Nature is a key source of inspiration for glass artist Michael Ruh, who has hand-crafted pieces for leading architects and brands, such as Fortnum & Mason. We visited his south London studio as production…
