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Talking point
Language schools across Europe are ditching sterile classroom methods, weaving art, cuisine and local culture into immersive programmes that foster genuine connections between students and destinations.
Design
The Royal College of Art in London has a new wing and Venice’s Procuratie Vecchie reopens.
Out of the rubble
Despite the ongoing war, Ukrainians are beginning to prepare in earnest for the national reconstruction that will follow.
Denmark’s new architecture school shows the value of hands-on learning
Aarhus School of Architecture’s new home is encouraging students to step away from the screen – and it’s making them happier.
Pump my ride
When it comes to fire engines, every last design component could prove critical in the heat of the moment. That's why Swiss firm Brändle's recently reconfigured vehicles meet the highest standards.
Blue-sky thinking
A compact modernist home in Portugal gets a new lease of life thanks to a smart renovation that honours its architectural heritage and coastal surroundings.
Best-case scenario
How a commitment to Italian craft and smart collaborations revived a long-dormant heritage trunk-maker.
The Monocle Design Awards 2022
From the smartest greenhouses to the prettiest glassware, the Monocle Design Awards celebrate the most pleasing projects that bring our homes and cities to life.
Game changer
Nintendo’s former headquarters have reopened as a boutique hotel designed by Tadao Ando. The architect has retained many original elements, with nods to the company’s origins as a producer of playing cards.
