Design
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Born again
A new luxury hotel in a former maternity hospital has balanced respect for a beloved, historical building with a global vision in a decade-long transformation.
Scene stealers
Chicago's Manual Cinema solved a stylistic puzzle for the Candyman sequel, using shadow puppets to recreate flashback scenes without jarring the new film's aesthetic.
Jail breakers
A German architect duo is converting a former jail into a smart hotel. Monocle takes an exclusive first look at the prison-turned-pension.
Nostalgic neon
The fluorescent signs lining Hong Kong's streets are a huge part of its identity. Heritage group TNX is working to stop these lights from burning out by restoring them.
Hello trolley
Helsinki's legendary Savoy restaurant showcases Alvar and Aino Aalto's original 1936 bentwood birch bar trolleys, now serving guests under chef-patron Helena Puolakka's meticulous revival.
Architecture
Thailand’s newest shopping centre and an exciting events calendar for 2022.
Funny business
Graphic designers are known for being bold but where is their wit? We meet some comic types.
Area of expertise
Built to an inspired modernist plan, the riverside bairro of Restelo is an exemplar of suburban architecture.
Simple pleasures
Innovative design needn’t be complex. Here we round up seven smart items that deliver easy solutions.
Small wonder
Distilling the charms of the traditional Japanese ryokan and elevating the experience with bespoke design were the goals of the hotelier behind The Shinmonzen.
