Design
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Can West Berlin’s ICC become a cultural hub again?
Unused since 2014, Berlin’s International Congress Centre is an architectural behemoth. We explore the 1980s icon and consider its future prospects in a city of sleeping giants.
Yinka Ilori’s 3D-printed basketball court
Designer Yinka Ilori discusses the design inspiration behind his temporary installation in London’s Canary Wharf and the importance of play in adulthood. Hear more on ‘Monocle on Design’ on Monocle 24.
Building bridges
In a rapidly changing world, a small school in Vienna is teaching the next generation of diplomats the subtle art of diplomacy.
Design & Urbanism: Global
How to make a design district, architecture for bees and the On Design column.
Bright sparks
As the days darken, enlighten yourself with our edit of the best of the season’s arts and culture, from printed page to gallery floor.
Wood times
Young & Norgate designs, makes, and fits bespoke furniture for top UK architects and designers.
Faithful to the cause
Knoll’s European arm is remaining loyal to its mid-century heritage, while also adding new designs by Piero Lissoni. It all makes for comfortable business.
Meet the architects racing to make concrete more sustainable
When talking about building a better future, concrete is often maligned as an out-of-date material that is bad for the environment. But is it as simple as that? We recast the debate.
On the margin
At the eastern extremities of New York state, the coastal village of Montauk is home to inventive architecture designed.
Labour of love
Nowhere captures the spirit of Gio Ponti more than a secluded villa that the architect constructed with real affection for his friend.
