Design
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Tread lightly
For these discerning Australians, a new place to call home means eschewing outdated ideals and focusing on a more sustainable way of living, as pioneered by one trailblazing Antipodean architect.
Fit for purpose
The Paimio Sanatorium has been saved by devoted fans of Alvar and Aino Aalto’s celebrated building. And now they hope to revive it as a place for health, healing and introspection.
Residents’ campaign secures heritage status for Málaga’s Melilla 31
There’s often a temptation to pull down and rebuild but over the following pages we look at projects determined to make do and mend, starting with a modernist marvel in Spain.
Reformed character
Athens has a vast new cultural space, but only for two years. Before nomadic foundation Neon leaves, it plans to deliver a cultural hit to a quiet neighbourhood.
Ship shape
It should be a moment to savour – a sea breeze, a glass of rosé. But most ferry trips involve terrible coffee and fumes. We have a plan to get holidays back on course.
Open days
In need of an urban pick-me-up? Boosting quality of life in cities doesn’t always require large-scale intervention. These projects are improving the way their cities look, act and feel.
Hidden talents
Winy Maas designed the world’s first art depot that is accessible to the public. We meet the movers and shakers, engineers and experts who helped him make it happen.
Monocle Design Awards 2021
Monocle launched its inaugural Design Awards in early 2021 to celebrate the world’s best and brightest talents in architecture, graphic design and industrial design. We invite you to meet a global cast of winners…
On top of their games
As Tokyo gets set to host the Olympics and Paralympics after 2020's false start, a multitude of behind-the-scenes players have long been exercising their minds to ensure a gold-standard Games.
Full steam ahead
The Scandic Grand Central hotel is breathing new life into one of Finland's most beloved buildings: Helsinki's main railway station. With stunning design and keen sense of history.
