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Between the covers of ‘Guatemala Modern’: Monocle’s new book produced in partnership with INGUAT
Discover a country shaping proud traditions into a bright future in excerpts from Monocle’s latest book. 1. A new aestheticDESIGN With a blend of heritage inspiration, contemporary flair and bold colour palettes, studios like…
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The high life
Sloping from Lake Thun up to some of the sharpest peaks of the Alps, the region of Bernese Oberland is defined by its altitude. Awaiting travellers who make the ascent are Belle Époque hotels…
Find a fresh perspective
Since launching the Saudi Vision 2030 strategy, Saudi has transformed its tourism offering and welcomed more than 100 million tourists in 2023, an incredible seven years ahead of target. Far from just deserts, this…
From botanical gardens to Roman grandeur
Built on a bedrock of escapism, Spain’s Paradores are places of diversity and distinction. Celebrated as bastions of beauty and vantage points to experience empires of old, many appear plucked from the pages of…
The Craft of Design
The sector or space doesn’t matter; if you’re committed to raising your work to a level of art, you are engaging in a contemporary form of craft. For UBS, this means applying a consistent…
The Craft of Mobility
To “craft” today is to engage with both an art and a science. Just ask designer Lowie Vermeersch. As the founder and creative director of car design and mobility research firm Granstudio, he leads…
The Craft of Tailoring
Kathryn Sargent is the first woman to earn the title of “master tailor” on London’s Savile Row. In this interview, she shares her unique approach to blending contemporary techniques with elegant traditions.
The Craft of Carpentry
We meet the product designer and creative lead of Swiss furniture atelier Studio Atebo, Fabio Rutishauser.
Nihonbashi
Old meets new in Nihonbashi, where long-standing businesses combine rich traditions and a taste of contemporary life. Specialising in everything from seaweed to sweet confections, these four pioneering businesses stand the test of time.
Heritage businesses
Made by a curated selection of Tokyo’s heritage businesses, the Edo Tokyo Kirari project’s artisanal wares leave a lasting impression.
