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Wonders from another world, 3/3
A vast network of contemporary and heritage hotels, Paradores has long championed ecotourism, with initiatives such as Nature for the Senses generating authentic connections to each region.
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The craft of making better decisions
Global financial markets never sleep so investing in them successfully requires an agile, proactive approach based on international research and insight. Niall MacLeod has been honing his craft in this respect for more than…
The craft of enhancing human experience
With a PhD in neuroscience, Dr Amy Kruse is the chief investment officer of Satori Neuro, a division of the Texas-based hedge fund Satori Capital, which invests in innovative neurotechnology companies transforming how we…
The craft of blazing a trail
Hong Kong-based Vivian Siu is a director of hedge fund origination sales at UBS. But that’s not the only place where she’s been testing her quick wits.
The Story of Craft: Shaping A New World
If there is one thing that we’ve learnt about modern-day craft, it is that diverse people in different disciplines are united by a set of common goals. In the past, when we’ve taken a…
The Monocle Guide to Switzerland
Even a city-hopping holiday in Switzerland can require swimming trunks and hiking shoes. Here are Monocle’s top picks for where to go and what to do this summer, featuring crisp waters, staggering mountain views,…
Pushing the boundaries of flavour
We’re not just serving food; we want to tell stories with what we serve, through presentation, preparation methods and flavours. Our favourite events happen in intimate settings.”
Modernising a time-tested craft
Over the past 20 years, Matteo Gonet’s eponymous glassworks has established a rolodex of impressive clients in the worlds of art, design and architecture. While the drama of delicate glass emerging from fiery kilns…
Defining good taste
Ginsberg and Früh are much less guided by trends and favourite eras than they are their personal preferences. It’s perhaps why they have become Basel’s unofficial arbiters of taste.
Improving on tradition
Founded in 1753, the biscuit-maker Jakob’s Basler Leckerly is one of Basel’s – and, indeed, Switzerland’s – most historic companies.
Designs for life
Architects Emanuel Christ and Christoph Gantenbein are soon to publish a monograph of the sketches and plans from their projects that were never built. It’s a testament to their general approach: deep, studied learning…
