The Carpenters’ Line, In Plain Sight, Orgatec

Chapter 1

The Carpenters’ Line: Woodworking Heritage in Hida Takayama

Monocle’s Tamsin Howard visits the exhibition at Japan House London, which is   showcasing more than 1,000 years of woodworking mastery and explores the craft, culture and techniques found in the Gifu Prefecture. 

Chapter 2

Kerem Ariş 

The Istanbul-based designer and founder of Turkish brand Uniqka tells us why he loves Mies Van Der Rohe’s Barcelona chair. 

Chapter 3

‘In Plain Sight’: Nina Manandhar 

A new exhibition at London’s Wellcome Collection delves into the different ways that we see and are seen. ‘In Plain Sight’ explores the role that eyewear can play. Photographer Nina Manandhar discusses her new commission that documents people’s lives through glasses. 

Chapter 4

Orgatec

The world’s biggest trade fair devoted to office furniture kicks off today in Köln. We speak to Giulio Ridolfo, an Italian colour advisor who has worked with Danish firm Kvadrat on two new textiles, which will be launched at Orgatec.