16 July 2024
Episode 666
30 minutes
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We mark the launch of Monocle’s new paperback, ‘Fifty Ideas for Building Better Cities’, by discussing adaptive reuse with Jonathan Tuckey and find out how a Danish supermarket brought art and design to the masses. Plus: two exhibitions bringing contemporary craft to London offices.
16 July 2024
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To celebrate the launch of the fourth instalment in Monocle’s Companion series, ‘Fifty Ideas of Building Better Cities’, Jonathan Tuckey joins Nic Monisse in the studio to discuss how we can better use our existing building stock.
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Established in 1886, supermarket chain Irma was a stalwart of the Danish high street until the brand ceased to exist in 2023. It also played a key role in bringing design flair to supermarket shelves in Scandinavia. Gabrielle Dellisanti reports from an exhibition at the Designmuseum Danmark.
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Two exhibitions in the City of London are showcasing contemporary craft in offices. We hear from Saf Williams, curatorial director for Brookfield Properties Europe, and Halima Cassell, the winner of the Brookfield Properties Craft Award 2024.
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