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Extra: Emre Arolat
In a conversation recorded at Monocle’s most recent Quality of Life Conference, Turkish architect Emre Arolat discusses the design of the Sancaklar Mosque on the outskirts of Istanbul.
London Design Festival, Studio Brière and Katie Treggiden
Our highlights from London Design Festival, including everything from material innovation to new furniture and design circularity with journalist Katie Treggiden.
Extra: POV Budapest
We visit the second edition of the design conference in the Hungarian capital.
Helsinki Design Week at 20, London’s Open House Festival and Zurich Design Weeks
Helsinki Design Week turns 20 this year and we explore this year’s Open House Festival in London. Plus: An interview with the founder of furniture organisation H100 at Zurich Design Weeks.
Extra: Willie Williams
The designer discusses his work at the National Theatre’s production of ‘Inter Alia’ in London – and how to strike the balance between performer and technology onstage, including with previous collaborators David Bowie and U2.
Quality of Life Conference design round-up
A recap of the design-minded discussions at this year’s conference, including Bofill Taller de Arquitectura and a lighting masterclass from Santa & Cole and Marset. Plus: the importance of craft and context for any project.
Extra: Hyu Lim
California-based designer Hyu Lim discusses his brand, Maju, the lamp series inspired by both his Singaporean heritage and the design systems that he encountered while working in the tech industry.
World Design Congress and the ‘Richard Rogers: Talking Buildings’ exhibition
The Design Council’s CEO, Minnie Moll, previews the World Design Congress at London’s Barbican Centre. Plus: Abe Rogers discusses his curation of the ‘Richard Rogers: Talking Buildings’ exhibition at Sir John Soane’s Museum.
Extra: Dharma Taylor
Multidisciplinary maker Dharma Taylor reflects on the similarities between producing fashion and designing textile and furniture works. We also discuss her contribution to the ‘Dwellings, Rehomed’ exhibition at London’s Design Museum.
Obin, haptic feedback and the conclusion to our summer series
Indonesian textile and fashion powerhouse Obin discusses bringing batik to contemporary audiences. Plus: Sam Hecht of Industrial Facility discusses haptic feedback and the last instalment of our summer series.
