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Extra: Holistic design in Denmark
Nic Monisse reflects on the country’s “golden period” in the mid-20th century.
“50 Queens”, Sacred Heart church, Mytheresa
We meet the landscape architect behind an installation highlighting key women in Danish history and visit a church in Canada whose redesign and renovation is fit for the Pope. Plus: an e-commerce fashion company’s venture into interiors.
Extra: Ace Hotel Toronto
In Toronto we tour Ace Hotel’s latest outpost with architect Brigitte Shim.
See the signs
We speak to UK design icon Margaret Calvert and discuss way-finding with the Sign Design Society. Plus: we pay a visit to a new pavilion in Austria.
Extra: Lahti international poster triennial
We visit the event dedicated to poster art and design in the Finnish city. There, we find out why, even in the digital age, this art form continues to play an important role in our lives.
St Catherine’s College, Grevi hats, Genesis
We learn about Arne Jacobsen’s designs for an Oxford college and pay a visit to a Florentine milliner. Plus: looking to the future with electric car brand Genesis.
Extra: Copenhagen Fashion Week
Monocle’s fashion editor Natalie Theodosi discusses the more accessible approach on show at this year’s event.
Otrivin Air Lab, ‘badehotels’ and Phillipe Atienza
We learn about the biodegradable polymers devised by EcoLogicStudio and take a dip at a Danish ‘badehotel’. Plus: we visit a bootmaker’s workshop in Paris.
Extra: Issey Miyake remembered
We reflect on the career and legacy of the esteemed fashion designer following his death last week.
Performance spaces
We meet the designers behind the new Taipei Performing Arts Center and discuss bespoke venue design with the architect behind London’s Abba Arena. Plus: inflatable pool toys.
