The Urbanist
Monocle’s guide to better cities. Explore urban innovation, cutting-edge infrastructure, and compact living with insights from planners, architects, and city leaders.
Latest Episodes
The Elizabeth line
Monocle’s editor in chief, Andrew Tuck, hops on an eastbound Elizabeth-line train with industrial designer Julian Maynard for a tour of the newest addition to London’s transport network.
Tall Stories 318: The Palmeral of Elche
Julia Webster Ayuso takes a stroll through the centuries-old palm grove woven into the history of the Spanish city of Elche.
Legacies Series: Zaha Hadid
In the final part of our summer series uncovering the legacies of the biggest names in architecture, city planning and design, we focus on the late British-Iraqi architect, artist and designer Zaha Hadid.
Tall Stories 317: Hong Kong Coliseum
James Chambers takes us to Hong Kong’s premier venue, which is playing host to the city’s most famous pop group in a series of shows this summer.
Legacies series: Kenzō Tange
In part three of our summer series covering the legacies of the biggest names in architecture, city planning and design, we explore the influence of Japanese master architect Kenzō Tange.
Tall Stories 316: Helsinki Cathedral
Petri Burtsoff tells us the story of one of the most iconic features of the Helsinki skyline.
Legacies series: Odilia Suárez
In part two of our summer series uncovering the legacies of the biggest names in architecture, city planning and design, we look at the pioneering work of Argentina’s Odilia Suárez.
Tall Stories 315: A south-facing garden
Andrew Tuck ponders the light and shade of the modern metropolis.
Legacies series: Antoni Gaudí
In part one of our summer series uncovering the legacies of the biggest names in architecture, city planning and design, we take inspiration from Catalan icon Antoni Gaudí.
Tall Stories 314: Varanasi’s ghats
Geetanjali Krishna takes us to the narrow lanes leading to the banks of the Ganges in Varanasi to investigate how best they can hold on to their heritage.
