Residences
This beautiful house in Menorca skillfully displays the art of hot-climate architecture
What are the makings of a perfect summer house or a year-round warm-weather retreat? We take a close look at Morella Vell’s clever design features.
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Inside Hanaholmen, the secretive Nordic retreat where diplomats shape Europe’s future
On a small island off Helsinki is an institution where key political figures from Finland and Sweden meet to discuss geopolitical issues, in a space away from the pressurised corridors of power.
How a Swiss architecture duo transformed a dilapidated farmhouse into a light-filled, modern home on Lake Geneva
A painting of an abandoned farmhouse near Lausanne inspired the architect couple to bring the real structure back to life.
Bulgari bets on Bodrum: Inside the jewellery house’s vast luxury residence in Turkey
Italian luxury brand Bulgari is bringing its eye for detail to the Aegean, offering Monocle a preview of its newest chapter in design-led hospitality and discreet luxury living.
How Villa Ervi in Helsinki preserves Finland’s mid-century modernism
Instead of seeking heritage status for their modernist postwar property, architect Mauri Tommila and his wife Aila have brought it to life as a living family home.
The architect who built work-life balance (and his family) into his own office
Meet Jacques Moussafir, who has created a workplace that includes space for his loved-ones.
Is the award-winning, windowless Stealth House a new blueprint for Western architecture?
This radical Texan residence is more than a bold design; it’s a glimpse into how privacy, fear and architecture are reshaping luxury living in the West.
The Waldorf Astoria’s lavish renovation blends its original splendour with gorgeous modern luxury
Beloved by its famed guests and for its much-aped style, a return after an eight-year renovation means the Waldorf’s salad days could well be ahead of it.
Not your typical Greek villas: The coastal residences mixing art and architecture
On the dramatic coastline of the Saronic Gulf, a pair of new guesthouses showcase the best of the region’s past and present.
This modern Danish summerhouse is a masterclass in timeless design
Visitors driving into Rågeleje, a resort town north of Copenhagen, are greeted by pastel-striped beach huts against a backdrop of the Kattegat sea. A country road that turns away from the coast leads to…
Portugal’s best beach house: creating a secluded retreat in a crowded community
A breezy holiday villa on the Atlantic coast nestles among sand dunes and Portugal’s native pines.
