We profile some of the brightest founders and firms that have identified new markets and revenue streams. Plus, how to build a charming co-working space, the perfect office chair and more.
In Damascus, there are places that appear untouched by Syria’s civil war. But in cities such as Aleppo and Homs, the destruction is overwhelming. Among the rubble, people try to patch up homes and lives – and long for a…
The past few months have put a huge strain on businesses but also presented them with a unique opportunity to shake things up. We meet five firms that have shown an ability to think on their feet.
As the world gets moving and deals continue to be struck, we profile a handful of new openings and time-tested hotels that still mean business. From a decadent affair in a former bank in Washington to a private residence…
Erratic leadership by national governments emphasises the need for a safe pair of hands at city hall. We meet four mayors winning approval by knowing what makes their cities tick.
Ed Stocker reporting from Lima: Centuries of immigration have made Peru’s coastal capital the culinary envy of Latin America. Now designers hope to do the same for the city’s architecture, from restoring colonial landmarks…
As the northern hemisphere braces itself for a chilly winter, much of the art world will be gathering in sunny Miami Beach for Art Basel’s annual Florida outing. Monocle takes an advance tour.
Cannes’ annual MIPIM property market is a chance for countries and cities to show off their grand design visions. And, despite the economic crisis, it remains a fascinating milieu where mayors, speculators and architects…
This month Monocle visits a new luxury retail behemoth in Milan, a Yemeni coffee outlet in Tokyo and a Copenhagen restaurant serving New Nordic food at affordable prices.
Thanks to its world-famous museum, Bilbao has become a cultural mecca in just 10 years. But has the Guggenheim improved the lives of the locals or just entertained art-loving tourists? We make an in-depth audit.