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76 results for King's Cross

Film

King’s Cross: urban transformation

12 May 2016

Regeneration on a human scale is at the heart of property developer Argent’s vision for London’s King’s Cross. Monocle Films explores the reality of its urban concept.

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Food and drink briefing

21 February 2019

New openings and three classic recipes.

Radio

Monocle on Design - From South Korea to King's Cross

10 February 2015

Introducing a showcase of the best young South Korean architects. Plus artist Anne Howeson’s drawings of London's King's Cross, FilmDoo’s film-poster competition and architectural cut-outs from Poland.

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Expo 60: Class act

17 January 2013

Central Saint Martins is flying the flag for art and design education in the UK, despite short-sighted government policies. Monocle goes back to school.

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Kings of the hill

17 April 2008

Beirut’s Christian quarter of Ashrafieh has weathered civil war, terrorist assassinations and the recent Hezbollah-Israeli conflict. But today, the hill-top neighbourhood is once again under threat, this time from devel…

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Crossing the line

17 November 2008

They might not make headlines, but there are numerous border disputes that could spark a crisis at any time (although we hope Canada and the US would avoid war over their quarrel regarding lobster-rich waters). Monocle…

Radio

The Urbanist - Calling at all stations

26 July 2012

Trains: from Tokyo’s Akihabara to London’s King’s Cross we find out why train stations are part of a city’s soul and psyche.

Radio

Monocle on Design - Extra: In with the old

6 June 2019

From the redevelopment of King’s Cross to breathing new life into old industrial buildings in Hackney Wick, London is a city that’s hitting its stride when it comes to reviving its old buildings. Here’s what Monocle’s…

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Taking it to extremes

16 February 2012

Intrepid travellers agree the only nuisance about a trip to the White Continent is getting there. But the faint-hearted can now bypass the sometimes violent Drake Passage by flying direct from Punta Arenas in Chile to the…

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Counter proposals

21 March 2019

Whether it’s an in-store workshop or just delightful service, it’s the experience that counts when it comes to shopping. Here are three great examples.

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Selling point

17 May 2019

Sydneysiders have long known the merits of this salubrious stretch of the Emerald City but read on for a retail rundown that pinpoints the ultimate itinerary for shoppers.

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Dogged diplomacy

10 March 2015

Last year we ran a feature on Ambassadogs. After a considerable amount of diplomatic pressure we are delighted to throw open the chancery gates for ‘Ambassadogs II’.

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Puppy power

20 June 2019

Even the fiercest dogs start life as cuddly puppies. But at Hong Kong’s police-dog training centre, every game has a purpose: to prepare canines for a life of sniffing luggage, searching vehicles and fighting crime.

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Out of frame

19 September 2013

Preparations for Frieze week – when London comes alive around the illustrious Frieze art fair (17 to 20 October) – are well under way. But it’s more than just a week spent in Regent’s Park. We meet some of the exhibitors…

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Oceania briefing

18 August 2016

Australia’s governor-general and his military bling – and Fiji spreads its aviation wings.

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Room to grieve

9 September 2015

Tragic events not only form part of our collective memory but also take on a palpable presence in the form of memorials. We travelled to London, New York and Medellín to find out how architects around the world go about…

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