Security concerns- and a lack of imagination - have been responsible for the emergence of the bunker-style embassy building. But it doesn't have to be that way. Monocle surveys the designs a nation can be proud of, and…
It is one of life’s great levellers but what goes on when we lock the bathroom door has always been a taboo subject. The exhibitors at Toilet Tokyo, however, are committed to combining hi-tech and green solutions that will…
Location is everything at the G20 Summit, as heads of state jet into Antalya on Turkey’s southern coast this weekend. The sun-drenched city – long dismissed as a bolthole for package tourists – is being repositioned as…
Although design fairs the world over are on hold for now, there’s no shortage of handsome furniture to display, both new and reissued. We highlight eight elegant pieces that will enhance any home – long after the lockdown…
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.
At a time of year when the emphasis is on giving, some nations can look back on 2021 with more satisfaction than others, writes Andrew Tuck. We’ve taken note for Monocle’s annual Soft Power Survey, which forms only a part…
Representing Australia’s 60,000 sheep farmers, Sydney’s The Woolmark Company certifies the quality of wool for export worldwide. We introduce the employees.
It may not have the instant global brand recognition of some of its competitors but white goods company V-Zug is proving that precision and attention to detail go a long way – benefits of the “Made in Switzerland” tag.
From frosted cupcakes adorned with tiny American flags to the giant fireworks displays in cities around the country, this past weekend’s Independence Day celebrations, as always, revealed an overt mix of nationalism, bra…
Singer Nana Mouskouri is now retired but her songs remain inseparable from Greek culture. She’s a staunch nationalist, having lived through Greece’s transition to a democracy, and is determined that her proud country will…
The island state is not used to letting people do anything they want and that means it’s been stuck with a moribund arts scene. But the new National Gallery aims to change perceptions of the country at home and abroad.…
Italy has gifted the world so many great things but what are the quintessential qualities of the country itself? From sociable swimming hubs to unfussy mealtimes and enviable urban spaces, we choose our 10 favourite traits…