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The Briefing - Wednesday 5 August

5 August 2020

Leila Molana-Allen and Lina Khatib have the latest on the huge explosion in Beirut. Plus: an update from Markus Hippi in Zürich, developing ‘designer’ coronavirus antibodies and Nic Monisse’s urbanism round-up.

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The Bulletin with UBS - UBS Global Visionaries: Rodrigo Garcia Gonzalez and Pierre Paslier of Notpla

3 August 2020

This week we are joined by two more of the inspirational thought leaders and innovators that UBS supports and celebrates through its Global Visionaries programme. This time it’s the turn of Rodrigo Garcia Gonzalez and…

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Meet the Writers - Monocle Reads: Mark Honigsbaum

23 July 2020

Georgina Godwin speaks to writer, journalist and medical historian Mark Honigsbaum. His latest book, ‘The Pandemic Century: One Hundred Years of Panic, Hysteria and Hubris’, looks at how, despite a century of medical dev…

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Hot town, summer in the city

2 July 2020

As borders reopen, Tyler Brûlé is on the move again and continuing to celebrate urban life.

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The opener

2 July 2020

Hopping on a plane and heading to a sun-soaked island? Even if you’re not, it doesn’t mean that we can’t see out the summer in style. Whether it’s Hong Kong’s sandy beaches or Toronto’s neighbourly porches, there are plenty…

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Soul of the city

2 July 2020

Cities have never been so vibrant, vital and on the move. But what is the formula for a perfect neighbourhood? Here we look at some of our favourite urban projects that are transforming their cities – and offer a model for…

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Pride of place

2 July 2020

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.

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Talk of the town

2 July 2020

In the first part of our grand draft to upgrade urban living, we outline the sights, sounds, spaces and street life that should be the starting points for every city neighbourhood.

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Starter’s orders

2 July 2020

Struggling to source the kit that will turn your summer start-up dream into reality? These firms have the goods to get your business into gear.

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New waves

2 July 2020

The sun on your back and the slower pace of life is often best accompanied by the strains of summer tunes. But how to find them? Radio can take us to atmospheric destinations and introduce you to unique soundscapes – and…

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Close quarters

2 July 2020

Can apartment blocks really forge communal bonds and help tenants get closer to nature? As these three developments show, the answer is a resounding ‘yes’.

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Better living

2 July 2020

Take it from us: we’ve spent more than a decade lifting the lid on ideal residences. Here is what we’ve learnt about how to build cosy homes that cater to all.

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Sunny disposition

2 July 2020

This strip of Australian coastline has developed a gentle architectural style that takes the heat in its stride. Indeed, if you need an air-con system, your design is judged a failure.

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Design

2 July 2020

We take a spin in a classic convertible in our brand-new series on the stories behind the world’s most beautiful works of industrial design. Plus: the latest furniture.

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The Monocle Shop

2 July 2020

It’s time to embrace the season. Whether you’re relaxing close to home this summer or exploring distant shores, we’ve put together an exclusive collection of smart clothing and handy accessories to ensure that you’re always…

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Tower grapes

2 July 2020

Cork those thoughts of rustic, rolling vineyards – many modern wines are of an urban vintage. We visit four city wineries that have become the toast of the town.

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