Recognising the impact that a school’s design can have on a child’s education, Swiss architects are leading the field in creating more accommodating institutions. We visit three that make the grade.
Not long ago, urban-planners seemed to have solutions for most of the problems of city living. But something no one predicted was that ease of life could make for less active, less healthy populations. Now a new kind of…
In the poor south side of Bogotá, many children don’t have access to a good education. Monocle meets two people trying to improve things. One is an architect who designs school buildings that pupils and their communities…
Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service is where the world’s top dogs learn their tricks. With leading academics and powerful policy-makers, the institution – and its students – is nothing if not ambitious.
When Ron Thom was commissioned to design a university in Peterborough 50 years ago, his unique artistic approach set him apart from his Canadian peers – and hasn’t been topped since. Monocle takes a tour around campus.
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.
The AP Møller School in Schleswig, northern Germany, is luring design aficionados with its groundbreaking architecture. School has never been so cool, or soft power so clever.
In the past three years, Swedish language-teaching company EF has tripled in size and has left its competitors speechless. We profile the family firm that is transforming the industry.
Monocle's Sarah Balmond reports from the AP Møller School, tucked away on the outskirts of Schleswig in northern Germany. With its graceful silhouette, transparent design and use of natural materials, this building is a…
Despite the economic and refugee crises crashing onto Greece’s shores, there is one line of work keeping the country afloat. We drop anchor at the maritime school and naval academy educating those who will be serving the…
The MBA has always been a target for executives looking to rise up the ranks. But be it globalisation, economic instability or the tech boom, the business world is constantly shifting in both its fortunes and its focus. How…
