Barcelona
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Sea change
One generation’s loss is another’s gain as the rejuvenation of industrial Poblenou gathers pace.
Design/ Architecture
A new home for a Tokyo favourite plus the London-based furniture maestro out to make a difference.
Screen time
Beyond the multiplex: cinemas offering inventive programming, director Q&As and social spaces where film lovers can share their passion. We highlight the best from around the world.
Lost in space
Ricardo Bofill’s utopian vision for social living found form in the cubist heights and halls of Walden 7. Monocle discovers a community-minded building that turned science fiction into harmonious fact.
Business
Syria opens its first private winery, East Africa gets wired up, and business booms for the small weapons trade. In Europe, Barcelona takes a cue from the Gulf, investing in its airline.
Tofu Catalan
Retiree Tateo Shimizu chose Barcelona as the perfect city to set up an authentic Japanese tofu shop.
Room to improve
As many predict a tough year ahead, we look at the managers, designers and concepts transforming the hotel sector and rethinking the whole concept of hospitality for today’s informed guests.
Shop idols
It can take just one retailer to unite a neighbourhood and restore a sense of old-fashioned community. Monocle has found 10 independent shops doing just that, from Barcelona to Tokyo.
Short story
Urban beach clubs call for clothing that doesn’t sacrifice elegance. Opt for neatly tailored swimming shorts that can be worn for a stroll round town once you’ve dried off – or to the bar.
