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Want to know why São Paulo is so vibrant and ambitious? Here are 10 observations
There has been a Monocle tour of South and Central America over the past 12 days that has seen two colleagues and I journey from Montevideo in Uruguay to Guatemala City, where we are…
Why São Paulo should rethink its plan to give up its reputation as an ad-free metropolis
Two decades after the Lei Cidade Limpa, São Paulo faces a return of gaudy large-scale building ads.
‘If you have the privilege, this is a way to survive.’ How two 1950s towers built community in São Paulo
Edifícios Locarno and Lugano, twin residential towers in Higienópolis in Brazil’s largest city, were designed by German architect Adolf Franz Heep in the 1950s. The modernist apartment blocks remain comfortable homes to this day.
Why Casa Santa Luzia is São Paulo’s most beloved supermarket
Offering the best products and with stained-glass windows bringing a splash of colour, Casa Santa Luzia makes supermarket shopping a joy.
Three new must-visit luxury openings in São Paulo, Kurashiki and Paris
High-end hospitality was once synonymous with uniform glossiness, whether you were in Tokyo or Trieste. But the industry is now focusing on experiences that reflect its surroundings.
Dream factories
It’s time to liberate movies from the small screen. We visit five newly opened or renovated cinemas that are bringing communities together and celebrating the wonder of film.
Culture
Arabic news in Sweden, a bold Swiss art atelier and San Diego’s groundbreaking acoustic design.
Full of beans
A clever brand recipe has created a rapidly expanding coffee chain. The question now is: how far can it go?
Fresh stays
We present the finest hotels for your perusal this month, from a former Iranian embassy in Belgrade to a cinema-themed opening in Tbilisi. Plus: new shops that make responsible retail a pleasure.
