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27 August 2024

German architect Ole Scheeren joins us in the studio, and we discuss the importance of simplicity and utility in design with London-based studio Industrial Facility. Plus: the last instalment of our summer series. 

Sadly, too many railway companies procure new rolling stock that borrows from commercial-aircraft configurations – crammed seating, little overhead space and overlit carriages. So we’ve decided to roll out our own dream…

20 August 2024

UK-based minimalist architect John Pawson and Eva-Marie Prineas, the founder of Australian firm Studio Prineas, join us in Midori House. Plus, another instalment of our summer series. 

13 August 2024

We reflect on Copenhagen Fashion week, continue our summer essentials series and highlight an exhibition that focuses on unusual book-spine design. 

6 August 2024

We discuss the life and legacy of Italian silversmith and designer Gabriele Devecchi and meet the team at Portuguese wool specialists Burel Factory. Plus: we kick off our series of this summer’s design highlights.

30 July 2024

Science fiction and design collide at the Vitra Design Museum in this week’s episode. We also discuss Singapore development with correspondent Naomi Xu Elegant, as well as the ideas and legacy of Dutch landscape designer…

23 July 2024

A new title celebrates a milestone anniversary for Danish lighting firm Louis Poulsen and the Roca London Gallery showcases nature-based design solutions. Plus: we meet a Guatemalan design duo working with artisans to bring…

16 July 2024

We mark the launch of Monocle’s new paperback, ‘Fifty Ideas for Building Better Cities’, by discussing adaptive reuse with Jonathan Tuckey and find out how a Danish supermarket brought art and design to the masses. Plus:…

9 July 2024

What is the role of design museums today? We look at projects exploring what these spaces could be, from architectural competitions to exhibitions seeking to curate a nation’s design culture.

2 July 2024

We find out why this international festival in Hyères and Toulon continues to be a boon for young designers. 

From a maestro of stretchy fabric that’s expanding its offering to an Italian leather specialist celebrating the Olympics, we line up this summer’s must-have looks.

Whether idling happily on the sand or sipping coffee in a promenade café, you’ll need superior swimwear and a few playful accessories to bring out the best of a day beside the sea. Some colourful suggestions...

Craft know-how and tireless tailoring made maison Berluti ideally suited to outfit Team France on the biggest stage of all.

Beyond the city limits, warm sun, cool breezes and slow living ensure a novel approach to business. Here, we discover three island brands that could only have been founded where the shore meets the sea.

By taking inspiration from the country’s rich past and harnessing the artisanal and design skills of today, Zeus 1 Dione is pairing collaboration with a future that’s looking brighter by the minute.