Design [Monocle]

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In a former jail, now home to the American College of Building Arts, students are learning traditional restoration techniques and preserving their city of Charleston, South Carolina 27.01.12

We talk to four designers and artisans who are reclaiming neglected traditions, adding a contemporary twist, and attracting a new and global market. 24.01.12

In the wake of a very difficult year for Japan, Monocle heads to Tokyo for its annual design week to see how the city and country is using craft heritage to attract new business. 18.11.11

Typefaces are something of an obsession at Copenhagen design agency e-Types. Monocle heads to Vesterbro to see how they’re faring. 04.10.11

Monocle visits the Nisantasi branch of Istanbul's original department store to find out what's keeping them at the top of Turkish retail. 29.09.11

Style Directory 2011 — Monocle's editors and contributors have travelled the world in search of inspiring retailers and craftsmen, new designers on the brink of breakthrough, top-notch technology and accessories, and that perfect pair of shoes. 15.09.11

DESIGN BRIEFING

Open house - USA

RESIDENCE

Residence New Zealand

Tucked inside woodland and backing onto a beach, this residence in New Zealand’s North Island is the most ambitious project to date from local practice Herbst Architects, using plenty of wood to blend into the scenery.

Briefing Design

Perched on a hillside in the quaint, leafy Tokyo suburb of Ome is Ikeda Yukie Architects’ Sunbrella House

DESIGN REPORT

That's Charming - Gobal

We present 10 of the world’s most charming places, from an airport to a restaurant. And the venerable Stephen Bayley explains why charming the pants off people will always get you through.

FASHION BRIEFING

Q&A: Xavier de Royère

We talk to Xavier de Royère about the challenges of expanding bespoke brands as demand grows