Design
Frank Darling, the mystery Canadian architect who designed Toronto
Frank Darling, the prolific architect of Edwardian Canada, designed hundreds of banks and grand buildings yet his indelible mark on the skyline is largely forgotten.
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Appetite for construction: The pioneering engineer, Hanif Kara
For Hanif Kara, technology is a tool for uniting architecture and construction – and building a better world.
Cape Town’s Hoi P’loy lets you build your own perfect lighting
Hoi P’loy creates ‘good and simple’ design while championing local crafts. Their modular system gives customers the freedom to configure pieces without compromising on quality.
Hida Sangyo unveils a beautiful renovation of Yuhokan Hida Gallery, Japan
With its refurbished gallery in Takayama City, woodworking brand Hida Sangyo is keeping ancient Japanese artisanship alive.
Mallorca’s furniture scene is being injected with tropical modernism by Adriane Escarfullery
Dominican designer Adriane Escarfullery is in the hot seat as he shares his upcoming collaboration with architecture firm Ohlab and his journey to get to where he is today.
‘Architecture can heal.’ Rebuilding power in Oslo
Following terrorist attacks, Norway vowed “more democracy, more openness, more humanity.” This new civic precinct in Oslo turns those words into wood, glass and public space.
Nada Debs’s Dubai design outpost merges studio and shop in a beautiful, luminous space
Nada Debs meets Monocle at her new outpost in Dubai, which functions as both a studio space and boutique.
‘Architecture should be equally functional and beautiful’: Matt Goodman’s thoughtful approach to beachside builds
The Australian designer proves he’s the hot name to commission with his refined approach to crafting buildings.
Helsinki’s urban oasis: Iittala Brings the Finnish sauna into the city at Bob W Kamppi
Heritage house Iittala’s new sauna lounge combines 1970s nostalgia with the best of Finland’s contemporary design.
Aerotim’s design-led hangar in Kyiv is an example of industrial architecture that soars
Specialised industrial facilities, from mechanics workshops to aircraft maintenance sheds, often have soulless interiors constructed to deliver efficiency. But Dan Vakhrameyev has shown that such spaces can be inviting too. The co-founder of Kyiv-based…
A perfect joint: Another Country and Goldfinger aim to grow without compromising quality
The two furniture firms flourish in fresh directions while retaining their distinct identities.
