Design
An unlikely mix of surreal and classical architecture makes Gibellina Nuova well worth a visit
“What are you seeing in this place?” It was a fair question from my Australian family, who I had dragged to Gibellina Nuova, a small town in the centre of Sicily. It was a…
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Snøhetta unveils plan to transform Alvar Aalto’s Paimio Sanatorium into ‘Finnish Camp David’
The Finnish architectural masterpiece, which was once a treatment centre for tuberculosis and later a hospital, has undergone a grand transformation into a multi-purpose resort – yet many of its features remain intact.
Stadium designer Alex Thomas’s top-10 sports venues in the world
With the World Cup drawing huge crowds across North America, we asked the regional design director for sports and entertainment at HKS London to tell us about his favourite arenas and grounds.
Meet the designers behind the Obama Presidential Center’s brand identity
How the small design studio developed signs, web pages and more to help visitors explore the Obamas’ legacy.
Monocle on Time: Unique perspectives from film, music and design
In this first episode of our new series exploring unique perspectives on time, Monocle founder and editorial director Tyler Brûlé speaks with Hong Kong’s first Olympic medallist in swimming, Siobhán Haughey; filmmaker, singer, record…
Greetings from the past: A look back at postcards serving as snapshots of history
How much can holiday missives from decades past tell us about the world? Volumes, says this postcard collector and author.
A shore cure for urban fatigue: How Sydney, New York and Kobe are rethinking their waterfronts
A fish market revelling in theatrics, an amphitheatre-inspired hill uniting the sea and mountains, and a park acting as a flood defence. Smartly designed spaces are bringing people back to the water.
“It’s rare to find this kind of building in Paris.” Inside Antoine Ricardou’s Montmarte apartment
There is an art to apartment living. With pared-back interiors and efficiency prioritised in fit-out, furniture and more, this benchmark example makes a compelling case for living the high life.
Copenhagen’s 3 Days of Design proves that big things can come in small packages
The 2026 event comes to a close after attracting record crowds and transitioning from an informal gathering to a polished industry contender.
Dane in the life: Takeaways from Copenhagen’s 3 Days of Design
Monocle’s design editor, Nic Monisse, rounds up his key takeaways from 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen.
Montevideo might be small but it knows how to appreciate good architecture
Runners are heading along La Rambla sporting jackets and leggings to keep out the chilly wind sweeping in off the Río de la Plata. On the beach, dog walkers are letting their hounds play…
