Monocle’s Quality of Life Survey 2026: The 20 most liveable cities in the world
At Monocle we have always been curious about what makes cities tick and how they can be improved. We also thought that it was odd when rankings were driven by factors such as tax…
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How long have you got? Five global destinations for 2026 tailored to a busy schedule
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Is New York’s scaffolding getting a glow-up? Expectations are low – but rising
Scaffolding, or sidewalk sheds if you want to get technical, is as much a part New York’s fabric as flooded subways or breakfast bagels. But does it have to be so ugly and ubiquitous?
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See inside The Monocle Book of Designers on Sofas
From Bjarke Ingels’ harbour-inspired Brick to Naoto Fukasawa’s craned-in Hiroshima, The Monocle Book of Designers on Sofas – available to buy now – reveals how 50 of the world’s top architects and designers sit, think…
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Plan a year of insights and entertainment with Monocle’s 2026 cultural calendar
Pick up a fresh new diary and fill the forthcoming 12 months with art, books, design, fashion and more from our rundown of the events not to be missed in the year ahead.
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From Hermès windows to boutique hotels: Joana Astolfi’s journey designing distinctive Portuguese spaces
Lisbon artist–designer Joana Astolfi brings colour, craft and playful detail to Portugal’s most inspiring spaces. Her latest project, Casa Amarela, is a sunny Alentejo guesthouse shaped by her multidisciplinary studio’s imaginative vision.
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