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Latest Episodes
Open Architecture, ‘Alloys’ and Mexico’s biomaterials
We hear how Beijing-based practice Open is leading the way in terms of cultural architecture in China and reflect on fascinating collaborations between architects and sculptors in mid-20th-century America. Plus: a new project exploring Mexico’s plentiful biomaterials.
Extra: Hungarian weaving
Monocle’s Alexei Korolyov reports from southeastern Hungary, where the traditional craft of weaving using cattail plants is making a comeback.
Monocle Design Awards 2022
We reflect on the 2022 edition of the Monocle Design Awards and meet some of this year’s winners, including Snøhetta, Limbo Accra, Anna O’Gorman and Dorte Mandrup.
Extra: Qwstion and Mover
Extra: The minds behind Swiss brands Qwstion and Mover share how their latest product came to fruition.
Experimental living
We look at the effect of living in spaces at the cutting edge of design, from a De Stijl gem in Utrecht to mid-century residences in Perth.
Extra: The Procuratie Vecchie building
We take a look at the 16th-century Procuratie Vecchie building in Venice’s St Mark’s Square, which recently opened to the public, following an extensive but sensitive restoration project by the studio of Sir David Chipperfield.
‘Fashioning Masculinities: The Art of Menswear’
We take a look at ‘Fashioning Masculinities: The Art of Menswear’, a new exhibition at London’s V&A Museum that examines menswear and the concept of masculinity through the ages.
Extra: Clifford’s Tower
We visit the reopened historical landmark in York to marvel at the radical transformation and speak to architect Hugh Broughton.
Watches & Wonders
Stop the clock! It’s off to Geneva for Watches & Wonders, one of the world’s most important watch industry trade fairs, to hear from the likes of Cartier and Zenith.
Extra: The Burrell Collection
Architect John McAslan discusses the renovation of the Glasgow-based building that houses an internationally significant art collection.