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Latest Episodes
Outside the box
Author Shiromi Pinto speaks to Josh Fehnert about her architecturally informed novel ‘Plastic Emotions’, which details the relationship between Sri Lankan modernist architect Minnette de Silva and Swiss-French design icon Le Corbusier. Plus: in praise of courtyards and the latest design headlines from Katie Treggiden.
Extra: Supermarket sweep
We check out supermarket design and learn why the architecture of one outlet in London, created by architect Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, is now protected as a heritage site.
Landscape architecture, a portrait
Architecture prizes are many but what about an award for the all-important spaces between buildings? We speak to the founder of The Cultural Landscape Foundation to find out more. Plus: a look at the prints and textiles of William Morris, and a preview of the Design Biennale Zürich.
Extra: Smooth ride
The story of the Yamaha Passol, the minimalist motorcycle from Japan, whose design helped pave the way for some of today’s more zippy two-wheeled wonders.
Industry leaders
Writer Dana Thomas joins us to discuss her upcoming book “Fashionopolis: The Price of Fast Fashion and the Future of Clothes”. Plus we delve into an archive recording with architect and urban designer Sir Terry Farrell.
Extra: Designs on summer
From Monocle’s ‘Summer Weekly’ newspaper, we learn the design story of Strandkörbe, the seasonal beachside seating put to good use every summer in Germany.
Bookmaking boom
‘Disegno’ editor in chief Oli Stratford mulls over the design headlines with Josh Fehnert. Plus: a listen back to a stirring discussion with Dutch graphic designer Irma Boom.
Extra: Clear vision
A look at one of the design stories from ‘The Monocle Summer Weekly’ newspaper as we trace the story of a French design icon found on table tops around the world – Duralex glassware.
Fashion, Monocle style
We speak to our Fashion editor Jamie Waters about the summer looks selected for the latest issue of the magazine. We also listen back to one of our favourite conversations from the podcast archives: an in-depth interview with Pritzker prize-winning architect BV Doshi.
Extra: Cycling – getting into gear
With the Tour de France ending this week, broadcaster, cycling commentator and writer Matt Barbet talks through the designs behind some of cycling’s race-winning jerseys.