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Why Donald Trump’s ‘beautiful architecture’ mandate could make Washington look worse
What does president Trump’s executive order to make ‘federal architecture beautiful again’ mean for the US’s urban landscape?
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Thom Mayne on designing cities, museums and The Line in Saudi Arabia
Pritzker Prize-winning architect Thom Mayne explains how Los Angeles, the desert and everyday life inform his bold, uncompromising designs.
Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara on architecture as a gift to communities
Grafton Architects’ co-founders on designing buildings that balance authenticity, social impact and architectural excellence.
Rethinking prayer: Emre Arolat on designing faith for the modern age
The celebrated Turkish architect explains how breaking from tradition led to a mosque that redefines spirituality through space, light and context.
Yokohama-based architect Riken Yamamoto on creating spaces that connect people and generations
Discover how Yamamoto’s approach to public and private space creates architecture that nurtures community and memory.
Industry fair Pad is reigniting the flame of London’s design scene
The UK capital rarely gets its flowers as a design destination. The city’s fairs and festivals seem to be scattered almost randomly throughout the year. There’s London Craft Week and Clerkenwell Design Week, which…
Editor’s letter: Monocle’s inaugural Design Directory
Our new magazine is packed with deep dives and fresh perspectives. Nic Monisse, Monocle’s design editor, introduces the issue.
Monocle’s Global Design Directory 2025: Where to find designers around the world
Need an architect in Athens or collectable furniture in Copenhagen? Our new Design Directory connects you with vetted creatives on every continent. From emerging studios to market leaders, skilled craftspeople to cutting-edge brands, this…
Monocle’s rundown of the top 20 thrilling new design discoveries to experience now
Showcasing the best new wine bars, hotels, offices, retail openings and urbanism projects. Plus: We visit the restored Eames House in Los Angeles and catch a cogwheel railway in Austria.
The unlikely parallel between Rome’s eternal architecture and the Las Vegas Strip
What is the curious connection between America’s gaudy Sin City and the Old World’s Eternal City? The devil is in the details, as two books published half a century apart reveal.
