Everything you need to know about the world of design, from furniture to fashion and craft to architecture. Expect fresh stories, new finds and designers and all the latest news from the world’s most exciting studios.
‘Changing our Footprint’
This exhibition at the Danish Architecture Center in Copenhagen explores alternatives to building with concrete. Monocle’s Michael Booth meets with Eva Ravnborg, a partner at Henning Larsen, to hear more about how straw and other bio materials can become large-scale building resources of the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/22/2024 • 10 minutes
London Fashion Week 2024
As the citywide event celebrates its 40th anniversary, British Fashion Council CEO Caroline Rush reflects on its growth and importance. Then: designer Emilia Wickstead talks us through her work, which is inspired by the street photography of mid-century New York, and plans to design uniforms for Air New Zealand. Plus: we share some of our highlights from the runways this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/20/2024 • 30 minutes, 5 seconds
The University of Iowa campus
The institution’s buildings have been built by some of the world’s best-known architects. Monocle’s Tomos Lewis tours the site with university architect Rod Lenhertz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/15/2024 • 7 minutes, 9 seconds
Copenhagen International Fashion Fair – from Monocle’s pop-up studio
In the final instalment of Monocle on Design’s partnership with Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF), we broadcast from the heart of its 62nd edition in our pop-up studio. To assess the growing strength of Copenhagen as a fashion capital, we wrap our series with CIFF with a packed line-up, including Bruce Pask, senior editorial director at Neiman Marcus Group; Celine Aagaard, founder, CEO and creative director of Envelope1976; and Rebekka Bay, creative director at Marimekko.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/14/2024 • 31 minutes, 1 second
Bethan Laura Wood, Pat Hanson, Mario Cucinella
Multidisciplinary designer Bethan Laura Wood shares her contribution to the National Gallery of Victoria Triennial. Plus: we visit a net-zero fire station in Canada and meet architect Mario Cucinella. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/13/2024 • 30 minutes, 48 seconds
Anodising with Snow Peak
The Japanese camping brand showcases the electrochemical process of anodising at Copenhagen International Fashion Fair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/8/2024 • 5 minutes, 57 seconds
CIFF: Soulland, Wessel & Vett Prize Fashion Prize, By Malene Birger
We report from Copenhagen International Fashion Fair and meet brands such as Soulland and By Malene Birger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/6/2024 • 30 minutes, 59 seconds
Yaw Tony
We meet the founder of Canadian scarf brand Life Liveth in Me at the Copenhagen International Fashion Fair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/1/2024 • 5 minutes, 26 seconds
Project 213A, David Mellor Design, Yabu Pushelberg and Ligne Roset
We meet the co-founders of European design house Project 213A, and visit the headquarters and factory of cutlery manufacturer David Mellor Design. Plus, Olivier Roset, co-CEO of French modern furniture maker Ligne Roset, joins design duo Yabu Pushelberg in our studio to discuss their latest collaboration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/30/2024 • 29 minutes, 11 seconds
DesignTO
We head to Toronto to meet the team behind Canada’s largest annual festival of design.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/25/2024 • 9 minutes, 29 seconds
Copenhagen International Fashion Fair: Destination for buyers
In the latest instalment of Monocle on Design’s partnership with Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF), we explore why the largest and longest-running fashion fair in northern Europe remains a vital destination for buyers and global brands. Monocle’s fashion editor, Natalie Theodosi, is joined by CIFF director Anna Sofie Dolva, J.Lindeberg head of design Neil Lewty and Browns senior menswear buyer Chris Fisher, to discuss how the biannual event consistently raises the bar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/24/2024 • 25 minutes, 54 seconds
Menswear round-up, Maison & Objet
Monocle’s fashion editor, Natalie Theodosi, shares highlights from recent fashion weeks, including Pitti Uomo in Florence, and showcases in Milan and Paris. Plus, we meet the team behind furniture brand Lemon at the Parisian trade fair, Maison & Objet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/23/2024 • 29 minutes, 54 seconds
Hugo Chodí Bos
We visit a shop in Prague whose team revives traditional Czech toys and produces contemporary designs for children with local manufacturers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/18/2024 • 6 minutes, 5 seconds
Copenhagen International Fashion Fair: Revolutionising the trade show
To mark Monocle on Design’s partnership with the Copenhagen International Fashion Fair, we’re taking a look at how one of Europe’s most inspirational trade platforms supports the growth of best-in-class brands from Scandinavia and beyond. Monocle’s fashion editor, Natalie Theodosi, is joined by Sofie Dolva, director of the Copenhagen International Fashion Fair, Andreas von der Heide, co-founder of menswear brand Les Deux and Andreas Palm, founder and CEO of the Swedish men’s and women’s luxury essentials brand CDLP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/17/2024 • 26 minutes, 50 seconds
Thomas Heatherwick and V-Zug
We speak to UK designer Thomas Heatherwick about his new book ‘Humanise: A Maker’s Guide to Building Our World’ and talk sustainability with Swiss appliance specialists V-Zug.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/16/2024 • 27 minutes, 32 seconds
Extra: The year ahead
Nic Monisse sets the team’s design-minded agenda for 2024 and picks out some of the best international events to keep an eye on in the first half of the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/11/2024 • 4 minutes, 23 seconds
Bryant Lu, Hana Vopravilová and ‘The State of Housing Design 2023’
We discuss high-density developments in Hong Kong and meet an emerging glass artist in Czechia. Plus, we look at US housing design. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/9/2024 • 31 minutes, 23 seconds
Extra: Les Arcs
We consider the architectural history and design flair of the skiing destination in the heart of the French Alps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/4/2024 • 4 minutes, 44 seconds
David Caon, Yves Béhar, Passivhaus and Omniyat
We take to the skies to meet a designer making long-haul flights a breeze and visit a passive house in Austria. Plus: you might not need to reinvent the wheel – but what about a pick-up truck? Designer Yves Béhar tells us about his contribution to electric-vehicle manufacture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/2/2024 • 30 minutes, 29 seconds
The best of Monocle on Design 2023
The team reflects on the year’s highlights, including our pop-up studio at Salone del Mobile, a conversation with Theaster Gates and an exhibition about Swedish artist and designer Moki Cherry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/26/2023 • 29 minutes, 52 seconds
Christmas special
We head to Naples and the Nordics for some seasonal fun. And we soak up some festive cheer in London.
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12/19/2023 • 29 minutes, 59 seconds
40 years of Lars Müller Publishers
The graphic designer and educator Lars Müller joins us to reflect on 40 years of publishing and the importance of staying independent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/14/2023 • 13 minutes, 36 seconds
Rhode Island School of Design and Design Miami highlights
We head to the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence to visit its facilities and meet its president, Crystal Williams. Plus, a recap of Design Miami with Monocle’s US editor, Chris Lord. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/12/2023 • 30 minutes, 31 seconds
Design Miami
Monocle’s US editor, Christopher Lord, reflects on Design Miami.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/7/2023 • 8 minutes, 15 seconds
British Fashion Council’s 2023 Fashion Awards
Monocle’s fashion editor, Natalie Theodosi, joins Nic Monisse in the studio for a special round-up of the 2023 Fashion Awards in London, with commentary and interviews from Carla Mercer, Julie Liu and Alice and Charlie Casely-Hayford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/5/2023 • 31 minutes, 40 seconds
La Posada
Monocle’s Claudia Jacob reflects on the considered renovation of a medieval family home in Spain by the architect Carlos Gómez Sos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/30/2023 • 3 minutes, 46 seconds
Villa Médici, Jacu Strauss, Villa Müller
This week we visit Rome’s Villa Médici, which has undergone an acoustic makeover, and designer and hotelier Jacu Strauss joins us in our London studio to discuss his career. Plus: an early modernist home in Prague by architect Adolf Loos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/28/2023 • 31 minutes, 13 seconds
Sharjah Architecture Triennial
The Sharjah Architecture Triennial is now in full swing, with the second edition of the event looking to champion design and innovation from the region. Monocle’s design editor, Nic Monisse, shares his reflections on the event, which is exploring how a culture of reuse in the Global South can help to deliver more resilient architecture across the globe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/23/2023 • 4 minutes, 16 seconds
Bellerby & Co Globemakers, Chybik + Kristof, ‘Georgian Illuminations’
We go on a workshop tour to learn the craft of creating bespoke globes and Czech architect Ondrej Chybík joins us in the studio. Plus: we visit an installation that illuminates the history of Georgian light shows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/21/2023 • 30 minutes, 27 seconds
Extra: ‘The Atlas of Car Design: The World’s Most Iconic Cars’
Jason Barlow discusses his survey of iconic car designs from across the globe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/16/2023 • 8 minutes, 28 seconds
Dubai Design Week
Nic Monisse reports from this year’s event, which took place on the streets and in the buildings of the city’s design district. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/14/2023 • 28 minutes, 35 seconds
On Collecting: Chara Schreyer
The latest episode of the series from Monocle and Sotheby’s profiling some of history’s greatest collectors focuses on the German-born, California-raised philanthropist and patron of the arts. Schreyer amassed more than 600 works by some of the most significant modern artists, as well as various residences in which to house her collection, working in tandem with interior designer Gary Hutton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/13/2023 • 18 minutes, 57 seconds
Extra: Leo Palmer
The Moravia-based designer talks about his Xylographic project, which transforms wood prints into furniture.
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11/9/2023 • 5 minutes, 16 seconds
Charlene Prempeh, Fforme, Martin Brudnizki
We talk to Charlene Prempeh about diversity in design and hear from fashion label Fforme. Plus: a chat with designer Martin Brudnizki about his new retail outpost for And Objects.
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11/7/2023 • 30 minutes, 17 seconds
Extra: Pottery workshop
Monocle’s Amy van den Berg goes to a pottery class hosted in collaboration with furniture and interior designer, Fred Rigby, and ceramic brand, Monoware. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/2/2023 • 7 minutes, 6 seconds
David Thulstrup, The Office Group, Store Projects
We talk about total design with Danish architect David Thulstrup and find out how The Office Group’s new timber tower could tempt workers back into town. Plus: we check in with Store Projects, an association of creatives working to address inequalities in design.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/31/2023 • 30 minutes, 1 second
Extra: LGR eyewear
The Rome-based maker of sunglasses and designer eyewear has created a successful niche thanks to a focus on Italian craftsmanship and models that tap into classic optical designs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/26/2023 • 8 minutes, 18 seconds
Frances Priest, ‘Small Spaces in the City’, Building on the Built
We visit ‘Small Spaces in the City’ at Roca London Gallery, an exhibition that looks at the challenges of tiny homes across the globe. We also tour the studio of Edinburgh-based ceramicist Frances Priest and talk architecture with Jonathan Tuckey Design. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/24/2023 • 29 minutes, 18 seconds
Extra: Krehky
The Czech brand produces limited-edition products manufactured in Czechia through collaborations with emerging and established designers. We meet its co-founder, Jana Zielinski.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/19/2023 • 7 minutes, 59 seconds
William Smalley, ‘Fashion City’, TAKT
Architect William Smalley tells us what makes the ideal ‘quiet space’ and Danish brand TAKT rethinks how we design, build and sell furniture. Plus: we visit a new exhibition, ‘Fashion City’, at the Museum of London Docklands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/17/2023 • 32 minutes, 13 seconds
The Stelo glass
We meet Ambra Dentella, designer of the Stelo glass, one of the creatives at the London design incubator, Atelier100.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/12/2023 • 6 minutes, 51 seconds
Refract, ‘Tough Moment’ and The Shop at LMN
We preview the forthcoming Refract glass arts festival in Seattle and meet British industrial designer Matthew Hilton to discuss his first sculpture show in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/10/2023 • 30 minutes, 40 seconds
Extra: ‘Antifurniture’
We head to London’s Design Museum, where a new interactive display aims to challenge our understanding of furniture design. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/5/2023 • 7 minutes, 11 seconds
Vienna Design Week, Fashion Week Reflections, British Ceramics Biennial
We head to the Austrian capital for its design week and review the recent run of fashion weeks in London, Milan and Paris. Plus: a visit to Stoke-on-Trent for the British Ceramics Biennial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/3/2023 • 32 minutes, 8 seconds
Mantú
We visit the Milanese showroom of the luxury womenswear brand that pairs Italian craftsmanship with a modern and elegant aesthetic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/28/2023 • 10 minutes, 54 seconds
London Design Festival
At this year’s London Design Festival we meet social enterprise POor Collective, winner of the Emerging Design Medal, and enter the bright world of artist and designer Morag Myerscough. We also stop by Singapore for this year’s edition of Design Fair Asia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/26/2023 • 28 minutes, 55 seconds
Extra: Helsinki Design Week
Monocle’s Helsinki correspondent, Petri Burtsoff, gives a roundup of this year’s edition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/21/2023 • 8 minutes, 28 seconds
London Fashion Week
We recap the recent event with Monocle’s fashion editor, Natalie Theodosi, and visit an exhibition supporting and celebrating design rebels. Plus: the platform ushering in a more diverse group of fashion-industry professionals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/19/2023 • 30 minutes, 27 seconds
Extra: Aviaaja Ezekiassen
We meet the multidisciplinary designer who fuses both Greenlandic and Danish influences in her work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/14/2023 • 9 minutes, 44 seconds
Paris Design Week 2023
We reflect on the opening days of Paris Design Week, where we drop into a showcase at Studio KO, speak to design collective Meet Met Met and talk to designer Pierre Marie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/12/2023 • 29 minutes, 34 seconds
Bavarian manufacturing
Monocle’s Nic Monisse reflects on the strength of craft and production in southeast Germany with Faber-Castell, Gmund Paper and handmade glassware brand Theresienthal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/7/2023 • 4 minutes, 25 seconds
Quality of Life with Manuel Cervantes, Aurelia Rauch, Merlin Ouboter
We look back at The Monocle Quality of Life Conference 2023. We hear from award-winning Mexican architect Manuel Cervantes, talk branding, typography and graphic design with Bergos bank’s Aurelia Rauch and enjoy a spin in Microlino’s compact new car with Merlin Ouboter.
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9/5/2023 • 34 minutes, 57 seconds
Extra: Back to life
Monocle’s Jack Simpson reflects on the joy found in reviving a well-worn Cesca chair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/31/2023 • 3 minutes, 28 seconds
‘Beyond Granite’, Bandaloop, At Kollektive
We head to Washington to visit a series of new monuments and memorials, and scale St Paul’s Cathedral in London to learn about the link between choreography and the built environment. Plus, we join a well-heeled collective with footwear brand, Ecco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/29/2023 • 29 minutes, 54 seconds
Special edition: Creative Denmark
To mark Monocle on Design’s partnership with Creative Denmark, we look at how the organisation supports the country’s rich design heritage and commitment to sustainability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/25/2023 • 21 minutes, 58 seconds
Extra: ‘The Golden Fibre’
Montreal-based artist, curator and writer, Swapnaa Tamhane, explores the colonial history of jute in her installation, ‘The Golden Fibre’, at the V&A Dundee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/24/2023 • 11 minutes
Tosin Oshinowo, PET lamp, Asim Waqif
Tosin Oshinowo shares how she scaled her architectural firm and product designer Alvaro Catalán de Ocón celebrates 10 years of the PET lamp. Plus, artist Asim Waqif discusses his ongoing collaborative approach to working with fabricators. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/22/2023 • 30 minutes, 30 seconds
Extra: Occhio
We meet Axel Meise, founder and chief designer at the German lighting-design brand, at its latest flagship showroom in London. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/17/2023 • 4 minutes, 24 seconds
Aberto, Please Wait to Be Seated, Sondek LP12-50
We discuss an art exhibition taking place in São Paulo and pull up a chair with Danish furniture brand, Please Wait to Be Seated, whose latest perch is made from flax. Plus: a collaboration from turntable titans, Linn, and product designer Jony Ive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/15/2023 • 30 minutes, 41 seconds
Extra: Rahul Mehrotra
The urbanist and founder of RMA Architects reflects on the importance of twinning practical work with academic research, as well as his continued participation in the Venice Architecture Biennale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/10/2023 • 6 minutes, 25 seconds
Moki Cherry, White Arkitekter
We enter the technicolour world of Swedish creative Moki Cherry and learn about the challenges of sustainable timber structures with White Arkitekter. We also discuss emerging design talent in Poland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/8/2023 • 31 minutes, 7 seconds
Refugio
The new community space in Copenhagen offers a home to young designers and independent creatives in the city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/3/2023 • 7 minutes, 13 seconds
Tartan, Community consultation, Andrea Vytlačilová
We head to the ‘Tartan’ exhibition at the V&A Dundee and talk community consultation with landscape architecture firm Scape. Plus, we visit the studio of an emerging Czech designer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/1/2023 • 29 minutes, 35 seconds
‘Tsukiji Reimagined’
The current exhibition at White Conduit Projects gallery in London evokes the former fish market in Tokyo. We meet with artist Jake Tilson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/27/2023 • 8 minutes, 41 seconds
Prime Matter, Raw Mango, Low Collection
We visit Prime Matter, industrial designer Emmanuel Babled’s gallery in Lisbon, meet Sanjay Garg, founder of Indian luxury fashion brand Raw Mango and architect Benni Allan discusses his Low furniture collection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/25/2023 • 29 minutes, 55 seconds
‘Arranging Things’
New York-based stylist Colin King discusses his recent monograph, published by Rizzoli.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/20/2023 • 8 minutes, 32 seconds
Bard, Young V&A, Paper Fashion
We travel to Bard, an Edinburgh gallery focused on sharing Scottish craft and design. We head to the rebranded and re-vamped Young Victoria & Albert Museum in East London. Plus, we learn of a material innovation in the 1960s that resulted in paper fashion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/18/2023 • 30 minutes, 31 seconds
Atelier Caracas
We meet Julio Kowalenko and Rodrigo Armas, the team behind cross-disciplinary architectural and design practice Atelier Caracas. They discuss their multifaceted approach and the importance of producing design through a Venezuelan lens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/13/2023 • 6 minutes, 32 seconds
Brian Clarke, Massimiliano Locatelli, Workwear
Stained glass artist, Brian Clarke, shares the importance and challenges of modernising the ancient art form and architect Massimilano Locatelli discusses his approach to designing interiors and buildings. Plus, curator Eldina Begic reflects on the utopian, political and artistic potential of workwear. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/11/2023 • 29 minutes, 35 seconds
Extra: Birdie
Company co-founder and designer, Hans Augustenborg, discusses his analogue approach to devising a visual solution to the issue of indoor air quality. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/6/2023 • 5 minutes, 15 seconds
Challenging Fast-Fashion Consumption
We highlight the platforms that are challenging fast-paced fashion consumption. Plus: we look at revamping our current wardrobe through rental, repair and sustainable clothing choices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/4/2023 • 31 minutes, 6 seconds
Extra: Daring drapery
Nadia Al Zagir Balling, co-founder and creative director of &Drape, tells us about the aesthetic potential of curtains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/29/2023 • 4 minutes, 53 seconds
Fashion Week roundup
Monocle’s fashion editor, Natalie Theodosi, joins Nic Monisse in the studio for a sartorial roundup, with analysis and interviews from recent Fashion Weeks in Paris and Milan, as well as Pitti Uomo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/27/2023 • 30 minutes, 43 seconds
Extra: The Future of Fabrics
We meet Nina Marenzi, founder of The Sustainable Angle, a not-for-profit organisation behind the annual Future Fabrics Expo. The event showcases sustainable, responsibly produced fibres and helps designers to make informed choices when sourcing their materials.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/22/2023 • 8 minutes, 57 seconds
‘À Table’, Bits To Atoms, Studio Hanna Whitehead
We meet Lina Ghotmeh, the architect behind this year’s pavilion at London’s Serpentine Gallery, and visit a digital fabrication studio and research lab in Beirut. Plus: we catch up with Hanna Dís Whitehead in Iceland, a maker committed to working with local materials, wool and oat straw. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/20/2023 • 30 minutes, 35 seconds
Extra: The essence of Cartier
Pierre Rainero, Cartier’s director of image, style and heritage, shares the essence of the company’s design philosophy and why its timepieces hold an enduring appeal for collectors and watch enthusiasts alike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/15/2023 • 7 minutes, 13 seconds
Special edition: Nike on sustainability
To mark Monocle on Design’s partnership with Nike, we sit down with the brand’s chief sustainability officer, Noel Kinder, to learn more about the ways in which it is leading the way and setting a new agenda when it comes to sustainable practices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/14/2023 • 23 minutes, 35 seconds
3 Days of Design
We report from the 10th edition of Copenhagen’s 3 Days of Design festival, where we check out the latest offerings from sustainable material specialists Mater and meet design studio Atelier Axo. Plus: we visit the home of interior designer Kim Grenaa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/13/2023 • 30 minutes, 17 seconds
Extra: Ever-evolving craft
We meet Alex Tieghi-Walker, the gallerist and curator behind Tiwa Select in New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/8/2023 • 8 minutes, 40 seconds
The London Festival of Architecture
To celebrate the London Festival of Architecture, we meet its director, Rosa Rogina, and the photographers behind two exhibitions featured in this year’s edition, Jim Stephenson and Jack Lovel. Plus: design journalist Katie Treggiden discusses her latest book on repair and reuse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/6/2023 • 35 minutes, 31 seconds
Extra: A Chicago river cruise
The Chicago Architecture Center's river cruise celebrates its 30th season this year. Monocle’s Chris Cermak finds out why it has become such a beloved staple for architecture enthusiasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/1/2023 • 8 minutes, 54 seconds
Ruth E Carter, rebranding the Sundance Film Festival, Man Ray and fashion
We speak to the Oscar-winning costume designer, Ruth E Carter, and to the duo behind Sundance Film Festival’s latest rebrand. Plus, we catch up with the curator of Momu’s current exhibition on the visual artist and fashion photographer, Man Ray. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/30/2023 • 30 minutes, 29 seconds
Extra: New York Design Week
Monocle’s US editor, Chris Lord, reflects on this year’s edition of the annual festival, which celebrates the city’s gallerists, studio and designers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/25/2023 • 11 minutes, 36 seconds
Venice Biennale: Architecture
We report from the Venice Biennale in Italy, one of the world’s most important architecture events. We speak to artist Theaster Gates, Mariam Issoufou Kamara, and the team behind the Nordic pavilion.
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5/23/2023 • 30 minutes, 17 seconds
Extra: Kara Pecknold
Monocle’s Helsinki correspondent, Petri Burtsoff, meets Kara Pecknold, vice-president of regenerative design at Frog.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/18/2023 • 6 minutes, 16 seconds
‘The Offbeat Sari’, ‘Styled by Design’, ‘Moon Jar’
We head to a new exhibition at London’s Design Museum to find out how the sari has had a makeover and visit a showcase of 20th-century modernist textiles. Plus: we learn how contemporary potters are reimagining Korea’s ceramic moon jar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/16/2023 • 29 minutes, 57 seconds
Extra: ‘Made by Fire’
A landmark exhibition of Czech glass and porcelain brings together almost 100 artworks and design pieces. Though the industry is facing unprecedented challenges as a result of the energy crisis, it’s fighting back with creativity and innovation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/11/2023 • 12 minutes, 3 seconds
Extra: Hemmo Honkonen
Finnish furniture-maker Hemmo Honkonen takes us through his Audible collection, which draws on his experience as a luthier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/10/2023 • 3 minutes, 52 seconds
Eurovision, Arctic homes, Carolina Castiglioni
We meet the production designer behind this year’s Eurovision Song Contest stage and, in Alaska, find out about the challenges of designing for cold climates with architect Aaron Cooke. Plus: Carolina Castiglioni, founder of womenswear and accessories brand Plan C, shares her latest collection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/9/2023 • 30 minutes, 10 seconds
Architectural drawings, Cocol, Meghan Preiss and Marc Newson
Industrial designer Marc Newson discusses his experiments with metalwork techniques and we visit Cocol, a shop in Madrid that celebrates craft traditions. Plus: an exhibition of architectural drawings in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/2/2023 • 29 minutes, 51 seconds
Extra: Objects of Common Interest
Eleni Petaloti and Leonidas Trampoukis, co-founders of design studio Objects of Common Interest, discuss their exhibition ‘Poikilos’ at Nilufar Depot and why they continue to work between Athens and New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/27/2023 • 6 minutes, 20 seconds
Milan Design Week and Salone del Mobile, part two
In the second edition of our special coverage of Milan Design Week and Salone del Mobile, we meet the architect who gave away a selection of collectable pieces to the public and step into the trade hall with Luca Nichetto. Plus: Ronan Bouroullec drops by our pop-up studio to tell us about his latest work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/25/2023 • 30 minutes, 32 seconds
Extra: Loro Piana at Milan Design Week
Argentinian industrial designer Cristián Mohaded and Francesco Pergamo, director of Loro Piana’s interiors division, discuss their collaboration on a new furniture collection and an installation called “Apachetas”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/20/2023 • 5 minutes, 52 seconds
Milan Design Week and Salone del Mobile, part one
We meet experimental and independent designers showcasing at Alcova. Plus: the collaborators behind the ‘Bar Flora’ installation share their collection, which utilises venetian glassblowing techniques.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/18/2023 • 30 minutes, 15 seconds
Extra: Bonacina
Bonacina, one of Italy’s oldest design brands, is celebrated for its handmade furniture fashioned from rattan cane. This year the family-run company is marking 135 years of activity by inaugurating a museum showcasing its legacy. Antonia Bonacina tells the story of her family’s commitment to timeless design.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/13/2023 • 8 minutes, 11 seconds
Chatsworth House, Toronto and stage design
We visit a stately home in northern England for an exhibition marrying historic architecture with contemporary artworks. Plus: the signs that define Canada’s biggest city and a conversation with the show and set designer bringing lyrics to life on stage for Alicia Keys and hip-hop artist Loyle Carner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/11/2023 • 33 minutes, 16 seconds
Simplifying type
Monocle’s design editor, Nic Monisse, ponders the shift to simplified logos across fashion houses and asks whether sans-serif fonts are here to stay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/6/2023 • 3 minutes, 36 seconds
Coffee and community
We find out how coffee shops can create communities and head to Singapore for a contemporary take on the reusable cup. Plus: we learn how a neighbourhood coffee shop in Toronto approached a brand refresh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/4/2023 • 31 minutes, 26 seconds
Extra: Material Bank
Material Bank has revolutionised the selection and specification of timber, tile, brick and steel for architectural projects. We talk to managing director Philippe Brocart about the US operation’s plans for a European launch this spring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/30/2023 • 5 minutes, 17 seconds
Machine-A, Designing inclusive spaces, Marco Campardo
We celebrate the tenth anniversary of cult fashion shop, Machine-A and find out how material choice can play a role in inclusive design. Plus, we meet Marco Campardo, this year’s winner of the Ralph Saltzman prize.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/28/2023 • 31 minutes, 32 seconds
Extra: Winter design
As spring finally arrives, Monocle’s Gregory Scruggs reflects on the charms of winter design.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/23/2023 • 6 minutes, 9 seconds
‘Designing for our Future Selves’
We look at solutions that will help people to age gracefully and live their later years as independently as possible. Plus: the legacy of Portuguese modernist designer Daciano Da Costa and the founder of Madrid concept store Llop shows us around.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/21/2023 • 30 minutes, 10 seconds
Extra: Gustaf Westman
We visit the industrial designer’s new studio and showroom in Stockholm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/16/2023 • 7 minutes, 22 seconds
Collectible, Roca, Kachorovska
We visit the Collectible design fair in Brussels as designers Inma Bermúdez and Andreu Carulla talk us through their collections for Spanish bathroom firm Roca. Plus: Ukrainian footwear designer Alina Kachorovska discusses the challenges of production, a year on from the Russian invasion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/14/2023 • 29 minutes, 49 seconds
Extra: Leisure centres
Catherine Croft, director of the Twentieth Century Society, discusses the imaginative and eclectic architecture that you’ll find at the UK’s leisure centres – and explains why we should save them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/9/2023 • 7 minutes, 21 seconds
‘Not Black or White’, Jorge Penadés and Galerie Revel
We visit a craft and design exhibition in the heart of London’s Marylebone and check in with Spanish designer Jorge Penadés, whose recent project was inspired by hollow cardboard tubes. Plus: we meet the team at Galerie Revel, a Bordeaux-based contemporary design space.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/7/2023 • 29 minutes, 40 seconds
Extra: Aequō gallery
Tarini Jindal Handa, founder of India’s first collectable design gallery, shares how she is bringing traditional craft to contemporary audiences.
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3/2/2023 • 6 minutes, 41 seconds
‘Fashion Reimagined’, Slow Spain, Material Reform
Designer Amy Powney discusses new documentary ‘Fashion Reimagined’, which charts her journey in making her clothing label sustainable, and we visit Madrid Design Festival. Plus: research practice Material Cultures detail the importance of bio-based materials in construction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/28/2023 • 33 minutes, 28 seconds
Extra: London Fashion Week
Monocle’s fashion editor Natalie Theodosi and Grace Charlton discuss their highlights from the event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/23/2023 • 8 minutes, 16 seconds
Lawrence Steele, Kusheda Mensah
Lawrence Steele, creative director of Italian label Aspesi, takes us through his vision for the clothing brand. Plus, London-based maker Kusheda Mensah shares her creative journey in crafting a modular furniture collection.
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2/21/2023 • 29 minutes, 57 seconds
Baux, Ganni and Arc
We explore the link between materials and wellbeing with acoustic specialists Baux. Then we discuss Ganni’s latest collaboration with Copenhagen’s Arken Museum for Moderne Kunst. Plus: what would a reimagining of the English country house look like today?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/14/2023 • 30 minutes, 32 seconds
Extra: Atelier100
We look at a shop in London where all of the products on offer have been developed and produced within a 100km radius of the city.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/10/2023 • 5 minutes, 46 seconds
East London Cloth, Brioni and Kimberly Dowdell
We visit a textile studio in east London and head to Milan to meet Brioni’s design director. Plus: the incoming president of the American Institute of Architects discusses her plans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/7/2023 • 30 minutes, 16 seconds
Extra: Chateau Orlando
Artist and designer Luke Edward Hall explains how Cornish folklore has provided ample inspiration for the latest collection from his homeware and fashion brand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/2/2023 • 5 minutes, 53 seconds
Paris special
We bring you the best of what was on show at two events in the French capital: trade fair Maison&Objet and Paris Fashion Week for menswear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/2/2023 • 30 minutes, 13 seconds
Paris special
We bring you the best of what was on show at two events in the French capital: trade fair Maison&Objet and Paris Fashion Week for menswear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/31/2023 • 30 minutes, 13 seconds
Extra: ‘Cycles’ and ‘Multiplicity’
We reflect on the exhibitions still open to the public as part of Lisbon’s recent Architecture Triennale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/26/2023 • 7 minutes, 3 seconds
An architecture special
We tour the revamped Slovak National Gallery, meet architect Camilo Restrepo to discuss tropical architecture and visit an inflatable installation in London’s financial district.
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1/24/2023 • 29 minutes, 59 seconds
Extra: A real pane
In Paris’s 12th arrondissement, we visit a stained-glass atelier to find out why the craft is as relevant as ever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/20/2023 • 5 minutes, 20 seconds
Holzweiler, ArClab, Unifor, Scandinavian design
We visit the Holzweiler clothing store in Copenhagen, and explore the Architectural Conservation Laboratory in Singapore. Plus, we visit an exhibition in Los Angeles that examines the influence of Scandinavian design in the US.
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1/17/2023 • 29 minutes, 37 seconds
Extra: Map Project Office
We visit the industrial design consultancy whose portfolio ranges from quantum computing to bioplastic sporks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/12/2023 • 7 minutes, 31 seconds
Tatiana Bilbao, Vitra’s London Showroom, Pith
Renowned architect Tatiana Bilbao shares some insights on her practice and we tour Vitra’s London showroom. Plus: the founders of paper and stationery brand Pith pay us a visit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/10/2023 • 29 minutes, 58 seconds
Extra: Irregular type
Norwegian designer, Daniel Brokstad tells us more about Inconstant Regular, a new font that is accessible and easy on the eye.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/5/2023 • 6 minutes, 42 seconds
Moshe Safdie and Clothsurgeon
Architect Moshe Safdie discusses his illustrious career and latest title. Plus: we head to Savile Row, where a streetwear brand is breaking the mould.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/3/2023 • 30 minutes, 36 seconds
Best of Monocle On Design – Part 2
Our favourite design stories from our global contributors including a Hungarian music museum, a Bosnian coppersmith and a Japanese woodworking exhibition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/27/2022 • 30 minutes, 48 seconds
Best of Monocle On Design, part one
The On Design team discuss highlights from this year’s programming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/20/2022 • 31 minutes, 4 seconds
Extra: Enchanting Worlds
At Montréal’s McCord Stewart Museum, we visit an exhibition showcasing the mechanical Christmas-window displays of Ogilvy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/15/2022 • 11 minutes, 52 seconds
Mattiazzi, turntables and design in Budapest
Nevio Mattiazzi shares the history of his furniture factory in northeastern Italy and author Gideon Schwartz discusses the design of the turntable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/13/2022 • 29 minutes, 7 seconds
Extra: World Architecture Festival 2022
A dispatch from Lisbon, where this year’s edition of the World Architecture Festival took place.
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12/8/2022 • 12 minutes, 17 seconds
Fashion awards, Design Miami, Polestar
Hear from the winners of the British Fashion Council’s annual awards, including Gabriela Hearst, creative director at Chloé, and Charles Conn, chair at Patagonia. Then we head to Design Miami with Nada Debs, Maria Cristina Didero and more. Plus, Polestar’s Maximilian Missoni on the Swedish company’s new SUV.
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12/6/2022 • 30 minutes, 25 seconds
Extra: A home for Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky
For decades, Austria refused to recognise the importance of the Austrian architect but attitudes have since changed. After extensive renovations, Schütte-Lihotzky’s Vienna flat is now open as a museum to showcase her design principles. Monocle’s Alexei Korolyov went along to have a look.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/2/2022 • 6 minutes, 30 seconds
‘The Forecast’ 2023
A preview of design and fashion stories in ‘The Forecast’, Monocle’s annual look ahead to the year to come. Plus: a bell foundry producing bronze and ceramic bells and wind chimes and bedframe brand Reframed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/29/2022 • 31 minutes
‘The Forecast’ 2023
A preview of design and fashion stories in ‘The Forecast’, Monocle’s annual look ahead to the year to come. Plus: a bell foundry producing bronze and ceramic bells and wind chimes and bedframe brand Reframed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/29/2022 • 31 minutes
Extra: Rimowa Design Prize
German luxury luggage brand Rimowa recently launched its own prize. The company’s CEO, Hugues Bonnet-Masimbert, discusses the inaugural edition of the competition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/24/2022 • 8 minutes, 34 seconds
Icelandic Design Awards and Glasmuseet Ebeltoft
Today’s programme is a bit of a Nordic special. We hear from the winners at this year’s Icelandic Design Awards and visit a Danish museum that has proved itself to be “best in glass”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/22/2022 • 30 minutes, 6 seconds
Extra: Yusuke Takahashi
After seven years at Issey Miyake menswear, the Tokyo-based designer branched out to create his own brand, Clothing for Contemporary Life, or CFCL. We find out how he makes use of computer-programming technology to create knitwear collections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/17/2022 • 6 minutes, 39 seconds
Cecilie Bahnsen, Roksanda and Thebe Magugu
We meet Denmark’s Cecilie Bahnsen, London-based fashion designer Roksanda Ilinčić and talk to South African designer Thebe Magugu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/15/2022 • 29 minutes, 50 seconds
Extra: ‘Terminal G’
At Dubai Design Week we meet Samer Yamani and Mohamed Maktabi to discuss their exhibition ‘Terminal G’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/10/2022 • 6 minutes, 14 seconds
Francis Kéré
We meet Pritzker Architecture Prize winner Francis Kéré to discuss his sustainable and local approach to design. Plus: we visit tropical modernism masterpiece Casa de Vidro in Brazil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/8/2022 • 28 minutes, 58 seconds
Extra: Reimagining cultural spaces
Co-founders of Beijing-based architecture practice Open reflect on their approach to creating cultural buildings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/3/2022 • 8 minutes, 55 seconds
Volt, Lodes, Sunspel, Space Perspective
We ride e-bikes in London with British manufacturer Volt and visit Italian lighting manufacturer Lodes. Plus: Sunspel’s creative director and interstellar travel with Space Perspective.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/1/2022 • 31 minutes, 47 seconds
Extra: The evolution of a chair
Celebrated designer Antonio Citterio discusses his recent partnership with @Knoll_Inc to create the Klismos collection, a series of chairs and sofas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/27/2022 • 6 minutes, 37 seconds
The Carpenters’ Line, In Plain Sight, Orgatec
We visit an exhibition celebrating Japanese woodworking and an archive that explores our relationship to eyewear. We also check out Kvadrat’s newest release at the world’s biggest office furniture fair, Orgatec.
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10/25/2022 • 30 minutes, 17 seconds
Extra: Layer
Benjamin Hubert, creative director of Layer, reflects on the strategic design agency’s debut monograph.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/20/2022 • 6 minutes, 29 seconds
K-style, Oma and Sony
We chart the rise of South Korean style on the global stage, discuss material innovation with architecture firm Oma, and visit an installation showcasing Sony’s latest innovations. Plus: we find out about another design favourite in Lagos.
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10/18/2022 • 30 minutes, 30 seconds
Extra: Daan Roosegaarde – Spark
Dutch artist and designer Daan Roosegaarde shares his latest project, Spark – a new, sustainable alternative to fireworks.
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10/13/2022 • 9 minutes, 43 seconds
Theaster Gates, Sabine Marcelis and Chatpong Chuenrudeemol
We meet Chicago-based artist Theaster Gates, swivel on public chairs with Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis and learn about Thai architect Chatpong Chuenrudeemol’s favourite work of design.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/11/2022 • 30 minutes, 10 seconds
Extra: Fashion wrap
Natalie Theodosi reflects on recent fashion weeks in Paris and Milan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fashion designer Stine Goya discusses her namesake brand, we visit a folly that appears to be made of paper in Ebeltoft and the revival of Hvidt & Mølgaard with &Tradition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/4/2022 • 33 minutes, 5 seconds
Extra: Take a seat
At this year’s Feria Hábitat, we find out more about the HANDY Stool from the Spanish furniture producer, SELLEXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/30/2022 • 4 minutes, 3 seconds
London Design Festival and Feria Hábitat Valencia
We continue our coverage of the London Design Festival and then cross over to international trade fair Feria Hábitat Valencia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/27/2022 • 33 minutes, 15 seconds
Material Matters
Co-founders of design fair Material Matters tell Monocle about its inaugural edition, which is held at the Bargehouse at Oxo Tower Wharf.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/22/2022 • 9 minutes, 21 seconds
London Fashion Week and London Design Festival
We wrap up London Fashion Week and look ahead to London Design Festival, experiencing the alchemy of glass and copper, courtesy of Omer Arbel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/20/2022 • 32 minutes, 27 seconds
See the signs
We speak to UK design icon Margaret Calvert and discuss way-finding with the Sign Design Society. Plus: we pay a visit to a new pavilion in Austria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/16/2022 • 29 minutes, 53 seconds
Extra: Paola Antonelli at Singapore Design Week
A senior curator at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Paola Antonelli developed the Design Futures Symposium for Singapore’s Design Week. We caught up with the architecture and design specialist to find out about the conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/16/2022 • 8 minutes, 10 seconds
Extra: Paola Antonelli at Singapore Design Week
A senior curator at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Paola Antonelli developed the Design Futures Symposium for Singapore’s Design Week. We caught up with the architecture and design specialist to find out about the conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/16/2022 • 8 minutes, 10 seconds
Maison & Objet, Habitare and Frama x Hender Scheme
We visit Maison & Objet in Paris and make a pit stop at Finland’s largest furniture and decoration event, Habitare. Plus: the story behind a collaboration between a Japanese leather specialist and a Copenhagen-based furniture-maker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/14/2022 • 29 minutes, 41 seconds
Maison & Objet, Habitare and Frama x Hender Scheme
We visit Maison & Objet in Paris and make a pit stop at Finland’s largest furniture and decoration event, Habitare. Plus: the story behind a collaboration between a Japanese leather specialist and a Copenhagen-based furniture-maker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/13/2022 • 29 minutes, 43 seconds
Extra: Holistic design in Denmark
Nic Monisse reflects on the country's “golden period” in the mid-20th century.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/9/2022 • 2 minutes, 40 seconds
“50 Queens”, Sacred Heart church, Mytheresa
We meet the landscape architect behind an installation highlighting key women in Danish history and visit a church in Canada whose redesign and renovation is fit for the Pope. Plus: an e-commerce fashion company’s venture into interiors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/6/2022 • 29 minutes, 44 seconds
Extra: Ace Hotel Toronto
In Toronto we tour Ace Hotel’s latest outpost with architect Brigitte Shim.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/1/2022 • 12 minutes, 52 seconds
Extra: Lahti international poster triennial
We visit the event dedicated to poster art and design in the Finnish city. There, we find out why, even in the digital age, this art form continues to play an important role in our lives.
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8/25/2022 • 6 minutes, 25 seconds
St Catherine’s College, Grevi hats, Genesis
We learn about Arne Jacobsen’s designs for an Oxford college and pay a visit to a Florentine milliner. Plus: looking to the future with electric car brand Genesis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/23/2022 • 30 minutes, 11 seconds
Extra: Copenhagen Fashion Week
Monocle’s fashion editor Natalie Theodosi discusses the more accessible approach on show at this year’s event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/18/2022 • 6 minutes, 51 seconds
Otrivin Air Lab, 'badehotels' and Phillipe Atienza
We learn about the biodegradable polymers devised by Eco Logic Studio and take a dip at a Danish ‘badehotel’. Plus: we visit a bootmaker’s workshop in Paris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/16/2022 • 29 minutes, 44 seconds
Extra: Issey Miyake remembered
We reflect on the career and legacy of the esteemed fashion designer following his death last week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/11/2022 • 7 minutes, 30 seconds
Performance spaces
We meet the designers behind the new Taipei Performing Arts Center and discuss bespoke venue design with the architect behind London’s Abba Arena. Plus: inflatable pool toys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/9/2022 • 28 minutes, 49 seconds
Extra: Geneva’s city hall
We visit Geneva city hall, newly revamped by architecture firm Bonhôte Zapata to help foster dialogue and democracy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/4/2022 • 4 minutes, 28 seconds
Maison Schiaparelli and Rana Salam
We look at the legacy of avant garde fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli through a new show at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs and learn about Rana Salam’s use of colour. Plus: Nic Monisse on the ideal summer house.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/2/2022 • 29 minutes, 57 seconds
Extra: Federica Biasi on timelessness
Emerging designer Federica Biasi tells us how to strike the balance between trendy and timeless.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/28/2022 • 4 minutes, 39 seconds
Tosin Oshinowo, Commune, Faye Toogood
Architect Tosin Oshinowo discusses material development in Nigeria, and we visit the new offices of design studio Commune in Los Angeles. Plus, we meet designer Faye Toogood in her London studio.
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7/26/2022 • 32 minutes, 38 seconds
Extra: Design conversations
How can designers engage the public in conversations about urban design? Monocle’s executive editor Nolan Giles reflects on the example set by Concéntrico, an architecture and design festival in Logroño, Spain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/21/2022 • 4 minutes
The natural world
Architect Mario Cucinella discusses smog-eating ceramics and his ecologically sustainable 3D-printed house. Plus: we hear how indigenous technologies could be used to improve cities by 2040 and learn about design solutions provided by the forms, processes and systems of the natural world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/19/2022 • 32 minutes, 54 seconds
Extra: Silk-weaving in Lyon
We head to Lyon, a city with a storied tradition in textiles, to see how the craft of silk-weaving is being kept alive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/14/2022 • 6 minutes, 8 seconds
Extra: ‘Cloud Cities Barcelona’
We head to the observation deck of the Torre Glòries skyscraper to visit ‘Cloud Cities Barcelona’ with artist Tomás Saraceno.
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7/7/2022 • 6 minutes, 34 seconds
Make your mark
We meet some of the myriad makers doing wonderful things with materials, including a hand-built sauna in central London, a Copenhagen silversmith and a new glue-less shoe from Nike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/6/2022 • 28 minutes, 15 seconds
Extra: Ljubljana Biennial
Our Balkans correspondent, Guy De Launey, visits the Slovenian capital for the world’s longest-running design biennial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/30/2022 • 7 minutes, 12 seconds
Fashion round-up
We tour Europe for a men’s fashion round-up, taking in Florence, Milan and Paris. Plus: we discuss a new book showcasing the craft cultures that have shaped fashion in Africa for centuries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/28/2022 • 29 minutes, 42 seconds
Extra: Design and the Danish embassy
Marie-Louise Høstbo, creative director of Fritz Hansen, reflects on the Danish Embassy and the design pieces featured there.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/23/2022 • 7 minutes, 5 seconds
Festival special
Highlights from the design calendar, with reports from Tallinn, Basel and Copenhagen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/21/2022 • 29 minutes, 41 seconds
Extra: ‘Studies of a Table’ at 3 Days of Design
We head to an exhibition that focuses on the table, looking at what this utilitarian item can and should be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/16/2022 • 6 minutes, 26 seconds
Salone del Mobile 2022, part 2
From design dynasties to immersive experiences and street-side showrooms, we explore some of the best of Salone del Mobile 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/14/2022 • 29 minutes, 20 seconds
Extra: Salone del Mobile: Yves Béhar
We check in with Swiss-born, US-based industrial designer Yves Béhar of Fuseprojects to learn about his plans at Salone del Mobile and find out about designing on the cutting edge of technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/9/2022 • 6 minutes, 8 seconds
Salone del Mobile 2022
The design world’s biggest event, Salone del Mobile, is here. We kick off our coverage with a roundtable in Milan on the importance of the event. Plus: we visit an exhibition by Swiss foundation Pro Helvetia and learn about Ikea’s plans for the week – and future too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/7/2022 • 30 minutes, 36 seconds
Hotels, restaurants and dining halls
We get hospitable with British interior designer Tara Bernerd and drop into the office of multidisciplinary designer Tom Dixon. Plus: we pay a visit to a new dining hall at the University of Cambridge by architects Feilden Fowles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/31/2022 • 30 minutes, 22 seconds
Extra: Radical rooms – power of the plan
We explore Riba’s exhibition on the power relations embedded within the layout of our domestic spaces, meeting collaborators of the project architect Charles Holland and visual artist Di Mainstone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/31/2022 • 9 minutes, 8 seconds
Extra: Fiskars Village Art and Design Biennale
An historic village in southern Finland plays host to one of the country’s most anticipated design events this summerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/26/2022 • 9 minutes, 21 seconds
Ukraine's design scene
We look at how the design scene in Ukraine has responded to Russia’s invasion. We find out how the Architecture Council of Europe is supporting the nation’s designers and meet an architectural institution that’s opted to stay in the country despite offers to move abroad. Plus we meet a brand championing Ukrainian heritage and craft, and the Kyiv-based architect, Slava Balbek.
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5/24/2022 • 30 minutes, 36 seconds
Extra: NYC x Design
Mary Holland takes us on a tour of exhibitors at the 10th edition of New York City’s flagship annual design festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/19/2022 • 9 minutes, 34 seconds
Going underground
We take a trip underground to explore the design of London’s new Elizabeth Line and celebrate 120 years of Berlin’s U-Bahn. Plus: how to design the perfect underground transport map.
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5/17/2022 • 30 minutes, 48 seconds
Extra: Stone carving with Zoë Wilson
We meet award-winning British stone carver Zoë Wilson to discuss pattern, material and her rather unique craft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/12/2022 • 7 minutes, 28 seconds
The world of print: St Bride Foundation, Sharp Type and Errata
We explore an archive in London that dates back to the 19th century and visit an award-winning type foundry. Plus: a project showcasing Portugual's women graphic designers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/10/2022 • 29 minutes, 36 seconds
Extra: Ernest W Baker
We head to the Porto atelier of contemporary menswear label Ernest W Baker to learn how it combines classic tailoring with modern influences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/5/2022 • 7 minutes, 5 seconds
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/3/2022 • 31 minutes, 5 seconds
Extra: Hungarian weaving
Monocle’s Alexei Korolyov reports from southeastern Hungary, where the traditional craft of weaving using cattail plants is making a comeback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/28/2022 • 5 minutes, 18 seconds
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.
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