Urbanism
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Direct current
In this eight-part series with Audi, Monocle discovers the future of urban mobility. We begin by focusing on electric cars and how cities must adapt to accommodate them on our streets.
Gaudí regalvanised
The architecture of Antoni Gaudí has branded this city but until now this masterpiece has been off-limits. As it finally reveals its secrets, it’s caught up in a Catalan identity crisis.
Made with care
Got a civic project that not only needs to look smart but also have people’s best interests at heart? You need a Dutch architect.
The city that shines
Home to visionary entrepreneurs and world-class architecture, this ambitious Australian city has earned a global reputation for business, tourism and education while boasting a laidback culture and high quality of life.
Cities
Zürich is considering artificial islands to house its growing population and there’s a global push to unearth forgotten rivers.
’Tis the season
Once a twinkle in Hong Kong’s eye, its festive obsession has grown into an all-out spectacle.
Architecture
From a small studio in Mallorca to a UK factory that's also a creative space, showroom and museum, we round up the best in global design.
Living with a legend
Aarhus city hall was built as a statement of faith in the future during Denmark’s darkest days. Today its stunningly preserved design is still inspiring civic pride.
Cities
A tale of two disaster-ready cities, the view on participatory urbanism from Aarhus and LA’s inventive way of dealing with the hot, hot heat.
Image conscious
Vienna’s city council is doing a Google and mobile-mapping its streets. The mission? Use public space and get rid of old sweet machines.
