Urbanism
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High notes
People still come to Nashville for the tunes, but many are now arriving to chase other dreams. The result is a dynamic small-business culture and an enviable quality of life.
Quiet triumph
The work of modernist architect Alvar Aalto is revered beyond Finland. In the country’s far north lies a barely known part of his portfolio: a city he planned from scratch.
What’s up, dock?
Once a key site during the fall of communism, Gdansk slipped into obscurity. Now the Polish port city is making waves again as a trading hub attracting a new generation of innovators.
Gaining momentum
Monocle meets the new wave of diplomats from the Netherlands, Italy and Ethiopia making valuable connections in one of China’s fastest-growing cities, Chongqing.
Work wonders
Manufacturing in Turin may have withered but the Borgo Rossini district has made grand use of empty industrial spaces to refashion a warm community in its place.
Property Prospectus: Turin
Large-scale manufacturing is on the wane in Turin. Discover how the Regio Parco area is making use of empty industrial spaces to create a new, independent vibe.
Room to grieve
Tragic events form part of our collective memory through memorials. We travelled to London, New York and Medellín to see how architects translate personal mourning into very public, concrete structures.
Dock star
In Aarhus, imaginative rejuvenation projects are making the Danish coastal city a rival to the country’s capital. But this isn't gentrification; it’s a fresh approach to progress, sprinkled with liberal amounts of industrial grit.
Turning over a new leaf
Once a seedy neighbourhood, Zürich’s Kreis 4 is now a shiny hub of creativity. But the clean-up didn’t involve a clear-out: a glimmer of the red-light district remains as proof of a seductive locale.
Taking the plunge
Swimming in the city got a boost this summer with the launch of inspiring new concepts in Berlin and London. We took a dip and explored the pool experiences on offer.
