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Jail breakers
A German architect duo is converting a former jail into a smart hotel. Monocle takes an exclusive first look at the prison-turned-pension.
Snappers’ delight
To mark Monocle's 15th anniversary we've asked 14 faithful photographers in seven key cities to shoot a portrait of one another and share their insights on visual storytelling and photojournalism craft.
The Opener
Kids on heavy machinery, Belgian actress Virginie Efira and irksome train announcements.
Orders of merit
From a buzzy Berlin food hall to a Japanese lunch legend’s fresh start, we round up the pick of the new culinary openings, flavoured with a lip-smacking recipe for crispy chicken.
Under the umbrella
As industries faltered during the pandemic, two entrepreneurs identified an opportunity. With their new holding company, Cultureworks, they plan to offer a global platform for creativity.
Can West Berlin’s ICC become a cultural hub again?
Unused since 2014, Berlin’s International Congress Centre is an architectural behemoth. We explore the 1980s icon and consider its future prospects in a city of sleeping giants.
Making better
The legendary industrial designer, Hella Jongerius, on how we can design our way out of overconsumption.
Prepare for the Wurst
As a rule, sausages are treated as a matter of regional pride in Germany. Yet the down-and-dirty ‘Currywurst’ is the exception. We chew on the history of Berlin’s sauce-slathered guilty pleasure.
Club rules
After surviving the financial blow of the pandemic, the night-time economy is finally swinging back to life. We visit three venues that are leading the charge and meet the entrepreneurs behind them.
Tools of the trade
Expectations of buildings are constantly changing. So how can developers keep pace? By arming themselves with forward-thinking architects and an open mind. These projects hammer the point home.
