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Room to grow: Impressive educational architecture in Finland, Austria and beyond
Built learning environments can be transformative, inspiring students to look after their surroundings while nurturing creativity. We talk to architects shaping outcomes for the better by eschewing screens and embracing natural light and greenery.
On its own terms
Far from the mainstream fashion hubs, students in coastal Spain are forging their own creative paths.
Urbanism
A new design school in South Africa and trainers designed for the London Underground.
Go where the art is
For those seeking to take their creative flair seriously this year, we heartily recommend taking the plunge and enrolling at one of the world’s finest design schools.
Under the covers
Artist and historian Rachel Schreiber is the new head of the celebrated Parsons School of Design. As she rethinks its role, she finds solace in the New York Public Library.
Creative process
The president of the Rhode Island School of Design sketches out the make-up of her tight team.
Pressing issue
Leipzig's printing heritage and post-reunification reinvention have quietly made it Germany's most compelling creative city — drawing designers, publishers and thinkers to its unhurried, typography-rich streets.
Expo 60: Class act
Central Saint Martins is flying the flag for art and design education in the UK, despite short-sighted government policies. Monocle goes back to school.
Schools of thought
With design playing a more integrated role in government and business strategy around the world, Monocle hunts down the establishments spear-heading new movements and others that are keeping traditional ones alive.
Expo 34: Story of creation
Lausanne’s ECAL has become a leading European design academy thanks to its innovative head, Pierre Keller. He uses his knack for sponsorship to get students working with some of the world’s leading creative companies.
