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Man for all seasons
For renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, the most effective urban greening projects grow out of long-term thinking.
Dutch master
A former waterside inn in a quiet fishing village north of Amsterdam is now a cosy hotel and restaurant where good food, nice design and big views all entice you to linger.
Field days
For the Dutch couple who run Sterrekopje among the valleys and fields near Stellenbosch in South Africa, operating a hotel encouraging guests to interact with its staff is as natural as the bucolic surroundings.
Weave just begun
One company’s experimental approach has wool manufacturers and brands spinning new yarns.
Making better
The legendary industrial designer, Hella Jongerius, on how we can design our way out of overconsumption.
The directory
Whether you’re after a design hotel in Budapest, a cup of Joe in New York, a memento from Santiago De Querétaro or tulips in Utrecht, our guide is here to help.
Architecture
From a concrete creation in Chile to a cosy studio in New York, we highlight eye-catching architecture.
Material world
A firm in a small Dutch town is dressing the women of west Africa – and business is better than ever.
Youthful exuberance
Pushchair company Joolz has embraced an office design that resonates with its green credentials, giving its staff space to breathe – and its plants room to grow.
Giant leap
Since 1892, Dutch company Gazelle has been a cycling trendsetter. As the firm moves into e-bikes, Monocle explores its tried and tested methods and technical upgrades for the 21st century.
