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Design Briefing
Our architecture and design round-up features an Oscar-winning set designer, a long-awaited addition to a Zürich museum and plenty of inspiration.
Top of the props
From silent movies to streaming, Studio Babelsberg's art department has created scenery and sets for over a century. As directors worldwide favour physical simulations over digital, we explore the vast backlots and workshops.
Holding the stage
Behind iconic films like The Royal Tenenbaums and Joker is set designer Kris Moran, whose eagle eye for detail creates believable worlds. She explains how empathy and color intuition drive her craft.
Sets to stun
Ahead of unveiling a new artwork for Photo London, the artist – and world’s finest set designer – Es Devlin talks inspiration, hating doors and dreaming of a world in miniature.
Backstage pass
We go behind the scenes at a stadium-sized operation where creating sets for some of the most famous live TV shows in the US has become a family affair.
Sets Appeal
From draughtsman to art director for big-budget films, Robert Cowper discusses his craft. Monocle met him on the set of ‘The Bourne Ultimatum’ during last-minute reshoots for some massive New York roofscapes.
