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Design/Architecture
Projects and products, from a residence in Tokyo to a new coat rack from Philadelphia.
Changing times
With globalisation, economic instability and the tech boom constantly shifting business, MBA programmes must adapt. Monocle talks to three schools about how they are staying relevant in a rapidly changing world.
Living for the city
Our relationship with cities is symbiotic. As we evolve, they do too. Today, companies can proactively transform their home towns into places that serve communities, help the environment or add to the local character.
Top of the world
The elusive alchemy that makes a good city a great place to live is something we’ve been dedicated to understanding since Monocle began. With a sharper eye than ever, we present our top 25.
Asia
What to do with an ugly building project in Tokyo? Cover it with a park, of course. Plus: "clean-air" holidays in China and flying doctors in Thailand.
The hot spots
It’s been a great year for some and a tougher year for others. Here’s a tour of our top 25 cities and why we love them.
Clean team
The Green Bird team of Tokyo is an army of young people, with cool haircuts and bibs supplied by Nike. cleaning up their city. Picking up litter has never been sexier.
Expo 64: Taxi!
Hail a cab from a Tokyo taxi firm whose white-gloved drivers are drilled in what to say, how to clean their cars and how to take real pride in their job.
Home zone
Some of Japan’s best assets are its architects and designers, and their know-how is ripe for exporting. A new exhibition in Tokyo showcases the best ideas for the house of the future.
