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Oct 28, 2021
Yinka Ilori’s 3D-printed basketball court
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Designer Yinka Ilori discusses the design inspiration behind his temporary installation in London’s Canary Wharf and the importance of play in adulthood. [Hear more on ‘Monocle on Design’ on Monocle 24](https://monocle.com/radio/shows/monocle-on-design/513/).
Oct 04, 2021
Rebuilding Beirut
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After the devastating port explosion of 4 August 2020, Beirut's creative community is battling to rebuild amid power-cuts and petrol shortages. A year on from the blast, Monocle joins its designers and architects on the streets of the city to see how they hope to make the city anew.
Jun 03, 2021
Monocle Design Awards
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Monocle launched its inaugural Design Awards in early 2021 to celebrate the world’s best and brightest talents in architecture, graphic design and industrial design. We invite you to meet a global cast of winners as we celebrate pioneering design projects that make our lives healthier and happier, our cities smarter and our work more creative.
Apr 28, 2021
Christchurch School: sunny modernism
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We explore a New Zealand take on mid-century modern architecture that fused British brutalism with a Scandinavian aesthetic. The simple construction methods of the Christchurch School’s creative homes have endured changing tastes – and earthquakes too.
Feb 02, 2021
A different view with David Alhadeff
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Perched above the buzz of Beverly Hills sits Casa Perfect, a gallery of contemporary design set in a spectacular modernist home. Its founder David Alhadeff shows us the wealth of remarkable art and architecture that is to be found in the varied neighbourhoods of this sunny city. Monocle Films has partnered with Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau to reveal hidden gems through the eyes of local creatives.
Nov 18, 2020
The home of the Finnish art scene
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We tour the breathtaking studios of artists’ residence Lallukka in Helsinki, which hasn’t changed its purpose since it was completed in 1933. The landmark functionalist building offers spaces at low rents so that its tenants can focus on one thing: making art.
Oct 09, 2020
The master craftsman: Shimada Takayuki
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The unassuming Shimada Gama workshop in Gotsu doubles up as an open-air museum of traditional stoneware pottery. It specialises in creating large pieces that are burnt in a sloped wood-fired kiln. We talk to the 73-year-old master Shimada Takayuki about the challenges of passing the rare skill and aesthetic sensibility down to his son and grandson.
Oct 05, 2020
The talent-seeker: Ryutaro Yoshida
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Japanese company Time & Style knows how to inject innovative spirit into traditional crafts. Over the past two decades its founder Ryutaro Yoshida has criss-crossed Japan to woo reluctant artisans to collaborate on modern designs. We meet him in the remote region of Shimane as he develops a series of handmade washi paper lamps.
Mar 17, 2020
The international icon: Kengo Kuma
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The beauty of Japanese design has won fans around the world but it takes great panache to translate it to large-scale projects. We sit down with architect Kengo Kuma in his Tokyo office to talk about the recently completed Japan National Stadium. It’s a building that has given a new lease of life to traditional craftsmanship and stimulated local economies.
Mar 13, 2020
The bold business owner: Takeshi Yamanaka
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In 1928 Maruni Wood Industry was born out of a fascination with the masterful carpentry in ancient shrines. Today its furniture is found in the Californian headquarters of Apple as well as airport lounges, galleries and restaurants around the world. We meet the company’s president to talk about the challenges of managing a family-run business.
Oct 28 | 00:02:54
Yinka Ilori’s 3D-printed basketball court
Oct 04 | 00:02:48
Rebuilding Beirut
Jun 03 | 00:02:45
Monocle Design Awards
Apr 28 | 00:10:20
Christchurch School: sunny modernism
Feb 02 | 00:03:32
A different view with David Alhadeff
Nov 18 | 00:07:29
The home of the Finnish art scene
Oct 09 | 00:04:16
The master craftsman: Shimada Takayuki
Oct 05 | 00:05:53
The talent-seeker: Ryutaro Yoshida
Mar 17 | 00:04:19
The international icon: Kengo Kuma
Mar 13 | 00:04:49
The bold business owner: Takeshi Yamanaka
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