{"id":84838,"date":"2025-10-19T14:28:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-19T14:28:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/84838\/"},"modified":"2025-10-19T14:28:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T14:28:24","slug":"monocles-rundown-of-the-top-20-thrilling-new-design-discoveries-to-experience-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/84838\/","title":{"rendered":"Monocle\u2019s rundown of the top 20 thrilling new design discoveries to experience now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>1.<br \/>Centre de Congr\u00e8s <br \/>Rabat <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the heart of the Universit\u00e9 Mohammed VI Polytechnique campus in Rabat is a conference centre that combines grandeur with a warm welcome and the spirit of intellectual inquiry.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"730\" width=\"1095\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-\u00a9Gregori-Civera_Bofill-Taller-de-Arquitectura-2024-Centre-de-Congres-Rabat-Image-26_CROP.jpg\" alt=\"Centre de Congres\" class=\"wp-image-229924\"  \/>(Image: Gregori Civera)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conference centres can be sterile, unimaginative spaces. An outstanding exception is the new Centre de Congr\u00e8s on the Universit\u00e9 Mohammed VI Polytechnique campus in Rabat. Designed by Barcelona-based Bofill Taller de Arquitectura, it\u2019s a benchmark for the creation of inspiring meeting spaces. While the building\u2019s exterior \u2013 with its sweeping stone arches and grand, angular porticoes \u2013 makes a striking impression, its interiors are calm and welcoming. The auditorium has deep emerald walls and matching upholstered chairs, with the stage sitting beneath a white domed skylight, which diffuses a gentle glow in the space. The result is a facility that\u2019s not only capable of hosting events of all kinds, from industry conferences to public performances, but quietly elevates campus life.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About Bofill: <br \/>Catalan architect Ricardo Bofill founded his practice, Taller de Arquitectura, in 1963, alongside a creative team of architects and engineers but also poets, philosophers and filmmakers. Through this unconventional firm, Bofill helped to shape the postmodern architectural landscape in Spain with a socially minded and colourful approach to design.<\/p>\n<p>2.<br \/>Space House<br \/>London<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The eye-catching, Grade II-listed former home of the UK\u2019s Civil Aviation Authority is now flying high \u2013 revived after a three-year revamp that has brought it firmly into the future, deliberately flaunting its classic brutalist features.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"730\" width=\"548\" data-id=\"229923\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2A-\u00a9Edvinas-Bruzas_0250909_MONOCLE_0189_CROP.jpg\" alt=\"Space House\" class=\"wp-image-229923\"  \/>(Image: Edvinas Bruzas)<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"730\" width=\"547\" data-id=\"229921\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2B-\u00a9Edvinas-Bruzas_20250909_MONOCLE_0191_CROP.jpg\" alt=\"Space House\" class=\"wp-image-229921\"  \/>(Image: Edvinas Bruzas)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the fringes of London\u2019s Covent Garden, amid an entanglement of retailers and university buildings, stands Space House \u2013 a monolithic, beehive-like 16-storey building. Though it\u2019s hard to comprehend today, the towering brutalist office block was largely overlooked by the public\u2019s undiscerning eye when the building was completed in 1968.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was architect George Marsh, who was then working at R Seifert and Partners, who radicalised this plot of land. Marsh and his team set out to create a structure with a circular floorplate and 360-degree views that stretch from the Houses of Parliament and the Thames to the BT Tower in Fitzrovia. The result was a concrete behemoth that was in keeping with the period\u2019s burgeoning brutalist movement (think the now-iconic Barbican housing estate in central London and the National Theatre on the South Bank).<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From 1975, Space Home served as the home of the UK\u2019s Civil Aviation Authority. But when the government body vacated the premises at the end of its lease in 2019, it was time for a pep up. Property developer Seaforth Land obliged when it purchased Space House in 2022. \u201cThe building is magnetic \u2013 there\u2019s an incredible optimism in the architecture, almost absorbed by the future-facing sentiment of the period,\u201d says Tyler Goodwin, Seaforth Land\u2019s CEO. \u201cIt was an opportunity that we couldn\u2019t pass up. We wanted to maintain that beauty, which is far more appreciated now than it was then.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-inverted-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a5316f7de79ad20b620c174125b5a477 wp-block-paragraph\">When it came to the three-year renovation, the building\u2019s Grade-II status and 23,700 sq m of floor space meant that careful consideration of the existing structure was paramount. Squire &amp; Partners, the architecture firm leading the redesign, shifted the main entrance to create a grander, more welcoming south-facing foyer. New lifts with fluted-concrete interiors were designed in keeping with the building\u2019s visual language. Sustainable implementations saw a complete overhaul of its internal heating and cooling systems to meet modern standards. \u201cOn a project such as this, it\u2019s the authenticity that\u2019s important \u2013 uncovering it and then celebrating it,\u201d says Goodwin. \u201cThat\u2019s the real joy of refreshing original properties.\u201d <br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/spacehouse.london\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">spacehouse.london<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brutalist Britain: <br \/>The UK\u2019s love affair with concrete dates back to the 1950s, when a postwar reconstruction effort called for a type of architecture that was low-cost and utilitarian. Thus emerged brutalism, a style that evokes grey, bare-bones and angular fa\u00e7ades \u2013 and continues to polarise popular opinion.<\/p>\n<p>3.<br \/>PAL 1 BT by Tivoli Audio<br \/>Boston<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A charming throwback to a simpler time that\u2019s packed with modern features.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"730\" width=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/3-\u00a9Benjamin-Swanson_5Monocle_SEPT25_CROP.jpg\" alt=\"PAL + BT Radio\" class=\"wp-image-229920\" style=\"width:466px;height:auto\"  \/>(Image: Benjamin Swanson)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to stay in the know with a podcast or play the latest tunes on the go? Then Boston-based Tivoli Audio\u2019s portable Pal 1 BT radio is your ideal companion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-inverted-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-abea70d9d8759792a3487b7598809f22 wp-block-paragraph\">Though it evokes the reassuring solidity and feel of a 1950s wireless, it doesn\u2019t skimp on technological prowess. This new iteration of the design features both a Bluetooth-supported speaker and a DAB and FM radio, all while offering a well-balanced sound. It\u2019s available in a range of colourways, including this particularly loud yellow \u2013 a reminder that great sound is worth shouting about. <br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/tivoliaudio.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tivoliaudio.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>4.<br \/>Eames House <br \/>Los Angeles<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having survived January\u2019s Los Angeles wildfires, the mid-century home of Charles and Ray Eames has reopened to visitors \u2013 and now offers access to the designers\u2019 studio.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"730\" width=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4-\u00a9Chris-MottaliniThe-Eames-House_10278_CROP.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-229936\"  \/>(Image: Chris Mottalini)<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-inverted-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-547eee23ccd45872797ace655a7b19d0 wp-block-paragraph\">The wildfires that ravaged LA came perilously close to destroying the Eames House \u2013 the former home of mid-century designers Charles and Ray Eames and now a museum. After avoiding catastrophe and undergoing smoke restoration, it\u2019s ready to welcome visitors once again. For the first time in its 76-year history, this includes the adjacent Eames Studio, where Charles and Ray worked on everything from furniture prototypes to film editing. \u201cPeople know them mostly for their chair designs but by coming here you also learn that they were graphic designers, artists, industrial designers and filmmakers,\u201d says Eames Demetrios, the designers\u2019 grandson. <br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/eamesfoundation.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">eamesfoundation.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>5.<br \/>Golden Avenue<br \/>Brisbane<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new multi-level restaurant by J.AR Office transports the cool and calm of a Middle Eastern courtyard to the heart of Brisbane\u2019s commercial district, serving as a lush oasis with its climate-responsive design.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"730\" width=\"547\" data-id=\"229926\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5A-\u00a9Jessie-Prince_Golden_Avenue_162-1_CROP.jpg\" alt=\"Golden Avenue, Brisbane\" class=\"wp-image-229926\"  \/>(Image: Jesse Prince)<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"730\" width=\"547\" data-id=\"229919\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5B-\u00a9Jessie-Prince_Golden_Avenue_178_CROP.jpg\" alt=\"Golden Avenue, Brisbane\" class=\"wp-image-229919\"  \/>(Image: Jesse Prince)<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-inverted-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f6137272df3e2c72c04e275ba82e4d66 wp-block-paragraph\">Designed by architects J.AR Office, Golden Avenue is a new restaurant from Brisbane\u2019s Anyday group. Its defining feature is a central space with an adjustable roof and shutters that let in sunshine on cool days and diffuse heat when it\u2019s warm. \u201cIn Middle Eastern architecture, this courtyard typology is valued for the air, light and refuge that it provides,\u201d says J.AR Office\u2019s Jared Webb. Combined with the building\u2019s thermal mass, additional shading and passive air circulation, it ensures that the restaurant doesn\u2019t have to rely on air conditioning. \u201cWe wanted to emphasise the feeling of being outdoors and embrace Brisbane\u2019s climate,\u201d says Webb. <br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/anyday.com.au\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">anyday.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n<p>6.<br \/>Los Angeles Bus Shelter<br \/>Los Angeles<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bus shelter has been given a long-overdue revamp, offering real-time arrivals information, plus some very welcome shade.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"730\" width=\"973\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6A-\u00a9James-Juarez_SOM_STAP_LosFeliz-Hillhurst_01-1034_CROP.jpg\" alt=\"Los Angeles Bus Shelter\" class=\"wp-image-229915\"  \/>(Image: James Juarez)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBus shelters have long been an underappreciated feature of city streets. Now, Los Angeles is tapping their potential with a network of modular bus stops inspired by Californian modernism. Designed by Skidmore, Owings &amp; Merrill with the help of Designworks, Studioneleven and Tranzito-Vector, the shelters serve various needs. Every model features digital displays with real-time arrival times, weather information and alerts. Some will also feature e-scooter racks and e-lockers. <\/p>\n<p class=\"has-inverted-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-811365b4331673b5fd45dc2498a9d470 wp-block-paragraph\">So far, the city has installed 150 units, with a total of 3,000 planned over the next decade. As climate change drives temperatures to unprecedented heights, the structures also provide shade in areas that lack tree cover. <br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/som.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">som.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Olympic effort: <br \/>Ex-Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti is championing 28 infrastructure projects set to be delivered before the city hosts the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics.<\/p>\n<p>7.<br \/>Miramonti Boutique Hotel <br \/>Merano<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The beloved hotel\u2019s new cabins promise a soothing stay among the trees.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"730\" width=\"547\" data-id=\"229909\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/7A-\u00a9Silke-Kverneland_CROP.jpg\" alt=\"Miramonti Boutique Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-229909\"  \/>(Image: Silke Kverneland)<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"730\" width=\"547\" data-id=\"229908\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/7B-\u00a9Elias-Hassos_CROP.jpg\" alt=\"Miramonti Boutique Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-229908\"  \/>(Image: Elias Hassos)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Merano\u2019s Miramonti Boutique Hotel has expanded its offering with three new cabins adjacent to the property, renovated under the direction of designer Harry Thaler. The project, he says, is about \u201csimplicity, quiet and character. I developed Monti as a contemporary forest retreat that respects the heritage and the unique energy of the place.\u201d To bring the project to life, Thaler worked with Tara architects.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-inverted-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-476acf2b48d88a728c2ee501f7866bcb wp-block-paragraph\">The residences are designed to blend with nature: think muted tones, plenty of wood and floor-to-ceiling windows. Best of all, the rooftops feature steel tubs for cold-water therapy and warming wood-fired saunas. \u201cEach house is like a different chapter in the same book,\u201d he says. \u201cIt\u2019s a story of retreating into the forest and finding balance.\u201d <br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/hotel-miramonti.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">hotel-miramonti.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>8.<br \/>Valentyns<br \/>K\u00f6ln<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designed by celebrated German architect Thomas van den Valentyn, the K\u00f6ln-based company\u2019s new workspace offers well-appointed rooms, evening wellness options and plenty of natural light. Small wonder the employees seldom take sick days\u2026<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"730\" width=\"579\" data-id=\"229932\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/8A-\u00a9Felix-Speller_PPR_Valentyns28096_CROP.jpg\" alt=\"Valentyn work space Koln\" class=\"wp-image-229932\"  \/>(Image: Felix Speller)<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"730\" width=\"606\" data-id=\"229929\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/8B-\u00a9Felix-Speller_PPR_Valentyns28536_CROP.jpg\" alt=\"Valentyn work space Koln\" class=\"wp-image-229929\"  \/>(Image: Felix Speller)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Architects and designers don\u2019t typically utter the words work and wellness in the same breath. But Valentyns\u2019 new office set-up in a 1960s modernist building in K\u00f6ln proves that this doesn\u2019t have to be the case. Designed by German architect Thomas van den Valentyn \u2013 best known for his restoration of Berlin\u2019s Presidential Palace, as well the Beethoven Haus Archive and Chamber Music Hall in Bonn \u2013 this workspace overlooking the Rhine riverbank is equal parts business and pleasure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-inverted-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bf94c7f811f0e3f2791a9aac7810e957 wp-block-paragraph\">During the day, members and employees in the 43 private offices can work in well-appointed rooms equipped with pieces by the likes of USM, Le Corbusier and Fritz Hansen. In the evening they can indulge in a host of wellness offerings, from Finnish and infrared saunas to custom-made ice baths and workouts using Technogym kit. Natural light floods most of the building\u2019s spaces, creating an inviting and creatively stimulating atmosphere. It\u2019s the kind of place that feels intimate and welcoming without trying too hard to emulate a home: it\u2019s sleek but not impersonal. Valentyns claims that there has been a 30 per cent decrease in sick days since moving in \u2013 a reminder that when it comes to effective design, constructing an environment that makes people feel good is often just as important as prioritising what looks best. <br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/valentyns.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">valentyns.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thomas van den Valentyn: <br \/>The K\u00f6ln-based architect founded his namesake firm more than three decades ago, after studying under famed Austrian architect Hans Hollein at the Academy of Arts in Du\u0308sseldorf. Van den Valentyn has designed buildings around Germany, from the Max Ernst Museum in Bru\u0308hl to the T-Home Campus office space in Bonn.<\/p>\n<p>9.<br \/>Barista by Monoware<br \/>London<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upgrade your home-brewed espresso with this collection of UK-designed, Portuguese-made stoneware coffee cups.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"730\" width=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/9-\u00a9Benjamin-Swanson_Monocle_SEPT25__CROP.jpg\" alt=\"Barista by Monoware\" class=\"wp-image-229925\" style=\"width:440px;height:auto\"  \/>(Image: Benjamin Swanson)<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-inverted-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9bc989084e2058cf53c49ba462916d48 wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLooking for the kind of crockery worthy of the buzziest caf\u00e9s? Then take your pick from London brand Monoware\u2019s latest collection, made in Portugal from matte glazed stoneware. The cups\u2019 soft, round shapes make them an attractive addition to any kitchen.<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/monoware.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">monoware.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About Monoware: <br \/>Founded in 2019 by Swiss creative consultant Daniel Baer, Monoware creates tableware with enduring appeal.<\/p>\n<p>10.<br \/>Surat Flyover<br \/>Surat, India<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A neglected space under a flyover has been transformed into a sports facility that\u2019s accessible to all.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"730\" width=\"973\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10-\u00a9Shivam-VasavaVreidach-Studio_AGN-VA-18_CROP.jpg\" alt=\"Surat Flyover\" class=\"wp-image-229918\"  \/>(Image: Shivam Vasava)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like many cities, Surat in the Indian state of Gujarat has plenty of underused urban pockets and not enough accessible spaces for recreation. To address this, the Surat Municipal Corporation asked architecture firm Aangan Collaborative to reimagine the void beneath a flyover as a sports facility and community hub. The design unfolds along a pedestrian spine, with a series of enclosed micro-cement courts offering durable, high-performance surfaces for various activities. Encased within a skin of aluminium mesh and polycarbonate, the facility offers security and acoustic insulation from traffic.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-inverted-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0b1a6415428bbf4ecaf6bb85b9fd253f wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe project is a break from the exclusivity of clubs and gated institutions, making sports accessible to everyone,\u201d says Niti Shah, a senior associate architect at Aangan Collaborative. \u201cThe city\u2019s urban voids hold immense potential to be transformed into vibrant spaces. The project is a prototype demonstrating how Indian cities can make the most of them.\u201d<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/aanganarchitects.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">aanganarchitects.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>11.<br \/>Casa Montelongo<br \/>Fuerteventura, Canary Islands<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An artfully designed micro hotel in Fuerteventura where tradition meets modernity offers the chance to slow down and connect with the island\u2019s charming vernacular.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"730\" width=\"547\" data-id=\"229914\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/11A-\u00a9CASAMONTELOGO-x-MAXIME-2_CROP.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Montelongo, Canary Islands\" class=\"wp-image-229914\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"730\" width=\"548\" data-id=\"229911\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/11B-CASAMONTELOGO-x-MAXIME-14_CROP.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Montelongo, Canary Islands\" class=\"wp-image-229911\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Close to the northern shores of Fuerteventura, a 19th-century family home in the town of La Oliva is enjoying a renewed purpose as a two-suite micro hotel. Casa Montelongo, designed by Lanzarote-born and Berlin-based architect N\u00e9stor P\u00e9rez Batista, reinterprets Canarian vernacular with a deft, subtle touch. While Fuerteventura features no shortage of sprawling resort complexes, Casa Montelongo\u2019s revival centres on the blending of traditional island materials \u2013 volcanic stone, lime and clay \u2013 with contemporary elements. Skylights and clean-lined interiors seamlessly integrate with thick stone walls and wood accents that regulate heat while creating a tactile, inviting atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-inverted-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-25c5aa0d1277bc9b9b51916729281679 wp-block-paragraph\">Guests are gently nudged to engage with the architecture as much as the island. \u201cWe want Casa Montelongo to become an artful alternative to generic, mass hospitality,\u201d says Batista. As a tasteful, small-scale counterweight to other hotels on the island, the casa quietly proves that slowness and cultural memory can still set the pace. <br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/casamontelongo.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">casamontelongo.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>12.<br \/>Folding Torch by Snowpeak<br \/>Japan<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Going on an excursion into the great outdoors? Then go prepared with this elegant torch that combines utility with a minimalist Japanese aesthetic.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"730\" width=\"973\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/12-\u00a9Benjamin-Swanson_18Monocle_SEPT25_CROP.jpg\" alt=\"Folding torch by Snowpeak\" class=\"wp-image-229910\"  \/>(Image: Benjamin Swanson)<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-inverted-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-61f752d1d94aebb99e63b2d8210229df wp-block-paragraph\">Planning on pitching a tent but determined not to sacrifice style for unwieldy camping supplies? Japanese brand Snow Peak distils generations of technical mountaineering know-how into this compact folding torch that screws straight onto a portable gas canister. With an attractive natural wood handle and a robust stainless-steel frame, this flambeau will add plenty of fuel to any campfire.<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/snowpeak.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">snowpeak.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>13.<br \/>Gunia Project <br \/>Kyiv<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For its new shop in the Ukrainian capital, homeware brand Gunia has created an immersive space that incorporates elements of its location with its own gentle outlook.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"730\" width=\"547\" data-id=\"229931\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/13A-\u00a9NoCredit-\u041a\u043e\u043f\u0438\u044f-DSC03165_CROP.jpg\" alt=\"Gunia Project, Kyiv\" class=\"wp-image-229931\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"730\" width=\"547\" data-id=\"229930\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/13B-\u00a9NoCredit-\u041a\u043e\u043f\u0438\u044f-DSC03031_CROP.jpg\" alt=\"Gunia Project, Kyiv\" class=\"wp-image-229930\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For its new shop in Kyiv\u2019s Golden Gate district, fashion and homeware brand Gunia decided to take a fresh approach. \u201cWe wanted to create a space where all of the aspects of our brand could coexist,\u201d says Maria Gavryliuk, who co-founded the company with Natalia Kamenska in 2018. \u201cIt was about immersing visitors in our universe.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-inverted-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-13e6b7205cb58a872cf9b3cf087b7dfa wp-block-paragraph\">The duo hired Anastasiia Tempynska\u2019s architecture studio Temp Project. \u201cThe inspiration was Gunia itself,\u201d says Tempynska. \u201cThe brand evokes a sense of innocence, like the feeling of drinking tea in a garden or walking through a quiet village.\u201d Inside the former Panamanian consulate building, carved wooden panelling is offset by green tiling and soft blue carpets, while metal and glass contrast with the pastel effect. The shop also brings in aspects of the neighbourhood. \u201cThe wood\u2019s chocolate brown and the blue echo Saint Sophia Cathedral.\u201d <br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/guniaproject.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">guniaproject.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14.<br \/>Langelinieskuret<br \/>Copenhagen<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Studio David Thulstrup\u2019s new wine bar, in a landmark 1902 customs building, gives patrons a taste of the site\u2019s rich history.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"730\" width=\"913\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/14-\u00a9David-Thulstrup_25-07-Langelinie-Skuret-0244_CROP.jpg\" alt=\"Langelinieskuret&#10;Copenhagen\" class=\"wp-image-229927\"  \/>(Image: David Thulstrup)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Langelinieskuret has long loomed large in the collective memory of Copenhagen\u2019s residents. Designed by architect Vilhelm Dahlerup, the building was completed in 1894. Its 350-metre-long fa\u00e7ade and rooftop promenade served as a loading bay for ships transporting goods through the Danish capital\u2019s port until the late 20th century. Now, it has been transformed into an event space and wine bar by development firm Karberghus. \u201cThis was originally a very popular place for the public to come and watch the harbour,\u201d says Karberghus\u2019s CEO, Andreas Karberg. \u201cToday it can be a place where people come for a glass of wine after work.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This vision was brought to life by Copenhagen-based Studio David Thulstrup, which revamped the interiors using materials referencing the building\u2019s existing industrial aesthetic. Polished versions of \u00d8landstone have been deployed for selected counter tops, patinated steel clads the bar, structural walls have been lime-washed and the existing wooden floor has been retained and stained black.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI always investigate a place and look at what the building is made from,\u201d says Thulstrup. \u201cI want to see how I can use that materiality in my work.\u201d The Danish architect broke up the building\u2019s cavernous interior by installing hanging panels and screens throughout the space \u2013 interventions that didn\u2019t compromise the structural integrity of the listed structure. \u201cWe had to protect and celebrate the building mass,\u201d adds Thulstrup. \u201cAt the same time, we needed solutions that could ensure that it can function now.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-inverted-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-07fdeb3a2c56077c2352f0cfd246c13f wp-block-paragraph\">Other additions by Thulstrup have also enhanced the building\u2019s contemporary functionality. Full-length dark-brown leather curtains add warmth, tactility and acoustic padding, while also concealing wine storage. Font chairs, designed by Thulstrup and produced by M\u00f8bel Copenhagen, are upholstered in Savanne brown and burned grey S\u00f8rensen leather; these flank smoked grey float glass and Norwegian stone tabletops. It\u2019s a hospitality space that perfectly fits Just Karberg\u2019s brief and stays true to the vision of Dahlerup\u2019s original structure. <br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/davidthulstrup.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">davidthulstrup.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>15.<br \/>Stainless-steel cutlery from Millimeter Milligram<br \/>Seoul<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This cutlery set by a South Korean retailer brings plenty of character to the table.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"730\" width=\"973\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/15-\u00a9Benjamin-Swanson_17Monocle_SEPT25_CROP.jpg\" alt=\"Stainless-steel cutlery from Millimeter Milligram\" class=\"wp-image-229917\"  \/>(Image: Benjamin Swanson)<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-inverted-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-01ce1b83858caeb85561c3747d07b5e6 wp-block-paragraph\">This cutlery set is sure to be a conversation starter at any dinner table. Made from stainless steel, its flat form is reminiscent of the knives, spoons and forks found in first-class cabins during the golden age of aviation: think Raymond Loewy\u2019s mid-century cutlery set for the Concorde or Arne Jacobsen\u2019s work for SAS. Stocked by South Korean retailer Millimeter Milligram, it\u2019ll make a delicious addition to any cutlery drawer.<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/mmmg.kr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">mmmg.kr <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About Millimeter Milligram: <br \/>Since 1999, South Korean design brand Millimeter Milligram has upheld the idea that small but carefully designed objects can elevate our daily lives. From ceramic teacups to glass flowerpots, the company manufactures its wares in small ateliers in Seoul\u2019s historic downtown area.<\/p>\n<p>16.<br \/>Schafbergbahn Station<br \/>St Wolfgang, Austria<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Austria\u2019s steepest cogwheel railway has been given an upgrade with the award-winning revamp of a station designed to strengthen the connection between its users and the natural environment.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"730\" width=\"1095\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/16-\u00a9Albrecht-Imanuel-Schnabel_031_332_SBB_CROP.jpg\" alt=\"Schafbergbahn Station&#10;St Wolfgang, Austria\" class=\"wp-image-229916\"  \/>(Image: Albrecht Imanuel Schnabel)<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-inverted-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-369323ace6950ce3534540425fa8a2a6 wp-block-paragraph\">Best known for its hiking and skiing spots, Schafberg in Salzburg is also home to Austria\u2019s steepest steam-rack railway. The design of its terminus, Schafbergbahn Station in St Wolfgang, recently won a Prix de Versailles architecture award. \u201cI had to google what that was,\u201d says Mario Mischelin, managing director of the railway owners, laughing. \u201cThe landscape is protected so we tried to integrate the building with the surroundings,\u201d says Michael H\u00f6cketstaller of Salzburg-based practice Dunkelschwarz. The architects created a jagged wood-and-steel roof, breaking up the building\u2019s scale, while installing panoramic windows to take in the grandeur of the landscape. <br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/dunkelschwarz.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">dunkelschwarz.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>17.<br \/>Bidadari Park<br \/>Singapore<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reinvention of a park in the city-state has brought residents not only much-needed recreation space but a first-of-its-kind flood defence system.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"730\" width=\"913\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/17-\u00a9Finbarr-Fallon_Bidadari_Park_CPG_03_CROP.jpg\" alt=\"Bidadari Park&#10;Singapore\" class=\"wp-image-229913\"  \/>(Image: Finbar Fallon)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Singapore\u2019s Bidadari Park was home to a cemetery until the 2000s. Seeking to transform \u201cthe former place of rest into a restful place\u201d, design studio CPG Consultants decided to take a leaf out of AA Milne\u2019s Winnie-the-Pooh stories, says Caijin Huang, its vice-president of architecture. The designers created their own take on its Hundred Acre Wood, implementing play areas, winding boardwalks and log piles that foster a sense of joy and discovery.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-inverted-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3fb49705bb97cfc6645337ff37d822b5 wp-block-paragraph\">CPG also enhanced the park\u2019s flood protection, adding terraced wetlands, marshes and an artificial stream, as well as Alkaff Lake, which doubles as a stormwater retention pond. With floods increasingly common, this system, crafted with government agencies and Denmark\u2019s Henning Larsen studio, is more essential than ever. <br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/cpgconsultants.com.sg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cpgconsultants.com.sg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>18.<br \/>Another Country &amp; Goldfinger<br \/>London, United Kingdom<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A socially minded union showing the way to a sustainable design future.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"730\" width=\"913\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/18-AC15-240513-AnotherCountry10237_CROP.jpg\" alt=\"Another Country &amp; Goldfinger&#10;London, United Kingdom\" class=\"wp-image-229912\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-inverted-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a3c638d1d19b06bbb4f20380fa37137a wp-block-paragraph\">British natural furniture brand Another Country recently acquired Goldfinger, a London-based design studio known for bespoke commissions, tree-cycling and community programmes. A reminder that there\u2019s strength in numbers. <a href=\"http:\/\/anothercountry.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">anothercountry.com<\/a>; <a href=\"http:\/\/goldfinger.design\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">goldfinger.design<\/a><\/p>\n<p>19.<br \/>Tala Wake lamp<br \/>London<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ease into the day with a lamp that adjusts its brightness to your natural circadian rhythms.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"730\" width=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/19-\u00a9Benjamin-Swanson_14Monocle_SEPT25_CROP.jpg\" alt=\"Tala Wake lamp&#10;London\" class=\"wp-image-229934\"  \/>(Image: Benjamin Swanson)<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-inverted-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1aea047d77e805b12296631052cce93d wp-block-paragraph\">Owning the correct bedside lamp can help make getting up in the morning a genuine pleasure. London-based lighting company Tala\u2019s Wake model features a hand-glazed base and a custom-made bulb that mirrors the sun\u2019s luminosity to work with your circadian rhythms. The result? A soothing soft glow in the evening and brighter, energising illumination in the morning, reinforcing your natural sleep patterns. Its distinctive globular design makes it an eye-catching addition to any bedside table. <br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/tala.co.uk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tala.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>20.<br \/>Between the covers<br \/>Global<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for a deep dive on the work of an outstanding architect or design movement?<br \/>Here\u2019s our pick of the bunch.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"730\" width=\"913\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20-\u00a9Tony-Hay_CROP.gif\" alt=\"Monocle recommended books\" class=\"wp-image-229933\"\/>(Image: Tony Hay)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Published by Park Books, Visiting examines the high-quality affordable housing of mid-century German architects Inken and Hinrich Baller. Also from the Z\u00fcrich-based publisher is Conc\u00e9ntrico, which documents 10 years of the titular urbanism festival. Oro Editions\u2019 Episodes in Public Architecture by Canadian architect Andrew Frontini is an exploration of civic projects, while City Living from Australia\u2019s Uro focuses on the residences of Melbourne-based developer Neometro. Rounding out the selection is The Complete Work in Progress, a lever-arch file containing sheets celebrating the portfolio of Danish design firm Spacon. The binding method allows it to be updated as the practice grows. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What makes a good design monograph? <br \/>Design writing can often feel dry or inaccessible. So what does an exceptional monograph offer? In our opinion: clear text, compelling layouts, and an abundance of sketches, drawings, photos and blueprint illustrations, as well as the odd personal essay and contextualisation within a broader sociopolitical landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"1.Centre de Congr\u00e8s Rabat At the heart of the Universit\u00e9 Mohammed VI Polytechnique campus in Rabat is a&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":84839,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[437,434,435,436,438,146,85,46],"class_list":["post-84838","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-arts-and-design","tag-arts","tag-arts-and-design","tag-artsanddesign","tag-artsdesign","tag-design","tag-entertainment","tag-il","tag-israel"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/84838","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=84838"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/84838\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/84839"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=84838"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=84838"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=84838"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}