Monocle Design Directory 2026/2027

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If the first ssue of the Monocle Design Directory built the foundation, this eagerly awaited second edition is the superstructure. We spotlight the architectural legacy of Baghdad modernism, consider how the postindustrial city of Saint-Étienne is reinventing itself as a creative hub and tour the much-anticipated expansion to Swiss museum Fondation Beyeler with architect Peter Zumthor. Along the way we meet the team behind Rotor, a Belgian firm giving a second life to salvaged building materials, take up residence in Valencia’s iconic Finca Roja housing block and direct readers to the global studios that need to be on your radar.  Please note: With four limited-edition covers, experience the luck of the draw when you order. If you are already a subscriber, this edition is included with your subscription.