Urbanism through a different lens

Tom Webb assesses the appeal of a historic wooden roller coaster that has just celebrated its 100th birthday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In part two of our series looking at conflict and the city, we examine the concept of rebuilding, as well as how the character of the city plays a role in the process. Plus: how to create a new metropolis while showing compassion for the past.See omnystudio.com/listener for priva ...  Show more

Hashem is joined this week by accomplished fashion designer Faiza Bouguessa. The two consider the trials and tribulations of founding a successful business, and the importance of finding an authentic design aesthetic for one’s brand. Influenced by vintage elegance, Faiza discusse ...  Show more

Monocle’s design editor Nic Monisse reflects on the blurred boundaries between the design and fashion industries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

The Architect as Brand explores how personal reputation and firm identity collide, coexist, and shape modern architectural practice. 

We find out how Sir John Soane was a forerunner of modernist architecture and discuss the award-winning feature film, ‘The Brutalist’. Plus, a visit to a pottery studio and exhibition space in central London. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.