New ideas, bright predictions and the trends that will shape the year to come – we preview some of the design stories found in Monocle’s latest edition of ‘The Forecast’.

New ideas, bright predictions and the trends that will shape the year to come &ndash; we preview some of the design stories found in Monocle&rsquo;s latest edition of &lsquo;The Forecast&rsquo;.

Everything you need to know about the world of design, from furniture to fashion and craft to architecture. Expect fresh stories, new finds and designers and all the latest news from the world’s most exciting studios.

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A fresh start

We take a look at some silver-screen releases that take a cinematic view on the built environment. Then we go on a global green architecture tour and take a look at New Zealand’s mid-century brutalism. 

We take a look at some silver-screen releases that take a cinematic view on the built environment. Then we go on a global green architecture tour and take a look at New Zealand&rsquo;s mid-century brutalism.&nbsp;

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The team shares this year’s highlights. Expect conversations with designers Maria Bruun and Farah Marafie, and architectural historian, Iain Borden. Also, we hear from the team behind the ‘Dwellings’ exhibition of birdhouses. 

The team shares this year&rsquo;s highlights. Expect conversations with designers Maria Bruun and Farah Marafie, and architectural historian, Iain Borden. Also, we hear from the team behind the &lsquo;Dwellings&rsquo; exhibition of birdhouses.&nbsp;

The best of 2024

Monocle’s design editor, Nic Monisse, reflects on some of the conversations shared with creatives this year as 2024 comes to a close.

Monocle&rsquo;s design editor, Nic Monisse, reflects on some of the conversations shared with creatives this year as 2024 comes to a close.

A fresh start

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