The titular pavilion is on show as part of this year’s Dubai Design Week. The structure’s Iraq-based architect, Ola Saad Znad, discusses the shelter that is inspired by the floating houses found in the Mesopotamian Marshes of southern Iraq. 

The titular pavilion is on show as part of this year’s Dubai Design Week. The structure’s Iraq-based architect, Ola Saad Znad, discusses the shelter that is inspired by the floating houses found in the Mesopotamian Marshes of southern Iraq.

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Monocle’s November issue has arrived. We pick our design highlights, including an interview with architect Patricia Anastassiadis. Plus: Christine Gachot on how gifting has shaped her career. 

Monocle&rsquo;s November issue has arrived. We pick our design highlights, including an interview with architect Patricia Anastassiadis. Plus: Christine Gachot on how gifting has shaped her career.&nbsp;

Patricia Anastassiadis on inspiring Brazilian architecture. Plus: How to gift better with Christine Gachot   

Our annual ‘Design Directory’ is on newsstands now. Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton discuss their highlights and why a good design story is always about the bigger picture. Plus: Clara Krzentowski on design fair Pad London.

Our annual &lsquo;Design Directory&rsquo; is on newsstands now. Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton discuss their highlights and why a good design story is always about the bigger picture. Plus: Clara Krzentowski on design fair Pad London.

Monocle’s new ‘Design Directory’ with Peter Zumthor. Plus: Clara Krzentowski on design fair Pad London  

What impact can a sense of place have on what we make – and how we live? Join us for a discussion examining how a sense of place can combine with cultural DNA to create everything from distinct neighbourhoods to rugged four-wheel drives.

What impact can a sense of place have on what we make &ndash; and how we live? Join us for a discussion examining how a sense of place can combine with cultural DNA to create everything from distinct neighbourhoods to rugged four-wheel drives.

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