Finnish summer houses can be overlooked treasure troves, filled with a wealth of classic mid-century designs. Monocle’s Petri Burtsoff reflects on some of his favourite vintage finds.

Finnish summer houses can be overlooked treasure troves, filled with a wealth of classic mid-century designs. Monocle’s Petri Burtsoff reflects on some of his favourite vintage finds.

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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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