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South African architects Gawie and Gwen Fagan designed and built their family home on a dramatic spot between Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean. Die Es is an ode to vernacular architecture with a difference. To celebrate the publication of The Monocle Guide to Cosy Homes, Monocle films explores the sculpted forms, palpable materiality and harmony with nature that make this eclectic residence stand out.

Turquoise waters, Mediterranean coastline and imposing Taurus mountain range in the background: Antalya’s natural beauty rightly earned it the nickname, “Gateway to the Turkish Riviera”. But with major diplomatic meetings and infrastructure projects in the pipeline, the coastal town is now proving that it can also be a centre of culture, hospitality and sports. We visit a new contemporary art gallery, independent hotels and cafés, as well as the 14 verdant golf courses of Belek – including the Montgomerie Maxx, host of this year’s exciting Turkish Airlines Open.

Large-scale manufacturing is on the wane in Turin. Discover how the Regio Parco area is making use of empty industrial spaces to create a new, independent vibe.

The latest issue has an interior furnished with our second Design Directory of the year; find out how to build a happier home and optimise your office space. Elsewhere in the magazine we travel to a Baltic boomtown and South Tyrolean brewery – and scope out Bavaria with a special regional survey. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/magazine/other/issue-88/).

In the first of two films to celebrate the publication of [The Monocle Guide to Cosy Homes](https://monocle.com/shop/books/books/the-monocle-guide-to-cosy-homes/), we visit the residence of Knud Erik Hansen, managing director of Carl Hansen & Søn and grandson of the company's iconic founder. Hansen has transformed an impressive Danish estate into a comfortable family home, filling it with beautiful furniture and preserving the property’s charm.

Once a seedy neighbourhood with an air of debauchery, Zürich’s Kreis 4 is now a shiny hub of creativity. Monocle films pays a visit to the district to discover what all the fuss is about.

To celebrate the launch of Monocle’s first [Kioskafe](http://kioskafe.com/) in Paddington, we talk to editor in chief Tyler Brûlé about the concept, branding and enduring appeal of print.

Bangkok is a city both liberal and traditional, where outsiders are always welcome but few can gain a true understanding of the capital’s intricacies. The Monocle Travel Guide to Bangkok will steer you to our favourite hotels and retailers, lesser-known neighbourhoods, tasty restaurants and street-side bars where Bangkok’s bright young things party until the early hours. Published by Gestalten, The Monocle Travel Guide to Bangkok is available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/books-and-music/travel-guides/the-monocle-travel-guide-bangkok).

It is undoubtedly one of the more inhospitable places on Earth but take a look: there is a trove of stories to be told about the vast and varied Canadian Arctic.

Our October issue is a sharp survey of good looks, bright fashion and retail details, bringing you the designers, brands and shopkeepers who are shaping the worlds of style and handsome commerce. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/magazine/other/issue-87/).