Liv Lewitschnik

A report looking at makers in cities around the world. From Stockholm, we featured upholsterer Wigrens Döttrar, The Entrepreneurs, Autumn -25

A story on a Swedish winery, Monocle, September -25

A story that explores the possibilities of electric maritime travel, July/August 2025 issue of Monocle.

A Monocle opinion piece exploring the new law, which criminalises verbally abusing public workers, and that came into effect in Sweden on 2 July 2025.

A Monocle opinion piece on Sweden’s military spending spree from 12 May 2025.

A look at the buildings that shape and define neighbourhoods, Monocle, May 2025.

Ersta Sjukhus in Stockholm made it on to Monocle’s yearly Design Top 50 ranking.

A profile of the Swedish actor, director and screenwriter Fares Fares for Kinfolk, issue 49, Fall 2023.

A report on the new art museum Kunstsilo in Norway, Monocle, issue 174.

A profile of Oatly’s CEO Toni Petersson, issue 126, Monocle.

A feature on the changing landscape of Cuba, with Havana in focus. Scandinavian Traveler, November 2016.

A conversation about worldly matters, Konfekt, issue 2.

Work Down Under delves into the world of FIFOs -- Fly In Fly Out workers -- in Pilbara, Western Australia, as they commute to the mines where they make their livelihoods. Monocle, March 2012, Issue 51.

A coffee table book on the Nordic nations, in which I edited the chapter on Sweden.

A Monocle story about the regeneration of a disused railway terminus in Perth, and the local creative community through a design programme. Monocle, March 2012, Issue 51.

Art Park showcases an unusual parking garage: a Herzog & de Meuron designed modernist masterpiece right in the heart of Miami Beach. Beyond by Lexus, April 2015.

Produced for the Swedish Nature Conservation Society, Solrevolution takes a global look at solar energy generation. It covers the countries, cities and individuals around the world who have chosen solar in a successful bid to live more sustainably. Concept development, commissioning, editing and partial reporting by Liv Lewitschnik. 2014-2015.

A profile of Norwegian music video producer Ray Kay, Scandinavian Traveler, September 2016.

Times with Scandinavian Airlines launching direct flights from Scandinavian cities to Miami, a guide for those visiting the Floridian paradise, Scandinavian Traveler, August 2016.

A story that explores established and up-and-coming design talent in Tasmania, Australia. Monocle, May 2012, Issue 53.

A story that looks into the sector overseas foreign workers, OTW:s in the Philippines.

A profile of John Slosar, CEO of Cathay Oacific, Monocle.

A look at the artistic and political clout of Yogyakarta, Java's capital. Monocle, May 2012, Issue 54.

A report on the economic rise of Harbin in northeastern China. Plus insight into tiger breeding grounds outside the city. Monocle, January 2012, Issue 50. 

A story on the newspaper The Islander produced on Anna Maria Island on the Florida Gulf Coast, covering the journalists and editors who make the paper a voice for the local community. Monocle, April 2016, Issue 93.

An exploration of the development and current status of the Singapore Armed Forces. Monocle, March 2011, Issue 42.

Report from the Disney town Celebration in Florida where residents love the Mouse as much as their Disney-designed homes, Scandinavian Traveler, July 2016.

A story that looks at property development in George Town, Malaysia, in Monocle.

A Monocle city guide to Hong Kong showcasing top local talent in sectors ranging from art to design, cuisine to entrepreneurship, plus the best places to eat, stay and shop in the city. Monocle, May 2010, Issue 33.

A Monocle city guide to the Korean capital Seoul. Monocle, April 2010, Issue 31.

A reportage looking at the transformation of Kaohsiung from a forgotten backwater in southern Taiwan to a bustling port city led by a charismatic female mayor. Monocle, March 2013, Issue 61.

A look at how Hainan is being transformed into China's Hawaii. Monocle, September 2011, Issue 46.

A story on up- and coming design talent in the Philippines, Monocle.

A story on property in Hong Kong neighbourhood Sheun Wan, as well as a look at the development of the area from one of the city's oldest and most traditional to one where a younger crowd now mixes with the old-timers. Monocle, October 2010, Issue 37.

Future Imperfect explores life and work in Chengdu, in China's southwestern Sichuan Province. Monocle, February 2013, Issue 60.

Tasmania's finest organic cooking school, housed in an old school-house just outside Hobart. Monocle, October 2012, Issue 57.

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