Nic Monisse
Pull up a chair: 10 takeaways from furniture fair Maison&Objet
Couldn’t make it to the fair? Fear not, here’s 10 insights from Monocle’s design editor, Nic Monisse.
Five unmissable exhibitions at Paris Déco Off
The design industry’s year kicks into gear this week in the French capital. Paris Déco Off, which starts today and focuses on textiles and wallpapers, will see exhibitions and product launches take place in…
In search of Australia’s natural bounty: A guide to the Grand Pacific Drive
Heading south from the Sydney sprawl, the nation’s seemliest highway wends its way along a rugged coast to reveal lesser-seen treasures.
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Three projects that set trailblazing architect Frank Gehry apart
Frank Gehry, one of the great titans of architecture, has died aged 96 at his home in California. Here are three spectacular and recognisable projects that attest to a lifetime of unparalleled achievement.
Five collectable design trends for the year ahead, as seen at Design Miami
Collectable design is on the rise. While there’s no hard-and-fast definition of the term, it can encompass everything from bespoke contemporary pieces and limited-edition creations to rare, out-of-production works from mid-century masters. For proof…
How a Swiss architecture duo transformed a dilapidated farmhouse into a light-filled, modern home on Lake Geneva
A painting of an abandoned farmhouse near Lausanne inspired the architect couple to bring the real structure back to life.
Monocle’s cosy manifesto: 15 Nordic-inspired tips to beat the chill this winter
A sense of homeliness is key to enjoying the colder months. Here are 15 ideas to help you keep cosy this season.
Lounging with legends: Inside the living rooms of the world’s favourite designers
From Bjarke Ingels’ harbour-inspired Brick to Naoto Fukasawa’s craned-in Hiroshima, The Monocle Book of Designers on Sofas reveals how the world’s top architects and designers sit, think and live.
