Nic Monisse
Why Copenhagen’s 3 Days of Design leaves such a lasting impression
Designers from Tokyo to Porto headed to Copenhagen to rethink what a design fair can be, with thoughtful collaborations and intimate, idea-led showcases.
Three collaborations of note from 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen
Copenhagen’s 3 Days of Design has once again transformed the city into a vibrant, walkable showcase of Danish and international creativity. This annual design festival draws industry leaders, buyers, press, and enthusiasts eager to…
Norman Foster on how we can design joy into our lives
Our design editor, Nic Monisse, speaks to the award-winning architect about designing a higher quality of life.
10 transformative ideas from the Venice Biennale
From buildings that encourage fun to forward-looking architecture that reimagines the past, we round up some of the fresh solutions on show at La Serenissima’s architecture fair.
Three unmissable highlights from day one of ‘3 Days of Design’ in Copenhagen
It’s all about context and working together at 3 Days of Design. That’s the message being hammered home at this year’s event, which runs until Friday and functions as Copenhagen’s de facto design week.…
Interview: Sou Fujimoto on restoring balance with nature
Ahead of a career retrospective, the Japanese architect and Expo 2025 masterplanner remains committed to breaking boundaries.
Ohlab’s House in the Mountains celebrates the overlooked beauty of Palma
Few Mallorcan properties turn their back on the city and the sea but this sculptural property looks first and foremost to the island’s limestone hills and forested valleys.
Five days of fun at Salone del Mobile 2025
The 63rd edition of the furniture industry’s premier global showcase took place in April and Monocle had a front-row seat.
How architect Jeanne Gang is reshaping cities through purposeful design
Winner of Monocle’s 2025 civic, commercial and cultural architect of the year award, the founder of Studio Gang is shaping the identity of cities with thoughtful, sustainable design that prioritises people, place and long-term…
