Nic Monisse
Lobby group: how the best hotels can outstay any Airbnb
Almost a decade ago, industry analysts were predicting the decline of the hotel. Decentralised and cheap peer-to-peer business models such as Airbnb were supposedly sounding a death knell. Initially, I must admit, it was…
The commute: Cycle through Mexico City with Tatiana Bilbao
We ride along with the Mexican architect as she shares abut her practice, her choice of bike brand and the relationship between architecture and politics.
What ‘Backrooms’ reveals about the emotional power of furniture and interiors
For certain interior architects, the devil is in the decor.
An unlikely mix of surreal and classical architecture makes Gibellina Nuova well worth a visit
“What are you seeing in this place?” It was a fair question from my Australian family, who I had dragged to Gibellina Nuova, a small town in the centre of Sicily. It was a…
Nine boats to buoy your summer months as temperatures hit the high Cs
Electric-powered engines, deep-water stability and reduced energy consumption are key factors when it comes to finding the season’s most covetable vessels.
A shore cure for urban fatigue: How Sydney, New York and Kobe are rethinking their waterfronts
A fish market revelling in theatrics, an amphitheatre-inspired hill uniting the sea and mountains, and a park acting as a flood defence. Smartly designed spaces are bringing people back to the water.
Dane in the life: Takeaways from Copenhagen’s 3 Days of Design
Monocle’s design editor, Nic Monisse, rounds up his key takeaways from 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen.
Nine highlights from Salone del Mobile 2026 and the rest of Milan Design Week
This year’s Milan Design Week was buzzing with optimism despite the challenges facing the sector. We toured the city’s halls and stalls to glean the insights on the opportunities in the industry today.
What I learned during New York City Design Week
Monocle’s design editor enjoyed all the fun of the fair at New York City Design Week. Here are some crafty lessons from the event.
How a Milan-based duo is rewriting the rules of design, one research project at a time
Formafantasma’s Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin have been named Monocle’s Designers of the Year for 2026 thanks to work that delves into ecology, politics, history and the hidden forces shaping our world.
