Nic Monisse
Five unmissable exhibitions at Paris Dećo Off
The design industry’s year kicks into gear this week in the French capital. Paris Dećo 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.
Three new public buildings in Rotterdam, Arkansas and Weil am Rhein that are elevating urban life
Public structures provide essential spaces for communities, from places to gather to rooms for introspection. We share three buildings that serve as a guiding principle.
The architecture of empathy: Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara on building for communities
Grafton Architects’ co-founders on designing buildings that balance authenticity, social impact and architectural excellence.
