Nic Monisse
‘I’m obsessed with feeling cosy at night’: Willo Perron on designing Knoll’s Bun lounge chair
French-Canadian creative Willo Perron discusses shaping the Bun lounge chair for Knoll – a cloud-like seat balancing indulgent comfort, sculptural presence and everyday liveability, refined from thrift-shop find to contemporary design statement.
DNCO rebrands Amsterdam’s business district as an urban village
London and New York agency DNCO partners with Victory Group to transform Zuidas into ‘Zudo’, a bold new identity.
The place to contemplate: Chapel of St Thérèse of Lisieux Lyttelton
Charity – an approach to giving rooted in care for one’s neighbour – is a crucial tenet of Christianity. New Zealand-based architect Michael O’Sullivan’s family’s decision to design and donate the Chapel of St…
The savviest lobby addition: a gourmet minimart at the Sydney Paramount Hotel
You know the drill: a late-night drink with a client means that any decent dining establishment has called last orders by the time you’re back in your hotel room. The mini-bar offering is uninspiring…
Eight elegant objects that will make your days feel more considered
From lighting to kitchenware to a truly unique watch, our editors are sharing the well designed , small upgrades that will make life more luxurious.
Desert bloom: How the AlUla Arts Festival blends history with the here and now
Amid shifting sands punctuated by palm-fringed oases, the AlUla Arts Festival brings the long history of Saudi Arabia’s desert landscape to the kingdom’s bid for contemporary relevance in art and design.
Inside The Monocle Townhouse at Zürich’s Widder Hotel
Where media, design and hospitality come together under one (very good-looking) roof.
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…
