Elena Navarro
Founding Principal
Leads architecture direction after a decade at Herzog & de Meuron. Advocates for contextual brutalism and artisanal craft.
Studio
MONOLITH is a global architecture and interiors practice crafting quietly monumental spaces.
Established in 2016, the studio works across continents, balancing brutalist restraint with tactile luxury. We take on a limited number of commissions each year to preserve depth of attention.
Our process is research-led and tactile. Material libraries, 1:1 mockups, and artisan partnerships help us explore detail before a single surface is built. We approach each project with curiosity, orchestrating experiences that are precise, calming, and enduring.
MONOLITH operates from New York and London, collaborating with craftspeople and consultants worldwide. Sustainability is integral: we examine embodied carbon, durability, and adaptability at every stage.
Services
Full-scope stewardship from concept to completion.
We assemble tailored teams for each commission, ensuring continuity between architecture, interiors, and brand expression.
Architecture & Masterplanning
Interior Architecture
Material & Finish Libraries
Lighting Design
Wayfinding & Signage
FF&E Procurement
Art & Object Curation
Post-Occupancy Styling
Team
Specialists united by precision.
Our core leadership collaborates with a network of artisans—stone carvers, millworkers, lighting designers—to deliver nuanced spaces.
Maxime Roux
Design Director
Guides interior strategy from concept to styling. Recognized for bespoke furniture collaborations across Europe.
Liang Zhao
Head of Experiential Design
Leads research and narrative development, integrating sensory mapping and advanced visualization workflows.
Recognition
Trusted by discerning partners.
Our work has been recognised globally and is commissioned by clients who seek lasting, refined environments.
Clients
- Armitage Developments
- Caldera Hospitality Group
- Museo del Río
- Strand Residences
- Aurora Cultural Council
Architizer A+ Awards — Interiors (Winner)
Dezeen Awards — Cultural Project (Shortlist)
Frame Awards — Hospitality Concept (Winner)
Wallpaper* Design Awards — Best Use of Light