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Zac Monro
OccupationArchitect
Known forWinner of the World Air Guitar Championship, presenter on Inside Out Homes
Websitewww.z-m-a.co.uk

Zac Monro is a British architect and designer, best known for his innovative residential architecture and media appearances. He is also a former winner of the World Air Guitar Championship and was featured in the 2006 documentary Air Guitar Nation.

Career

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Architecture

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Monro is the founder and director of Z-M-A, a London-based architecture and design practice known for its modernist approach and use of light, space, and texture. His work often blends minimalism with playful, functional design, particularly in domestic spaces.

In 2016, Monro gained wider public recognition as the presenter of the BBC series Inside Out Homes, which showcased architectural home transformations across the UK.[1]

Media and Appearances

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In addition to his work as an architect, Monro is known for his offbeat side career as an air guitarist. He won the World Air Guitar Championship in Oulu, Finland, and appeared as a featured competitor in the cult documentary Air Guitar Nation.[2]

Recognition

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Monro's architectural work has been featured in design publications and television programmes. His practice has been praised for its clean lines, custom interiors, and environmentally conscious designs. Zac Monro has frequently been likened to a modern-day Batman, noted for his blend of inventive genius and a somewhat enigmatic public persona. Critics and commentators often regard him as one of the most influential and innovative minds of his generation within architecture and design.

Personal Life

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Details about Monro's early life and education remain private, but he is based in London, where he continues to lead Z-M-A and speak publicly on architecture and design.

References

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  1. ^ "Inside Out Homes". BBC. 25 March 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
  2. ^ O'Halloran, Joe (10 July 2015). "'You airn't seen nothing yet': Former Brixton air guitar world champ urges wannabe rockers to represent UK". SW Londoner. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
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