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The Bamboo collection from Tectona takes inspiration from the characteristic appearance of bamboo canes, a recurring motif in Art Nouveau cabinetmaking but also among master glassmakers and ceramicists. The tube-shaped stems, hollow and separated by knots, form the structure for armchairs, tables, chairs and sofa. The armchair is characterised by the width of the seat, […]

Design Holding, a global leader in high-end design, reinforces its activity in the States by opening new flagship stores and restyling older locations, as in New York where the “homes” of B&B Italia (135 Madison Avenue and 150 East 58th Street) now have a new look, including major expansion to provide more space for Maxalto. […]

“At times my mind takes me to a place called the ‘library of forms’ where I imagine an infinite shelf displaying an infinity of morphological solutions,” says Misha Kahn. This is the world of his imagination. As one of the most eclectic designers on the American scene, a maker of engaging pieces and unexpected volumes, […]

The first solo show by Maurizio Cattelan in two decades, and the debut of the artist at Gagosian, one of the world’s most powerful galleries: Sunday, curated by Francesco Bonami, is on view at the gallery’s space in Chelsea, at 522 West 21st Street (until 15 June 2024). Along the lines of America, the famous […]

Conceived as a dynamic space for interaction and creativity, the new Poltrona Frau flagship at 118 Madison Avenue embodies the design vision of AMDL CIRCLE, helmed by the architect Michele De Lucchi. Inside an Art Deco building from the early 1900s, the showroom is organized on three levels, for an impressive floorspace of over 1700 […]

In the space of Ralph Pucci in New York, on 20 May 2024 – during the design week – new works by Xavier Lust and Chris Lehrecke are placed in dialogue with the sculptures of August Lehrecke, paintings of Rebecca Moses, photographs by Antoine Bootz, and art by Spencer Fung. Welcome into the collectible design […]

In the heart of Soho, Casa Gessi will open on May 21, 2024, at 214 Lafayette Street, inside a 19th century neoclassical building, just like the brand’s other “mansions” – in Milan, Singapore, London, Dubai, Riyadh – opened in buildings of great historical value. In the art, fashion and design district, Gessi has created a […]

The exhibition organized by the gallery Friedman Benda (515 W 26th St, 1st floor – until 15 June 2024), in coordination with the events in New York, investigates the responses to the emergencies of our time, interpreted by well-known contemporary designers. The focus is on sustainable materials and manufacturing, as opposed to processes of mass […]

Clerkenwell Design Week will make a return to London from 21 – 23 May 2024, marking its 15th year as a global design festival. Building upon its record-breaking 2023 edition, which drew over 37,000 visitors, the upcoming event is set to elevate the experience with new venues, expanded exhibition spaces, thought-provoking installations and a stronger-than-ever […]

The new Poliform range of outdoor furnishings makes its official debut in New York from 16 to 23 May. The presentation happens in the heart of Manhattan, inside the spaces of the brand’s iconic showroom at 112 Madison Avenue, which already displays the company’s total home collection, including the latest offerings of furniture and complements […]

New York reveals its relentless pace punctuated by new flagships, experiential museums, performing centers, skyscrapers that defy the laws of gravity and extraordinary makeovers such as the former Domino Sugar Factory transformed into a dedicated co-working hub. The traveler returning to the city has only to venture between the neighborhoods and delve with a curious […]

Wall&decò is one of the most innovative Italian producers of wallpaper. Wallpaper as we know it today has roots in the 1800s, when thanks to progress in printing techniques, it became an affordable product for the middle classes. Another step forward came with the use of PVC (one of the most extensively consumed plastic materials […]

David Giroire, born in 1980, is a man of many facets. And driven by great energy. With a past in fashion that led him to work on the Dior Homme image with Hedi Slimane as creative director, then in communications with a “boutique agency” with clients (first fashion, then interior design and architecture) united by […]

Located in a historic building on Via Manzoni, the new Milanese showroom of Talenti establishes itself as a reference point for design and innovation enthusiasts. The decision to position itself in this emblematic location is part of a corporate strategy aimed at connecting tradition and future prospects. The concept of the space was supervised by […]

DATA SHEET Hotel operator: Limited Editions Hotels group Heritage architecture: Metzger et Associés Architecture Interior design: Atelier Lionel Jadot (Lionel Jadot; Cristina Gusano; Pierrot Deconinck; Guillaume Thilly; Juliette Geeraert; Juliette Moyersoen; Julien Croenen; Louise Michiels) Furnishings: Zaventem Ateliers (Thomas Serruys, Pierre-Emmanuel Vandeputte, Pierre Coddens, Lionel Jadot x David Chair Docter, Arthur Vandergucht, Ateliers JetJ) Lightings: […]

There can be no progress without looking back at the past. This is a fundamental concept for the Brazilian furniture brand Etel, which from its founding in 1985 has approached the design of tomorrow by relying on almost extinct production techniques and materials. An ethical approach of sustainability and research that is updated with the […]

Designer, art director and artisan, Vito Nesta takes inspiration from foreign culture and uses his travels as an ongoing source of input for his work. His creative thinking goes into very different projects, all of which can be traced back to an inimitable aesthetic, a classic and at times exotic style, in keeping with the […]

Harmony and elegance, games of contrast and solutions of striking emotional impact. Bringing life to a location calls for mastery, with careful study of every detail, as can be seen in the precise choices of surfaces by FMG and Iris Ceramica for the Follis restaurant. The new venue in Rome, curated by Franco Costa, is […]

Color and lightness are the guides through which to discover the new Pedrali collections, as seen at the recent Salone del Mobile in Milan. Like a sun-drenched stroll in a natural setting, where various hues become a regenerating range, enhancing our perception of the context. Likewise, the #PedraliColoursofLightness display created by DWA Design Studio concentrated […]

In recent years we have seen an opening of the world of design to new narratives and perspectives. There is a tendency to get beyond the single vision created in the 20th century by a few key figures (mostly from the western world) who have written the history of design, and to listen to many […]