Titanic, a world rediscovered
The maiden voyage of Titanic II is scheduled for June 2027, following the same route as its ill-fated predecessor: from Southampton, England, to New York. While awaiting this event, the exhibition “Titanic: An Immersive Voyage” is open at the Exhibition Hub Art Center in Scalo Farini, Milan, until October 27th. This European exclusive is held […]
Bespoke teaching
The new teaching centre at the University of Ferrara, at the Arcispedale Sant’Anna di Cona, has been designed to meet the growing education needs of the university. A total of 5200 square metres given over to study, research, meeting and learning designed by Metroplan Architettura Ingegneria, Techplan and Arca engineering, with contribution from the company […]
Ocean state of mind
DATA SHEET Owner: Explora Journey/Gruppo MscExterior and interior design: Ufficio di progettazione Msc, Ufficio Fincantieri, De Jorio Yacht & Design, NenMarFurnishings: Molteni&C, Manutti, B&B, KnollLighting: AstepLinen: FretteChandelier: PreciosaPhotos: courtesy of Explora Journey Discover the world far from the crowds, cradled by the waves and coddled with the five-star services of Italy’s first luxury cruise ship. […]
Florim | Stone collection
Two types of granite, four limestones, one porphyry, three travertines, and one marble: these are the new additions to Florim Stone, with material and three-dimensional effects increasingly inspired by the tactile workings of natural stones with colored masses. There are two finishes: Matt Leather 2024, obtained through an acid-etching or sandblasting process followed by brushing—the […]
Nordic identity
DATA SHEET Client: Klaksvíkar KommunaArchitecture and Landscape design: Henning LarsenPhoto credits: Nic Lehoux Henning Larsen designed the masterplan, which is 40-60% complete. Slated for completion within 2025, additional renewal plans intend to meet the local population’s priorities. In the midst of an identity shift, Klaksvík is the second largest city of the Fær Øer islands, […]
London Design Festival, nine days of ideas
From September 14-22, London will host the 22nd London Design Festival, a wide-ranging event that captures the dynamism and openness of the British capital. LDF brings together major brand initiatives and experiments by emerging talent, commercial moments and an impressive calendar of events. With the Mayor of London as Principal Supporter, the event is spread […]
Cersaie 2024: focus on architectural space
The gates are about to open at Cersaie 2024, in the fair district of Bologna, confirming the worldwide appeal of the event that focuses this year on the concept of architectural space – interpreted in all its complexity, ranging from the residential dimension to the larger scale of contract projects, all the way to interpersonal […]
Scavolini in every moment
The quality of domestic life has always been a priority. First with kitchens that have left an indelible mark on the history of Italian furnishings. Then, gradually, as required by new habitat trends, the company has expanded into other zones of the house – the bathroom, the living area – demonstrating great functional and aesthetic […]
IFDM Interviews: Luca Nichetto
Born in Venice but a citizen of the world by vocation, Luca Nichetto embodies a vision of design that blends craftsmanship and industry, tradition and innovation. Based between Venice and Stockholm, the 48-year-old designer constantly draws on the inexhaustible cultural heritage of his hometown, Murano, the millennial cradle of glass art. On a sultry afternoon […]
JNcQUOI Beach Club: essentialism on the coastline of Comporta
Located on the coastline of Praia do Pego at Comporta, an exclusive destination facing the Atlantic, JNcQUOI Beach Club is the new project by the Belgian studio Vincent Van Duysen Architects that fits naturally into the Portuguese landscape. The sensual and rational design approach of VVDA, inspired by the vernacular architecture of the fishermen and […]
New space for Cesar in Seoul
Cesar, a leading Italian company in kitchen design and custom furniture, has opened a new flagship store in Seoul, in the dynamic Gangnam-gu district, where history – with UNESCO World Heritage monuments – and contemporary trends intertwine. The showroom is designed to create an immersive experience for industry professionals and customers, showcasing some of the […]
September: 5 exhibitions not to be missed in Venice
While the essential solo show on Armando Testa is about to close its doors (17 works on view at Ca’ Pesaro – Galleria Internazionale d’Arte Moderna until 15 September), Venice – thanks to the coinciding presence of the Art Biennale and Homo Faber – seems to have an infinity of interesting resources. At Museo di […]
Design complementare
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Una sinfonia di stili, suggestioni e sensazioni in cui le superfici in ceramica di FMG Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti e Iris Ceramica diventano protagoniste, grazie a una varietà di tecnologie, materiali e applicazioni che, in perfetta armonia, creano […]
Complementary design
A symphony of styles, suggestions and sensations in which the ceramic surfaces of FMG Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti and Iris Ceramica become the protagonists, thanks to a variety of technologies, materials and applications that, in perfect harmony, create interior scenographies of refined aesthetics and high quality. The recent interior design project for the Boutique Hotel […]
The art of glass festival is back
The eighth edition of The Glass Week, a festival dedicated to the art of glass, will be titled #AWorldofGlass and will be held from 14 to 22 September in Venice,Murano and Mestre. The event is characterized by an extraordinary international standing: over 300 applications were received from 45 countries, then selected by the Scientific Committee […]
Crafts 4.0
September, after the summer break, is the month in which the design machine gears back up, with events scheduled all over the world, driven by technical-commercial factors and/or an accent on new ideas. The itinerary winds through Europe and beyond, touching on Paris, Oslo, Bologna, Verona, London, the Principality of Monaco, Cannes, Sydney, Como, Vienna, […]
Glamora: inspired by the past
In keeping with the vision of offering wallcoverings capable of creating thrilling environments, where people can dream and enjoy living, Glamora presents a new series, the Arcadia Collection, which takes its cue from the iconographic heritage of ancient Greece and Rome, reinterpreted in a contemporary way. Trigarium, Arcadia Collection by Glamora Diana, Arcadia Collection by […]
A silent forest of words
After an eight-year-long process of designing, developing and building, it is now finally possible to visit the Galinciema library in the city of Ventspils in Latvia. The poetic design by the studio Sarma Norde Architects involved the evocative construction of a tree trunk inside a glazed envelope made from small segments of wood making it […]
A work of art between water and mountains
DATA SHEET Owner and Hotel operator: AltenbergerArchitecture and landscape design: Hadi Teherani ArchitectsInterior design: Weber Furnishings: MeridianiPhoto credits: courtesy of Krallerhof Atmosphere delivers on the promises of its name. The new structure, annexed to the Krallerhof spa hotel in the Austrian Alps near Leogang, makes an extraordinary impact. Designed by Hadi Teherani architects, it is like […]
Laufen | Meda collection
Straight and rigorous lines alternate with soft shapes, creating a timeless design in the Meda collection, designed by designer Peter Wirz of Studio Vetica for Laufen. ‘Made for Life’ is the starting claim; the result is a complete system of ceramics, faucets, furniture, and bathtubs with essential and modular forms to adapt to any bathroom […]