Carpet Edition and Ken Scott: creative explosion
When refined craftsmanship meets a revolutionary creative talent who made his mark on fashion and more, the results can only be a unique experience. This is what happens in the Ken Scott Capsule Collection presented by Carpet Edition, a company founded in 2005 at Collebeato, Brescia, by Carlo and Valentina Erba, specialized in the production and […]
“The big heart of Moroso”
According to Damir Eškerica, CEO of Moroso S.p.a. since 2018, “bringing out the value of diversity is a great source of wealth.” And in his case, this is not just a passing observation. Born in that “sum” of cultures, religions and civilizations that is Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Eškerica truly knows what […]
Dynamic connections
In the heart of Paris, an unexpected courtyard leads to the new headquarters of Van Cleef & Arpels, the legendary house of high-end jewellery, born right in the French capital. The design of all the communal spaces in a building that dates back to the 17th century – reception, library, collective work spaces and garden […]
Encounter between architecture and design
Light and shade alternate, along with soft textures and bold shapes, floors and walls in cement interact with finishes by Florim. In a private house in Pristina, Kosovo, Nomma Studio have created a series of materials, textures and colours, where architecture and design encounter and enhance one another: the result is an apartment where emotive […]
Rethinking the vernacular
DATA SHEET Architecture and Interior design: Studio MargineFurnishings: Artnova, Sangiacomo, Midj, Devina Nais, ThonetArredi su misura e porte: TuttolegnoRivestimenti e pavimenti: Laminam, Sant’AgostinoVetri e specchi: Vetreria CalassoComponenti: Bticino, Antonio Lupi, Olivari, Siemens, CieloPhoto credits: Marcello Mariana The intense white of the home envelops the eyes on sunny days, revealing a spontaneous nature behind its apparent […]
Megius | Zen Idro & Zen Hammam
Zen Idro and Hammam by Megius takes up the minimal profile of the Zen shower but has been enhanced by fixed shelves to hold objects, inserted directly onto the glass and available in multiple sizes. Inside, the integrated seat in Iroko wood offers an improved sense of wellbeing. The Zen Idro version is characterised by […]
Beyond form: the humanism of Thomas Heatherwick
Thomas Heatherwick is known for his unique and highly innovative approach to architecture, which spectacularly combines elements of design, art, and engineering. In China, Heatherwick has made a distinctive mark, realizing projects that have regenerated urban space and promoted interaction between the environment and its users. One of Heatherwick’s most emblematic creations in China is […]
Design dialogues in Los Angeles
Behind The Future Perfect, one of the most inspiring exhibition platforms for research and collectible design in the United States, is David Alhadeff, a gallerist and collector with a cosmopolitan family and a lifelong connection to art. Founded in New York in 2007, The Future Perfect opened a San Francisco location in 2010 and another […]
One restaurant, two cultures
DATA SHEET Principle designer: Chris ShaoLighting consultant: Isabel ZhuLandscape: Fish DesignArtists: Natalia Landowska, Gil Melott, Sophie Lou Jacobsen, Pelle Designs (Jean & Oliver Pelle), Yves Mohy,Other consultants: Morris, Jebara & Co.Furnishing brands: Objective Gallery (OBJ +), Finn Juhl, BD Barcelona Design, FogiaPhotographer: Zhu Hai If not for its address – 11 Dongping Road, Shanghai – […]
Repetition and harmony
During the Milano Design Week, Henge, an Italian furniture company known for its constant research into precious materials and constant innovation in design, presented the result of its collaboration with Venini, a great name in glass art: the Floyd Series, a collection of lamps designed by Ugo Cacciatori. Born in Carrara into a family with […]
In the heart of Clerkenwell
Already present in the English capital since 2020, Florim has chosen to relocate to an even more prestigious location, at number 56-60 St John Street. The new exhibition space, conceived as a creative hub, aims to be a reference point for architects, designers and planners looking for high-level ceramic surfaces. The goal is to create […]
Ceramics: thinking about the future
The journey to “destination future” moves full speed ahead for Iris Ceramica Group, which after having adopted (engineered and deployed) the futuristic project of the Green Hydrogen Factory is now shifting the focus towards research and development, with the objective of re-engineering ceramics to improve interaction between human beings and the environment. The famous equation […]
Monte di Pietà
Originally the home of Venetian merchants Corner di San Cassiano, Ca’ Corner della Regina was built between 1724 and 1728 on the ruins of the Gothic palazzo in which Caterina Corner, the future Queen of Cyprus, was born in 1454. In 1800, the building became the property of Pope Pius VII, who assigned it to […]
The role of architecture in African independence
Presented in coordination with the seventh special project for the Applied Arts Pavilion of the Venice Architecture Biennale in 2023, until 22 September 2024 it is possible to visit the exhibition “Tropical Modernism: Architecture and Independence” at the Porter Gallery of V&A South Kensington in London. Tropical Modernism is an architectural style that developed in […]
The contemporary and multifunctional design of Giuseppe Arezzi
With an essential language characterized by references to his territory of origin, Sicily, Giuseppe Arezzi is a designer who creates products and spaces aimed at transformability and multifunctionality. Two of his furniture pieces are already part of important collections: Binomio for the permanent “Design and Decorative Arts” collection of the CNAP Centre National des Arts […]
History, culture and a love for outdoor living in the new Patio collection by Ethimo
Patio is the name of the latest collection of outdoor furnishings by Ethimo, and marks the second collaboration between Studio Zanellato/Bortotto and the brand specialized in furniture for the open air, after the presentation of the Rotin collection in 2022. Composed of lounge and dining furniture, Patio features an innovative leitmotif: the rediscovery of traditional […]
Portrait Milano, a jewel of hospitality
The project was entrusted to renowned architect Michele De Lucchi and, with his unmistakable interior design style, architect Michele Bönan. The result is a place offering five-star hospitality inspired by the elegance of Italian craftsmanship. The rooms and suites, overlooking the glazed loggia or the garden, are quiet, secluded spaces that present elements typical of […]
IED Turin “Marconi,” a new look to the future
After 35 years of history and education in Turin, the IED Group is expanding and inaugurating a new “Marconi” location at Via Nizza 18 in the Piedmontese capital. The 3000 sq. meter space is spread across 5 levels and will house new classrooms, workshops, and common areas for studying and socializing. The urban redevelopment and […]
A hotel, a rooftop, a gallery
DATA SHEET Interior design: Studio Spagnulo&PartnersFurnishings: Molteni (indoor), Varaschin (outdoor)Lighting: PanzeriFabrics (bedheads, carpets, pillows): Mariantonia UrruColumn wine cellars: Signature Kitchen SuiteWood flooring: Listone GiordanoCeramic accessories and tiles: Giovanni De MaioFaucets: ZucchettiTowel warmers: TubesSanitaryware: SimasPhoto credits: Barbara Pau, Stefano Pinci The Ara Maris Hotel in Sorrento (a project signed by the studio Spagnulo&Partners, which carried out the […]
Midj | Bolle
The artisanal vocation of Midj articulated on an industrial scale and above all their expertise in working with metal, combined with the creativity of Paola Navone has produced Bolle. A collection with a mediterranean feel that has been conceived for outdoor use and includes sofas, armchairs, tables, chairs and lamps in coloured macro-perforated metal. This […]