Milan Takes Center Stage: Poliform Writes Its Milan Design Week 2026
Poliform Milan Design Week 2026 marks a strategic turning point: no Salone del Mobile, but new projects and exclusive events in the heart of the city On the occasion of Milan Design Week 2026, the brand makes a clear and deliberate positioning choice: Milan becomes the sole stage, while participation in Salone del Mobile.Milano is […]
Karl Lagerfeld Puts Down Roots in Lisbon: When Fashion Becomes Residential Architecture
KARL LAGERFELD Residences Lisboa is born, the Maison’s first luxury branded residence in Portugal, blending Bauhaus influences, couture lifestyle and excellence in hospitality services KARL LAGERFELD announces KARL LAGERFELD Residences Lisboa, the brand’s first branded residential project in Lisbon and the Maison’s absolute debut in Portugal within the high-end real estate sector. Developed in collaboration […]
Contract District Group launches DESOP, the platform redefining furniture retail
DESOP is born, the new Design Operations software integrating digital tools and AI to simplify the customer experience and make furniture system management scalable across real estate, retail and design Contract District Group enters a new phase of growth by focusing on digital transformation and the integration of Artificial Intelligence into its business processes. This […]
From a Courtroom to the Mandarin Oriental Vienna Hotel
A former Secessionist courthouse becomes a new landmark of luxury hospitality in Vienna The opening of Mandarin Oriental Vienna marks a new chapter in the luxury hospitality landscape of the Austrian capital. The project takes shape within a listed former courthouse located in the First District, originally built in 1908, now transformed into a five-star, […]
Courmayeur Design Week-end 2026: Design Celebrates Love at the Foot of Mont Blanc
From February 12 to 15, the Valentine’s Day weekend becomes a distributed laboratory of projects, passions and visions From February 12 to 15, 2026, Courmayeur Design Week-end returns to its symbolic destination with an edition that weaves together design thinking, landscape and human relationships. Presented at the ADI Design Museum in Milan, the new edition […]
Lives on Display: Ettore Sottsass Beyond the Project
At Triennale Milano, a photographic exhibition reveals the private and public dimensions of Ettore Sottsass, between intimacy, travel and design vision There is a moment when design ceases to be an object and becomes a life story. Ettore Sottsass. Mise en scène , on view at Triennale Milano from December 12, 2025 to February 15, […]
International Compasso d’Oro Award 2025: Design that Anticipates the Future Arrives in Milan
After the awards ceremony at Expo Osaka, the winning projects arrive at the ADI Design Museum with an exhibition dedicated to the key themes of innovation, sustainability, and human-centered design The International Compasso d’Oro Award 2025 confirms its role as a global observatory on the transformations of contemporary design. Promoted by ADI – Associazione per […]
Milano Design Week 2026: Superstudio Redesigns the City with a New Design Map
A distributed concept across Tortona, Barona, and Bovisa presents three visions — SuperNova, SuperCity, and SuperPlayground — to narrate the evolution of international design through research, emerging talent, and large immersive installations Superstudio extends its collaboration to Milan’s three neighborhoods—Tortona, Barona, and Bovisa—for a total of 30,000 m². A new thematic map defines the identity […]
CoverWall by FCM F.lli Gamba: the new language of contemporary walls
The modular system of decorative panels that reinterprets the wall as a furnishing element, combining design, versatility and 100% Made in Italy quality CoverWall represents the natural evolution of FCM F.lli Gamba’s long-standing expertise. For over 50 years, the company has been developing custom interior door profiles through a bespoke approach and entirely Italian production. […]
La Casa de Retiro Espiritual: 50 Years Later, the Visionary Manifesto That Redefined Living
Emilio Ambasz’s masterpiece celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025: a pioneering work that blends architecture, landscape, and introspection, anticipating themes of sustainability and the quest for a “spiritual dwelling” In 2025, the Casa de Retiro Espiritual in Seville marks the 50th anniversary of one of Emilio Ambasz’s most iconic projects. Considered one of the most […]
Cloud Dancer 2026: the ethereal white that is reshaping the future of design
Pantone announces the Color of the Year 2026: a shade suspended between calm, light, and creativity that inspires materials, furnishings, and interior surfaces designed to feel more airy and contemplative Pantone opens 2026 with Cloud Dancer (PANTONE 11-4201), a soft, airy white that becomes a symbol of serenity in an increasingly overstimulated world. “A whisper […]
Holiday Design Icons: the guide to Christmas gifts that make an impact
A curated selection of design gift ideas for an unforgettable Christmas: furniture, lighting, and objects that bring style, atmosphere, and personality into every home No gift-giving panic: here comes a selection designed to surprise anyone who loves design, with proposals suited to every taste and every budget. From timeless classics to new must-haves, here are […]
Villa Imperiale by Etereo: When Maximalist Design Becomes a Living Art Form
An iconic residence in Emirates Hills that celebrates boldness, refined materials and a couture vision of interior design In the heart of Emirates Hills, Villa Imperiale by Etereo introduces a new interpretation of maximalist design. This 1,700 sqm villa embraces intense colors, precious materials and theatrical atmospheres. The project was developed for a young European […]
Framework by Lualdi Elevates Contemporary Boiserie to a New Level
A modular system that transforms walls into functional, aesthetic and fully customizable surfaces Lualdi presents Framework, a solution that reinterprets contemporary boiserie as a living architectural element. Walls are no longer simple surfaces to be clad; they become design tools that structure space and create new usage scenarios. A Boiserie That Evolves with the Needs […]
Minimalism that Inspires: Palmira and GCA Architects Redesign the Hotel Room
“Praise to the Essential”: a project that celebrates the beauty of simplicity and material authenticity in hotel design At a time when travellers value emotional well-being and a connection with the essential, Palmira and GCA Architects propose a new vision for hotel design. Their collaboration, presented at Interihotel 2025, takes shape in the project “Praise […]
Al Ghurair Collection Debuts in Dubai: Wedyan, the Super-Prime Architecture Signed by Kengo Kuma
The new Al Ghurair Collection redefines the concept of luxury living with Wedyan, the first project by Kengo Kuma in the United Arab Emirates Al Ghurair Collection is the new luxury residential portfolio developed by Al Ghurair Development, dedicated to iconic homes in highly prestigious locations. With a legacy that has helped shape Dubai’s skyline, […]
Venice Architecture Biennale 2027: Wang Shu & Lu Wenyu Shape the Future of Design
The Venice Biennale announces the curators of the next edition: a visionary duo that combines memory, materials and experimentation Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu, founders of Amateur Architecture Studio, have been appointed Artistic Directors of the Architecture Sector at the Venice Biennale. They will lead the 20th International Architecture Exhibition, running from May 8 to […]
The OPEN CALL – Art Crafts Residency at Villa Medici opens applications for 2026
An international opportunity for artisans and creative makers, combining research, production, and dialogue with the historical heritage of Villa Medici The OPEN CALL – Art Crafts Residency at Villa Medici, promoted by the French Academy in Rome – Villa Medici, is now officially open. The initiative will select six professional artisans working in the field […]
SKS conquers Chicago with a showroom designed by Lissoni
The new SKS Chicago showroom, designed by Lissoni Architecture New York inside The MART, transforms kitchens into a theatrical and immersive experience The SKS Chicago showroom officially opens inside The MART, an iconic building and a key reference point for the creative community of the Midwest. The luxury brand of built-in appliances chooses one of […]
CIFF Guangzhou 2026: CONNECT · CREATE and the new future of global furniture
The 57th edition reinvigorates the vision of the world’s largest furniture fair, taking place from March 18–21 and 28–31, 2026, with a focus on connections, innovation, and new business models CIFF Guangzhou 2026 takes place amid a period of profound transformation in the global furniture industry. New consumer behaviors, shifts in trade dynamics, accelerated digitalization, […]
Momenteeria: the first contemporary tea room dedicated to happiness rituals opens in Milan
A new urban retreat opens at Via Carducci 38 where tea, design and mindful living transform every break into a mindful wellness experience Momenteeria opens in Milan as the first contemporary tea room dedicated to the rituals of happiness. Located on Via Carducci, just steps from the Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio, it offers a clear vision: […]