Spazio Lenovo in Milan: color and nature
Alessandro Luciani has designed Spazio Lenovo in Milan, awarded by the Retail Design Institute Inaugurated in September 2020, Spazio Lenovo in Milan has won the international award assigned by the Retail Design Institute ‘Best of the Best’ Class 2020. This international award, now in its 50th edition, goes to stores and showrooms around the world […]
Made in Italy at the Good Design Awards 2022
Alessi has won several Good Design Awards 2022 for Twergi by Ettore Sottsass, 100% make-up Proust by Alessandro Mendini, Plissé by Michele De Lucchi, and Sweetheart by Jim Hannon-Tan The Good Design Awards are among the most prestigious and renowned design awards in the world. Now in the 71st edition, they are organized annually by […]
An Italian startup for Expo 2020 Dubai
At Expo 2020 Dubai, a young Italian company provides the material for outdoor walkway covers i-Mesh is a lightweight, breathable fabric made by the Italian startup of the same name. For Expo 2020 Dubai, Werner Sobek used i-Mesh fabric for the pathway covers. This material is perfect for those latitudes as it shelters from heat […]
Cinema and theater icons at The Londoner hotel, London
Canadian practice Yabu Pushelberg has designed The Londoner hotel in London’s theater district The Londoner, the hotel designed by Yabu Pushelberg, is sited on Leicester Street, London. The building stands 30 meters high and 32 meters beneath street level, a stratagem that makes it possible to obtain a lot of space in an area rich […]
Our top 10 posts in 2021: Supersalone and Fuorisalone
Among the most read posts in 2021, those about the Supersalone and Fuorisalone, including DDN HUB, the event organized by DDN, take the lion’s share Probably due to a year without fairs, or at least very few, the most read posts of 2021 mostly concern Supersalone, Fuorisalone and 2021 events. Also the constantly updated calendar […]
LG ThinQ and New Year’s resolutions for 2022
New Year’s resolutions for 2022: LG ThinQ gives us some tips for a more sustainable lifestyle Typically, we start the new year with many resolutions, but it is often difficult to keep them. Although you can’t keep all your New Year’s resolutions, even just a few good habits can help create a better environment around […]
The Japanese Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
The Japanese Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, a project by Yuko Nagayama & Associates “Where ideas meet” is the theme of the Japanese Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. The project by Yuko Nagayama & Associates uses architecture to emphasize the cultural affinities between Japan and the Middle East. The 3D facade grid is intended to […]
Niva Mixed, the new decorative radiator by Vasco
Niva Mixed is the new decorative radiator by Vasco with high thermal efficiency Vasco presents Niva Mixed, a new decorative radiator suitable for hydronic heating, which also runs on electricity. That’s why Vasco’s Niva Mixed hybrid radiator is particularly suitable for rooms like bathrooms, which need to warm up quickly when the central heating is […]
Dar Darma Riad hotel in Marrakech
Dar Darma Riad hotel in Marrakech stands in the heart of the Medina, the colorful and lively historic center whose construction dates back to 1062 The private Maison dating back to the 18th century that houses Dar Darma Riad hotel has four suites and two apartments for a relaxing stay, especially in autumn, when the […]
New dates for Maison&Objet 2022
Maison&Objet, the trade fair dedicated to home décor, returns to Paris from 24 to 28 March 2022 For 25 years, Maison&Objet, organized by SAFI, has brought together international design, home decor and the international furniture lifestyle in the halls of Paris Nord Villepinte. The hallmark of the exhibition is the unique ability to create networking […]
New Falmec products between technological and stylistic research
The new Falmec hoods combine innovation and minimalist design for perfect efficiency and aesthetics that satisfy the most demanding interior designers Quantum Easy: the minimalist design of the range hood integrated in the hob Quantum Easy represents the evolution of the original Quantum model, the integrated cooking system inspired by the concept of unique and […]
The South Korean Pavilion at Expo 2020
The South Korean Pavilion talks about the future of the country, with a design by Mooyuki Architects “Smart Korea, Moving the World to you” is the theme of the Republic of Korea Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. The project, designed by Mooyuki Architects and realized by Ssangyong Engineering and Construction, presents the vision for the […]
Marble bathroom furniture by Kreoo
Kreoo: a new concept for completely customizable marble bathroom furniture The new marble bathroom furniture collections by Kreoo combine craftsmanship and state-of-the-art techniques for valuable bathroom compositions. Kreoo bathroom furniture includes two bathtub models, 20 different types of washbasins, either free-standing or countertop, easels and trays; all customizable in over 30 different types of marble. […]
Durable goods markets and new consumption trends
From the Findomestic Observatory on consumption and consumer credit a positive picture emerges for the furniture market in 2021 Despite the good results of 2020, due to the forced presence in our homes, 2021 opened with some criticalities, mainly in the first quarter. Until April, in fact, pandemic restrictions kept consumption down. Starting in April, […]
Nest Italy launches NestArt, dedicated to Italian art
Nest Italy, the platform dedicated to Italian-made luxury experiences adds art to its experiences Nest Italy is the new reference point for Italian-made luxury, ranging from hospitality to food, up to art. On Nest Italy you can buy tableware, clothing, household linen, food and drinks that represent Italian excellence. It is also possible to book […]
The Canadian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
“Traces” is the name of the multisensory installation by Canadian-based firm KANVA for the Canadian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai “Traces” and the Canadian Pavilion present Expo 2020 Dubai visitors with a poetic vision of an uncertain future. The installation also encourages reflection on our present and the growing threat to our planet caused by […]
Sports on the rooftops in Shenzhen
In Shenzhen, Crossboundaries has designed a large park for various activities on the rooftop of a building at the metro terminal Over the past 40 years, Shenzhen has undergone a metamorphosis, developing from a small fishing village to one of China’s most innovative and modern cities. Its population has grown rapidly from a few thousand […]
Val di Sogno Hotel in Malcesine, on Lake Garda
Ovre.design has renovated some rooms and the lobby of the Val di Sogno Hotel in Malcesine, on Lake Garda Malcesine, on the Veronese shore of Lake Garda, hosts ‘Val di Sogno’, a four-star hotel with 36 rooms and suites that has been recently renovated. At first, the project by Ovre.design only entailed the interior design […]
The world furniture market in 2022
CSIL-Centre for Industrial Studies has presented the Word Furniture Outlook 2021 with the forecasts about the furniture market for 2022 According to CSIL, the furniture industry has doubled its volume from 2000 to 2021, reaching a worldwide volume of about $500 million, which will be surpassed in 2022. The pandemic has had very little effect […]
The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
Santiago Calatrava designs the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai: it is sustainable and equipped with cutting-edge technology The Pavilion of the United Arab Emirates, designed by Santiago Calatrava, recalls a falcon in flight. The falcon, which often recurs in Arab culture, is the symbol of the Emirates and is also present on their emblem. […]
imm cologne postponed to 2023
imm cologne 2022 has been postponed to 2023 Although preparations for the fair were well underway and over 600 exhibitors had already confirmed their presence, a reflection on the current situation with VDM, the Association of German Furniture Industries, persuaded the organizers to cancel the 2022 edition as well. So, the 10th anniversary of Das […]