The new Hotel Arena in a 19th-century building in Amsterdam
In Amsterdam, the new Hotel Arena (Member of Design Hotels) is located in a 19th-century building in Oosterpark Hotel Arena in Amsterdam is housed in the former Saint Elisabeth Institute, designed in 1886 by architect Adrianus Bleijs. This building originally housed a female orphanage, then a municipal dormitory and finally a center for youth and […]
Architecture MasterPrize: registrations open for the 2021 edition
Architecture MasterPrize, the contest that awards design, architecture, and from this year also photography, is back with a new edition Architecture MasterPrize, the international competition that rewards the best architecture and interior design projects, the best landscape architecture, and from this year the best architectural photography, is back with the 2021 edition. The competition is […]
Demetrio Paparoni: marble takes shape
Demetrio Paparoni, art critic, talks about marble and its potential to be shaped differently Authentic Natural Stone is a living material that is highly appreciated for its thousand possible applications. From architecture to interior design, up to the kitchen, the many variants of stone offer a thousand different interpretations. Marble, granite, travertine and other stones […]
Nature at Casa Jardín Escandón
In Mexico City, CPDA Arquitectos designed a residential complex surrounding a secret garden Art Deco buildings, historic buildings and more contemporary structures characterize the streets of the redeveloped Escandón neighborhood in Mexico City. Among this mix of architectures with different styles, there is Casa Jardín Escandón by CPDA Arquitectos. This residential complex of 2,800 square […]
Stefano Boeri is the curator of Salone del Mobile 2021
Or rather, Stefano Boeri will be the curator of a special event, which will not be Salone del Mobile.Milano as it has been scheduled for 2022 This is what we can be deduce from yesterday’s press release by Salone del Mobile.Milano. Which explains: “The architect Stefano Boeri has been announced as the curator of the […]
Tribute to Vico Magistretti at Triennale di Milano
Triennale di Milano presents the exhibition celebrating the centenary of Vico Magistretti’s birth Initially planned for 2020, the exhibition traces the career of the Milanese architect and designer through architecture and industrial design. In collaboration with Fondazione Vico Magistretti, it is curated by Gabriele Neri with exhibition design by Lorenzo Bini/Binocle. Summarizing the work of […]
David Chipperfield designs Kunsthaus Zürich
David Chipperfield Architects Berlin has completed the extension to Kunsthaus Zürich The new wing of Kunsthaus Zürich is located in Heimplatz, opposite the historical building by Karl Moser (1910), in Zurich. A passageway running underneath the square connects the two buildings and the Schauspielhaus theater, creating a gateway to the arts. Discover also the National […]
Artesia by Gaber wins two awards at Red Dot Award 2021
Gaber wins the Red Dot Award 2021 with Artesia, a chair with an innovative and very functional design The jury of the Red Dot Award 2021, one of the most important design competitions in the world, has given the Artesia chair by Gaber two awards, Red Dot and Red Dot: Best of the Best 2021. […]
SKS DE-Sign Contest. The revolution of the home begins in the kitchen
Signature Kitchen Suite launches a competition for architects and architecture students dedicated to the new role of the kitchen The theme of the competition is the design of a new role for the domestic kitchen, also in light of the most recent changes accelerated by the health emergency. Participation in the competition is open to […]
Antonio Rodriguez: marble is naturalness
Antonio Rodriguez, designer, talks about the naturalness of marble Authentic Natural Stone is a living material that is highly appreciated for its thousand possible applications. From architecture to interior design, up to the kitchen, the many variants of stone offer a thousand different interpretations. Marble, granite, travertine and other stones are living materials, which offer […]
German design plays the lead role in the new LenzWerk Monaco showroom
The new LenzWerk Monaco showroom hosts the excellences of German design for tailor-made interior design projects High-end furniture store chain LenzWerk has opened its first showroom on the French Riviera, in the heart of the Principality of Monaco. LenzWerk Monaco, which can be visited by appointment only, is located inside Villa Nuvola, an elegant building […]
London Design Biennale 2021 is back
Post-Covid-19 recovery and collective health are the themes of the 2021 edition of London Design Biennale Originally planned for 2020, due to the pandemic it was postponed by a year. Curated by Es Devlin, London Design Biennale 2021 focuses on four highly topical macro-themes. Environment: how can we design better places? Health: how can design […]
The new collection by Gallotti & Radice at Milano Design City, April 2021
At Milano Design City – April 2021, Gallotti & Radice presented the new collection The informal living area Lilas, by Dainelli Studio, is the new squared upholstered armchair placed next to the Elissa Sectional sofa. The modular version of the Elissa sofa enables many new configurations suitable to different spaces. Read our interview with Silvia […]
Foil, the new single-lever tap by Cristina Rubinetterie
The new Foil single-lever tap by Cristina Rubinetterie challenges the laws of nature Foil, the new collection of mixer taps designed by Marco Pisati for Cristina Rubinetterie, is a contemporary reinterpretation of the classic cylindrical tap. This series includes a complete range of single-lever taps for the bathroom, from the washbasin to the bidet, to […]
Salone del Mobile.Milano 2021 has been confirmed
Salone del Mobile.Milano will be held as planned from 5 to 10 September 2021 Until now, we have refrained from commenting in any way the rumors about the Salone del Mobile, leaving others free to speak. We are talking about it today, when it has been made official, because, as journalists, we talking about concrete, […]
Singapore: an exhibition on the evolving green city
Garden Dreaming is the exhibition that explores the role of nature in Singapore, a green city that keeps evolving At the National Design Centre in Singapore, until May 31, 2021, the Singapore Design Council presents Garden Dreaming, an exhibition exploring the city of Singapore and its evolution into a “garden city.” Discover Shift, a green […]
Diesel Living is back at Milano Design City
On the occasion of Milano Design City – April 2021 edition, Diesel returned to Milan with a new layout in the showroom, Diesel Living – Together Apart[ment] The new collection by Diesel Living celebrates the return to the showroom after 10 years, with a new layout that emphasizes the importance of the home in these […]
Salerno: a city with international architecture
“Salerno. Urban planning and architectural design for the contemporary city” is the title of the webinar scheduled for Thursday, April 29, 2021, 4:00-7:00 pm The initiative is promoted by Ordine degli Architetti P.P.C. di Roma e provincia (OAR – the association of Rome-based architects) and ALOA – Associazione Culturale Ordine Architetti Roma in collaboration with […]
Architecture Biennale 2021: How will we live together?
Venice Architecture Biennale will come back in May 2021, curated by Hashim Sarkis and titled “How will we live together?” The 17th edition of Venice Architecture Biennale will run from May 22 to November 21, 2021. This year’s International Exhibition will include works by 112 participants from 46 countries, with more delegates from Africa, Latin […]
CIFF Guangzhou 2021: record-breaking figures
A 20.7% increase in the number of visitors compared to 2019: these are the record-breaking figures of CIFF Guangzhou 2021 The 47th edition of CIFF, CIFF Guangzhou, which closed on March 31, recorded an impressive 20.7% increase in the number of visitors compared to 2019, the year before the pandemic. The fair, for a total […]
The success of Franke at international awards 2021: Red Dot and IF Design Awards
Franke has won three Red Dot Awards and one IF Design Award 2021 with the Mythos oven collection and the Icon and Lift mixer taps The jury of the Red Dot Design Award 2021, one of the most important and coveted design international awards, has given the Mythos oven collection and the new Icon and […]