The new Vertica set-up in Duka showroom
Dukaversum, the exhibition hall designed by Bea Mitterhofer and Luis Rabensteiner, president of Duka, in the new company headquarters, renovates the Vertica area The innovative experiential showroom Dukaversum ‘stages’ the four sections of the Duka catalogue: Quadra, Vertica, Aura, Arreda. An exhibition offering a complete panorama of Duka’s collection, which includes shower cabins and enclosures […]
Open Architecture presents the Bibliotheater in Shanghai
Open Architecture has designed Pinghe Bibliotheater in Shanghai, which includes a library and theater New York- and Beijing-based Open Architecture has designed Pinghe Bibliotheater on the campus of Shanghai’s Qingpu Pinghe International School. This is a cultural center that promotes reading and numerous artistic and cultural activities, and includes two theaters, a library and a […]
Soliscape, the new lighting system by UNStudio for Delta Light
UNStudio designs Soliscape, a lighting system for workspaces and public spaces also able to reduce noise, for Delta Light Soliscape, a word that sums up “sound and light-scape”, is a system that manages lighting and noise pollution. At the core of this system is a self-learning mechanism based on a network of sensors. These sensors […]
A small house for a large family
In Vanves, France, atelier, Nomadic Architecture Studio designs Michelet, a small house for a family of 5 In the center of Vanves (France), atelier, Nomadic Architecture Studio has designed a 50 sqm home ready to accommodate a family of 5. Sales of small properties in the center of big cities are rising The center of […]
The new Hood armchair by Zanette
Francesc Rifè designs Hood, a comfortable and enveloping armchair inspired by the Fifties The distinctive feature of the Hood armchair, the new product by Zanette for 2021, is the curved wooden profile that defines its armrests and backrest. The enveloping shape of the wooden frame embraces the voluminous cushions, covered in leather or fabric, recalling […]
Daniel Volpi: marble is versatility
Daniel Volpi, recent design graduate from Politecnico di Milano: marble is versatile and very Italian 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 […]
The new edition of Pop up my Bathroom at ISH Digital 2021
Pop up my Bathroom, the information and exhibition platform of ISH dedicated to the bathroom, returns in 2021 with a new digital edition ISH, the world’s leading trade fair dedicated to the bathroom, energy saving technologies, air conditioning, building automation and renewable energies. will be back from 22 to 26 March 2021 with a new […]
The Contribution of Women in Contemporary Architecture: The Danish Example
Women and contemporary architecture in Denmark: an online conference promoted by the Chamber of Architects of the Province of Milan The Contribution of Women in Contemporary Architecture: The Danish Example is the new event belonging to the cycle of conferences dedicated to the contribution of women in contemporary international architecture. The webinar is organized by […]
Milan and architecture: an ongoing discovery
Beatrice Costa, Director of the Foundation of the Chamber of Architects of Milan, and architecture in Milan In Milan, the Foundation of the Chamber of Architects works intensely to promote the design culture and the knowledge of the territory through architecture. We have talked about it with Beatrice Costa, Director of the Foundation since 2018. […]
BASE launches “We Will Design” contest
“We Will Design” is the new contest launched by BASE inviting universities, emerging designers and brands to redesign post-Covid-19 human future BASE launches “We Will Design“, a call addressed to Italian and international universities, emerging brands and designers, inviting them to rethink and redesign the future of mankind after the Covid-19 pandemic. Participants have […]
World Architecture Festival will be back December 1-3
World Architecture Festival and INSIDE – Festival of Interiors will be back December 1-3, 2021 World Architecture Festival has announced an in-person edition for December 1-3, 2021. After the virtual edition held in December 2020, WAF was first scheduled for late June 2021. However, the persistence of the pandemic suggested that June would be too […]
Design and furniture trade shows: the new 2022 calendar (still being updated)
#Designgoeson: furniture and design trade shows, in Italy and worldwide, are already rescheduling dates for 2022 The Covid-19 health emergency made furniture and design fairs around the world revise their entire schedules. At the beginning of the emergency it still seemed possible to simply postpone the dates by a few months, then it gradually became […]
The house in the Giant Mountains by Fránek Architects
Fránek Architects designed an eco-friendly house that blends with nature in the Giant Mountains, Czech Republic In the Giant Mountains, Czech Republic’s highest mountains, Fránek Architects designed an eco-friendly house clad in larch wood that covers the façade and the sloping roof. The use of wood as the only cladding material allows the house to […]
Ogami collection and stone paper
Talking about notebooks may seem anachronistic in digital times. However, the habit of taking notes on paper has not waned; on the contrary, there are still many admirers of pen and paper. The production of paper poses some sustainability issues and recycled paper is not always appreciated. A reflection on all these aspects resulted in […]
Trends: solid wood furniture
In recent years, wooden furniture and complements have regained great popularity, because wood is associated with a healthier and more natural lifestyle and with the value of things that last over time. Wooden furniture can have different styles – classic, contemporary, sober or decorated – thanks to the versatility of the material. Moreover, thanks to […]
CIFF Guangzhou 2021, March 18-31
CIFF Guangzhou 2021 will be back in March 2021, stronger than ever Despite the pandemic and the health emergency, CIFF Guangzhou is among the few trade fairs held in 2020, albeit in a reduced form. In March 2021, CIFF Guangzhou will return to normal. The first phase, dedicated to home furniture, will be held from […]
Pirelli 39: a new project in Milan, by Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Stefano Boeri Architetti
A new complex in the Porta Nuova district replaces Milan’s former city hall and completes the redevelopment of the area Architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Stefano Boeri are the winners of the competition for the regeneration of Pirelli 39, the area that hosts the building that used to house the technical office of the […]
Showerhead trends
Showerheads are fundamental to create the perfect shower. Round, square, rectangular, recessed, jointed, in many different materials, the showerhead is not just useful for the water jet anymore, but it has also become a furnishing element. Moreover, thanks to some new solutions, showerheads can effectively help us save water. Ceiling-mounted showerheads Antoniolupi and the showerhead […]
Istituto Europeo di Design opens new schools in Milan and Bilbao
The new Istituto Europeo di Design schools are located in historic buildings in Milan and Bilbao IED–Istituto Europeo di Design has opened two new venues in Milan and Bilbao. The new design schools add to the 10 sites opened over the years in Italy, Spain and Brazil. The new IED Milano on via Piranesi and […]
Lorenzo Palmeri: marble is creativity
Lorenzo Palmeri, designer and musician: marble is a living material with a unique sound 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 […]
The Contribution of Women in Contemporary Architecture: The British Example
Women and contemporary architecture, the British example: an online conference promoted by the Chamber of Architects of the Province of Milan After the first cycle of conferences about the Swiss and the Finnish example, the Foundation of the Chamber of Architects of the Province of Milan goes on with its series dedicated to the role […]