Samo group: complete bathroom furniture collections
With Samo, Siro, Inda and Lineabeta, a complete range for any area of the bathroom Venetian company Lineabeta joins the Samo group, allowing the group to enrich and complete its product sectors with bathroom accessories. Born in 2013, when Samo and Siro acquired Inda, the Samo group is now able to offer a complete range […]
Lavazza: coffee design
Lavazza coffee machines: Italian design in the world The Italian brand synonymous with coffee worldwide, Lavazza, not only keeps the flag of our favorite beverage flying, but also stands out for the design quality of its coffee machines, awarded with the most prestigious international awards. The Lavazza Design Innovation Center designs all coffee machines, for […]
The new Neolith HQ showroom
Neolith sintered stone clads the walls and floors of the new Neolith HQ showroom Neolith has recently inaugurated a new showroom in Castellón, Spain. The Neolith HQ showroom is a new exhibition space that invites you to embark on a sensory and exploratory journey into the world of sintered stone, and offers the opportunity to […]
Sustainable shopping at Green Pea: a new concept
Oscar Farinetti’s new project is called Green Pea and is a “shopping mall” based on sustainability A sustainable building, sustainable products and manufacturers: this is the philosophy of Green Pea, the new project by Oscar Farinetti, who founded Eataly in 2007. As Farinetti explains, thinking of zero consumption is utopian, unfortunately. It is, therefore, necessary […]
No 31: New Neri&Hu and Design Republic’s Headquarters
The new office of Neri&Hu in Shanghai is a shared project The philosophy of Neri&Hu architecture practice has always been to reuse existing buildings, trying to preserve the shell and façades as much as possible. This is also the case for No 31, which houses their new headquarters. The space of the building is shared […]
Quirinale Contemporaneo 2020: the second phase of the project
On December 19th, 2020, Italian President Sergio Mattarella launched the second phase of Quirinale Contemporaneo Launched in June 2019, Quirinale Contemporaneo is an initiative by the President of the Italian Republic, aimed at promoting Italian art and design at the Quirinal Palace. On June 2nd, 2019, 68 works, including 36 works by contemporary artists and […]
A mountain cabin in Vermont by Olson Kundig
In Vermont, Olson Kundig created a mountain cabin that camouflages with the surrounding nature As winter comes, snow lovers return to spend their free time in the mountains, among ski trails, walks in the woods and local tastings. The experience becomes even more pleasant if the accommodation is a cabin, a typical isolated building in […]
Ikea to say farewell to its catalog in 2021. Forever?
Starting from 2021, Ikea will abandon its catalog. By the way, is the catalog still necessary? We have asked Mauro Mamoli, President of Federmobili Raise your hand if you have never flicked through the Ikea catalog, full of decorating ideas inspired by daily life. From 1950 to 2020, for 70 years, the catalog has been […]
Circula: empathetic and intelligent design
Tomek Rygalik designs a sustainable seat that favors circular economy and fosters dialogue Polish designer Tomek Rygalik has designed Circula, a bench made with reclaimed materials, whose round shape encourages people to dialogue and establish new kinds of relations. Not only is Circula’s design empathetic, it is also sustainable as it is made to last […]
Steve Leung and the Ying door for Lualdi
The new Lualdi door for 2020 is Ying, a project by Steve Leung Design Chinese ideogram 迎 is pronounced “Yíng” and means “welcome”. Steve Leung has chosen this name for his door collection designed for Lualdi, as a tribute to the culture of hospitality for which Italians are famous worldwide. The Yíng door combines Italian […]
Brickell Flatiron, Miami
Iosa Ghini Associati designs the interiors of the Brickell Flatiron, a new residential building in the heart of Miami Brickell Flatiron is among the tallest residential buildings in the center of Miami. Iosa Ghini Associati, which has recently designed the Marconi Express in Bologna, has worked on the interior design project, using only Made in […]
Paolo Castelli pays a tribute to the art of Giorgio Morandi
The new collection of objects and furnishings by Paolo Castelli brings back to life the spirit of Giorgio Morandi, one of the greatest Italian artists of the 20th century Paolo Castelli S.p.A. has created for Istituzione Bologna Musei Oggetti d’autore. Omaggio a Morandi, a new capsule collection including objects and furnishings that pay a tribute to […]
Ernst Knam: marble is solidity
For Master Pastry Chef Ernst Knam, marble is the ideal material for pastry-making 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 […]
Piero Lissoni Appointed Artistic Director of B&B Italia
The new Artistic Director of B&B Italia is Piero Lissoni Starting from January 2021, Piero Lissoni will be the new Artistic Director of B&B Italia. Under his direction, B&B Italia will develop a new global image, with new stylistic codes and visual identity. Piero Lissoni’s collaboration with B&B Italia began in 2017 and since then […]
Chesterfield Sofa by Vama Divani
Sometimes they come back: the timeless Chesterfield sofas Furniture, like fashion, experiences a continuous succession of trends: colors, shapes and materials combine and then return to their initial positions. And, like any trend worthy of its name, when it comes back, it reaffirms its position and may not abandon us anymore, like some loves. Sofas, […]
New Flexform flagship store in Seoul
Flexform has recently inaugurated a new flagship store in Seoul, in the Gangnam district A contemporary building in the heart of Nonhyeon, in the Gangnam district, houses the new Flexform flagship store in Seoul. The showroom covers an area of about 1,350 sqm with large windows facing the street, on the first and second floors. […]
Imperial Kiln Museum by Studio Zhu-Pei
Studio Zhu-Pei designed the Imperial Kiln Museum in Jingdezhen, China, whose architecture evokes the origins of the city Studio Zhu-Pei is a leading Chinese architectural firms that carries out cultural projects with a strong historical value. One of its latest achievements is the Jingdezehn Imperial Kiln Museum, whose architectural structure is inspired by ancient local […]
LG SIGNATURE and Bellavista winery team up for the excellence of Italian wines
LG SIGNATURE presents a new wine cellar in collaboration with Bellavista winery Bellavista winery collaborated with LG SIGNATURE, the premium brand of LG Electronics, for the launch of the new wine cellar. This presentation also offered the opportunity to announce an ongoing collaboration during which Bellavista and LG SIGNATURE will lead guests to discover the […]
The charm of Eclisse doors in an apartment in Vilnius
Architect and designer Ieva Prunskaitė creates an industrial chic apartment in Vilnius with breathtaking views of the city Designer and architect Ieva Prunskaitė, Prusta Ltd, designed an elegant apartment offering views of the whole city in the Naujamiestis district of Vilnius. The house is characterized by contemporary furniture, with typically industrial architectural elements. Full-height invisible […]
Pasquale Junior Natuzzi: marble is strength
Pasquale Junior Natuzzi: marble is a living and vibrant material 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 […]
The Student Hotel opens in Bologna
This is a golden period for the city of Bologna: The Student Hotel, an urban regeneration project, opens next to the new Marconi Express In October 2020, The Student Hotel Bologna opened its doors as the second facility in Italy after Firenze Lavagnini and the sixteenth of the group. This 425-million-euro investment confirms that Italy […]