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The latest living trends in Europe

On September 28, Florence will host Contemporary Living, the talk dedicated to the new European living trends Contemporary Living is the title of the talk dedicated to the new European living trends scheduled for Thursday September 28, 2023, from 5 to 7 pm, at Palazzina Reale, piazza della Stazione 50, Florence. The involved speakers will […]

Sustainable Design China Summit 2023

Beijing is hosting a new edition of the Sustainable Design China Summit, the first international convention dedicated to sustainable design A new edition of the Sustainable Design China Summit, the international convention on sustainable design dedicated to architects and designers from all over the world, will take place from September 21 to 23, 2023. This […]

Movimento at Lake Como Design Festival

Nomadic collectible design gallery Movimento participates in Lake Como Design Festival with The Blue Flower exhibition A new edition of Lake Como Design Festival will be held in Como from September 16 to 24, 2023. Every year, this unmissable festival brings to life events, talks and exhibitions in historical, unusual or forgotten venues in the […]

Barocco & Neobarocco festival to return to Ragusa Ibla

A new edition of Barocco & Neobarocco, the festival that celebrates business and design culture through design, art, photography, and fashion, returns to Ragusa Ibla September 21-24, 2023 Barocco & Neobarocco, the festival that celebrates Baroque and Neo-Baroque in the city’s most beautiful palaces, returns to Ragusa Ibla September 21-24, 2023, attracting internationally renowned scholars, […]

Flos at Designers’ Saturday in Oslo

At Designers’ Saturday in Oslo, Flos will present its new collections and host Anglo-Canadian designer Philippe Malouin, creator of the innovative Bilboquet table lamp Flos announces its participation in Designers’ Saturday, the largest and most important meeting place for interior design and architecture in Norway, scheduled for September 8-10, 2023. On that occasion, Flos will […]

L&L LUCE&LIGHT illuminates Zagreb

L&L LUCE&LIGHT illuminates the Homeland Monument in Zagreb, a memorial and a new urban destination by Croatian architectural practice Nenad Fabijanić Recently built by Croatian architectural firm Nenad Fabijanić, the Homeland Monument, in Zagreb, has a strong symbolic value for the Croatian people. Built in front of the Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, it gives life […]

CIFF Shanghai 2023: the 52nd edition

Finally open to the international public for the first time since the pandemic, CIFF Shanghai returns in September 2023 CIFF returns to Shanghai from September 5 to 8, 2023, for its 52nd edition and it will be open to international operators from all over the world. CIFF – China International Furniture Fair is the world’s […]

The 24th Edition of the International Garden Festival

Grand-Métis, Canada, is currently hosting the 24th edition of the International Garden Festival, a green event focused on sustainability running until October 1st, 2023 The International Garden Festival is the quintessential event aimed at garden designers from around the world, held annually in Grand-Métis, Canada. Titled RACINES | ROOTS, the 24th edition comprises 22 gardens, including […]

AGO T, the urban e-bike by Tenways

AGO T, the new urban e-bike by TENWAYS, marries sleek lines with a sturdy build and an elevated drive system, for optimum urban cycling versatility and much more AGO T is the new urban e-bike by urban mobility expert TENWAYS. Extremely versatile, powerful and sturdy thanks to its shock-absorbing front fork, AGO T proves to […]

Gubi x Noah Summer Collection

New York-based clothing brand Noah and GUBI join forces to create a special edition MR01 Outdoor Lounge Chair and a new capsule collection of beachwear This summer, the world of GUBI blends with the New York spirit of Noah fusing fashion and design together. United by the same passion for the free and easy style […]

Lema furnishes the new VIP Room of ITA Airways

LEMA furnishes the new VIP Room in the ITA Airways Hangar Lounge at Roma-Fiumicino Airport Lema entirely furnishes the new VIP Room in the ITA Airways Hangar Lounge located at Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport. The space was specially designed to meet the needs of specific passengers (Business class, Executive, Premium Volare and Elite Plus […]

IFI announces the jury of IFI GAP 2023/2024

A jury of professionals from around the world will assign the prizes of the IFI GAP – Global Awards Program IFI – International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers have announced the jury members for the 2023/2024 edition of the Global Awards Program (IFI GAP). It includes renowned interior architects/designers, media representatives and authoritative opinion leaders. Hailing […]

Sixty, the new faucet collection by Ceadesign

CEADESIGN presents SIXTY, the new collection of faucets and bathroom accessories in collaboration with Glenn Sestig SIXTY is the new faucet collection designed by Belgian architect Glenn Sestig for CEADESIGN. Inspired by an archetypal shape, SIXTY is the result of the combination of the highest technological standards and the absolute stylistic refinement of its designer. […]

Ariostea surfaces at Villa Brè, Lugano

Ariostea floors and surfaces embellish the interiors of Villa Brè, a private residence in the green heart of Lugano Villa Brè is a private residence in the green heart of Lugano, Switzerland, overlooking Lake Ceresio. The project of the villa posed multiple challenges, including the complex logistics arising from its position and the achievement of […]

Dolce & Gabbana and SMEG for Blu Mediterraneo

Blu Mediterraneo is the collection of home appliances created by Smeg in collaboration with Dolce&Gabbana Small designer appliances characterized by themes recalling an aesthetic strongly linked to the sea. Blu Mediterraneo is the new collection created by Smeg with Dolce&Gabbana’s unmistakable creativity. Fine craftsmanship and local traditions The new collection of small appliances by Smeg […]

Pieve Aldina boutique hotel opens in Tuscany

In the heart of Tuscany, Pierattelli Architetture has designed the Pieve Aldina boutique hotel, a jewel in the crown of Italian hospitality that preserves the history and character of the place In an ancient town that has hardly changed over the centuries, set among gently rolling hills, olive groves and vineyards, Pierattelli Architetture has created […]

LG presents its first collection of built-in appliances

The first collection of built-in appliances from LG makes its debut in Italy LG Electronics presents its first collection of built-in appliances in Italy. Consisting of 4 electric ovens, 2 induction cooktops, 2 gas cooktops and 3 dishwashers, this new collection offers high energy performance in line with the best industry standards. LG InstaView ovens […]

10 years of success for Camerino by Caccaro

Camerino by Caccaro celebrates ten years of success with its stylistic innovations and design flexibility For ten years now, Camerino has been the deepest module in the Caccaro family. A walk-in closet that is as capacious as a room and self-supporting to be placed anywhere, even in the middle of an open-plan space. Camerino is […]

The first Mirrors & Lights catalogue by Inda

INDA presents Mirrors & Lights, a new collection of decorative mirrors with LED lighting and built-in technological systems INDA, an Industrial Group in the bathroom furniture segment with over 75 years of experience and a consolidated leadership in international markets, presents the first Mirrors & Lights catalogue. This wide collection of decorative mirrors with LED […]

One Za’abeel, Dubai’s horizontal skyscraper

Dubai’s futuristic One Za’abeel complex houses hotels, workplaces and residences inspired by a contemporary lifestyle and luxury Designed to perfectly blend business, leisure, luxury and lifestyle, One Za’abeel is Ithra Dubai LLC‘s new mixed-use complex. Located in the heart of the city and spanning an area of 530,000 square meters, this visionary project, which pushes […]

Bulgari Hotel Roma is now open

Bulgari Hotel Roma: a new hospitality facility in the Eternal City Bulgari, the historic maison born in Rome nearly 140 years ago, opened the Bulgari Hotel Roma on June 9, 2023. This is the first property in the worldwide Bulgari Hotels & Resorts collection to open in the heart of the Italian capital. An architectural […]

PAMBIANCO DESIGN CONFERENCE: THE FURNITURE MARKET IN 2023

The future of Italian design: the trends from the Pambianco 2023 design conference The ninth design conference organized by Pambianco on 28th June 2023 in Milan was an opportunity to take a look on the current situation of the furniture market. The meeting, titled The new normal of Italian furniture, was in fact attended by many […]

Luce&Light illuminates Jakob Rope Systems

Luce&Light illuminates the headquarters of Jakob Rope Systems, a famous Swiss company that produces metal nets, fences and ropes, with branches around the world Jakob Rope Systems, founded in 1904 in Trubschachen, Switzerland, is an internationally known manufacturer of metal nets, fences and ropes with numerous branches around the world. The renovation of the main […]

Pyxis, the new system of ultra-thin shower walls from Samo

Samo presents Pyxis, the new shower wall system with almost invisible profiles and unparalleled strength In line with increasingly minimalist furniture trends, Samo presents Pyxis, a new shower wall system with thin profiles and unbeatable strength. Pyxis is, in fact, the ideal solution for those who want almost invisible profiles, without sacrificing the strength and […]

Milan Design Week 2023 video interviews

Some key players in the design and furniture industry talk about their latest products and projects at Milan Design Week 2023 Marco Piva X BBB Marco Piva, architect and artistic director of BBB, tell us the news from the brand and talks about its values and future projects. Lorenzo Marconi Fornari X SCIC Italia Lorenzo […]

Opera by Pratic in the heart of the Chianti senese region

Opera, the bioclimatic pergola by Pratic, stands out in the outdoor area of boutique hotel Locanda Le Piazze, an old farmhouse nestled in the Chianti hills Opera, the bioclimatic pergola by Pratic, defines the outdoor area of the boutique hotel Locanda Le Piazze in Castellina in Chianti. The hotel is located in an old farmhouse […]

Masterly the Dutch: Dutch design at Milan Design Week 2023

On the occasion of Fuorisalone 2023, Palazzo Giureconsulti in Milan opened its doors to Dutch design and hosted the seventh edition of Masterly – The Dutch On the occasion of Fuorisalone 2023, Palazzo Giureconsulti, a few steps from Milan Cathedral, hosted the seventh edition of Masterly – The Dutch. The great event dedicated to Dutch […]

Suite, the wall system by Vismaravetro

Suite is the wall system conceived by Vismaravetro to define private, wellness, and contract bathrooms with elegance Vismaravetro presents Suite, the glass and aluminum wall system designed by Castiglia Associati to define the shower and sanitary area with a single solution in both private and contract settings. Vismaravetro Suite: glass as a partition Vismaravetro’s Suite […]

The new Aalto2 Museum Centre in Finland

The Aalto2 Museum Centre, a new hub dedicated to Finnish design and architecture, opens in Jyväskylä, Finland A new hub dedicated to Finnish design and architecture has opened in Jyväskylä for the 125th anniversary of Alvar Aalto’s birth. The Aalto2 Museum Centre offers its visitors the chance to explore the history of Central Finland and […]

Best social design projects 2023

The best social design projects honored at the Design Educates Awards 2023 respond to social and environmental contexts and offer high educational value The Design Educates Awards, which recognize the best social design projects each year, have just announced the winners of the 2023 edition. Social and environmental projects designed to make innovative changes in […]

A new museum for the Liget Budapest Project

NAPUR Architect designs a new building to join the Liget Budapest Project, Europe’s largest urban and cultural development project NAPUR Architect presents the new Museum of Ethnography in Budapest, which opened in May 2022. The building joins the Liget Budapest Project, the most ambitious urban redevelopment project in the Hungarian capital’s city park. The museum’s […]

Clerkenwell Design Week 2023: a record-breaking edition

Clerkenwell Design Week is London’s independent design festival that welcomed more than 37,000 visitors from May 23 to 25, 2023 The twelfth edition of Clerkenwell Design Week took place in London’s most creative neighborhood, May 23-25, 2023. This year, the UK’s leading independent design festival, one of the world’s leading design hubs, merged with Design […]

Terreal Italia at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2023

The cultural journey recounted in the new issue of QAD_Quaderni d’Architettura e Design by Terreal Italia arrives at the 18th Venice Architecture Biennale The publication of Terreal Italia’s QAD_Quaderni d’Architettura e Design continues with a special itinerary: the 18th Venice Architecture Biennale. Precisely in the context of this important international exhibition, which will bring millions […]

Casamirador Savassi in Belo Horizonte

Gisele Borgues Arquitetura designs Casamirador Savassi, a new sustainable housing model in Belo Horizonte, Brazil In Belo Horizonte, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, Gisele Borges Arquitetura has designed Casamirador Savassi, a new residential building that includes 14 lofts and 24 studio apartments. The innovatively designed building is shaped like a pyramid and occupies […]

Pietrelli Porte at Rocco Forte Hotel de la Ville in Rome

Pietrelli Porte embellishes the walls of the Rocco Forte Hotel de la Ville in Rome, confirming its leadership in the international high-end contract market Pietrelli Porte embellishes the walls of the Rocco Forte Hotel de la Ville in Rome with 130 bespoke doors with two-tone custom finishes: red on the corridor, and white inside the […]

A new finish for Geberit AquaClean Sela

The Geberit AquaClean Sela shower toilet is now available in a new matte white finish for refined and stylish bathrooms Geberit AquaClean Sela has been available in a matte white version since April 2023. This new finish highlights its refined and minimalist design. The Sela shower toilet in the matte white version can be combined […]

Top 5 Outdoor Kitchen Designs for Summer 2023

Outdoor kitchens have become a popular feature in modern homes over the years, providing a space for family and friends to spend time together (when the weather allows), breathe some fresh air, and reconnect with nature. In 2023, we’ll see some exciting new trends in outdoor kitchen design that are guaranteed to shape the summer. […]

The best of DDN HUB 2023

The seventh edition of DDN HUB was held from April 17 to 23, 2023, with a rich program of events, meetings, and installations that enlivened Milan’s Piazza del Cannone DDN HUB 2023 offered a program packed of events promoting the balance between sustainability and technology on Piazza del Cannone, within the Castello Sforzesco. Exhibitions, installations […]

Opera, the bioclimatic pergola by Pratic

In a farmstead in Lonato del Garda, Opera, the bioclimatic pergola by Pratic, becomes a comfortable poolside living area In the renovation project of an old farmstead in Lonato del Garda (near Brescia), the garden takes on great importance as the perfect meeting place for the family and its guests, thanks to a cozy outdoor […]

Design Shanghai 2023

Design Shanghai 2023 celebrates its 10th anniversary with a new exhibition layout Design Shanghai, Asia’s leading design fair, returns June 8-11, 2023. Now in its 10th year, Design Shanghai will feature a completely revamped layout and a new pavilion dedicated to accessories and lifestyle. The fair will host 600 local and international brands from more […]

How to choose a bookcase for your home

A bookcase for your home: here are some tips on how to choose it and where to place it Among the pieces of furniture that should definitely not be missing from the most sophisticated homes is the bookcase, perfect not only for neatly displaying your favorite books, but also for placing objects and ornaments of […]

Arrex celebrates its 50th anniversary

“If you can dream it, you can do it.” Arrex Le cucine celebrates 50 years of business and success “If you can dream it, you can do it.” The maxim attributed to Walt Disney, creator of Mickey Mouse, is well suited to conceptually summarizing the story of Arrex Le cucine. The Veneto-based kitchen company celebrated […]

Top 5 Italian Designers to Watch at the Venice Design Biennial 2023

The Venice Design Biennial 2023 is just around the corner and the event is set to showcase the brilliance of Italian design, bringing together the nation’s top designers in a celebration of art, architecture, innovation and craftsmanship. Italy’s profound influence on design, spanning centuries of creativity, will be on full display as these visionary makers […]

The extraordinary relaunch of CIFF GUANGZHOU 2023

The mind-blowing numbers of CIFF Guangzhou 2023 records and the all-time attendance record with +27.88% visitors CIFF Guangzhou 2023, the most important home and office furniture exhibition in China and Asia, closed on March 31 after a total of eight days (four for the first phase and four for the second phase). Its 700,000 square […]

Clerkenwell Design Week 2023

Clerkenwell Design Week is the independent design festival held in London, May 23-25, 2023 The twelfth edition of Clerkenwell Design Week is set to celebrate design in London’s most creative neighborhood, May 23-25, 2023. This year, the UK’s leading independent design festival, one of the world’s leading design hubs, will merge with Design London. CDW […]

MOODE, the chameleonic collection from Rexa, gets a makeover

In line with the changing needs and contemporary lifestyles, Rexa renovates some of its permanent collections, including the rigorous and refined Moode Rexa, a constantly evolving company, reinterprets some of its collections by enriching them with new finishes and features. And Moode is one of these collections. Rexa presents the new look of the Moode […]

Venice Design Biennial 2023: Previews for Design Events and Exhibits to Visit

The Venice Design Biennial is a major international event that celebrates the world of design and its impact on society. It’s held in Venice, Italy, and features exhibitions, installations, workshops, and talks by some of the most innovative and influential designers from around the globe. The first edition of the Venice Design Biennial took place […]

Puglia Paradise: villas and trulli for luxury vacations

Puglia Paradise is a professional management company of luxury villas and trulli offering premium hospitality services in the most prestigious and fascinating areas in Puglia Founded by Massimo Valentini, Puglia Paradise stands out in the Italian non-hotel market for its thorough and professional management of Puglia’s luxury villas and trulli, guaranteeing high standards and the […]

FEDERICA, the new heated towel rail by CORDIVARI

CORDIVARI presents FEDERICA, a new towel rail for a contemporary bathroom, which perfectly combines aesthetics and functionality FEDERICA is the new heated towel rail proposed by CORDIVARI, which beautifully combines aesthetics and functionality in the contemporary bathroom. This new decorative radiator was also awarded at the Iconic Award 2022 as Best of Best, one of […]

Key Highlights to Feature at the Venice Design Biennial 2023

The Venice Design Biennial is an international forum that showcases the latest trends and innovations in the design world. Launched in 2016, it’s a relatively new event but has quickly gained a reputation as one of the most important design celebrations in the world. Held every two years, it takes place in one of the […]

The Best Outdoor Design Trends Showcased at Salone del Mobile 2023

Salone del Mobile is a world-renowned furniture and design fair held annually throughout the city of Milan, Italy. This year, the event once again showcased the latest and greatest in outdoor design trends through product exhibitions hosted by designers from across the globe. From sleek and modern furniture to eco-friendly materials, 2023’s outdoor design trends […]

Interior Design Trends Featured at Salone del Mobile 2023

The Salone del Mobile, hosted each year in Italy’s fashion capital Milan, is one of the most important events in the world of furniture and design, attracting international designers, manufacturers, retailers, and buyers from all over the world. First held in 1961, the fair has since become a must-attend event for anyone interested in the […]

Delta Light at Milan Design Week 2023

At the Milan Design Week 2023 Delta Light presents its new collection, The Lighting Bible 15 On the occasion of Milan Design Week 2023, Delta Light presents the new Lighting Bible 15 lighting systems at its showroom at via Gaspare Bugatti 15 and momentUM, the new interactive installation. New indoor luminaires The Mikaline family of […]

Connect pergola by Pratic at the Ostuni Mirror trullo

Under the stars and surrounded by nature. Ostuni offers accommodation in Pratic’s Connect pergola The expression “experiencing the landscape” takes on a whole new meaning at the Ostuni Mirror, trullo and mirror house, where accommodation becomes part of the surrounding nature (and vice versa), in an unexpected multisensory experience. The perfect fusion of real and […]

Euroluce 2023: recycling and reusing with Formafantasma

Formafantasma’s exhibition design project for Euroluce 2023 includes moments of pause and reflection alternating with the commercial event Euroluce 2023 returns with a new concept and several new features. First of all, the layout, designed by studio Lombardini 22. The new layout consists of a ring, for a smoother path around the SaloneSatellite. In addition […]

HOST&HOME and the companies participating in the Salone del Mobile 2023

HOST&HOME promotes Thai design at the Salone del Mobile 2023 with an exhibition curated by internationally renowned Italian designer Matteo Ragni The HOST&HOME project was established in 2015 by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce Thailand. This initiative was created to promote Thai design and support local entrepreneurs working in the hospitality sector […]

Fuorisalone 2023: Previews for Design Events and Exhibits to Visit in Milan

This year Milan will play host to the international design scene with a prolific calendar of events, exhibitions, and installations. 2023’s Milan Design Week will take place from April 17th to 23rd with events spread across the city.  Designers, architects, artists, and institutions will come together to share ideas and showcase new designs that will […]

Tigullio Design District in Liguria

Tigullio Design District, an event dedicated to nautical design and lifestyle, will take place in Liguria from April 17 to 23, 2023 Tigullio Design District is the first international design event related to the sea, held annually in Liguria in the Gulf of Tigullio. In particular, the initiative is dedicated to yachts, nautical accessories and […]

Fuorisalone 2023: 5VIE Design + Art

5VIE Design Week returns in 2023 for its 10th edition, in the district located between Corso Magenta, Sant’Ambrogio, and the Colonne di San Lorenzo This year’s theme, “Design for Good”, is an invitation to look at design as a tool for creating deep human connections that generate mutual care and sustainability. 5VIE has invited international […]

Fuorisalone 2023: Isola Design District

Isola Design Festival is back for Fuorisalone 2023 with the motto “Nothing happens, if nothing happens” The 7th edition of Isola Design Festival, organized by the digital and physical design platform Isola, will welcome visitors during Milan Design Week, April 18-23, 2023. Multiple venues within and beyond the Isola Design District will host more than […]

Designtech at Milan Design Week 2023

Designtech brings technology to the Salone del Mobile 2023 and participates in the Fuorisalone with a program packed with events in the Certosa District Designtech, the first innovation platform to bring the world of technology and design closer together, is preparing to bring technology to the Salone del Mobile 2023 and participate in the Fuorisalone […]

Tribus, when design is in the details

Enuit21 presents Tribus, the new bed with the metal detail that embellishes the headboard, created by designers ferriani.sbolgi from the HUB Young Talents program A headboard that resembles the façade of a palace, a metal detail that looks like it just came out of a jewel box. This is Tribus, the new Enuit21 project by […]

Fuorisalone 2023: Porta Venezia in Design

Over 30 designers and curators participate in the Porta Venezia Design District, the OTHER district, which is debuting in 2023 as an inclusive design district Porta Venezia Design District is the district debuting in 2023. “L’ALTRO distretto” (“THE OTHER district”), as it is called, has been created to communicate in a contemporary way a different […]

DDN HUB 2023, the Fuorisalone event at the Castello Sforzesco, Milan

The seventh edition of DDN HUB will be held from April 17 to 23, 2023, with a rich program of events and installations aimed at surprising the audience of Milan Design Week DDN HUB is set to return to Milan Design Week with its seventh edition, April 17-23, 2023. The event will offer a program […]

Fuorisalone 2023: Milano Design District

Milano Design District is the new design district in Milan’s city center, aiming to reach a number of 50 members in a short period of time Milano Design District, which includes the 41 partners of Milano Durini Design, a street association bringing together the design showrooms of the city center, unveils its new brand identity […]

Fuorisalone 2023: Superdesign Show

From recyclable materials to contemporary Asia and the new “stars”: this is Superdesign Show 2023 Superdesign Show, the annual event organized by Superstudio for the Milan Design Week, stages installations that anticipate questions and answers about the functions of the world to come. These include Materially’s materials of the future and Samsung’s Smart Home; Giulio […]

libero 3000: the most minimalist shower enclosure from Duka comes in new colors

natura 4000 and libero 4000 are the latest proposals of Colour Up Your Life, the new colorful project for shower enclosures by Duka After pura 5000 ColourArt, natura 4000 and libero 4000 Colour Up Your Life, Duka continues with its research in the world of color. libero 3000, the smart and functional freestanding shower enclosure, […]

Key Highlights to be Presented at the Salone del Mobile 2023

The world’s largest furniture show – the Salone del Mobile – is returning to Milan this year from 18-23 April 2023. Taking place at the Fiera Milano Rho, a space consisting of 200,000 square metres, the 61st edition of the influential event will focus on themes of environmental, economic, and societal responsibility. This year’s trade […]

Geberit launches a new finish for AquaClean Sela

Geberit AquaClean Sela is now available in a new matte white finish for contemporary and stylish environments AquaClean Sela, the minimalist shower toilet designed by Christoph Behling is now offered in a matte finish version. The Sela shower toilet in the matte white version can be combined with other matte white sanitary ware from Geberit […]

Fuorisalone 2023: Brera Design District

The Brera Design Week returns in 2023 with over 349 events and permanent showrooms The Brera Design District returns in 2023, more vibrant than ever before. Valcucine and Grand Seiko are the main sponsors of this year’s edition, both featuring impressive installations. Valcucine’s presentation, “Ecosophìa,” reflects on the future of kitchen architecture and design in […]

Caccaro: a new System is born

New finishes and new modules for Freedhome, the Caccaro System for storing objects and designing walls Freedhome, the revolutionary wall System designed and patented by Caccaro, returns in 2023 with several new features. Thanks to the integration with the new Architype System, Caccaro transforms walls into multifunctional architecture for fluid and perfectly integrated environments. A […]

Top 5 Bathroom Trends Featured at ISH 2023

The world’s leading trade fair for HVAC and water solutions, ISH, took place in Frankfurt am Main this year. One highlight of the event was Hotspot Water, which featured Pop Up My Bathroom, a  section dedicated to designers showcasing their latest innovative bathroom products as well as the top bathroom trends of the moment. Pop […]

Fuorisalone 2023: Alcova’s fifth edition

The fifth edition of Alcova takes place in the spaces of the Ex-Macello in Milan, exploring different aspects of design Alcova returns in 2023, curated by Joseph Grima (Space Caviar) and Valentina Ciuffi (Studio Vedèt). The fifth edition returns to a place in Milan that has been closed to the public for many years, the […]

Fuorisalone 2023: Design Districts and Itineraries during Milan Design Week

From April 17th to 23rd, Fuorisalone 2023 returns, once again filled with events, installations, and exhibitions scattered throughout Milan. A guide to the Design Districts and routes of Milano Design Week Brera Design District To respond to tomorrow’s challenges, design is a valuable tool: in Brera Design District, the most important week for the design […]

East meets West at Triennale Milano

During Design Week 2023, Triennale Milano presents Mother-of-Pearl Tables, the exhibition where contemporary design meets ancient Eastern craft traditions During Design Week 2023, Triennale Milano will host Mother-of-Pearl Tables, an exhibition sponsored by South Korean art gallery Duson Gallery Seoul. The exhibition will showcase six small tables made of Jagae, traditional Korean mother-of-pearl, designed by […]

Bross seats get a spring makeover

Inspired by spring colors, Bross restyles and relaunches some of the most iconic seats in its catalog Bross welcomes spring by giving a new look to the WAM and SIT lounge collections, designed by Marco Zito, and the bestseller Break, designed by Enzo Berti. Green in all its shades, together with the delicate tones of […]

Cosentino presents Let’s Design-Pietra Kode Edition

Cosentino Group announces the second edition of Let’s Design, the contest inviting designers and architects from around the world to design with Dekton Pietra Kode slabs Cosentino has launched the second edition of Let’s Design, the contest aimed at interior designers and architects from around the world, which this year invites them to design with […]

ISH 2023 Design Plus: Top 5 Sustainable Bathroom Products

ISH 2023, the world’s leading trade fair for HVAC and water solutions, took place in Frankfurt am Main this year. Alongside design, this year’s event focused on sustainability and adopted the motto “solutions for a sustainable future”. Pop Up My Bathroom was a highlight of ISH 2023, allowing thousands of exhibitors to showcase new products […]

Natuzzi Italia launches Bao, the Mediterranean sofa

For Design Week 2023, Natuzzi Italia presents Bao, the Mediterranean sofa created in collaboration with Bjarke Ingels Group Natuzzi Italia is returning to Milan Design Week with Bao, the sofa designed by BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group, which will be unveiled at the brand’s flagship store, via Durini, Milan. The sofa is part of The […]

Cara Casa Festival explores contemporary ways of living

Milan, Bologna, Genoa and Venice are hosting the first traveling festival dedicated to contemporary ways of living from April 15 to 30, 2023 The Foundations of the Orders of Architects of Milan, Genoa, Venice and the Order of Architects of Bologna, in collaboration with the University of Genoa, Fondazione Housing Sociale and Associazione Ambiente Acqua […]

Ferrero Technical Center: Architecture 4.0

Frigerio Design Group conceived the new Ferrero Technical Center, an industrial building bringing together valuable know-how and a smart factory The new Ferrero Technical Center in Alba, Piedmont, gives the right space to different functions that are closely related. The workshop where machinery for Ferrero manufacturing sites is built is placed on the ground floor […]

Highlights at ISH 2023

ISH is the world’s leading trade fair for the HVAC and water sector and is a bi-annual event that takes place in Frankfurt am Main. This year, the event took place from the 13th to the 17th of March and was launched physically and digitally and offered manufacturers and retailers the possibility to network and […]

Linea Light Group and the new frontier of fitness

Linea Light Group illuminates the spaces of the new John Reed fitness center, designed by RSG Group in a historic building in Trieste In Trieste, in a historic building dating back to the 1930s, RSG Group designed the new John Reed fitness center, a space that combines physical training, music and art. Linea Light Group […]

Thai design at the Salone del Mobile 2023

HOST&HOME promotes Thai design at the Salone del Mobile 2023 with an exhibition curated by internationally renowned Italian designer Matteo Ragni The HOST&HOME project was established in 2015 by the Thai Ministry of Commerce in collaboration with the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP). This initiative was created to promote Thai design and support local […]

ISH 2023: Join the World’s Leading Fair for HVAC + Water

The world’s leading trade fair for HVAC + Water, ISH is taking place in Frankfurt am Main from the 13th to the 17th of March this year. The motto for this year’s event is “solutions for a sustainable future”, and will revolve around design innovations that contribute to current climate-protection targets and the cultivation of […]

Euroluce 2023, the city of lights and culture

Lombardini22 designs Euroluce 2023, the city of light and culture at the Salone del Mobile, with a new exhibition itinerary featuring not-to-be missed exhibitions and talks Euroluce will be held in Pavilions 9-11 and 13-15 at Fiera Milano Rho, April 18-23, 2023. This edition promises to be a milestone in the development and evolution of […]

Salone del Mobile 2023 Preview: antoniolupi

antoniolupi is presenting five Flumood sinks from its catalogue reinterpreting them with marble and stone at the Salone del Mobile 2023 A key material in many antoniolupi projects, marble is back to dress up the Tuscan company’s products. After Paolo Ulian’s sculptural sinks, antoniolupi offers a marble and stone re-edition of five sinks from the […]

The Contribution of Women in Contemporary Architecture

A conference and an exhibition illustrate women’s approach to educational and cultural projects in contemporary architecture around the world “The Contribution of Women in Contemporary Architecture” is an initiative promoted by  the Foundation of the Order of Architects of the Province of Milan, curated by architect Arianna Callocchia. Its goal is to highlight the role […]

L&L Luce & Light illuminates the Munch Museum in Oslo

L&L Luce&Light illuminates the spaces of the Munch Museum in Oslo, dedicated to famous Norwegian artist Edvard Munch L&L Luce & Light illuminates the spaces of the Munch Museum in Oslo, a project resulting from a collaboration between Estudio Herreros and LPO Arkitektere. The 13-story building hosts Norwegian artist Edvard Munch’s works including 1,100 paintings, […]

The latest from LODES illuminazioni

Lodes presents Tidal, the new ceiling lamp designed in collaboration with Needs Studio Lodes has teamed up with Needs Studio to launch Tidal, a ring-shaped ceiling lamp that references the tide and celestial bodies. Its fluid, oval design mimics the motion of the waves and the change dictated by the tide, with one end wider […]

Agorà Design Contest 2023

Agorà Design Contest invites students and professionals to submit sustainable architectural and design solutions by July 3, 2023 The new edition of Agorà Design Contest, dedicated to architects and designers from around the world, is focused on the theme of contemporary living. With its title “Iperlocale: architettura e design dai territori” (“Hyperlocal: architecture and design […]

Top 10 Italian Interior Designers Featured at Maison et Objet 2023

This year’s January edition of the Maison et Objet 2023 exhibited enticing, creative and innovative design projects from around the globe. This year’s theme focused on the importance of taking care of our environment and creating harmony within the home, with ourselves and with the environment. Designers from all over the world showcased designs reflecting […]

ACDF Architecture’s glass house

ACDF Architecture designs a glass house surrounded by nature in Quebec (Canada) In the green heart of Lanaudière, one of Quebec’s administrative regions, in Canada, ACDF Architecture designed Apple Tree House, a single-story glass house surrounded by nature. Nature inside and outside the house The home’s floor-to-ceiling windows provide a direct connection with the surrounding […]

ICFF + WANTEDDESIGN MANHATTAN 2023

From May 21 to 23, ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan 2023 take place at the Jacob Javits Center, in New York ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan return May 21-23, 2023, with a completely revamped layout and a packed schedule of events, exhibitions, panel discussions and installations. ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan 2023 have a new look and a […]

Bencore to launch LOOP at EuroShop 2023

At EuroShop 2023, Bencore is launching Loop, an eco-friendly and multifunctional wall system perfect for any interior design style Bencore is launching LOOP at EuroShop 2023. This eco-friendly and multifunctional wall system has been designed to divide and create new environments in both contract and residential spaces. LOOP by Bencore, an eco-friendly wall system that […]

Top 10 Design Chairs Showcased at Maison et Objet 2023

The humble chair is a key piece of furniture in our modern lives. From non-descript stools to lavish lounges, chairs offer us the chance to rest, wait, socialize, contemplate, and much more. But despite their indispensability, chairs are often only considered regarding their practicality.  However, creative and innovative designers are looking to change that. This […]

The eco-friendly home on the water by Crossboundaries

In Berlin, Crossboundaries turns a motorboat on the waters of Lake Stößensee into an eco-friendly mini houseboat Design studio Crossboundaries has transformed a solar-powered motorboat into an eco-friendly 62 sqm house on the water in Berlin. The eco-friendly home on the water by Crossboundaries About 15 meters long and just over 4 meters wide, the […]

Ultra technological marble by Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti

Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti presents Patagonia MaxFine, the Hypertouch ultra technological marble also available in the Active Surfaces version Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti presents Patagonia MaxFine, a new marble surface with bold shapes and neutral colors that, mixed with shades of gold, copper and bronze, give the room a striking aesthetic effect. The decorative function […]

Top 10 Modern Kitchen Design Trends Spotted at Maison et Objet 2023

This year’s Maison et Objet event was focused on the theme “Take Care!”, which emphasized the importance of creating harmony within the home, ourselves and the environment. The range of exhibitors reflected the importance of conscious consumerism and choosing the things we bring into our lives to inspire a sense of wellness. The various collections […]

Salone del Mobile.Milano has a new layout

For the 2023 edition, Salone del Mobile.Milano has a new exhibition layout on a single floor, with a new Euroluce and new content For the next edition, April 18-23, 2023, the Salone del Mobile.Milano will boast a revamped exhibition format, starting with Euroluce. The event dedicated to light, in the pavilions 9-11 and 13-15, will […]

Bowes Center, a new music campus in San Francisco

Mark Cavagnero Associates designed the Bowes Center, the new campus for the students of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music In the heart of the Civic Center, San Francisco’s performing arts district, Mark Cavagnero Associates designed the Bowes Center, the campus for the students of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. The conservatory’s expansion project […]

Highlights at Maison et Objet 2023

Taking place semiannually, this year’s January edition of Maison et Objet was hosted at the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition centre. The theme of the event, defined as “Take Care!”, was represented in various ways and highlighted in exhibitions and special feature areas across the tradeshow. Those who were lucky enough to attend the event will […]

Natural fiber fabrics by CMO Paris

CMO Paris presents its new collection of handcrafted natural fiber wallcovering and upholstery fabrics perfect for any interior design style CMO Paris is a French brand that produces environmentally sustainable wallcovering and upholstery fabrics, which are appreciated by architects and interior designers around the world. CMO Paris fabrics are made from naturally sourced fibers, processed […]

CIFF Guangzhou 2023

CIFF Guangzhou 2023 reopens its doors to international visitors with a new exhibition concept and layout CIFF Guangzhou 2023, the leading fair dedicated to home and office furniture in China and Asia, returns from March 18 to 21 and March 28 to 31. A strategic event for companies that want to do business in China […]

BigMat International Architecture Award 2023

Big news for the BigMat International Architecture Award 2023: new prizes and categories to enhance small- and large-scale architecture The BigMat International Architecture Award comes with a new format, new categories and new prizes. One of the most important competitions in Europe, it will enhance architecture in all its shapes and sizes, both large- and […]

Wonderforest Nature Preschool: nature for children

In Brooklyn, Palette Architecture designs Wonderforest Nature Preschool, a preschool that fosters play experiences in contact with nature In Prospect Heights, a neighborhood of New York City’s Brooklyn district, Palette Architecture designs Wonderforest Nature Preschool, a preschool that promotes play, tactile and sensory experiences in contact with nature. Wonderforest Nature Preschool, an advanced school concept Peter […]

Quadrifoglio Group wins the Good Design Award 2022

The Compasso chair by Quadrifoglio Group has been awarded the Good Design Award by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design Quadrifoglio Group has won the Good Design Award in the Furniture category with Compasso, the chair born from the creativity of Studio Dorigo Design. The project stood out for the peculiar structure of […]

imm cologne Spring Edition 2023

imm cologne will be back June 4-7, 2023 with many new features also thanks to the concept conceived by creative director Dick Spierenburg The next edition of imm cologne will be held June 4-7 and will be the “spring” edition. It will be a B2B-only event, with end consumers by invitation only. The trade fair […]

Courmayeur Design Week-end 2023

Courmayeur Design Week-end, the event that conquers Mont Blanc with architecture and design, returns February 9-12, 2023 The countdown has begun for the third edition of Courmayeur Design Week-end, the event that will bring the best of Italian and international design to the foot and summit of Mont Blanc from February 9 to 12, 2023. […]

3D Surfaces by Fiandre Architectural Surfaces

Fiandre Architectural Surfaces presents Graniti Maximum: three-dimensional granite slabs for high-value decorative solutions with a strong visual impact Fiandre Architectural Surfaces presents Graniti Maximum, a collection of granite slabs, available in the honed, lapped and glint finishes. The collection is the result of complex research and development conducted by Iris Ceramica Group, of which Fiandre […]

Milan is ready to host HOMI 2023

Milan is ready to host HOMI 2023, the fair offering ideas, novelties and inspiration for furnishing and decorating the home From January 26 to 29, Fieramilano is hosting HOMI 2023, the event dedicated to the home environment, focused on everyday objects and accessories. The event will provide the visitors with many new ideas, inspirations and […]

Fish Tail Park, a floating park in Nanchang

In Nanchang, China, Turenscape designs Fish Tail Park, the first floating park in the world Turenscape has designed Fish Tail Park, the world’s first floating park, in Nanchang, China. The park is located in the flood plain of the Yangtze River, China’s longest and most dangerous river due to its floods. Fish Tail Park gives […]

Pâquis School and Community Center, Geneva, Switzerland

The Pâquis School and Community Center, in Geneva, Switzerland, is a sustainable renovation project for the community Swiss practice dl-a, designlab-architecture sa renovated the Pâquis School and Community Center in Geneva. The large architectural complex, built between 1965 and 1975 by architect Jean Jacques Oberson, plays an exemplary social role for the city. This is […]

Renilde, a new transformable restaurant in Rotterdam

Concrete designs Renilde, the new restaurant of Depot Boijmans van Beuningen, the first publicly accessible art deposit in the world, in Rotterdam Amsterdam-based architecture studio Concrete has designed Renilde, the restaurant that resides on the Depot Boijmans van Beuningen rooftop, the art deposit of Museum Boijmans van Beuningen, one of the most important art institutions […]

Ted Ankara College Campus by Uygur Architects

Uygur Architects designed the Performing Arts Center on the Ted Ankara College Campus, in Ankara Turkish practice Uygur Architects designed the Performing Arts Center, a new performing arts space built on the Ted Ankara College Campus, in Ankara. This new facility offers students a multipurpose performing arts center that can accommodate up to 1,500 people. […]

Early Childhood Development Center, Vosloorus, South Africa

Lemon Pebble Architects and Urban Designers created the Early Childhood Development Center, a child-friendly center in Vosloorus, South Africa In Vosloorus, South Africa, Tanzeem Razak from Lemon Pebble Architects and Urban Designers designed the Early Childhood Development Center, an innovative childhood education and care center for children aged three months to six years. The building […]

Deborah Berke Partners designs NXTHVN

Deborah Berke Partners designs an arts incubator for creativity and community in New Haven, Connecticut, USA New York-based practice Deborah Berke Partners has designed NXTHVN, an arts incubator for creativity and community founded by artist Titus Kaphar in New Haven, Connecticut. The new facility is the result of the renovation and expansion of two former […]

Escola Massana, Barcelona, Spain

The new Escola Massana, a school for artists and designers in Barcelona, is an architectural example that connects history and contemporaneity A dynamic interplay of two full abstract volumes rotating on each other characterizes the design of Escola Massana. This is Barcelona’s municipal school dedicated to art and design, where the artisans and designers of […]

Seto SOLAN Primary School, Seto, Japan

Seto SOLAN Primary School, in Seto, Japan, is a project by Tezuka Architects Tezuka Architects practice designed the Seto SOLAN Primary School in Seto, Japan: a new prototype elementary school, supported by ITC, Seto and Aichi. The school is based on an innovative, free-spirited and international education system. Each student is in fact free to […]

Museo de Pachacamac, Lima, Peru

The contemporary design of the Museo de Pachacamac in Lima is in perfect harmony with the territory and local ancestral culture Museo de Pachacamac is a contemporary building within the archaeological site of the ancient city of Pachacamac, southeast of Lima, on the Pacific Ocean coast. Designed by Peruvian firm Llosa Cortegana Arquitectos, the project […]

Our top 10 design posts in 2022

Among our top 10 design posts in 2022 are Vincent Van Duysen x Zara Home, trends from Salone del Mobile and Cersaie, Aldo Rossi-Design 1960-1997 1) The most popular design post is the one dedicated to the Vincent Van Duysen x Zara Home collection. 2) The second most read post in 2022 is about the […]

Our top 10 architecture posts in 2022

Among our top 10 architecture posts in 2022 are The Archispritz, our interview with Mario Cucinella, and the Serpentine Pavilion 2022 1) The most popular architecture post is the one dedicated to Designtech at MIND – Milano Innovation District, a project by Lombardini 22. 2) The second most read post in 2022 is about The […]

Our top 10 posts in 2022

Among the most read posts in 2022 are the calendar of design fairs and events, the articles dedicated to the Salone and DDN HUB, and the guide to Milan Design Week 1) Confirming the vitality of the industry, the most-read post is again the Calendar of furniture and design fairs. Here you will find the […]

Mleiha Archaeological Centre, United Arab Emirates

Mleiha Archaeological Centre: contemporary design in the Sharjah desert, a project by Dabbagh Architects Archaeology and architecture dialogue harmoniously in the Mleiha Archaeological Centre. Located in the Sharjah desert, at the foot of Fossil Rock, this contemporary facility includes a visitor center and museum. The project is an important cultural hub for the development of […]

Boero: Progetto Colore in Rapallo

Progetto Colore for Rapallo, in collaboration with Boero, studies existing materials and colors to preserve the identity of the place when restoring buildings The City of Rapallo, with the advice of architect Francesca Salvarani, developed Progetto Colore, in collaboration with Boero. Progetto Colore analyzed 62 buildings in Rapallo’s historic center to help designers working on […]

Maison&Objet January 2023: Take Care

Maison&Objet returns January 19-23, 2023, with Generation Z and “Take Care” as general theme Refocus, regroup, indulge your senses, reconnect with your inner self, with others and with the environment. Maison&Objet returns from January 19 to 23, 2023, and the overall theme of this edition will be “Take Care”. Taking care is something that has […]

Research Primary School by Kennedy Nolan

In Australia, Research Primary School has a new look thanks to the expansion and renovation carried out by Kennedy Nolan practice Architecture practice Kennedy Nolan was responsible for the renovation, expansion, and redevelopment of Research Primary School, in Australia. The project respected the built environment and the surrounding landscape while giving the school a new […]

Novacolor presents Color Trends 2023

Novacolor presents Cozy life, Nomadism and Fluid positivity, the Color Trends for 2023 Choosing the best way to live mindfully has become a mantra. Building the atmosphere in which we can live in harmony with our self has become a goal for many people. Based on these reflections, Novacolor, together with architect Barbara Sansonetti, announced […]

Elie Saab designs the brand’s first residence in Qatar, on Qetaifan Island North

In Lusail, Qatar, Qetaifan Projects designs Qetaifan Island North, an artificial island housing the first residences by Elie Saab On a 1.3-square-kilometer triangular plot north of the Lusail coastline, Qetaifan Island North accommodates beach clubs, hotels, residences, a school, a medical center, a mosque, and a water park with dozens of rides and attractions inspired […]

HOMI, January 26-29, 2023: the home décor trade show

HOMI is to showcase new products, ideas and inspirations to decorate one’s home January 26-29, 2023 According to data from the 5th edition of the CasaDoxa Observatory, it emerges that the domestic environment continues to play a central role. The CasaDoxa Observatory photographs the changes taking place in society and in the homes of Italians. […]

ESTOA (UDEM) University of Monterrey, Mexico

ESTOA is a new building in dialogue with the city, landscape and people at UDEM, the University of Monterrey, Mexico A dynamic interplay of solids and voids, open and closed spaces, in relationship with nature and the built environment, characterize the ESTOA project at UDEM – University of Monterrey, in Mexico. A project by Tatiana […]

Triennale celebrates its centenary in 2023 and “designs the future”

In 2023, Triennale di Milano celebrates its centenary with a series of exhibitions and events Triennale di Milano is celebrating its centenary in 2023, and has planned a series of activities for the occasion. Triennale di Milano, in fact, was born in Monza in 1923 as the Biennale delle Arti Decorative; since 1933 it has become […]

In China, Pingtan Book House pays homage to the ancient Dong ethnic group

Condition Lab designs Pingtan Book House, a children’s library reminiscent of traditional Dong village architecture In China, in Pingtan, a county located in Fujan Province, Condition Lab designed Pingtan Book House, a library for children attending primary school. The creation of this educational and cultural space, made entirely of wood, brings to mind the traditional […]

Museum of Islamic Art and National Museum Qatar

Our series on Qatar continues with two important new cultural centers: Museum of Islamic Art and National Museum Qatar Open since 2008, the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) has been one of the first projects launched by Qatar Museums (QM), the leading national institution for art and culture. Designed by Chinese-American architect Ieoh Ming Pei […]

Lumion school, Amsterdam, Atelier PRO architects

Atelier PRO architects designed a new school in Amsterdam by renovating and expanding an existing school building Dutch firm Atelier PRO architects renovated and expanded an existing school building designed in 1973 by architect B.J. Ingwersen. The intervention gave the building a second life and provided a new home for the Lumion High School in Amsterdam. […]

Novartis Pavillon in Basel, a project by AMDL Circle and Michele De Lucchi

AMDL Circle and Michele De Lucchi have designed the new Novartis Pavillon in Basel The new Novartis Pavillon, in Basel, designed by AMDL Circle and Michele De Lucchi, serves a representative function for the Swiss pharmaceutical company. In fact, it is both a space for welcoming visitors to the campus and a state-of-the-art information and […]

CellarVerse: wineries land in the metaverse

CellarVerse is the first Italian startup to launch Italian wineries into the metaverse for free and promote the purchase of limited-edition bottles CellarVerse is an Italian startup born in the metaverse from an idea by Paolo Angeleri and Rosangela Mastronardi, with support from Salvatore Bruno, Antonella Groppo and Daphne Rechberger. The startup is dedicated to […]

The Lumijoki log school in Oulu, by Luo architects

Luo architects designed the Lumijoki log school in Oulu, Finland, an example of green architecture, made with locally-sourced natural materials Luo architects designed the Lumijoki log school in Oulu, Finland, an eco-friendly building made with natural materials reminiscent of traditional buildings in the area. Designed by Virve Väisänen, it offers the local rural community a new […]

23rd Triennale, La tradizione del nuovo, extended to January 8, 2023

Marco Sammicheli, director of Triennale Milano’s Museo del Design Italiano, has talked with us about the exhibition “La tradizione del nuovo”, at the 23rd Triennale, extended to January 8, 2023 “La tradizione del nuovo” is the title of the Italian Pavilion at the 23rd Triennale di Milano, an exhibition dedicated to Italian design and its […]

Bloop International Proactive Art Festival in Mexico

Milan-based creative studio Biokip Labs created exhibitions and installations during the “día de los muertos” holiday in Morelia, Mexico From October 29 to November 3, 2022, Morelia, Mexico, hosted the first pop-up edition of the Bloop International Proactive Art Festival. The festival was created to offer art to the general public during popular festivals; the […]

Pantone color of the year 2023

Viva Magenta is the Pantone color of the year 2023: fabrics, materials and coatings The Pantone color of the year for 2023 is Viva Magenta 18-1750. A vivid and vibrant shade of red, rooted in nature, chosen precisely for its being natural in an age where technology is dominant. Viva Magenta descends from the red […]

Msheireb Downtown, the new Doha district

Sustainable regeneration project revives Doha’s ancient commercial district In the oldest heart of Qatar’s capital city, Msheireb Downtown Doha is the flagship project of Msheireb Properties; the real estate development company has created a city within a city; it is smart, technological, and rich in infrastructure and services. Construction of the district began in 2010 […]

Pluriball, a new collection from Diesel Living with Iris Ceramica

Iris Ceramica expertise and Diesel Living fashion research team up to create Pluriball, the new collection in Semigres Diesel Living with Iris Ceramica is the brand of the ceramic wall tiles designed by Diesel Living and made by Iris Ceramica. Established between 2015 and 2016, the brand stands out for its contemporary, cutting-edge living solutions. […]

AlUla, in Saudi Arabia, is a source of design inspiration

Niko Kapa designs a sustainable collection of objects inspired by the natural landscapes of AlUla, a city in Saudi Arabia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site Niko Kapa, a Greek designer based in Dubai, designed a new collection of products inspired by the natural beauties of AlUla, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Saudi Arabia. […]

Migliore + Servetto awarded at Biennale dello Stretto

Migliore + Servetto practice has been awarded for the Texturia Mari project at the Biennale dello Stretto “Texturia Mari – Metaprogetto per un museo itinerante e galleggiante a forma di nassa” (metaproject for an itinerant and floating museum in the shape of a fish trap) by architecture and design studio Migliore+Servetto, has won the Premio Città […]

The FIFA World Cup 2022 Ball

Al Rihla, the ball of the FIFA World Cup 2022, is a combination of technology and sustainable materials The FIFA World Cup 2022 ball contains many technological innovations, making it a real “smart ball”. Al Rihla, the official ball of the FIFA World Cup 2022, is manufactured by Adidas, like the balls of every World […]

FIFA World Cup 2022 Stadiums in Qatar

Our series dedicated to FIFA World Cup 2022 architecture continues with Qatar Foundation Stadium, Stadium 974, Al Janoub Stadium Qatar Foundation Stadium Education City is a vast university district west of Doha, hosting the Qatar Foundation Stadium, one of the three stadiums designed by Spanish firm Fenwick Iribarren for the 2022 World Cup. It is […]

The iconic Jurkovič heating plant in Bratislava has a new look

DF Creative Group converts the iconic Jurkovič heating plant in Bratislava into a multipurpose structure The Jurkovič Heating Plant, built next to the Apollo Refinery, is located in the former industrial area of Bratislava. Over the years, all the large industrial buildings in the area have gradually been replaced by new architectures: innovative structures and […]

EquipHotel 2022: a successful return

The return of EquipHotel to Paris in 2022, after a four-year absence, was a big success After a four-year absence due to the pandemic, EquipHotel returned to Paris. Despite these long and difficult years, the 2022 edition was a success. More than 95,000 trade visitors from 133 countries visited more than 1,200 exhibitors; and the […]

Fabio Mazzeo Architects and the Mirror of Wonders

A mirrored installation creates a backdrop at the entrance to the headquarters of Fabio Mazzeo Architects studio, in a charming 17th-century building The headquarters of Fabio Mazzeo Architects, located in a 17th-century palace at 167 Via Giulia, Rome, welcome guests and visitors with a dramatic reflective installation. The concept of the installation in the entrance […]

FIFA WORLD CUP 2022 – Lusail Stadium

For the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, DDN is presenting a series of new architectures built for the event, starting with Lusail Stadium, designed by Foster + Partners FIFA World Cup 2022 started in Qatar on November 20, 2022, exceptionally in winter, given the very high temperatures of the Middle Eastern country. Qatar has been […]

Ambiente and America ByDesign: democratic design

Ambiente participates in CBS TV show America ByDesign to spread information on design to a very wide audience The Ambiente design platform, the home décor show held in Frankfurt in February, is increasingly focused on the value and importance of design. Always at the forefront, Ambiente presents products from international companies that anticipate global movements, […]

The Contribution of Women in Contemporary Architecture: The Japanese Example

Japanese architecture is the topic of the new online meeting in “The Contribution of Women in Contemporary Architecture” series to be held on Thursday, November 24, 2022, 6:00-8:00 pm After the first nine conferences held in October 2020 (Swiss and Finnish examples), February 2021 (British and Danish examples), November 2021 (Spanish and Chilean examples), March […]

Falmec presents Cover, the cooker hood with a textural effect

Cover by Falmec is a hood that becomes a furnishing element thanks to its textural clay finish Falmec presents Cover, the cooker hood that becomes a furnishing element thanks to its finishes inspired by the beauty of natural materials. The front of the hood is coated with an exclusive clay finish available in warm earthy […]

Installations by Gentilhomme Studio at Orlando International Airport

Gentilhomme Studio designs a series of interactive installations for Terminal C at the Orlando International Airport Gentilhomme Studio has designed a series of digital installations for Orlando International Airport’s Terminal C, which opened recently. The works, made with advanced CGI (computer-generated imagery) and 3D motion tracking technology that renders imagery in real time, are a […]

Sustano: the recyclable shower tray in DuraSolid Nature

Duravit presents Sustano, the completely recyclable shower tray in DuraSolid Nature Sustano is the shower tray made by Duravit from DuraSolid Nature, and is 100% recyclable. DuraSolid Nature is a material composed of minerals, thus natural, and 100% recyclable. Surface hardness and robustness are a guarantee of long life and resistance to accidental damage and […]

Balloon Museum arrives in Milan

Pop Air by Balloon Museum, the traveling exhibition dedicated to inflatable & balloon art, will be in Milan from December 23 to February 12, 2023 After Paris and Rome, Balloon Museum arrives in Milan with the Pop Air exhibition: an innovative format in which art, artist and audience coexist; a journey into the world of […]

Gaber: chairs, bookcases, and cabinets

Chairs, bookcases, and cabinets: Gaber has what you need for modern, functional and sustainable contract interiors Gaber fully embraces the principle of Made in Italy, balancing craftsmanship with industrial production to create furniture that meets the eclectic tastes and needs of a diverse clientele. With a wide range of finishes and colors, Gaber chairs, bookcases, […]

HOMI, The Lifestyle Trade Fair, to return in January 2023

HOMI, the Lifestyle Trade Fair, returns from January 26 to 29, 2023, with a focus on sustainability and high-quality creative craftsmanship After the successful September edition, HOMI returns to Rho – fieramilano from January 26 to 29, 2023. The fair will offer its visitors many new ideas, inspirations and trends. Its wide and diversified offer […]

4D ceramic by SapienStone

SapienStone, an Iris Ceramica Group brand, presents 4D, the sustainable ceramic that revolutionizes the interior design world At Cersaie, SapienStone, an Iris Ceramica Group brand, presented Ceramica 4D, the sustainable ceramic that revolutionizes the world of interior design. Ceramica 4D, in fact, is not a simple granite surface, but the result of a re-engineering of […]

Ceramic and marble: surface trends for 2023

Cersaie and Marmomac showcased the latest ceramic and marble surfaces and trends for 2023 Ceramic and marble. Tradition and innovation. Manual skills and technology. These two elements, along with a commitment to sustainability, were the common thread running through the two trade shows dedicated to ceramic and stone sectors that closed recently: Cersaie in Bologna […]

Design Miami returns from November 30 to December 4, 2022

Design Miami returns to Pride Park, Miami Beach, in 2022, with 50 galleries and exhibitions exploring the theme The Golden Age: Looking to the Future Now in its 18th edition, Design Miami, returns from November 30 to December 4, 2022. The Golden Age is the general theme of Design Miami for 2022, chosen by curator […]

Fundolandπ, play spaces between dream and reality

In Changsha, China, X Living designs Fundolandπ, a new entertainment destination for young people developed on trains of imaginary worlds Architecture firm X Living has designed a new entertainment destination in Changsha’s Red Star Business District, one of the Chinese city’s most prosperous districts. Fundolandπ, that’s the name of the project, is a 4500-square-meter space […]

ALTATENSIONE Vimar Made in Italy at ADI Design Museum

ALTATENSIONE Vimar: an exhibition on ideas, objects and society, from the electric home to the smart home The ADI Design Museum will be hosting the exhibition ALTATENSIONE Vimar made in Italy until November 14, 2022. The exhibition is dedicated to Vimar, an Italian company that has brought electricity and power-related services to Italian homes from […]

La Biennale dello Stretto 2022: le tre linee d’acqua

Is there such a thing as Mediterranean design? Yes, and La Biennale dello Stretto is one of the answers La Biennale dello Stretto, the First International Exhibition of Art, Architecture, Landscape, Writing, Video, Photography of the Strait of Messina, is a project that expresses itself in the different disciplines. In fact, La Biennale dello Stretto […]

Italian design vs. Swiss design: an exhibition at the ADI Design Museum

ADI Design Museum hosts an exhibition produced by the Museum and Repower, dedicated to design in Italy and Switzerland, with Italo Rota as creative director Switzerland and Italy are two neighboring countries that are quite distant in terms of economics, history, culture and relations with design. “Testa e Croce: le convergenze parallele del design svizzero […]

The Contribution of Women in Contemporary Architecture: The Dutch Example

Dutch architecture is the topic of the new online meeting in “The Contribution of Women in Contemporary Architecture” series to be held on Thursday, November 3, 2022, 6:00-8:00 pm The Contribution of Women in Contemporary Architecture is the title of the series of meetings curated by Arianna Callocchia and promoted by the Foundation of the […]

Ambiente 2023: contemporary living trends

Ambiente, Messe Frankfurt Group’s leading international trade fair dedicated to consumer goods, returns to Frankfurt from February 3 to 7, 2023 After a three-year absence caused by the pandemic, Ambiente, the world’s number one annual event and hub for culture and trends in the Dining, Living, Giving and Working areas, is to return in February […]

The first Sustainable Design China Summit in Beijing

The first edition of Sustainable Design China Summit took place in Beijing, September 26-28 Design China Summit 2022, held in Beijing from September 26-28, became the first Sustainable Design China Summit. During the three days of meetings, more than 70 industry professionals, many of international renown, held some 40 interesting debates and round tables. The […]

ARCHITECT@WORK MILAN 2022

The seminars and materials exhibition at ARCHITECT@WORK MILAN 2022 are dedicated to natural elements: Water, Air, Earth, Fire On November 9-10, 2022, ARCHITECT@WORK Milan comes back to Allianz MiCo, the usual location, which has simply changed its name. This year’s theme for both the seminars and the materials exhibition is Air, Water, Earth, Fire; thus, […]

Lightben by Bencore: ultralight and sustainable panels

Bencore has been given due recognition: Ligthben panels have obtained the EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) on the basis of the products’ LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) Lightben panels by Bencore have recently obtained the EPD (Environmental Product Declaration), which certifies products’ sustainability through the LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) method. Bencore’s Lightben is an ultralight composite panel […]

The 25th edition of the Targa Rodolfo Bonetto Award

Every year, Targa Rodolfo Bonetto rewards the projects of students from different design schools in the categories of traveling, living, working, leisure, music Also in 2022, Targa Rodolfo Bonetto has awarded several innovative projects applying design as a method to improve the quality of experiences. For the 25th edition, the jury consisted of Marco Bonetto, […]

Motus, the contemporary kitchen from Scavolini

Scavolini presents Motus, the kitchen that can be disassembled and reassembled to adapt to different configurations Designed by Vittore Niolu for Scavolini, Motus is a modular kitchen with an elegant and unobtrusive style that makes it possible to customize the space of the kitchen. Revolution in the kitchen with Motus Motus perfectly expresses the role […]

Spanish architecture on stage in Rome

On Thursday, October 20, 2022, Casa dell’Architettura in Rome hosted a conference on Spanish architecture, entitled “Urban Transformation and Architectural Recovery: The Spanish Example” Architects José María Ezquiaga and Emilio Tuñón Álvarez were the speakers at the conference “Urban Transformation and Architectural Recovery: The Spanish Example”, held on October 20, 2022 at the Casa dell’Architettura […]

Freedhome system by Caccaro: the wall unit

Freedhome by Caccaro: the customized wall unit for the sleeping and living areas The first modular furniture system launched by Caccaro in 2018, Freedhome, consists of very capacious modules that can store objects and decorate the entire wall surface. In fact, Freedhome offers storage modules that can also form partitions, making it possible to gain […]

SIA, SUN and TTG 2022: tourism comes back in style

From October 12-14 Fiera di Rimini hosted SIA, SUN and TTG 2022: the three days dedicated to the tourism sector confirmed the recovery of tourism in Italy TTG, SIA and SUN closed the 2022 edition with a 25% increase in professional visitors over 2021. The response of the market attending the 71st edition of SIA, […]

ELEMENTA, the new series of accessories by Ritmonio

Ritmonio revolutionizes the contemporary bathroom environment with ELEMENTA and ELEMENTA for Diametro35 Impronte, two brand-new collections of accessories Ritmonio presents ELEMENTA, a new collection of contemporary bathroom accessories offering maximum compositional freedom. ELEMENTA caters to different interior design styles, customizing the bathroom environment according to the tastes and design needs of designers and end customers. […]

Ho.Me Plus by Arbi Arredobagno: a new collection

Ho.Me Plus is the new melamine collection by Arbi Arredobagno inspired by wood The new Ho.Me plus collection by Arbi Arredobagno features a wide range of thermo-structured melamine finishes, expanded with ten new colors, inspired by the texture of wood. The bathroom furniture in the collection, totally made in Italy, has a minimalist design for […]

Tessuto, the award-winning decorative radiator by Cordivari Design

Tessuto is the award-winning decorative radiator by Cordivari Design that blends into the environment thanks to its textile effect Tessuto, the decorative radiator designed by Marco Pisati for Cordivari Design, warms the house and blends into the space. A heating piece of furniture inspired by the beauty of classical art, Tessuto artificially reproduces the weft […]

100+1 Alberto Rosselli per Saporiti Italia: an exhibition at the ADI Design Museum

ADI Design Museum dedicates an exhibition to Alberto Rosselli, an Italian design master and ADI founder “100+1 Alberto Rosselli per Saporiti Italia” is an exhibition dedicated to one of the great masters of Italian design 101 years after his birth. Among the founders of ADI and the Compasso d’Oro award, Rosselli was art director of […]

Light takes center stage

The latest lamps and technical lights create special atmospheres giving personality to any environment As on a theater stage, where light plays a key role, lighting gives a soul to any place. Homes, hotels, offices, outdoor settings – any place can become a stage. In this photo gallery, we are showing some of the latest […]

Ideagroup: new products at Cersaie 2022

New materials, new finishes and new modules for bathroom furniture collections by Ideagroup Ideagroup presented the restyled version of its two most representative collections, Dogma and Dolcevita, at Cersaie 2022. In the new design, the Dogma collection has revised modules and finishes. With the new dimensions, the Dogma washbasin is now available with a made-to-measure […]

Cersaie 2022 welcomes back international professionals

The 2022 edition of Cersaie confirms the good health of Italian trade fairs and of the ceramic industry in Italy, despite the complex period The 39th edition of Cersaie, held at BolognaFiere from September 26 to 30, recorded over 90,000 attendees, quite close to the numbers of the last pre-Covid edition, in 2019, attended by […]

Casalgrande Padana presents The City Collection

A new collection of porcelain stoneware tiles from Casalgrande Padana: The City Collection, by KPF architectural firm Casalgrande Padana presents The City Collection, a project by architectural firm KPF (Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates) in collaboration with Milan-based studio SBGA. The City Collection is a collection of porcelain stoneware tiles also designed for outdoor use; therefore, […]

New Flou catalog 2022: beds and more

Flou presents the new catalog of the 2022 collection. Beds, upholstered furniture, complements and ideas for sleeping, living and outdoor areas Flou presents the new catalog of the 2022 collection. A collection of ideas from which to draw inspiration for furnishing the sleeping, living and outdoor areas of the home with care and elegance. The […]

Concept Design Festival in Cosenza

The first edition of Concept Design Festival in Cosenza promotes ecological design in southern Italy, a territory rich in traditions From September 22 to October 28, 2022, Cosenza is hosting the first edition of Concept Design Festival, a cultural, exhibition, and research event promoted and organized by the RiAgita Scientific Society. Institutions and companies from […]

Colour Up your Life: color your home with Duka shower enclosures

natura 4000 and libero 4000 are the latest proposals of Colour Up Your Life, the new colorful project for shower enclosures by Duka Duka continues restyling its shower enclosures and cubicles with models from the natura 4000 and libero 4000 series. Shower profiles, handles, hinges and other structural components are turned into elegant decorative details; […]

The 62nd Genoa International Boat Show

Genoa International Boat Show certifies the excellent health of the Italian yachting industry The 62nd Genoa International Boat Show recorded 103,812 visitors, a 10.7% increase over 2021. The September 2022 edition saw the participation of 998 brands, presenting over 1,000 boats and 168 new products. This year, the leading nautical show in the Mediterranean area […]

World Architectour Africa 2023: Italian design out to conquer Africa

The third edition of World Architectour Africa, the B2B show promoting Italian design excellence in Africa, will be held on July 6-7, 2023 The press conference presenting the World Architectour Africa 2023 project was held recently. The B2B fair, organized by Padova Hall, with the support of Medinit, promotes Italian design to create a synergistic […]

SIA, SUN and TTG Travel Experience: the tourism trade shows in Rimini

Space tourism, digital experiences, metaverse and nature: hospitality is on stage at Rimini Expo Centre with SIA, SUN and TTG “Unbound” is the theme of the 2022 editions of TTG Travel Experience, SIA Hospitality Design and SUN Beach&Outdoor Style, the trade shows scheduled for October 12-14, 2022 at Rimini Expo Centre. Finally in person, finally […]

Reflet by Mirage, the reflective porcelain stoneware

At Cersaie 2022, Mirage presents Reflet, reflective porcelain stoneware for outdoor use Reflet, designed and produced by Mirage in collaboration with architect Andrea Boschetti, is a collection of porcelain stoneware tiles featuring a reflective surface. Being resistant to weathering, it can also be applied outdoors. This material offers another possibility to enrich façades, not only […]

Signature Kitchen Suite showroom: a technological partner

Signature Kitchen Suite offers full consultancy service on technology to architects and interior designers at the Milan showroom Signature Kitchen Suite is celebrating the second anniversary of its arrival in Italy and the opening of the Piazza Cavour showroom, in the heart of Milan. This space, the European hub of the high-end appliance brand part […]

JKMM Architects presents Dance House Helsinki in Florence

On September 30, 2022, in Florence, Finnish firm JKMM Architects presents the new project, Dance House Helsinki Finnish architect Teemu Kurkela, founding partner of JKMM Architects, presents in Florence, exclusively and for the first time in Italy, the Dance House Helsinki (Tanssin talo) project. Dance House Helsinki is a new facility dedicated to dance, built […]

EQUIPHOTEL 2022: conscious hospitality

EquipHotel 2022 returns to Paris, Porte de Versailles, November 6-10 With more than 1,200 exhibitors, EquipHotel is the leading trade show for hospitality and catering dedicated exclusively to professionals, enhancing innovation and service excellence. In addition to the exhibition, EquipHotel offers conferences, seminars, and talks with experts to improve the quality of one’s offering. The […]

AIPI hosts the 30th General Assembly of ECIA – European Council of Interior Architects

From September 23-25, 2022, AIPI – Associazione Italiana Professionisti Interior designers hosts the 30th General Assembly of ECIA – European Council of Interior Architects in Florence AIPI – Associazione Italiana Professionisti Interior designers hosts the 30th General Assembly of ECIA – European Council of Interior Architects in Florence, September 23-25. ECIA is based in Brussels […]

Sicam returns to Pordenone, October 18-21

SICAM 2022, the International Exhibition of Semi-finished Products for the Furniture Industry, returns to Pordenone Among the few fairs that had a 2021 edition, SICAM returns to Pordenone Fiere from October 18-21, 2022. It is one of the most comprehensive fairs offering components, semi-finished products and accessories for the furniture industry. It is also one […]

The trends from the Salone del Mobile.Milano 2022: the living area

Wallpapers, floors, tables, chairs and accessories: interior design trends for 2022 From the Salone del Mobile.Milano 2022, trends for the living area confirm that interior design embraces the whole environment. So, interior design includes surfaces, floors and facings, furniture, tables, chairs, and accessories. In addition to natural materials, also sustainable, recycled and recyclable materials – […]

Orgatec 2022 to come back October 25-29

Orgatec, the office and contract exhibition organized by Koelnmesse, returns to Cologne, October 25-29 Orgatec returns from October 25-29, 2022. The German biennial show dedicated to office and contract furniture has been missing from the international scene for four years as the last edition was held in 2018. Over the last four years, the international […]

Trends from Eurocucina and FTK 2022

Trends in kitchen furniture and appliances from Eurocucina and FTK 2022 Here is a roundup of trends in kitchen furniture and appliances emerged from Eurocucina 2022. As for furniture, the prevailing trends include natural materials and colors, for customizable and customized kitchens. Sustainability has become the most important feature for materials, resulting in an increasing […]

Color in the new Duka shower enclosures

Colour Up Your Life: the iconic natura 4000 and libero 4000 shower enclosures by Duka have been restyled with colors Duka presents Colour Up Your Life, a new variant for the iconic natura 4000 and libero 4000 shower enclosures. The aesthetic and conceptual restyle carried out by the company brings color into the shower space. […]

Eugeni Quitllet appointed as creative director of Sutherland Furniture

A new creative director for Sutherland Furniture US-based outdoor furniture company Sutherland Furniture has appointed Eugeni Quitllet as creative director. The Catalan designer, named Designer of the Year at Maison & Objet 2016, will oversee product development for Sutherland. Blessed with an interesting vision for furniture design, Quitllet is the creative force behind the development […]

Rimini to host SIA Hospitality Design 2022

SIA Hospitality Design, now in its 71st edition, comes back to Rimini, October 12-14, 2022 The 71st edition of SIA Hospitality Design, the exhibition dedicated to innovation, technology and design for hospitality, is being held at the Rimini Expo Centre from October 12 to 14, 2022. Along with SIA Hospitality Design, the 40th Beach&Outdoor Style […]

Catellani & Smith awarded at the Prize Designs for Modern Furniture + Lighting 2022

Catellani & Smith wins two awards at the Prize Designs for Modern Furniture + Lighting 2022 Catellani & Smith has won two awards at the Prize Design for Modern Furniture + Lighting 2022 competition. Ettorino T and Ale BE T, the winning projects, have received the coveted prize for their technological innovation and revolutionary design. The […]

Temporary architecture: Neri & Hu for Camerich at CIFF Shanghai

A demountable and transportable bamboo architecture: this is the Camerich pavilion at CIFF Shanghai 2022, designed by Neri & Hu The Camerich pavilion at CIFF Shanghai, designed by Neri & Hu, offers several narrative plans. The first and most obvious is the transportable and demountable architecture. A lattice of more than 1,000 bamboo canes defines […]

New showerheads by Ritmonio

Ritmonio presents Diametro35 Wellness and Diametro35 Wellness Impronte, modular showerheads that personalize the shower area Diametro35 Wellness by Ritmonio, a collection of showerheads characterized by innovative and versatile design, is an expansion of the evolution project of the iconic series of taps. This series is now also available for the shower area with a modular […]

Manuel Aires Mateus in Florence to present his new project in Lausanne

Manuel Aires Mateus presents his urban regeneration project in Lausanne during a conference promoted by the Foundation of Architects of Florence International starchitect Manuel Aires Mateus presents in Florence, exclusively and for the first time in Italy, the project of Photo Elysée and mudac. This is a new building dedicated to culture that has recently […]

Salone del Mobile.Milano 2022: bathroom furniture and fittings

The trends from the Salone del Mobile.Milano: bathroom furniture and washbasins Here are the trends in bathroom furniture, fittings and sanitary ware, displayed at the International Bathroom Exhibition during the Salone del Mobile.Milano 2022. Bathroom furniture has become increasingly modular and customizable, offering new materials, technology, and new colors. In the photo galleries below, you […]

Design per tutti – 2022 edition

Design per tutti is a Level Office Landscape initiative to promote design awareness among the general public A unique opportunity to learn about design? Level Office Landscape is offering it with a series of public lectures. More in detail, Design per tutti is coming back from September 7 to 28, 2022, with a series of […]

HOMI Independent: September 16-19, 2022

New ideas for the home, workshops for architects, furniture for kids at HOMI Independent HOMI Independent 2022 will come back to the Rho-Fieramilano headquarters in a few days, with an extensive display of home furnishings, accessories, decorations, tableware, textiles, essences and fragrances HOMI is the trade fair par excellence, where contemporary living spaces and new […]

Design China Beijing and the Sustainable Design China Summit

From September 26 to 28, 2022, Design China Beijing presents Sustainable Design China Summit, Beijing’s first convention on sustainable design From September 26 to 28, 2022, Design China Beijing presents the Sustainable Design China Summit. This big event, to be held at the China World Summit Wing Hotel in Beijing, will include a busy program […]

Rexa presents Vision – a project by Monica Graffeo

Vision is a complete bathroom furniture program designed by Monica Graffeo for Rexa, offering an unusual user experience Vision is the new bathroom furniture collection from Rexa designed by Monica Graffeo, the company’s art director and designer. The new series proposes an innovative concept for the bathroom, offering user experiences that go beyond the usual […]

Salone del Mobile 2022 trends: sofas and armchairs

Salone del Mobile 2022 trends: sofas and armchairs Here is a roundup of sofas and armchairs presented at the Salone del Mobile.Milano 2022 from which trends for 2022 emerge. Not only materials and colors, but also sustainability, comfort and functionality. Large sofas Among the upholstered furniture for 2022, very generously proportioned sofas that are comfortable […]

Feria Hábitat Valencia to be back in September 2022

The program of Valencia World Design Capital includes Feria Hábitat Valencia from September 20-23, 2022 Among the many events planned for Valencia World Design Capital 2022, Feria Hábitat Valencia, the furniture show that has been missing since 2019 due to the pandemic, returns from September 20 to 23, 2022. Now in its 56th edition, Feria […]

The Polish Pavilion at the 23rd Triennale Milano

Greenhouse Silent Disco: the Polish Pavilion at the 23rd Triennale Milano is a technological greenhouse aimed at understanding the mystery of nature The Polish Pavilion at the 23rd Triennale Milano International Exhibition, running from July 15 to December 11, 2022, moves from the main theme of the exhibition, “Unknown Unknowns”, and develops it around the […]

EDIT Napoli: design in the Mediterranean area

The Mediterranean soul of design made in Italy has found a home in Naples at EDIT Napoli, which celebrates its fourth edition in 2022 Fine design and Mediterranean culture are the ingredients of EDIT Napoli, the fair born in Naples in 2019 from an idea of Domitilla Dardi and Emilia Petruccelli. From the combination of […]

Marc Thorpe: design is research

Marc Thorpe is an architect and designer, and has worked with many Italian brands for years, partly thanks to his Italian heritage Marc Thorpe is an architect and designer, and completed his studies at the Parsons School of Design in New York City. Also in New York, he established his studio, Marc Thorpe Design, in […]

Light + Building Autumn Edition 2022

Lighting restarts from Light + Building Autumn Edition 2022 From October 2 to 6, 2022, Light + Building, the biennial exhibition dedicated to lighting and lighting engineering, returns to Frankfurt. Given the biennial nature of the fair, the last in-person edition was held in March 2018. Thus, no such important trade fair in the lighting […]

CIFF Guangzhou 2022: a new concept of furniture fair

In July 2022, CIFF Guangzhou, China’s and Asia’s most important home and office furniture fair, was back Despite being postponed again due to the pandemic, CIFF Guangzhou 2022 was well attended in both phases. The first phase was dedicated to home furnishings, and the second to office and contract. From July 17-20 and July 26-29, […]

The London Design Festival 2022 is back, September 17th to 25th

London Design Festival returns September 17-25, 2022, to celebrate its 20th edition This year the London Design Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary, from 17 to 25 September, 2022, with a program packed with events, exhibitions and installations, turning London into the capital of design for 10 days. Discover the London Design Festival 2019 Now in […]

Cristina Celestino, Designer of the Year at Maison & Objet

September 2022 edition of Maison & Objet names Cristina Celestino Designer of the Year At each edition, Maison & Objet nominates a Designer of the Year to celebrate the work of architects and designers on the international scene. For the September 2022 edition, Designer of the Year is the talented Cristina Celestino, who presents the […]

Collectible design at Nomad Capri 2022

In summer 2022, Nomad, the traveling exhibition of collectible design, returned to Capri The tenth edition of Nomad, Nomad Capri, was held from July 6 to 10, 2022. Dedicated exclusively to collectible design, Nomad is a one-of-a-kind exhibition. Launched in 2017, the brainchild of Giorgio Pace and Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte, Nomad is a traveling exhibition that […]

Omer Arbel at London Design Festival 2022

Material Experiments: an exhibition by Omer Arbel at the London Design Festival 2022 At London Design Festival 2022, multidisciplinary Canadian artist Omer Arbel presents Material Experiments, a live glassblowing performance, at the Victoria & Albert Museum. For nine days, September 17 to 25, the John Madejski Garden, at the V&A Museum, will turn into an […]

Cersaie 2022, the 39th edition

From September 26 to 30, 2022, Cersaie, the trade show dedicated to architectural materials and bathroom furnishings, returns to the Bologna Trade Fair The premises look great, with the exhibition spaces almost at full capacity. In 2021, when half of the world’s borders were still closed due to the pandemic,  Cersaie still had good attendance. In […]

Temporary architectures: Serpentine Pavilion 2022

The 21st Serpentine Pavilion is curated by Chicago-based American artist Theaster Gates with Adjaye Associates From June 10 to October 16, 2022, Serpentine Galleries in London present Black Chapel, the 21st Serpentine Pavilion, designed by Chicago-based artist Theaster Gates. Theaster Gates is the third artist to design the Serpentine Pavilion, following Olafur Eliasson with Kjetil […]

Issey Miyake, fashion designer and industrial designer

Fashion designer, technical researcher, and industrial designer: Issey Miyake, who passed away at 84, was a multitasking creative A few days ago, Issey Miyake, Japanese designer and creator of icons, some well known, some lesser known, passed away. Among his creations was the A-POC dress, a one-piece tubular dress made through a unique technique. A […]

From Malaysia, emerging design in Kuala Lumpur in 2022

Design in Asia also restarts after pandemic, at MIFF 2022 In Kuala Lumpur, MIFF – Malaysian International Furniture Fair was the first to restart after the pandemic. Although the fair was held only two months after reopening to international tourism, MIFF 2022 recorded more than 10.000 visitors from 94 countries and regions. There was a […]

HOMI Independent, in September 2022

HOMI Independent. From September 16 to 19, 2022, at Rho-Fieramilano, the trade show event dedicated to home goods In September, HOMI returns to Rho-Fieramilano, with its proposals for furniture complements and objects; home textiles and fabrics; fragrances; table and kitchen accessories. HOMI Independent, 2022 edition, will pay special attention to the independent retail world. Today’s […]

Design London, the new format of 100% Design, to be back in September 2022

From September 21 to 24, 2022, Design London, London’s design exhibition, returns for the second time to North Greenwich Design London, the new version of 100% Design that debuted in 2021 after skipping 2020 due to the pandemic, returns to North Greenwich with its second edition, September 21-24, 2022. The trade show, the main event […]

In September, Marmomac 2022 returns to Verona

At the end of September, Marmomac, the exhibition dedicated to marble and stone in architecture, returns to Veronafiere From September 27-30, 2022, Marmomac, the trade fair dedicated to marble and stone architecture and design, returns to Verona. As in other editions, the exhibition of materials and machinery for marble processing will accompany the show and […]

From Bolzan, the Jack bed reloaded

Zanellato/Bortotto’s Jack bed for Bolzan in fabric, leather, wood and metal, customizable and tailored Bolzan presents a new version of the Jack bed, first designed by Zanellato/Bortotto in 2017. In the new version, the fabric remains central but is combined with a wooden frame; also new in this version is leather upholstery. The tubes can […]

Eighth Pambianco Design Summit: the furniture market in 2022

The future of Italian design: trends from the Pambianco 2022 conference The 8th design convention organized by Pambianco on July 5, 2022 in Milan was an opportunity to take stock of the current situation in the furniture market. In fact, the 8th Design Summit, titled The Future of Italian Design in the New Competitive Landscape […]

Lake Como Design Festival

Lake Como Design Festival returns from September 17 to 25, 2022 From September 17 to 25, 2022, Como will host the Lake Como Design Festival. This is a structured event including a rich program of exhibitions, installations and talks scattered in historical, new or even forgotten places of the city, whose protagonists are history, architecture, […]

The new terminal at Helsinki International Airport

The new Terminal 2 at Helsinki International Airport, designed by ALA Architects Finnish firm ALA Architects has designed the expansion of Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport, which opened in 2021.  ALA Architects won the competition announced by airport company Finavia to design a new terminal; the existing airport, in fact, built in several phases since the 1950s, […]

H67 modular wall system by Giussani

H67 by Giussani, a versatile modular wall system Giussani presents H67, a modular wall system featuring an aluminum frame and full-height double glazing. Totally customizable, the walls are designed for work environments but are furnishing elements suitable for residential contexts and showrooms as well. The patented H67 system has aluminum profiles that can be in […]

New, more sustainable lights from the Delta Light collection 2022

Delta Light: durable and sustainable lighting The new Delta Light 2022 lighting collection revolves around the concept of sustainability, both in design and in the production chain. “Environmental protection is a paradigm in the technical development of our products,” said Gianluca D’Avino, Italy country manager for Delta Light. The new collection offers lighting systems designed […]

Caccaro at Milan Design Week

The new Caccaro flagship store in Milan: a great success during Milan Design Week Caccaro has made a return in style to Milan taking advantage of Milan Design Week to launch its new showroom, which opened in May 2022. The opening party on June 8 was the occasion to present the new spaces, designed by […]

Walk-in Fluida: the walk-in closet by Scavolini

Walk-in Fluida is the new Scavolini walk-in closet for a perfect wardrobe Customization, versatility, comfort, and aesthetic harmony are the distinctive features of the new Walk-in Fluida range, the walk-in closets designed by Vuesse for Scavolini. It is a complete and modular furniture system, suitable for both residential and contract environments to create the perfect […]

Un bio architetto per amica, a book by Isabella Goldmann

Un bio architetto per amica: a book to have a healthier and more beautiful home Written by Isabella Goldmann, Un bio architetto per amica (A Bio Architect for a Friend) is a book dedicated to all those who want to take care of their home and make it healthier and more beautiful. Isabella Goldmann, the […]

Finland welcomes Design Helsinki Festival

Design Helsinki Festival is the event that promotes Scandinavian design in the world The first edition of Design Helsinki Festival will take place on August 24-25. Helsinki, named World Design Capital in 2012, is renowned for its functional and minimalistic architecture, and for the largest concentration of Art Nouveau buildings in Northern Europe. Scandinavian architecture […]

DDN HUB 2022: gala dinner and cooking demo

Also DDN HUB 2022 featured the gala dinner, with a cooking demo by three starred chefs. Gianni Tarabini, Enrico Derflingher, Tommaso Arrigoni presented their gastronomic creations to a diverse audience. In the very picturesque setting of Parco Sempione, between Alberto Burri’s “Teatro Continuo” and Castello Sforzesco, the evening was attended by more than 250 guests […]

23rd Milan Triennale: a journey into the unknown

From July 15 to December 11, 2022, Milan Triennale hosts the 23rd Triennale, entitled Unknown Unknowns. An Introduction to Mysteries The unknown, what “we don’t know we don’t know,” is the main theme of the 23rd Triennale di Milano, whose main curators are Ersilia Vaudo, astrophysicist, and Francis Kéré, architect from Burkina Faso, recipient of […]

Photo Elysée and mudac in Lausanne’s Plateforme 10 district

Photo Elysée and mudac opened in June 2022 in Lausanne’s Plateforme 10 arts district: a new museum of applied arts, design and photography The new building has been designed by Portuguese architecture firm Aires Mateus. Photo Elysée and mudac join the Cantonal Museum of Fine Arts (mcb-a) designed by Barozzi/Veiga to complete the transformation of […]

Mario Botta: an exhibition at MAXXI in Rome

Mario Botta: Sacred and Profane. MAXXI in Rome dedicates an exhibition to the Swiss architect, with a site-specific installation MAXXI – Museo nazionale delle arti del XXI secolo (National Museum of XXI Century Arts) in Rome dedicates an exhibition to Ticino architect Mario Botta (Mendrisio, 1943) titled Mario Botta. Sacred and Profane. Curated by Margherita […]

Bioarchitecture in the new offices of Drees & Sommer

The new offices of Drees & Sommer: architectural innovation and sustainability Drees & Sommer, a consulting firm specializing in Project Management and Real Estate Consulting, has opened a new office in Vaihingen, Stuttgart. Called OWP12 (Obere Waldplätze 12), the project by SCD Architekten Ingenieure is an example of innovative, digital and sustainable architecture. Entirely digitally-designed, […]

DDN HUB 2022: talks and conferences

DDN HUB 2022: an event including exhibitions, talks, food experiences The 2022 edition of DDN HUB, on Piazza del Cannone, inside the Castello Sforzesco, was an opportunity to talk about design and delve into new topics. Every day, several guests participated in the numerous talks, where different topics were discussed. From sustainability to gaming up […]

Italian design and Korean craftsmanship at Milan Design Week 2022

Korean design participated in Milan Design Week 2022, at Fondazione Giangiacomo Feltrinelli During Milan Design Week 2022, Fondazione Giangiacomo Feltrinelli in Milan housed the exhibition Again, From The Earth’s Foundation. Korean craftsmanship and Italian design met for an exhibition of over 100 pieces, united by the pursuit of beauty and respect for nature. Discover and […]

DDN HUB 2022: exhibitions and settings

DDN HUB 2022: an event including exhibitions, talks, food experiences The 2022 edition of DDN HUB, on Piazza del Cannone, inside the Castello Sforzesco, was an opportunity to talk about design and delve into new topics. Every day, several guests participated in the numerous talks, where different topics were discussed. The set-up also included the […]

Masterly-The Dutch in Milano 2022

Dutch design came back to Palazzo Turati for Milan Design Week 2022 Masterly-The Dutch in Milano, the great event dedicated to Dutch design, came back to Milan in 2022. Being now a staple of Milan Design Week, it returned to the historic venue of Palazzo Francesco Turati for its sixth edition. Curated by Nicole Uniquole, […]

House of Switzerland in Milan

Swiss design in Italy for Milan Design Week 2022 at Casa degli Artisti in Milan For more than a month, Milan’s Casa degli Artisti hosted the House of Switzerland, the home of Swiss design in Milan. From April 26 to June 12, 2022, the pop-up event welcomed emerging designers, design schools, and established design brands, […]

Our video interviews at the Salone del Mobile 2022

Some key players in the design and furniture industry talk about their collaborations at the Salone del Mobile.Milano and Fuorisalone 2022 Watch the videos on our YouTube channel Piero Lissoni x Limonta Wall In this video interview, Piero Lissoni talks about his first collaboration with Limonta Wall, for which he designed the I Multipli collection. […]

Gaber’s new products for 2022

Gaber offers a series of new products, for indoor and outdoor use, featuring sustainable and technological materials Doge outdoor chaise longue: light and handy Doge, the outdoor chaise longue designed by Forsix, is characterized by a simple and essential line. Made of steel, aluminum and technopolymers, it is extremely lightweight and easy to handle, yet […]

GILE22, the lighting exhibition in Guangzhou

GILE22, the show dedicated to technical lighting, will be back in Guangzhou, China Originally scheduled to take place in June, the 27th edition of the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE) will be held on August 3-6, 2022 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. GILE is one of the most important technical […]

StARTgate, a generative art installation for understanding data

Data analysis generates a work of art that helps understand science: StARTgate by Question Mark A generative artwork born from the analysis of the environmental impact of the Salone del Mobile.Milano: this is StARTgate, the installation created by Question Mark, a Milan-based communications agency, during Milan Design Week. A combination of artificial intelligence and satellite […]

Signature Kitchen Suite presents the undercounter appliances

For those who love well-equipped kitchens but have limited space, Signature Kitchen Suite has designed two innovations: the undercounter refrigerator and wine refrigerator The undercounter refrigerator and wine refrigerator make for high-performance appliances, even if you have little kitchen space. In addition to excellent quality, Signature Kitchen Suite undercounter appliances have a contemporary aesthetic that […]

Maestrale System by LINVISIBILE

Maestrale by LINVISIBILE is a system of fixed leaves that separates the spaces of the house with a see-through effect with a strong scenic impact Linvisibile introduces Maestrale, a system of side-by-side fixed leaves that is available in floor-to-ceiling or customized heights. Maestrale can be used as a partition or as a light filter. Its […]

Vincent Van Duysen x Zara Home: a new furniture collection

Vincent Van Duysen and Zara Home work together on a new furniture collection that sums up the Belgian architect’s design history Vincent Van Duysen debuts in the mass market with a partner that is actually quite difficult to imagine, when one thinks of it juxtaposed with his architecture. However, seeing the images in that undeniably […]

Marina di Scarlino, the exclusive sea of the Maremma

The resort of Marina di Scarlino, Tuscany, expands with exclusive residences Marina di Scarlino is one of the best protected marinas in the Mediterranean, in Tuscany, surrounded by the Maremma, the Tuscan Archipelago and Elba Island. An idea of Leonardo Ferragamo, Marina Resort & Boatyard is an area including a resort with 30 exclusive apartments […]

Design Miami/ Basel 2022

DesignMiami/Basel came back with the regular format, after an absence of nearly three years The sixteenth edition of Design Miami/ Basel was held June 14-19, as the first regular and in-person event since 2019. Curator of this year’s edition was Maria Cristina Didero, who, with the theme “The Golden Age”, brought together 34 international galleries […]

Extraction technology according to Falmec

At Eurocucina 2022, Falmec previewed Elements, a new collection that revolutionizes the concept of extraction The new hood collection by Falmec includes three different extraction solutions for different needs and interior design styles. Monolith, Shelf and Air Wall are three modular systems that “hide” the technology inside and integrate seamlessly into the interior design project. […]

Basel and the first architecture week

The first edition of Architekturwoche Basel (Basel Architecture Week) From May 9 to 15, 2022, Basel hosted the first edition of Architekturwoche Basel (Basel Architecture Week). The event, an initiative of the Architektur Dialoge Foundation, will take place every two years; each edition will revolve around different themes investigating how our living spaces change depending […]

Technology in the kitchen according to Frigo 2000

Frigo 2000: better storage and cooking for healthier foods “High performance kitchen” is the payoff of Frigo 2000, a home appliance manufacturer with more than 30 years of experience. Technology is an invaluable aid in the kitchen, especially if we are short of time and always in a hurry. With the right tools for food […]

N.O.W. Edizioni at Milan Design Week 2022

N.O.W. Edizioni wallpapers and wallcoverings at DDN Hub, with graphics created for the occasion Also participating in setting up DDN Hub 2022 was N.O.W. Edizioni wallpaper & more, producer of wallpapers and wallcoverings, available in a variety of materials. Born 10 years ago from an idea of Pietro Gaeta, art director and founder, N.O.W. Edizioni […]

duka pura 5000 shower enclosure in the new ColourArt version

pura 5000, the shower enclosure by duka characterized by essential lines, has a new look thanks to colors Metal construction details are now offered in different finishes and colors to suit different interior design styles. Moreover, also to meet different aesthetic and installation needs, the duka pura 5000 series now includes a version with wall […]

Milan Design Week/Fuorisalone Journal

Some photos from Milan Design Week/Fuorisalone 2022 In the galleries below, you will find some snapshots of Milan Design Week 2022, taken at Fuorisalone Fuorisalone/Downtown area Discover and purchase the book on the History of Milan Design Week Brera Design District Tortona Design District Fuorisalone in other areas

Diametro35, the iconic Ritmonio mixer tap, revolutionizes living styles

Ritmonio revolutionizes the mixer tap with four new versions of the iconic Diametro35 Ritmonio designs the evolution of living styles thanks to new surprising versions. The Diametro35 series, a line of mixer taps that has earned the company international success, is the focus of a product line extension with the aim of reaching new types […]

The 60th edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano is over

Positive results for the 60th edition Salone del Mobile.Milano The Salone del Mobile.Milano, back in person and in its full version after a three-year absence, welcomed 262,608 visitors; 61% of them were international, from 173 countries. Although far from the record 434,000 visitors of 2018, the turnout of the 2022 edition, the first after the […]

Milan Design Week Journal / Day 3

Wednesday, June 8th, second day of Salone del Mobile.Milano Electrolux is carrying out a research project to create home appliances that help us save food and resources. The GRO concept is based on a different way of storing food, encouraging us to eat more vegetables and less animal protein, while preserving all food better. The […]

Milan Design Week Journal / Day 2

Tuesday, June 7th, first day of Salone del Mobile.Milano Harria, by Viviana Maggiolini and Giorgio Bonaguro, is a new collection of vases and bookends designed for Giorgetti Atmosphere, the collection of objects that complements Giorgetti’s furniture. The series is inspired by the works of Spanish sculptor Chillida, who studied architecture. The three single-flower vases can […]

Milan Design Week Journal / Day 1

Monday, June 6th, Day 1 Throughout the week, starting today, Designdifffusion.com is launching a special series dedicated to Milan Design Week: every day we will post images of products and events visited during the day. Here you will find some products and events from via Durini, downtown, and Brera showrooms. Follow us every day and […]

Guide to Milan Design Week 2022

Milan Design Week 2022: Salone del Mobile.Milano and Fuorisalone together to restart After a three-year absence, Milan Design Week is finally back, June 6-12, 2022. This year there will be the Salone del Mobile.Milano, with its side shows Salone del Bagno, Eurocucina, Workplace 3.0, and SaloneSatellite, in Rho-Fieramilano pavilions. And in the city, Fuorisalone is […]

EDIT Napoli in Milan, at Padiglione Brera

The award-winning unreleased products of the third edition of EDIT Napoli are for the first time in Milan, at Padiglione Brera, for the Fuorisalone 2022 Padiglione Brera, a new exhibition center that adds to the countless destinations of the Brera Design District, hosts the projects of EDIT Napoli. The unreleased products awarded at the third […]

The sleeping area according to Enuit21: beds and complements

Enuit21 is a new brand that produces beds, upholstered furniture and complements entirely made in Italy Italian textile tradition and attention for aesthetics and comfort come together in Enuit21, the brand born in 2021 to furnish the sleeping area. Antonio Caso, owner of Materassificio Montalese in Pistoia, has had the idea of creating a program […]

Faemina, the professional coffee machine for home

Gruppo Cimbali’s first home coffee machine, Faemina, is a design icon perfect for any environment Faemina is the first home coffee machine from Gruppo Cimbali, a historic manufacturer of professional coffee machines. With Faemina, it is finally possible to have coffee as good as café coffee in the quiet of your own home. Not only […]

Delta Light at Milan Design Week 2022 with Mood

At Milan Design Week 2022, Delta Light presents MOOD, a schedule of initiatives focused on the latest product innovations At Milan Design Week 2022, Delta Light presents MOOD, a program full of events, exhibitions and installations focused on the brand’s new lighting solutions. Created in collaboration with world-renowned designers, Delta Light’s new products express great […]

Design Month Graz

Graz hosts the eleventh edition of Design Month Graz, the annual festival dedicated to contemporary Austrian design, until 12 June 2022 Graz, a UNESCO City of Design since 16 March 2011, considers design as a tool to shape the city, services and new products. This endeavor takes into account aesthetics, practicality, functionality and sustainability. Graz […]

At Triennale Milano, Non Si Butta Via Niente

Triennale Milano and the creative reuse of Non Si Butta Via Niente team up to recycle exhibits at Milan Design Week 2022 Non Si Butta Via Niente (‘nothing goes to waste’), Italy’s first platform dedicated to recycle and reuse museum exhibits, and Triennale Milano are partnering in a new initiative aimed at reusing materials used […]

Wasbottle, the new eco-friendly material from Bencore

Bencore, in collaboration with Autogrill, presents Wasbottle, an innovative 100% sustainable material suitable for making high-quality furniture components Bencore presents Wasbottle, a new 100% recycled and recyclable material. Developed in collaboration with Autogrill, the world’s biggest provider of foodservice for travelers, this material is made by processing recycled plastic flakes and is itself recyclable. Wasbottle […]

Milan Design Week 2022: kitchen and home appliance previews

The new kitchens and home appliances at Milan Design Week 2022 Eurocucina returns in 2022 after a three-year absence. It will be an opportunity to take a closer look at how the kitchen has evolved in recent years, a process that has become even more considerable after the pandemic has forced us to spend much […]

Milan Design Week 2022: bathroom furniture and sanitary ware previews

At the International Bathroom Exhibition and Fuorisalone 2022, bathroom furniture, sanitary ware, faucets and wall tiles Milan Design Week is back from June 6 to 12, 2022, with Salone del Mobile.Milano and Fuorisalone. Salone del Mobile.Milano this year will also host the Salone Internazionale del Bagno, with all the latest in bathroom furniture, faucets, sanitary […]

Natuzzi to double the events at Milan Design Week 2022

A new concept for the showroom on Via Durini and an art installation for Natuzzi, at Milan Design Week 2022 At Milan Design Week 2022, Natuzzi Italia presents the showroom on via Durini, totally renovated by Fabio Novembre’s studio and, also in via Durini, at Palazzo Durini Caproni in Taliedo, the installation Germogli, by artist-designer […]

Preview Milan Design Week 2022: Ceramiche Ragno showroom

The new Ceramiche Ragno showroom in Milan, a project by Benedetta Tagliabue – EMBT Ceramiche Ragno, a historical brand in the Italian ceramic industry, opened its first showroom and flagship store in Milan, designed by Benedetta Tagliabue – EMBT. The choice of the area is in perfect harmony with the company’s history and philosophy. Ceramiche […]

Lasvit’s works on view at Fuorisalone 2022

At Milan Design Week 2022, Lasvit presents Sanctums, an exhibition on collaborations with emerging talents and internationally renowned designers To mark Milan Design Week 2022, Lasvit presents Sanctums, an exhibition of the brand’s iconic pieces featuring the latest product innovations. The works on show, created in collaboration with world-renowned designers such as Yabu Pushelberg or […]

Emiliano Ponzi illustrates the 60 years of the Salone del Mobile.Milano

The award-winning Italian illustrator has created six posters celebrating the anniversary of the trade fair After illustrious predecessors such as Massimo Vignelli, Pierluigi Cerri, Guido Scarabottolo, Lorenzo Marini, now it is the turn of Emiliano Ponzi. One of the most internationally acclaimed and awarded Italian illustrators has created the communication campaign image for the sixtieth […]

DDN HUB 2022: the program of the week

DDN HUB returns to the Fuorisalone, on Piazza del Cannone, at the Castello Sforzesco, from 6 to 12 June, 2022. The sixth edition also promotes technology and sustainability The layout includes a covered structure, complete with a lounge area, Faemina; an area for cooking demos, with the participation of Siemens; and a co-working area, with […]

Roca galleries: innovative and sustainable bathroom furniture

Roca galleries, Roca’s exhibition spaces, host cultural events displaying innovative and sustainable bathroom furniture In recent years, Roca, a leading Spanish bathroom furniture company, has opened Roca galleries in London, Barcelona, Madrid, Shanghai and Beijing. These exhibition spaces have been designed by the company to illustrate and promote its innovative and advanced vision. For years, […]

Milan Design Week 2022: the downtown area

A comeback in style for Milan Design Week 2022 in Milan city center, with plenty of events and exhibits The Milan city center, as always, will host a lot of events, ranging from exhibitions in house museums to presentations in showrooms and special installations. One of the highlights of Via Durini is at Natuzzi, which […]

Designtech debuts in the MIND – Milano Innovation District

Technological innovation hub in the design, furniture and construction sector opens its first headquarters in the Milano Innovation District After more than two years of work and research, Designtech, the hub for technological innovation in the design sector, opens its headquarters in the MIND – Milano Innovation District, in the former Expo area. Designtech’s goal […]

Milan Design Week 2022: Tortona and surroundings

All-round design for the seventh edition of Tortona Rocks, the Fuorisalone event in the Tortona area Tortona Rocks brings innovative design to the stage of the Fuorisalone 2022, with more than 20 international exhibitions. From the monumental installation by IQOS to the innovation of the German Design Council, from the Slovenian Centre for Creativity (CzK) […]

The walls of the living area and the Wallover system by Caccaro

Wallover by Caccaro: solutions for TV sets and the living area The Wallover storage system by Caccaro is the perfect solution for furnishing walls; its architectural approach allows you to freely combine dimensions, materials and colors. But Wallover is not just a piece of furniture: thanks to the endless possibilities for organizing interior spaces, Wallover […]

Milan Design Week 2022: the 5VIE District

At the Milan Design Week 2022, the ninth edition of 5VIE Design Week, between past and future 5VIE Design Week celebrates its ninth edition inspired by an interesting philosophy: Prototyping Utopias. Utopia is a more sustainable future, a city in the making, planned by design. The 5VIE, at Milan Design Week, are the ideal workshop […]

Vetrite surfaces: no limits to imagination

Vetrite surfaces by SICIS, the perfect solution for indoor and outdoor use Thanks to its versatility and beauty, glass has been used in architecture since the times of the ancient Romans. In recent decades, interior design and architecture have rediscovered the use of this material, which has become increasingly popular; Vetrite, the innovation by Sicis, […]

Milan Design Week 2022: Isola Design Festival

In 2022 Isola Design Festival returns to the Isola Design District Isola Design Festival returns with the sixth edition from 7 to 12 June 2022, as part of the Milan Design Week. The theme of the 2022 edition is “Together As One”, which stimulates the exchange of designers and projects, ideas and knowledge, between exhibitors […]

Milan Design Week 2022: the fourth edition of Alcova

Alcova comes back for the Fuorisalone 2022 at the park of the Military Hospital in Baggio The fourth edition of Alcova, once again in the abandoned spaces of the Military Hospital in Baggio, returns from 5 to 12 June 2022. The Military Hospital in Baggio, surrounded by a large urban park dotted with abandoned buildings, […]

Milan Design Week 2022: Superdesign Show at Superstudio Più

The Superdesign Show, the Superstudio and Superstudio Più event featuring projects by designers and creatives worldwide, also returns to Fuorisalone 2022 The Superdesign Show, the event organized by Superstudio in the spaces of Superstudio Più, is ready to enliven Milan’s Tortona district also this year, on the occasion of the long-awaited Fuorisalone 2022. The new […]

Milan Design Week 2022: Brera Design District

Milan Design Week 2022: guide to districts and events The Salone del Mobile and Fuorisalone will be back from 6 to 12 June 2022 with the usual format. Although the restrictions for the pandemic are still partly in force, the atmosphere is one of great expectations; there is great excitement for an edition that will […]

Lola Decor X04, the new decorative radiator by Cordivari Design

Cordivari Design presents Lola, the stainless-steel decorative radiator with sinuous and enveloping shapes, perfect for any interior design style Cordivari Design presents Lola, the new stainless-steel radiator with sinuous and enveloping lines. Stainless steel is an ideal material for radiators; in fact, it is hygienic, non-toxic, 100% recyclable, and can be shaped into any form. […]

Greenery and gardens for the city of the future

Greenery will become increasingly important for domestic and urban spaces: at Spoga+Gafa, in Cologne, it will be possible to discover the latest trends In recent years, also thanks to the pandemic, greenery and outdoor space have become increasingly important. Moreover, according to futurologist Max Thiesen, greenery will play a major role in redesigning the city […]

The exhibition Aldo Rossi. Design 1960-1997 at Museo del Novecento

The first major exhibition dedicated to the design of Aldo Rossi, at Museo del Novecento in Milan Museo del Novecento in Milan presents the first major exhibition dedicated to the design of Aldo Rossi until 2 October 2022. The Pritzker Prize-winning architect, who died prematurely in 1997, has perhaps always been celebrated more for his […]

Ghisa: the evolution of the radiator

Antrax adds Ghisa to its family of radiators: a decorative radiator designed by Rodolfo Dordoni and inspired by traditional radiators To design Ghisa, the new radiator from Antrax, Rodolfo Dordoni drew inspiration from the traditional cast iron radiator. Like a cast iron radiator, the new Antrax radiator has slender elements with a polygonal section, tapered […]

The transformation of Znin’s historic former sugar factory

Bulak Project transforms a former sugar factory into a multipurpose facility for the benefit of tourism and the community in Znin, Poland The historic Znin sugar factory, located in the town of the same name, which opened in the late 19th century, closed in 2004. It was destined for demolition but in 2020 Bulak Project […]

Product gallery: chairs & more

Designing a chair has always been one of the most engaging challenges in design. All designers, from the best known, to the emerging ones, have dealt with this issue and created some of the most famous and surprising pieces in the world of furniture. Today, however, the standards have greatly changed: categories are no longer […]

YellowSquare hostel in Florence

The YellowSquare hostel in Florence offers contemporary, cheerful and friendly hospitality YellowSquare Firenze, just a few meters from the Fortezza da Basso, in Florence, is the third hostel in the YellowSquare family, already present in Rome and Milan. YellowSquare is a hospitality format that in recent years has had increasing success. On the one hand, […]

Outdoor lighting by Catellani & Smith

The “iron wire” sculptures by Catellani & Smith are works of art that illuminate outdoor spaces Gardens and terraces light up with style, with the outdoor versions of Catellani & Smith lamps. The lights create magical atmospheres, as in this project in the Monastery of Astino, in the province of Bergamo. The large tangled skein […]

Salone del Mobile.Milano 2022: EuroCucina

At EuroCucina 2022 material experimentation, technology and innovation EuroCucina, the biennial exhibition dedicated to the world of kitchen furnishings, returns in 2022. EuroCucina, which will be held from 7 to 12 June, simultaneously with the Salone del Mobile.Milano, at the Rho-Fieramilano exhibition center, is the industry’s leading event; an opportunity for the best Italian and […]

Cinzia says… an exhibition dedicated to Cinzia Ruggeri

MACRO in Rome dedicates an anthological exhibition to Cinzia Ruggeri, an artist, product and fashion designer who left her mark on the 1980s Cinzia says… is the first anthological exhibition dedicated to artist, product and fashion designer Cinzia Ruggeri (1942-2019). Cinzia Ruggeri was an independent figure who always moved across different disciplines with absolute freedom; […]

OVERSIZED MASHRABIYA at Kenitra train station

Morocco’s new high-speed train station in Kenitra, equipped with a giant mashrabiya The new Kenitra high-speed train station, Morocco, is a link between past and future, as well as a very important infrastructure for the country. The main stop on the line connecting Tangier to Casablanca, this station redesigns the look of the Moroccan city […]

Omer Arbel: Architecture is a roommate

Omer Arbel: light, architecture, technology and new materials Omer Arbel is a Canadian architect, designer, artist, entrepreneur. A multifaceted personality, who has led several activities, some of which are very successful at an international level. In 2005, he founded, as art director, Bocci, a lighting brand that in a very short time has carved a […]

Cube Berlin

An office building, a new public space, a state-of-the-art smart building: Cube Berlin houses cutting-edge workspaces in the heart of Berlin A 24-hour time lapse of the Cube Berlin façade makes it clear how the building reflects the city, the skyline, the changing lights and sky, in a succession of fragmented reflections. Designed by Danish […]

Mo.1950 opens a new concept store in Milan

Mo.1950 opens a new concept store in Milan with the brands Olivieri, Frag and Carpet Edition Mo.1950 has just opened a new concept store in the heart of Milan, Via Carducci 38. The new space, designed by Matteo Lualdi from lualdimeraldi studio, focuses on the experience of living and showcases furnishing systems by Frag and […]

The Human Safety Net: Procuratie Vecchie open to the public after 500 years

For the first time in 500 years, the building of the Procuratie Vecchie, the north wing of Piazza San Marco, Venice, will be open to the public With a patient restoration, David Chipperfield Architects has brought the large building, now owned by Generali Assicurazioni, back to life. The buildings of the Procuratie, so called because […]

AquaClean Tuma by Geberit, the versatile shower toilet

The most versatile shower toilet: Geberit AquaClean Tuma AquaClean Tuma, the shower toilet by Geberit, is ideal for the daily well-being guaranteed by running water. Running water represents the idea of freshness, which allows you to feel at ease at any time of day. With the shower toilets from the AquaClean collection by Geberit, therefore, […]

Intertwingled, an exhibition at the Galleria Nazionale in Rome

Woven fabrics as a metaphor of contemporary society in the Intertwingled exhibition at the Galleria Nazionale in Rome “Everything is deeply intertwingled” is the sentence that inspired the exhibition running until 4 September 2022 at the Galleria Nazionale in Rome. The word ‘intertwingled’ was coined in 1960 by the American sociologist and philosopher Ted Nelson […]

The winners of the Design Educates Awards 2022

Discover the winners of the Design Educates Awards, the international contest for design projects with an educational, social and environmental value Organized by Laka Foundation, the Design Educates Awards have announced the winners of the 2022 edition. The Design Educates Awards recognize the best design projects that, in addition to beauty and functionality, have intrinsic […]

Maison&Objet, March 2022: the return of international visitors

An interesting turnout at Maison&Objet March 2022 instills confidence in the return of in-person trade shows The March 2022 edition of Maison&Objet was marked by international dynamism and confirmed the great attractiveness of in-person events. More than 50,000 visitors, one in three from abroad: a result that confirms that the audience wants to meet and […]

Gunnebo Entrance Control, access control and design in the IoT era

Access control and flow analysis in the era of Internet of Things Today, active security is becoming increasingly important. Systems to regulate access in buildings are becoming increasingly sophisticated and intelligent as well as integrated to interconnected buildings. Gunnebo Entrance Control, which belongs to the Swedish multinational Gunnebo Group, offers various entrance control systems. As […]

Clerkenwell Design Week announces new venues and brands for 2022

Eleventh edition for Clerkenwell Design Week, the independent design festival taking place in London from 24 to 26 May 2022 The eleventh edition of Clerkenwell Design Week celebrates design in London’s most creative neighborhood. CDW, the UK’s leading independent design festival, returns from 24 to 26 May 2022 as a platform for exhibitions, talks, special […]

DoorScape, the new international architecture competition

It is possible to register for the first edition of DoorScape until 15 January 2023. The new international architecture competition is promoted by OIKOS Venezia and Fondazione Querini Stampalia Oikos, a leading Venetian company in the design of high-end entrance doors, and Fondazione Querini Stampalia announce the first edition of DoorScape, a new international competition […]

DEMO hotel and showroom in Rimini

DEMO Design Emotion, the hotel showroom in Rimini designed by 14 architects DEMO Design Emotion, in Rimini, is a hotel and a showroom at the same time. An brainchild of Mauro Santinato, president of Teamwork Hospitality, the project involves several architectural firms, which have designed rooms, suites and common spaces. DEMO Design Emotion, therefore, is […]

Wine tasting meets environmental well-being

RBM More: environmental well-being meets wine tasting Brescia-based company RBM More proposes an integrated system for climate management and control; the systems can be applied in domestic and working environments as well as in collective spaces such as hotels, hospitals, residences for the elderly. Climate management and control make it possible to design eco-friendlier architectural […]

FontanaArte turns 90

FontanaArte: the excellence and icons of Italian design in the 20th century World-renowned company FontanaArte is preparing to celebrate almost a century of history. Ninety years that have allowed the company to acquire worldwide fame and become a symbol of Italian design. To celebrate this important anniversary, FontanaArte will organize several initiatives during the next […]

Liberty, the new walk-in closet by Tomasella

Tomasella presents Liberty, the new modular and customizable design walk-in closet Tomasella presents Liberty, a new modular and customizable walk-in closet, for small and large spaces, capable of satisfying any type of taste and personal need. With Liberty, the walk-in closet becomes the undisputed protagonist of the room: a functional and decorative element at once, […]

Plants and sustainable coffee for the new Caffè Triennale

The new Caffè Triennale is even cozier and more sustainable, with plants and coffee from social projects Luca Cipelletti, the architect entrusted with the architectural direction of the Palazzo dell’Arte and the enhancement of Giovanni Muzio’s building, has restyled the Caffè Triennale, at Triennale Milano. The new project is based on sustainability and energy efficiency, […]

SWK15, the innovative outdoor fabric by Dickson

Dickson presents a new micro-perforated outdoor fabric that shields from the sun and offers maximum thermal and visual comfort Dickson presents SWK15, a new outdoor fabric that shields from the sun while allowing for visual contact with the surrounding environment. The micro-perforations of SWK15 ensure excellent natural ventilation as well as balanced brightness of the […]

A new vision for design: Kartell Eyewear

The new Kartell Eyewear collection features eyeglasses and sunglasses inspired by Kartell philosophy Kartell makes its debut in the world of eyewear with its new collection. Glasses are the accessories that are closest to the Kartell world and its research on the most innovative materials. Their frames are made of different materials reminiscent of the […]

Thirdhome expands its presence in Italy

The demand for exchange of exclusive homes is growing in Italy, and Thirdhome expands its offer Thirdhome, the leading home exchange club for owners of luxury second homes, is also growing in Italy, thanks to the increasing demand for exclusive homes. With a €700 fee per month, club members can access about 14,000 properties that […]

Wood Pavillion #2 by LIN Architects

LIN Architects has designed Wood Pavilion #2 in Zhenjiang, China, a multifunctional pavilion that acts as a new meeting place for residents Architectural practice LIN Architects has designed Wood Pavilion #2, a 50 sqm wooden pavilion that serves a variety of functions, in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, China. LIN Architects’ idea was to design a new […]

The Contribution of Women in Contemporary Architecture: The Canadian Example

Canadian architecture is the topic of the new online meeting in “The Contribution of Women in Contemporary Architecture” series to be held on Thursday, 24th March, 6:00-8:00 pm, as a webinar and via Facebook Live After the first six online meetings held in October 2020 – on the Swiss and Finnish examples –, in February […]

The 60th edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano will take place from 7 to 12 June 2022

Over 2,000 exhibitors have registered for the 60th edition of Salone del Mobile.Milano, to be held from 7 to 12 June 2022 After the stop for the pandemic and the special Supersalone edition in 2021, the Salone del Mobile is supposed to celebrate its 60th edition (one should always leave room for doubt these days) […]

Clay and raw earth for innovative surfaces

Archi+ Argilla: the innovation that comes from the past A material that has always been used in architecture, clay is once again the center of architects’ attention thanks to its sustainability and durability. Novacolor, in fact, proposes a new material based on lime and clay for eco-friendly decorative surfaces of high aesthetic value. Therefore, Archi+ […]

Geberit AquaClean Sela: daily freshness even while traveling

Geberit AquaClean shower toilets help the best hotels to offer well-being and comfort to the most demanding guests Today more and more travelers need to maintain their daily routine even when they are away from home. Geberit AquaClean shower toilets are therefore an ally of the best hotels, offering their guests a daily routine of […]

New hotel on the centuries-old Lipica estate

Architectural firm ENOTA has renovated and expanded a hotel on the Lipica estate, a cultural and natural heritage site in Slovenia Architectural firm ENOTA has redesigned the façade and interiors of the hotel located in the heart of the Lipica estate, one of Slovenia’s most important cultural and natural areas. The estate hosts Europe’s oldest […]

Diametro35, the iconic Ritmonio mixer tap, has been reinvented

Diametro 35, the Ritmonio icon, has been reinvented and returns in four new versions Ritmonio designs the evolution of living styles. The Diametro35 series, a line of mixer taps that has earned the company international success, is the focus of a product line extension. The aim is to launch new collections able to reach unexplored […]

The new China at CIFF Guangzhou 2022

CIFF Guangzhou 2022 edition is postponed due to Covid China: the strengths of a new development model focused on quality With the achievement of the first centennial goal of “having created a moderately prosperous society in all respects,” China is now structured to promote an ever-improving quality of life. This aspect also affects the increase […]

Circular economy: sustainable panels by Paneco

Paneco is the new Japanese brand founded by Kazuhiro Hara that produces sustainable panels from recycled clothes Every year, the clothing industry produces 13 million tons of waste, of which about 1.2 million are produced in Japan alone. Normally, waste clothing is disposed of through a combustion process that emits huge amounts of greenhouse gases, […]

ADI Design Museum dedicates an exhibition to Alessandro Mendini and Marco Zanuso

ADI Design Museum shows the relationship between architecture and design according to two great protagonists: Alessandro Mendini and Marco Zanuso A new exhibition at the ADI Design Museum, curated by Pierluigi Nicolin, Gaia Piccarolo, Nina Bassoli and Maite García Sanchis, compares the two great protagonists of Italian design and architecture through their architectural works and […]

Pordenone Design Week returns also in 2022

Pordenone Design Week, dedicated to the city of the future, returns from 7 to 11 March 2022 The eleventh edition of Pordenone Design Week opens today, 7 March. The design event is organized by Consorzio Universitario di Pordenone, Isia Roma Design, Confindustria Alto Adriatico and Associazione Culturale Pordenone Design. Promoted with the support of Regione […]

The Contribution of Women in Contemporary Architecture: The Austrian Example

Austrian architecture is the theme of the new online meeting in “The Contribution of Women in Contemporary Architecture” series to be held on Thursday, 10th March, 6:00-8:00 pm, as a webinar and via Facebook Live After the first six online meetings held in October 2020 – on the Swiss and Finnish examples –, in February […]

The Made in Italy furniture sector: provisional results 2021

The furniture sector closes 2021 with positive results, but there are clouds on 2022 The state of health of the wood furniture supply chain offers a picture of positives and negatives. The year 2021 closed with a +14.1% compared to 2019, with a production turnover of over 49 billion euros, compared to 43 in 2019. […]

Sumaya Dabbagh builds a contemporary mosque

Sumaya Dabbagh is one of the few female architects in the United Arab Emirates and one of the first to design a mosque Dabbagh Architects, led by Principal Architect and Founder, Sumaya Dabbagh, has designed the Mosque of the Late Patriarch Mohamed Abdulkhaliq Gargash in Al Quoz, an industrial district north of Dubai. Sumaya Dabbagh […]

Daan Roosegaarde: art, design and clean energy

An artist and a designer, Daan Roosegaarde thinks that sustainability is a collective process that involves the community Daan Roosegaarde is a Dutch artist with an all-around creativity, who uses art and design to innovate. With a diploma in Fine Arts and a master’s degree in Architecture obtained from the Berlage Institut in Rotterdam, he […]

The fabric with a sustainable color

The circular economy for vegetable dyes: natural colors obtained from recycled and totally plant-based materials Albini Group, relying on over a century of tradition in the production of shirting fabrics, continues its collaboration with White Milano, where it has presented four new projects focused on sustainability. Now that recycling has become increasingly important for a […]

HOMI Special Edition 2022: 11-14 March

At HOMI Special Edition the excellence of the new proposals for home décor is on stage HOMI Special Edition 2022, the event dedicated to the world of living and home decoration, will come back to Rho-Fieramilano from 11 to 14 March 2022. Discover the trade show calendar 2022/2023 The new edition will host many initiatives […]

Frascio: high-quality handles

Frascio handles represent the excellence of made in Italy production, thanks to the research in materials and finishes A manufacturer of handles, Frascio was born as a workshop immediately after the Second World War and has grown into an Italian excellence. Its winning formula consists in the continuous search for innovation in materials, shapes and […]

Circular design: recycled plastic by ecoBirdy

ecoBirdy is a Belgian company that makes objects and furnishing systems in recycled plastic for adults and children ecoBirdy is a Belgian company that transforms plastic waste into original household objects and fun furnishing systems, suitable for both public and private spaces. All of ecoBirdy’s circular design products are made of Ecothylene, a material that […]

A new hospitality concept in Florence

ETRA is a new hospitality concept for travelers looking for an exclusive experience The ETRA hospitality concept is an innovation in the hospitality sector, offering the first proposal in the center of Florence. ETRA’s private suites are in unique and central locations with views of the area’s iconic beauties. The first ETRA suites are in […]

The first edition of Orgatec Tokyo, April 2022

Orgatec, the biennial trade fair for office and contract furniture, launches the first edition of Orgatec Tokyo The first edition of Orgatec Tokyo, a spin-off of Orgatec, the biennial office and contract furniture show held in Cologne in October, will be held in Japan from 26 to 28April 2022. About six weeks before Orgatec Tokyo […]

Wallpaper by Studio Fuksas for Zambaiti Parati

A new wallpaper capsule collection by Studio Fuksas for Zambaiti Parati: five proposals for five different styles Zambaiti Parati, in collaboration with Studio Fuksas, launches the new collection of wallpapers and wallcoverings. The five proposals experiment with different colors, graphics and textured decorations, rich in details and nuances, which reproduce the new trends of contemporary […]

Mixed-use architecture by Sasaki Architecture

A mixed-use architecture by Sasaki Architecture in the heart of Shirokane, Japan, has won the Architecture Master Prize 2021 The new mixed-use architecture designed by Sasaki Architecture in Shirokane, Japan, has won the Architecture Master Prize 2021 in the Mixed-Used Architecture category. The Architecture Master Prize is one of the world’s most prestigious international awards, […]

Pietra di Bilbao by Iris Ceramica

With delicate and neutral colors, Pietra di Bilbao by Iris Ceramica is a versatile and refined surface Pietra di Bilbao is the new porcelain stoneware collection with stone effect. It is a complete project for floors and walls that combines beauty with the high performance of Iris Ceramica porcelain stoneware. The delicate colors and surfaces […]

Jaz in the City hotel in Vienna

A hotel dedicated to music in tune with musicians from around the world opens in Vienna In Vienna, the “city of music”, the first Jaz in the City hotel has recently opened. A new hospitality facility where musicians and music lovers can meet and feel at home. For the Jaz in the City Vienna project, […]

Mario Cucinella: teaching sustainability

In October 2021, MC A – Mario Cucinella Architects inaugurated the new headquarters in Milan, also housing SOS – School of Sustainability MC A – Mario Cucinella Architects has recently inaugurated the new headquarters in Milan occupying 800 sqm spread over three levels, in a former factory from the thirties. In line with philosophy that […]

AB Games offices in Kyiv, by Bolshakova Interiors

In Kyiv, Bolshakova Interiors has designed the new creative offices of AB Games, the international game developer with offices all over the world In the historical center of Kyiv, on the tenth floor of a new building, Bolshakova Interiors has designed the new offices of AB Games, the international game development company, with offices all […]

Casa Italia Beijing 2022

At Beijing 2022, Casa Italia presents again Italian design and contemporary art Also at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, Casa Italia represents Italian design and art in the world. Since 2016 Casa Italia has represented Italian excellence on the extraordinary stage of the Olympic Games. In 2016, in Rio de Janeiro, the theme of the […]

Cassina enters the National Register of Historical Trademarks

Cassina included in the Register of Historical Trademarks of National Interest Cassina has started 2022 with an important recognition: in fact, the company has become part of the Special Register of Historical Trademarks of National Interest. What is the Register of Historical Trademarks of National Interest? Established by the Ministry of Economic Development in 2019, […]

Natural stones by Antolini at Surface Design Show

Antolini presents new collections of authentic natural stone surfaces and facings at Surface Design Show in London From 8 to 10 February 2022 the natural stone surfaces by Antolini will take part in Surface Design Show, the exhibition dedicated to the world of interior and exterior surfaces and facings held in the UK. On that […]

The Archispritz 2022: the architecture webinars are back

The Archispritz, a series of webinars about architecture, cities, environment, with architects, is back in 2022. Every Wednesday from February 9, at 6:30 pm The Archispritz, the new format curated by Silvano Arcamone and Grazia Torre, consisting in a series of weekly webinars, is back in 2022. From February 9 to March 30, 2022, these […]

Lapis, porcelain stoneware mosaic by Appiani

Appiani presents Lapis, the antibacterial stoneware mosaic that looks like natural stone Lapis is the latest porcelain stoneware collection by Appiani, a brand of the Bardelli group. The Lapis collection is the result of the collaboration between Appiani and Studio METCO, which specializes in products for the coloring and treatment of ceramic surfaces. The most […]

Franklin Azzi, Designer de l’année Maison&Objet 2022

The Designer of the Year for the March 2022 edition of Maison&Objet is Franklin Azzi, architect with a cross-disciplinary approach At each edition, Maison&Objet names a Designer de l’Année. Franklin Azzi was named Designer of the Year of the September 2020 edition but the celebration has been postponed to March 2022. The architect and designer […]

Vasca U, the smart bathtub by Forma Aquae

Vasca U, the sustainable and technological washbasin-bathtub, is the result of the collaboration between Accademia Italiana and Forma Aquae Accademia Italiana and Forma Aquae present Vasca U, the smart bathtub that also acts as a washbasin. Designed by student Ulrika Conca, Vasca U is a highly innovative bathroom furnishing that respects the environment and promotes […]

Superbude Hotel opens in Vienna

The new Superbude Wien Prater, a hotel where fantasy rules supreme, opens in Vienna After the success of the first Superbude, which opened in Hamburg in 2006, Superbude Hotel & Hostel & Home Wien Prater has recently opened in Vienna. This new hospitality facility welcomes travelers and artists, for short or long periods, in an […]

Consultancy firm Lysander opens an office in Italy

Consultancy firm Lysander celebrates its 21st anniversary and opens a new office in Italy Lysander, a UK-based multidisciplinary construction consultancy, announces its arrival in Italy with a new office in Milan. This opening is part of a European expansion strategy including offices in Germany, France, Spain and the Netherlands. The industrial, logistics and commercial sectors […]

Airbnb meets design in Sicily and offers it for 1 euro for a year

Airbnb has renovated a house in Sicily, in Sambuca, and offers it for a year to a host who will take care of it and host a room The project curated by Airbnb is part of the “1 Euro House” initiative, started in 2019 by the village of Sambuca to fight depopulation. The 1 Euro […]

Green parquet with a technological heart

Designer Gesa Hansen has created a collection of stained parquet floors for Bauwerk thanks to the oil-based finish Although today there are many solvent-free coatings that are more environmentally friendly than they were 50 years ago, those who love to surround themselves with a healthier, more natural environment are increasingly appreciative of the oil-based finish […]

Brookfield Place: a new architecture for Sydney

Make Architects has designed Brookfield Place in Sydney, a new urban architecture with new pedestrian ways to Wynyard Station In Sydney’s central business district, Make Architects has designed Brookfield Place, a new urban architecture that includes a 6-star office tower, two restored heritage buildings, and a new transit hall for Wynyard Station, the city’s largest […]

Plastic: Remaking Our World, at the Vitra Design Museum

The Vitra Design Museum presents Plastic: Remaking Our World, an exhibition dedicated to the history of plastic and today’s issues If there is one material that has completely reshaped our daily lives, it is definitely plastic. Over the last 70 years, plastic has entered all everyday objects; from packaging to footwear, from household goods to […]

Hives, the new Mutina collection designed by Konstantin Grcic

Hives, designed by Konstantin Grcic for Mutina, is a new collection of 3D hexagonal bricks For the new Hives project by Mutina, Konstantin Grcic was inspired by nature; in fact, to design a hexagonal brick, he drew inspiration from the structure of a beehive. These bricks can be used to build walls, architectural structures and […]

The new Camplus in Turin

Camplus: a new model of hospitality for students and travelers who are still students in spirit In recent years, a new model of ‘mixed’ hospitality addressed to students, tourists, or business travelers looking for an essential yet comfortable accommodation has spread. The ‘campuses’ offering this mixed hospitality are generally located in redeveloped and easily accessible […]

HOMI, The Lifestyle Trade Fair, returns in March 2022

HOMI, The Lifestyle Trade Fair, will be back from 11 to 14 March 2022, with a focus on craftsmanship, ‘Made In’ and sustainability The March 2022 edition of HOMI will be full of novelties. The wide range of proposals focuses, once again, on craftsmanship, ‘Made In’ and sustainability, essential cornerstones for the Milanese event that […]

Iris Ceramica Group and Antonia Jannone team up for the Ceramics Neverending Artworks exhibition

At its flagship store in Milan, Iris Ceramica Group showcases ceramic art until 18 February Iris Ceramica Group and Antonia Jannone Disegni di Architettura gallery, present Ceramics: Neverending Artworks, an exhibition displaying 23 ceramic works. The artworks created by 12 artists and designers will be on show at the group’s flagship store in Milan until […]

The first edition of the Milano Graphic Festival

The first edition of the Milano Graphic Festival shows the best examples in Italian visual communication From 11 to 13 February 2022, Milan will host the first edition of the Milano Graphic Festival (MGF). The new scattered festival dedicated to graphic design, illustration and visual cultures will bring to the city a rich calendar of […]

Acquawhite “haute couture” bathtubs

Haute couture and minimalist design for the freestanding bathtubs from the Acquawhite collection by Acquabella Acquabella, the Spanish brand that has been producing bathroom furniture for over 30 years, presents the Acquawhite freestanding bathtub collection. The series includes four bathtubs, characterized by rounded lines, minimalist design, and soft surface. The four bathtub models in the […]

Save the date: Salone del Mobile.Milano, June 7-12, 2022

Very positive results for the Supersalone 2021, which anticipated the 60th edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano, Jun 7-12, 2022 The Supersalone, the special event 2021 by Salone del Mobile.Milano, closed with a very positive result. The exhibiting brands were 425, 16% of which were foreign; in addition to these, there were 170 young students […]

The sustainable architecture of the new offices of Moët Hennessy

Barbarito Bancel Architects has designed the new offices of Moët Hennessy, the well-known champagne and spirits brand, in the heart of Paris Moet Hennessy, the French company that produces some of the world’s most famous champagnes and spirits, such as Moët & Chandon and Dom Pérignon champagnes and Hennessy cognac, has recently inaugurated its new […]

The new Braccialini store in Florence

In Florence, on Via dei Calzaiuoli, Emanuele Svetti’s firm has designed a new Braccialini store Architect Emanuele Svetti’s firm has designed the new Braccialini store, in the historical center of Florence. Located at Via dei Calzaiuoli 81, the space occupies 200 square meters on two floors, with a window facing onto the street. The environments […]

Pen and pencil design according to Achille Castiglioni and Gianfranco Cavaglià

The hitherto unseen project by Achille Castiglioni and Gianfranco Cavaglià: CENTO3 pens and pencils produced by EGO.M One of Achille Castiglioni’s last projects, with Gianfranco Cavaglià, in 2001, was a set of pencils and pens, which was rediscovered several years later by Giovanna and Carlo Castiglioni. The prototypes of this project were hidden for several […]

Del Conca revolutionizes the ceramic world with Dinamika

Dinamika is the new ceramic surface by Del Conca that integrates the tactile and graphic effects into the material’s structure Del Conca presents Dinamika, a new ceramic surface that perfectly reproduces the graphic and tactile characteristics of natural materials. The new slab processing developed by the company makes it possible to create the structure and […]

A new wallpaper collection by Jannelli&Volpi with Missoni Home

The fourth wallpaper collection by Jannelli&Volpi with Missoni Home: classic decors and a new look Jannelli&Volpi and Missoni Home have developed new wallpaper proposals for walls decorated with a strong personality. Relying on the Italian production tradition, the two companies share a passion for decoration, textures, graphics, color palettes with multiple contrasts. The fourth wallpaper […]

Ca’ di Dio hotel in Venice, a project by Patricia Urquiola

Patricia Urquiola has designed the Ca’ di Dio hotel in Venice, in the ancient hospice of Riva degli Schiavoni The new project, which has given a new life to the ancient hospice, expresses the essence of Venice, as suggested by Patricia Urquiola, in charge of the interior design project and the artistic direction of the […]

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 […]

Frame Trends by Cordivari Design

Frame Trends, a line of decorative radiators for contemporary interiors Frame Trends is the new line of radiators by Cordivari Design, which enriches the Frame Picture family. This is a collection of radiators available in four decorative styles: Macro Natural, Pop Memory, Etereo and Materia. Frame Trends radiators are made from carbon steel and coated […]

The Swiss Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

OOS AG designs “Reflections”, the multisensory Swiss Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai “Reflections” is the theme of the Swiss Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. The project, by Swiss studio OOS AG, invites visitors to discover Switzerland through images, sounds and interactive installations. Its aim is to offer visitors an emotional and multisensory spatial experience. The […]

ATLANTE, the new search engine by EDIT Napoli

EDIT Napoli launches ATLANTE, a new search engine for international editorial design The third edition of EDIT Napoli, the exhibition dedicated to high-quality design created by Domitilla Dardi and Emilia Petruccelli, has just ended. Among the novelties of this year is ATLANTE, a new search engine that allows you to discover and research the world […]

Triennale inaugurates Sala Sottsass, a permanent space

With a reproduction of Casa Lana, Triennale inaugurates Sala Sottsass, a permanent space dedicated to the great master On December 3, 2021, Triennale Milano opens Sala Sottsass on the first floor of the Palazzo dell’Arte. Sala Sottsass houses a permanent installation reproducing the interior of an apartment, Casa Lana. The private residence was a project […]

The new 100% green wine estate of Château Angélus

In Saint-Magne-de-Castillon, France, Eric Castagnotto designed a new sustainable estate for Château Angélus winery Château Angélus is a French winery that produces high-quality wines of inestimable value. The historical wine of the house, Carillon d’Angélus, is produced on the wine estate of Saint Emilion, located in a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The use of this […]

Amici di Fondazione dell’Ordine degli Architetti di Milano

The Foundation of the Chamber of Architects of Milan brings citizens closer to architecture to let them know its value Architectural awards, photographic exhibitions, debates on architecture focused on the overall quality of the built environment, and many institutional activities concerning training, management of relations with the public administration, competitions, platforms and support services for […]

Virgil Abloh and limited edition design in the time of Instagram

One of the many options for furniture design in the last 15 years is that of limited editions. Products that are already in the catalog, reissued in special versions in a few copies, or new products designed by celebrities or personalities from other fields. Or again, new products designed by archistars in a few pieces: […]

2022 color of the year according to Sigma Coatings

2022 color of the year for Sigma Coatings is Olive Sprig For 2022 Sigma Coatings, a brand of PPG Architectural Coatings Italy, which promotes a conscious use of color in interior design through the Voice of Colour platform, has chosen a color expressing comfort, serenity and relaxation: Olive Sprig. Olive Sprig evokes the delicate hues […]

The Finnish Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

JKMM Architects design Lumi, the Finnish Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai ‘Lumi’, the Finnish word for snow, is the name of the Finnish pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. The project by Helsinki-based studio JKMM Architects was inspired by the thin white layer of first snow that covers the Finnish landscape at the beginning of winter. […]

Design Miami 2021

Design Miami returns for the 17th edition December 1-5, 2021 The 17th edition of Design Miami will be held from December 1-5, 2021 and it will explore the theme of how design can impact the world for the better. The 2021 edition of Design Miami will take place in Pride Park and host over 35 galleries’ […]

The new project by aoe for Jinan

aoe has designed the Shuifa Geographic Information Industrial Park Exhibition Center in Jinan, China, a monumental building that tells the story of the city Chinese architecture firm aoe has designed the Shuifa Geographic Information Industrial Park Exhibition Center, in Jinan, China. The new building is part of the redevelopment project of Changqing district, an area […]

Ludovica+Roberto Palomba present the new Kia EV6

Ludovica+Roberto Palomba present Kia EV6, the first electric vehicle by the Korean brand developed on the E-GMP platform Ludovica+Roberto Palomba have designed for Kia Italia an artistic installation that highlights the aesthetics and features of the new Kia EV6, the first electric vehicle by the Korean brand developed on the E-GMP platform. During the Italian […]

The first edition of Design Shenzhen postponed to 2022

Design Shenzhen, the new chapter in the story of Design Shanghai, postponed to 2022 Shenzhen, in the far south of China, just a few kilometers from Hong Kong, over 35 years has grown to become the reference city for the design industry, both for China and for many designers and architects from all over the […]

The UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

Es Devlin designs the UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai “Innovating for a Shared Future” is the theme of the UK Pavilion, designed for the first time by a woman since 1851, when the first World Expo was held in London. British artist and designer Es Devlin has collaborated with structural engineer Atelier One, environmental […]

Lasvit Icons, masterpieces of light

Lasvit Icons allow you to design environments with a strong personality Founded in Bohemia in 2007 by Leon Jakimič, Lasvit has rightfully carved out a place among contemporary design companies. Its strengths lie in its ability to blend the tradition of Bohemian glassmaking with the most contemporary forms. Over the years, Lasvit has worked with […]

Morassutti100+1!: an exhibition at the ADI Design Museum

Morassutti100+1!: la cultura del progetto in Italia dal secondo dopoguerra ADI Design Museum presents “Morassutti100+1!”, an exhibition curated by Alessandro Colombo and Francesco Scullica. On the occasion of the centenary of his birth (1920-2020), the exhibition organized by ADI focuses on a leading exponent of post-World War II architecture and design in Italy: Bruno Morassutti. […]

The Contribution of Women in Contemporary Architecture: The Chilean Example

The Contribution of Women in Contemporary Architecture: The Chilean Example is the new webinar promoted by the Chamber of Architects of the Province of Milan, to be held on Thursday, 25th November, 6:00-8:00 pm After the first and second cycle of four online meetings on the Swiss, Finnish, British and Danish examples, held in October […]

Light, join the flat revolution

Falmec presents Light, the ultra-compact hood thanks to the Multi-Air technology Falmec, one of the most sophisticated Italian brands for the kitchen, specializes in the design and production of hoods and cooktops with integrated hood. Falmec products are all equipped with advanced technology systems, such as the new ultra-compact Light hood. An island solution with great […]

Altagamma Observatory: how consumer behavior is changing after the pandemic

The Altagamma-Bain Worldwide Luxury Market Monitor and the trends in the luxury goods sector The 20th Altagamma Observatory, presented in Milan in November 2021, reports a consumption recovery in all luxury sectors; at the same time, the events of the last two years have accelerated ongoing changes that we will see in the coming years. […]

Gaber presents Amitha, a new collection of outdoor seats

Gaber presents Amitha, a new collection of seats perfect for outdoor spaces  Gaber presents Amitha, a new collection of outdoor seats designed by Forsix design studio. The collection includes chairs, armchairs, lounge chairs with footrest, stools and sofas made of solid steel structures. Each seat can be enriched with practical cushions that make them even […]

ICFF returns to New York with WantedDesign

After a year of forced hiatus, ICFF returns to the Jacob Javits Center, this time in conjunction with WantedDesign After a year and a half, New York City is once again North America’s design center. On November 14 and 15, the Jacob Javits Center, after hosting an emergency hospital and a vaccine center, will return […]

Humaniti: a vertical city in Montreal

In Montreal, Humaniti is a new sustainable architecture for the community In Montreal, between the Quartier des shows and Old Montreal, in one of the most vibrant and busy areas of the city, Humaniti stands as a mixed-use complex designed by architectural firm Lemay, with interiors designed by Lemay + Escobar. The building, the tallest in […]

Wallover by Caccaro: storing sculptures

Caccaro presents Wallover, the storage system that designs the walls of the house Sensoriality, rhythm, light and self-expression are the principles that Caccaro wants to pursue to develop innovative design systems unrelated to passing fads, which allow you to “dress” the house like a tailor-made suit, without sacrificing practicality and functionality. The innovative Wallover System, […]

Discover “how an object is shaped” with Marco Pisati and Cristina Rubinetterie

Marco Pisati, the designer of Foil, and Daniele Mazzon, General Manager of Cristina Rubinetterie, explain “how an object is shaped” Watch the webinar ” L’idea e la Forma: come si plasma un oggetto” (“Idea and form: how an object is shaped”) is the title of the webinar with Marco Pisati, the designer of the Foil […]

Porcelain stoneware and wood parquet

For Corà Parquet Pininfarina designs a porcelain stoneware parquet for all the floors of the house The new parquet by Pininfarina for Corà Parquet is called Miraggio and is a dream come true. This new floor combines wood and porcelain stoneware in a continuous surface, which allows you to decorate all areas of the house, […]

The green world of Doimo Cucine since 1994

Doimo Cucine has taken care of the environment, thinking about the future of the Earth and mankind, since 1994 Doimo Cucine Sustainability and respect for the environment are the order of the day; reducing waste and living in an increasingly sustainable way should translate into simple daily gestures that everyone should adopt responsibly. Doimo Cucine […]

The Italian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

The Italian Pavilion by CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati, Italo Rota Building Office, Matteo Gatto and F&M Ingegneria at Expo 2020 Dubai The Italian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai is a large experimental installation capable of evolving over time in a sustainable way. The project, by CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati and Italo Rota Building Office with Matteo Gatto […]

Window, the new decorative radiator by Cordivari Design

Cordivari Design presents Window, the new decorative radiator resulting from the collaboration with Pescara’s Università Europea del Design, winner of the iF Design Award The project stems from the desire to promote the creativity of young students, coordinated by professor and designer Monica Alegiani. Beatrice De Sanctis has designed a versatile and ergonomic decorative radiator […]

The Contribution of Women in Contemporary Architecture: The Spanish Example

” The Contribution of Women in Contemporary Architecture: The Spanish Example The Contribution of Women in Contemporary Architecture: a webinar promoted by the Foundation of the Chamber of Architects of the Province of Milan, Thursday 11 November, 6:00-8:00 pm The Foundation of the Chamber of Architects of the Province of Milan continues the series of […]

Paolo Castelli: luxury and sustainable furniture

Paolo Castelli, entrepreneur, talks about the many faces of the furniture industry Paolo Castelli, a dynamic entrepreneur, has a long experience in the production of furniture. With Paolo Castelli spa, he has diversified production into different branches, each of which has a different focus, and which together make Paolo Castelli spa a modern company with […]

Honesta, a new exclusive brand from Italy

Honesta is the new furniture brand entirely made in Italy that produces exclusive pieces of great value Rawood, brand of La Bottega del Falegname, has created Honesta, a new furniture brand. The mastery of fine Italian craftsmanship is combined with the use of high-quality raw materials and fine materials to create valuable furnishings. Honesta presents […]

ADI Design Index 2021

The ADI Design Index 2021 has been presented in Milan The second step on the path leading to the Compasso d’Oro 2022 is represented by the ADI Design Index 2021. Over 200 products and services, divided into 10 categories, summarize the design period 2020/2021. The selection is the phase that precedes the assignment of the […]

Design Shanghai 2021: China and new talents

International and Chinese brands at Design Shanghai 2021 The eighth edition of Design Shanghai, Asia’s most important design fair, changed its dates after the pandemic and was held in June. Design Shanghai 2021, from 3 to 6 June 2021, welcomed over 70,000 professional visitors, including designers, architects, retailers, realtors and interior designers, to the Shanghai […]

MADE expo: from 22 to 25 November 2021

MADE expo, the reference exhibition for architecture and the construction industry, returns to Milan from 22 to 25 November 2021 MADE expo, one of the most important trade fairs for architecture and construction, returns to Fiera Milano from 22 to 25 November 2021. For the first time, the event is organized by Made Eventi S. […]

Geberit AquaClean: “è tutta un’altra musica”

La Pina, DJ and all-around artist, is the ambassador for Geberit AquaClean, the collection of shower toilets promoting a new dimension of domestic wellness Design Meets Function clearly expresses the philosophy of the AquaClean shower toilets by Geberit: design models everyday wellness. In AquaClean products, technological innovation, aesthetics and functionality coexist synergistically, and become an […]

Selling furniture online after the pandemic

E-commerce after the pandemic: what has changed in consumer behavior? The pandemic has induced an abrupt discontinuity in many habits, including consumer behavior. Beyond purely numerical data, it is interesting to analyze what scenarios lie ahead for the years to come, after this forced pause. The 7th Pambianco Design Summit, held in July 2021, confirms […]

Terratinta Group: an excellence in the land of excellences

A company with a strong sense of community, Terratinta Group has its roots in an area of excellence, where made in Italy production is at its best Terratinta was founded in 2008, as a manufacturer of ceramic surfaces, by Luca Migliorini, CEO, who had a business partner at first. From 2008 to 2020, the company […]

The new edition of ARCHITECT@WORK Milan 2021

On 3-4 November 2021, ARCHITECT@WORK returns to MiCo-Milano Congressi and it will be also possible to participate online ARCHITECT@WORK Milan 2021 will be held in person on November 3-4 at MiCo-Milano Congressi and it will be also possible to participate online. The two days’ networking event for architecture and building professionals will showcase new products […]

Naples to host EDIT Napoli 2021

The third edition of EDIT Napoli, the fair dedicated to high-quality design, conceived by Domitilla Dardi ed Emilia Petruccelli, is going to be held in Naples EDIT Napoli returns with the 2021 edition from 29 to 31 October. Also this year, the exhibition takes place in the San Domenico Maggiore monumental complex in the heart […]

CEADESIGN presents the GIOTTO PLUS collection

GIOTTO PLUS, the faucet collection by CEADESIGN Designed by Natalino Malasorti for CEADESIGN, the GIOTTO PLUS faucet line is the expansion of the Giotto range. Like the GIOTTO collection, GIOTTO PLUS is in AISI 316L stainless steel, which has lower carbon content and offers better mechanical and corrosion resistance properties. The GIOTTO collection is inspired […]

With its 50 years of history, the Xila kitchen by Boffi has been renovated

Xila, the historic kitchen by Boffi, is now available in a new version to meet contemporary living needs In 1972 Boffi launched Xila, the revolutionary kitchen designed by Luigi Massoni. It was the first to showcase wall and base units without handles and with a simple pressure opening. This innovative system revolutionized the world of […]

Architects Tales, conversations with architecture experts

Rubner Group and Luca Molinari Studio to live-stream a cycle of meetings with architects Architects Tales is the name of the new project of the Rubner Group aimed at keeping alive the relationship with architecture. This series of online conversations with internationally renowned architects and designers, curated by Luca Molinari Studio, will explore topical issues […]

Ceramic surfaces: trends 2021

Graphic lines, ethnic inspirations, marble and wood effects for ceramic surface trends in 2021 In-person trade fairs are back along with the reviews of new products. Cersaie 2021 has revealed the trends in ceramic surfaces, with new graphics, new thicknesses and many different colors. Porcelain stoneware perfectly reproduces natural materials, with tactile surfaces that vibrate […]

The hospitality industry restarts from Host 2021

Host returns in person from 22 to 26 October, 2021, with business opportunities, new products and over 800 events Hostmilano returns to the pavilions of Rho-Fieramilano, from 22 to 26 October 2021, with an in-person edition, in conjunction with Tuttofood, the hub dedicated to the food system. The fair, now in its 42nd edition, brings […]

Sustainable architectures in Finland

The Order of Architects of Naples hosts a webinar dedicated to sustainable architectures in Finland Sustainable Architectures in Finland is the webinar organized by the Order of Architects of Naples for Thursday, October 21, 2021, 5:00-7:00 pm. Kimmo Lintula, SAFA Architect, K2S Architects, Helsinki, will illustrate the project for the renovation of the historic Helsinki […]

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures opens in Los Angeles as the world’s premier museum dedicated to cinema

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the new Oscars museum designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop, opened in Los Angeles The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the Oscars museum, opened on September 30, 2021 as the world’s premier institution dedicated to the art and science of cinema. Sphere Building, the glass dome designed by Renzo […]

SICAM 2021 returns to Pordenone

The 2021 edition of SICAM, the International Exhibition of Components, Semi-finished Products and Accessories for the Furniture Industry, returns to Pordenone After a forced one-year hiatus, SICAM, the exhibition of components, semi-finished products and accessories for the furniture industry, is back. This is one of the most international fairs of this sector in Italy, in […]

DDN HUB 2021: the Gala Dinner

DDN HUB 2021 organized a gala evening, the first red carpet in the design world, with a dinner and artistic performances The gala evening saw the participation of the leading representatives from the worlds of design, fashion, finance and journalism. Six starred chefs, Enrico Derflingher, Gianni Tarabini, Gianluca Fusto, Silvia Baracchi, Paolo Gramaglia, created an […]

DDN HUB: goodbye and see you at the Fuorisalone 2022

DDN HUB 2021: over 25,000 visitors to the Fuorisalone event in 2021 The Fuorisalone 2021 hosted once again DDN HUB, the event organized by DDW Design Diffusion World. Held on Piazza del Cannone, within the Sforza Castle, the 2021 edition welcomed over 25,000 visitors, including professionals and design enthusiasts to an exhibition space of over […]

The new competition for designers and architects promoted by Marmi e Graniti d’Italia

Marmi e Graniti d’Italia invites designers and architects to design a new coffee table using only Botticino Classico marble With the sponsorship of the Consorzio Produttori Marmo Botticino Classico, MGI Marmi e Graniti d’Italia promotes the first edition of the international competition “Botticino Classico Coffee Table Challenge”. The competition invites students, architects and designers of […]

Architizer announces the winners of the Architizer A+Product Awards 2021

The winners of the A+Products Awards and the role of design in global social and environmental challenges Architizer has just announced the winners of the A+Product Awards 2021. Among the established and emerging brands that received this important award are Fuseproject, with the Forust Vine 3D Wood Collection; Marvin with the Skycove window; Vitrocsa with […]

Quirinale Contemporaneo 2021: the third phase of the design project at the Quirinal Palace

In 2021, the Quirinale Contemporaneo project has been enriched with other artworks and design pieces 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 […]

Marmomac 2021 is back in Verona

After two years, Marmomac 2021, the fair dedicated to natural stone, is back with a physical edition From September 29 to October 2, Marmomac 2021 returns to Veronafiere with a physical edition after a forced one year’s stop. At the 2021 edition, there are 756 exhibitors, 329 of which (45%) are foreign. And, despite the […]

Aran Cucine and Milesi team up for a more sustainable future

Aran Cucine and Milesi develop a new sustainable project that will be presented at EuroCucina 2022 Aran Cucine and Milesi are two major Italian manufacturers – producing kitchen furniture and coatings, respectively – that have decided to join their expertise to create a kitchen project that promotes sustainability. At Milesi and Aran, all processes respect […]

Flou receives the Leonardo Qualità Italia Award

Flou receives the Leonardo Qualità Italia Award for the excellence of Italian design in the world A few days ago, on the occasion of the “Giornata Qualità Italia”, the awards promoted by Comitato Leonardo were given at Palazzo Barberini. Among the winners there was also FLOU, which received the Leonardo Qualità Italia Award. The historic […]

Cersaie 2021 and architecture

Ten international architecture firms take part in Cersaie 2021 to present their international projects Confirming the importance of Cersaie for architecture and design, ten internationally renowned architectural firms are participating with their projects, in a specially created space. Archincont(r)act is the name of the space/event where you can meet the professionals who create the world’s […]

Antoniolupi returns to Cersaie 2021

After a seven years’ absence, Antoniolupi returns to Cersaie 2021 with many new products September is a month of rebirth for the Italian furniture and lifestyle design sectors. After the Supersalone and the Fuorisalone, also Cersaie will be back in Bologna, after a year-long forced hiatus due to the pandemic. After a seven years’ absence, […]

Design China Beijing returns from 24 to 27 September 2021

Design China Beijing is back with a rich program of events, talks and installations dedicated to sustainability The fourth edition of Design China Beijing will take place from 24 to 27 September 2021. As part of the Beijing International Design Week, Design China Beijing is an important reference point among international furniture fairs. Its schedule […]

The first A-FOLD modular wooden house in France: authentic design

A-FOLD represents Italian design in prefabricated construction in France A-FOLD is one of the most important manufacturers of prefabricated modular wooden houses in Italy. These types of houses represent a revolution for the construction sector: they are extremely functional and characterized by architectural designs of high value. Modular wooden houses, therefore, are a valid alternative […]

Design Miami/Basel 2021 returns to Basel

After a year of forced pause, Design Miami/Basel returns for its 15th edition, with a rich design program From September 21-26, 2021, Basel’s Messeplatz will host 27 international galleries and 14 special exhibitions from the Curio program. The Design at Large section will take on a new look, featuring large-scale works and installations. The 2021 […]

Watertube, the new collection by Rubinetterie Treemme

Rubinetterie Treemme presents Watertube, the new collection of faucets and showerheads inspired by water pipes Rubinetterie Treemme presents Watertube, the new collection of faucets and showerheads, perfect for bathrooms with a contemporary and industrial style. The collection is a brainchild of Massimiliano Braconi, who was inspired by the shape of water pipes. A classic image […]

duka presents acqua 5000 new

acqua 5000 new, the iconic shower enclosure by duka, has a new look and a new technology to offer even greater versatility in interior design projects Elegant and performing, the acqua 5000 new shower enclosure by duka, features a compensation profile with micrometric adjustment. The glass is inserted into the profile and fixed with two […]

The return of the Milan Design Week 2021

In addition to the Supersalone, also the Fuorisalone closed the September 2021 edition with very positive results The September 2021 special edition of the Milan Design Week closed with extremely positive results. The Supersalone was attended by over 60,000 visitors in six days, a positive result that could not be taken for granted until the […]

Equilibrio: the new sustainable towel warmer by CEA

CEA presents Equilibrio, the new energy-efficient electric towel warmer and bathrobe warmer Equilibrio is the new electric towel warmer and bathrobe warmer by CEA, powered by low voltage electricity for greater energy saving. Equilibrio’s modular system is composed of one or more stainless-steel elements available in the 580 mm and 1060 mm version. Thanks to […]

iGuzzini and lighting at Fuorisalone 2021

At Fuorisalone 2021, iGuzzini presented the latest lighting products for private and public spaces During Milan Design Week 2021, iGuzzini opened the doors of its Milanese space featuring a special installation. On that occasion, visitors were able to see a number of new products, including the Mya lamp, developed in collaboration with Lamborghini, and Light […]

A few more days for Fuorisalone 2021 events

Some Fuorisalone 2021 events are extended beyond September 10 Didn’t have time to go see the Fuorisalone events? Don’t worry, some events and exhibitions are extended beyond the date of September 10, 2021. Discover all Fuorisalone 2021 events Alcova, until September 12 The project curated by Space Caviar and Studio Vedèt, with project team Valentina […]

Tom Dixon presents Luminosity at Fuorisalone 2021

Tom Dixon is in Milan for Fuorisalone 2021 with a new project revolving around LED lights Tom Dixon is back in Milan for the Fuorisalone 2021; this is the first stop on a Grand Tour of eight European cities. The focus of the Grand Tour, inspired by the traditional Grand Tour of Italy, is represented […]

The new Antolini Stoneroom in Milan

Natural stone has a new home in Milan: Antolini Stoneroom On the occasion of the Fuorisalone 2021, Antolini has inaugurated its new showroom in Milan: a large space dedicated to natural stone, the favorite material of many architects and interior designers. Antolini Stoneroom is located in the heart of Milan, between Piazza Fontana and Via […]

Artemide participates in Fuorisalone 2021 with many new projects

At Fuorisalone 2021, Artemide has presented the new exhibition center and confirmed its commitment to improving the quality of lighting On the occasion of Milan Design Week 2021, Artemide has inaugurated its new exhibition center, in Pregnana Milanese. Designed by Mario Cucinella Architects, the new showroom is directly connected to the Innovation Centre at the […]

Isola Design District is physically back at the Fuorisalone

After two years, Isola Design Festival takes place from 5 to 10 September as an in-person event Discover everything about Isola Design Festival here After a few months of Isola Design Festival, almost 700 projects from over 50 countries are on isola.design to date, and many of them have been presented in the first 4 […]

Supersalone 2021 to debut under a lucky star

A strong growth in exports and the recovery of the domestic market, with some uncertainty An atmosphere of optimism pervades the eve of Supersalone 2021, the special event by Salone del Mobile.Milano. As a matter of fact, the furniture market experienced a strong growth of exports in the first five months of 2021. The Italian […]

Caccaro participates in the Supersalone 2021

Caccaro participates in the Supersalone 2021, with its architectural elements that dress the walls in a sartorial manner From 5 to 10 September, Caccaro takes part in the Supersalone 2021. On that occasion, it will present a new version of the Wallover system, with a setup by art director Monica Graffeo. Caccaro will showcase its […]

Delta Light at Fuorisalone 2021

Human-centered lighting by Delta Light at the Fuorisalone 2021 Delta Light takes part in the Fuorisalone 2021 with a program full of events, special installations and presentations. Want You Close, a multisensory installation Delta Light showroom on via Bugatti will host the #wantyouclose Fuorisalone 2021 Edition multisensory installation. The exhibition redesigns the spaces of the […]

HOMI 2021, The Lifestyle Trade Fair

HOMI is back with a new edition from 5 to 8 September at the Rho-Fieramilano premises From 5 to 8 September the pavilions of Rho-Fieramilano will host the new edition of HOMI, The Lifestyle Trade Fair. The event, which every year presents the trends related to all forms of living, is ready to showcase the […]

Fuorisalone 2021: the center of Milan

Permanent showrooms and temporary events, new stores: the Fuorisalone in the center of Milan An essential destination for the Fuorisalone in Milan has always been the city center. There, permanent showrooms and temporary events mark a route to cover on foot so as not to miss any event. At via Cavallotti 16, Gallotti & Radice […]

Fuorisalone 2021: the new Alpha District

The debut of Alpha District among skyscrapers, towers and new squares Milan’s new City Life district is a large area that replaced the old Fiera Campionaria (“Trade Fair”); of the pre-existing buildings, only the Palazzo delle Scintille, the three pavilions of Fieramilano at Portello, and little else remain. Between the towers designed by Daniel Libeskind […]

At Fuorisalone 2021, Alcova third edition

Alcova third edition, 2021, discovers a new suburb, west of Milan In search of new locations to rediscover, Alcova returns to Milan for its third edition, and finds new abandoned buildings that will come back to life for Fuorisalone 2021. The Alcova 2021 edition occupies three historical buildings, at the beginning of via Saint Bon, […]

Fuorisalone 2021: Tortona Design Week

At Fuorisalone 2021, Tortona Design Week comes back, with a program marked by sustainability The rich program of Fuorisalone 2021 includes the events organized by Torneria Tortona and Tortona Locations. For the occasion, IN-OUT perception of sustainability is the project that sees an opportunity for collective growth in the ongoing change. The different exhibitions will […]

Supersalone 2021: the iconic chairs

At Supersalone 2021 a tribute to the chair, the most iconic object of design, where Made in Italy plays an important role The exhibition Take Your Seat/Prendi posizione – Solitude and Conviviality of the Chair/Solitudine e convivialità della sedia, curated by Nina Bassoli, in collaboration with ADI – Compasso d’Oro, celebrates the chair as an […]

Superstudio MAXI at Fuorisalone 2021

Superstudio Group comes back to Fuorisalone 2021 with two great events: Superdesign Show and Design Beyond Design, at Superstudio Maxi Superstudio Group doubles and in September 2021 is coming back to Milan with two big events. In addition to the well-established Superdesign Show, at Superstudio Più, from September 5 to 10, the new, just opened […]

Art and design revive Apulia

In Castrignano de’ Greci, in Grecìa Salentina, in the province of Lecce, a former castle and baronial palace becomes a Contemporary Arts Center Four local organizations – Ramdom, PazLab, Doc-Servizi and MUTA Impresa Sociale – have joined forces to create KORA, a production center for creative activities – exhibitions, workshops and training. Ramdom is a […]

48° Nord lodge hotel in Breitenbach

The 14 cabins making up Hotel 48° Nord in Breitenbach, Alsace, offer their guests an ecotourism experience In Italy, we would call it a “rifugio”; in Norway or Scandinavia, the word “hytte” designates a small, humble and austere hut in the mountains, by the sea or in the woods. The project for Hotel 48° Nord […]

Milan Triennale at Fuorisalone 2021

At Fuorisalone 2021, the Triennale will be the hub in Milan of the Supersalone. Here, the ongoing exhibitions and special events On September 4, 2021, three exhibitions with free admission will open to the public at the Milan Triennale, on the occasion of Milan Design Week. The Salone/the City, until September 12, is a project […]

Cersaie is back in 2021 with the 38th edition

After a long absence due to the pandemic, Cersaie, the world’s most important event for ceramics, bathroom furnishings, architecture and design, returns in 2021 The 38th edition of Cersaie takes place in the halls of the Bologna Fair from 27 September to 1 October 2021. The 2021 edition of the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile […]

Brera Design District: Brera Design Week 2021

Fuorisalone and Brera Design Week 2021: design starts again from Milan At Fuorisalone 2021, the Brera Design Week is back, from September 4 to 10, with a special edition, to celebrate the return of the events in the city. This one, September 2021, will be a challenging edition, to confirm the city of Milan as an […]

London restarts from Design London

Originally scheduled for 2020, Design London 2021, the new 100% Design, debuts from 22 to 25 September After a year’s hiatus, 100% Design returns to London, with a new name, Design London, and a new location. The new designated location is Magazine London, a renovated warehouse in North Greenwich. The venue is in London’s new […]

Kinetic art at Prima Cafè in Milan

Elegant, dynamic, interactive, Prima Cafè, in the heart of Milan, is the right place to relax by yourself or in company Prima Cafè, a Prima Assicurazioni project, opens in Milan, on Corso Garibaldi. Its philosophy is based on dynamism, technology, and emotion: a meeting place to transform your day in a light and fun way. […]

Fuorisalone 2021: 5Vie Design Week

At Fuorisalone 2021, 5Vie Design Week is back, the eighth edition of the event involving the 5Vie District The 2021 edition of the event is dedicated to Maestro AG Fronzoni, the father of Italian design minimalism in the years of the economic boom. As usual, 5Vie Design Week includes 5Vie productions, exhibitions and installations with […]

Neosperience: the new offices in Milan

A new headquarters, with new offices, for Neosperience start-up Neosperience, an Italian start-up in the high-tech sector, announces its new offices in Milan. The new headquarters occupy a 1,400 sqm building in the Forlanini area. The building, already in use by MOMO Design, had been abandoned for about ten years. New premises were created to […]

The History of the Milan Design Week

A book tells the history of the Fuorisalone, the most attended lifestyle event in the world Over time, Milan’s Fuorisalone, started as a complement to the Salone del Mobile, has established itself as an almost independent event, becoming a fundamental part of the event that has taken the name of Milan Design Week. Now, a […]

Lodovico Acerbis and made in Italy icons

On July 31, 2021, Lodovico Acerbis, one of Italy’s most representative entrepreneurs and designers, passed away The story of Acerbis Design is the typical story of a family business producing made in Italy furniture. Established in 1870 by Benvenuto Acerbis as a carpenter’s workshop in Albino (Bergamo), it debuted in industrial design after World War […]

Ruralation Museum Hotel

Ruralation Museum Hotel, in Tangshan, at the foot of Mount Zijin, in the suburbs of Nanjing, is the perfect place to find peace and harmony Near a large quarry in Tangshan (China), AZL Architects have designed Ruralation Museum Hotel, covering an area of about 5,500 square meters. The hotel is located near the park where […]

ISOLA DESIGN Festival will be back at the Fuorisalone 2021

After six months of virtual presence, Isola Design Festival returns with an in-person event during the Fuorisalone 2021 From September 5 to 10, 2021, Isola Design Festival returns with an in-person event at the Fuorisalone, with a schedule abounding in exhibitions, installations, talks and workshops. The in-person event will be the ideal continuation of the […]

Supersalone 2021: exhibitions and sustainability

The program of the Supersalone 2021 is getting defined with exhibitions and special initiatives focused on sustainability The Supersalone 2021 can count on 423 brands that have already confirmed their participation and 50 independent designers. Design schools will play their part with 170 projects from 48 international schools, selected by Anniina Koivu. An exhibition of […]

Canossa, outdoor kitchens by Scic Italia

Scic Italia presents Canossa, a modern and customizable kitchen for cozy and functional outdoor spaces Canossa is the new outdoor kitchen designed by Ser-John & Co for Scic Italia. Customizable to meet different tastes and needs, Canossa fits perfectly into any type of outdoor space, from the country garden to the industrial loft, up to […]

Italian design and art at Casa Italia, at Tokyo 2020

“Mirabilia” is the name of the project of Casa Italia, the home of the Italian athletes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics The Wunderkammer, the cabinet of curiosities that used to house works of art and natural objects, provided inspiration for Casa Italia at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The Kihinkan – Takanawa Manor House, an architecture […]

Hotel Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

The former offices of Helsinki Central Station are now home to the exclusive Scandic Grand Central Helsinki hotel Designed by Eliel Saarinen in 1909, the building that used to house the administrative offices of Helsinki Central Station is a large Art Nouveau complex in the center of Finland’s capital city. Therefore, the renovation and adaptive […]

DDN HUB at Fuorisalone 2021: the schedule

Discover the schedule (still being defined and constantly updated) of DDN HUB 2021: six days of meetings, exhibitions, debates and themed evenings, in Piazza del Cannone, with entrance next to the Triennale. Milan’s Fuorisalone will be back from 4 to 10 September 2021. The program of the Fuorisalone includes the fourth edition of the event […]

SIA, TTG, SUN: design for hospitality

SIA Hospitality Design will be back in Rimini from 13 to 15 October 2021 For its 70th anniversary, SIA Hospitality Design will be back in Rimini from 13 to 15 October 2021, in conjunction with TTG Travel Experience and SUN Beach&Outdoor Style. Italy’s most important marketplace for hospitality and beach tourism of the Italian Exhibition […]

Light for Future, light for the environment

Light for Future is a public lighting project conceived to raise awareness about the environment and sustainability Promoted by iGuzzini and the Municipality of Recanati, in collaboration with the International Association of Lighting Designers IALD, the Fine Arts Academy in Macerata and the Adriatic Electricity Company DEA, Light for Future is part of the cultural […]

Chez Chaouen, the blue of Morocco in Milan

Menuale Real Estate has renovated two apartments in Milan, inspired by the colors of Chefchaouen, the blue pearl of Morocco Menuale Real Estate has renovated two apartments of 50 and 70 square meters in the area of Scalo Romana, in Milan, the area where Fondazione Prada stands. The interior design is inspired by the colors […]

Maria Porro is the new President of the Salone del Mobile.Milano

A young woman for the new course of the Salone del Mobile.Milano Maria Porro, marketing and communications director at Porro, is the new President of the Salone del Mobile.Milano. The Federlegno Arredo Eventi Board of Directors has elected the President of Assarredo as the president of the Salone del Mobile.Milano, the biggest furniture fair in […]

OFArch relaunches with a new project

OFArch, the quarterly architecture magazine published by Design Diffusion World, relaunches with a revamped editorial project from September 2021 Six quarterly issues will host a different architect as guest editor. Each issue will be dedicated to a specific theme, in line with the vision of the architect who will direct it. Discover all Design Diffusion […]

Supersalone 2021, Milan: The Makers Show

The Supersalone 2021 will host an exhibition dedicated to self-producing designers from all over the world The Supersalone, the special event organized by the Salone del Mobile.Milano, will take place in less than two months, 5-10 September 2021. Curated by Stefano Boeri, the Supersalone will host production companies, makers, and cultural meetings. A great event, […]

Technology and organic agriculture at Sanya Farm Lab by Clou Architects

On Hainan Island, China, Clou Architects designed Sanya Farm Lab, a research center on organic farming and new advanced technology systems The Sanya Farm Lab is both an exhibition space for hi-tech exhibitions and the home of a major scientific research center on organic agriculture. There, researchers study the evolution of the island’s organic and […]

AquaClean shower toilets by Geberit: well-being and minimalist design

Comfort, well-being and minimalist design for the shower toilets of the AquaClean series by Geberit, perfect for every interior design style Well-being and running water are often inextricably linked. Besides guaranteeing hygiene, water offers a sensation of absolute freshness that allows you to feel at ease in any situation. And when you feel perfectly tidy, […]

First Ludovica Mascheroni boutique to open in the heart of Milan

Ludovica Mascheroni, an Italian company specializing in high-end furniture and clothing, is opening its first boutique, in the Via Montenapoleone Fashion District, in September 2021 The project, named L’Appartamento (‘the apartment’), will be located at Via Gesù 13 and definitely consolidate the double soul of the Ludovica Mascheroni brand: luxury home decor and couture. A […]

Architizer announces the winners of the A+Awards 2021

Architizer announces the winners of the nineth edition of the A+Awards 2021, the contest that celebrates the best architectures in the world A+Awards is the international design and architecture competition with the largest number of categories that annually rewards the best architecture projects in the world. After a year of unprecedented social and environmental challenges, […]

Vismaravetro: glass is sustainable

Elia Vismara, CEO of Vismaravetro: “Sustainability means a long-lasting product” Vismaravetro is a company with over 70 years of history in the production of glass shower enclosures. Thanks to the in-house glass factory, the company has total control over production, delivery times and manufacturing processes. We have talked with Elia Vismara, CEO of the company, […]

Lago furnishes the new consultation room of the Library of the Monastery of Camaldoli

Suspended tables and minimalist bookshelves for the Modern Library of the Monastery of Camaldoli A few kilometers from Arezzo, surrounded by the peace of the Tuscan forest, stand the Sacred Hermitage and Monastery of Camaldoli. Founded at the beginning of the 11th century by Saint Romuald, the community of Camaldoli combines in one place the […]

Residence G, the contemporary farmhouse by Coldefy

Architecture firm Coldefy has renovated and expanded an old building, transforming it into a modern farmhouse  In the north of France, in Lille, French practice Coldefy has created Residence G, a modern farmhouse, by renovating an old agricultural building from the 19th century. The house, which has an area of about 400 sqm, is surrounded […]

Superdesign Show 2021 September Special Edition

Superstudio Più and Superstudio Maxi are getting ready for September 2021 special editions After the long forced stop due to the pandemic, Milan is warming up and getting ready for the Milan Design Week, in the unusual date of September 2021. Superstudio will be back in 2021 as well, with two special events. R/EVOLUTION, at […]

The design of the future at San Francisco Design Week 2021

San Francisco Design Week includes talks, webinars, exhibitions and a contest for designers from all over the world The 15th edition of San Francisco Design Week was held online June 7-13, 2021. The first edition of SFDW took place in 2006 and its goal was to transform the entire Bay Area into a hub for […]

Beach furniture from upcycled plastic: The Elements by The New Raw

A new collection of beach furniture, The Elements, made from marine plastic waste The Elements is a beach furniture project by Rotterdam-based The New Raw studio. Greek designers Panos Sakkas and Foteini Setaki have been working for some time on recycling marine plastic waste, one of the biggest environmental issues of our time. Therefore, The […]

Salone del Mobile.Milano launches new online platform

Salone del Mobile.Milano has presented the new online platform, a project offering editorial content to the audience and special spaces dedicated to companies The original editorial content, under the supervision of Annalisa Rosso, editorial director, is both B2B and B2C, constantly updated several times a day. Articles are divided into thematic sections, dedicated to design, […]

Montréal Biodome Science Museum

Kanva renovated the interiors of Montréal Biodome, one of Canada’s most visited science museums and one of the most fascinating in the world Montréal Biodome Science Museum allows its visitors to access some of the most fascinating ecosystems on our planet. Through a long and evocative visit trail, the museum invites visitors to connect with […]

225 years of Michael Thonet

July 2 marks the 225th anniversary of the birth of Michael Thonet, the visionary entrepreneur who revolutionized the world of wooden chairs The Thonet No. 14 chair, probably the most widely reproduced chair in the world, is one of the most significant examples of furniture design. And Michael Thonet is an ideal representation of the […]

Iris Ceramica Group at Venice Biennale

Iris Ceramica Group participates in Venice Architecture Biennale 2021, with the Cyberwall installation Among the sponsors of the Italian Pavilion at the 17th Architecture Biennale, Iris Ceramica Group participates with the Cyberwall installation. Made with Active Surfaces, which help maintain hygiene and cleaner air, Cyberwall is an example of how the material can take center […]

Le Terme di Saturnia: a world apart

Le Terme di Saturnia are the result of an impeccable and complete concept Renovated by London-based THDP studio, founded by Nicholas Nickson and Manuela Mannino, Le Terme di Saturnia takes its essence from earth, water and air that very patiently shape, erode and transform. Inspired by this, interior furnishings take on evocative forms, starting from […]

The return of NOMAD St. Moritz, the art-design exhibition

NOMAD ST. MORITZ will be back from 8 to 11 July 2021, for the first time in summer in St. Moritz NOMAD St. Moritz is the traveling exhibition of art and design established in 2016 by Giorgio Pace and Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte. Dedicated to design collectors, NOMAD Circle always chooses exclusive venues. The past editions were […]

Francesco Canali, Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo di Milano: marble is a resource

To conclude the series of meetings dedicated to authentic natural stone, we are going to explore the marble monument par excellence: Milan Cathedral Francesco Canali, Site Manager Fabbrica del Duomo di Milano, talks of marble as an important resource for the great human projects that have survived for centuries, such as European cathedrals, of which […]

Total well-being even when traveling, with Geberit AquaClean

Geberit AquaClean is the ideal shower toilet range for luxury hotels Just as showering has become a daily habit, Geberit is promoting a new habit in personal hygiene with AquaClean shower toilets: you only need to push a button to feel fresh after using it, just as if you were stepping out of the shower. The […]

Temporary architectures: the Serpentine Pavilion 2021 is back

The twentieth edition of the Serpentine Pavilion in London is curated by South African firm Counterspace After skipping a year due to the pandemic, the Serpentine Pavilion is back in London with the 20th edition. The project of the 2021 edition is by Counterspace, the firm based in Johannesburg and led by Sumayya Vally. The […]

The Finnish Pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale 2021

At Venice Architecture Biennale 2021, the Finnish Pavilion presents the New Standards exhibition The Finnish Pavilion is a historic presence in the Gardens of Venice Biennale. Designed by Alvar Aalto for Venice Biennale 1956, it is currently a landmark in Venice’s artistic landscape. On the occasion of Venice Architecture Biennale 2021, the Finnish Pavilion hosts […]

A sustainable hotel in Cambodia

The Shinta Mani Wild hotel offers a unique experience of being surrounded by the wilderness of the rainforest of South Cardamom National Park, Cambodia This hotel stems from an idea of architect and interior designer Bill Bensley, who, after buying government land intended for deforestation, decided to safeguard the territory by transforming it into a […]

Silvana Angeletti and Daniele Ruzza: designing to the millimeter

Silvana Angeletti and Daniele Ruzza, with Daniele Mazzon from Cristina Rubinetterie, are the speakers of the webinar “Progettare al millimetro” (“designing to the millimeter”) scheduled for Tuesday, June 22, 5 pm With Silvana Angeletti we have talked about project and product, and the value of design What does “designing to the millimeter” mean? “Designing to […]

Tradition and mythology at Ladon Brasa&Grill, Tenerife

The interior design of the Ladon Brasa&Grill restaurant in Tenerife draws inspiration from Greek myths Fantasy and dream characterize the atmosphere of the Ladon Brasa&Grill restaurant in Tenerife. The image of the dragon inspired this project carried out by Valencia-based firm estudi{H}ac. The name of the Ladon restaurant derives from the Greek mythological creature that […]

The new collection of customizable beds by Caccaro

Caccaro presents a new bed collection with customizable headboard Caccaro presents a new line of customizable beds with headboard separated from the frame. The separation of these two components allows for endless customization options, meeting any aesthetic and functional need. The numerous combinations of fabrics, shapes, sizes, elements and accessories available make it possible to […]

Bertazzoni wins two IF Awards

Bertazzoni adds two IF Awards 2021 to its rich portfolio The F6011PROVTN oven, designed by Bertazzoni and MM Design, has a 76-liter capacity, a full touch TFT display and 11 functions for the best cooking results. In particular, the Total Steam function uses steam to cook food in a quick and healthy way, preserving its […]

DDN HUB will be back from 4 to 10 September 2021

The event organized by DDN for Milan Design Week, DDN HUB, will be back also in 2021 The fourth edition of the event organized by DDN for Milan’s Fuorisalone will take place from 4 to 10 September 2021. After DDN Inhabits in 2018, DDN Phutura in 2019, DDN HUB in September 2020, DDN HUB will […]

MM International Creative Award

An award to promote a community of international design talents MM Award – International creative award is the name of the competition organized by MM Company every year. This award recognizes the most promising talents and brands in the Fashion Design, Product Design and Interior Design categories. The aim is to create a community of […]

HOOK, the new tap collection by CEADESIGN

CEA presents HOOK, the modular and functional tap system designed by Parisotto + Formenton and Natalino Malasorti HOOK is the new project by CEA, a tap system made of AISI 316L stainless steel. Stainless steel is 100% recyclable, and AISI 316/L steel has better corrosion resistance and better mechanical strength, making it a perfect material […]

The Swiss Pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale 2021

At Venice Architecture Biennale 2021, the Swiss Pavilion presents the exhibition “oræ – Experiences on the Border” At the 17th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia 2021, the Swiss Pavilion hosts the exhibition oræ – Experiences on the Border. Commissioned by the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia, the exhibition is curated by a […]

NUTA chair by Gaber wins the IF Award 2021

After winning at the Red Dot Award 2021, Gaber wins another award, the IF Award 2021, with the Nuta chair Successes continue for Gaber. After winning the Red Dot Award 2021 with the Artesia chair, earning an award in the Red Dot 2021 category and a Red Dot Best of the Best, Gaber gains major […]

ADI Design Index 2020

The Italian companies in the ADI Design Index 2020, including 239 products and projects ADI Design Index 2020 represents the first step on the path leading to Compasso d’Oro 2022. 207 projects (plus 32 Targa Giovani projects), divided into 13 categories, represent the 2019/2020 design period. The leitmotif of the next three years is “Responsible […]

I luoghi del progetto, at Triennale Milano

Circuito Lombardo Musei Design organizes three days of meetings and events entitled “I luoghi del progetto” at the Triennale, from 4 to 6 June The three days at the Triennale, curated by Claudio Palvarini and Lodovico Gualzetti will include stories, projections and an exhibition. This event, organized by CS&L Consorzio Sociale in collaboration with Magutdesign, […]

Sports meet design at Collège Saint-Paul in Varennes, Canada

Taktik design creates a a new schoolyard for Collège Saint-Paul in Varennes, Canada, for outdoor learning and sports Taktik design renovated the outdoor spaces of Collège Saint-Paul in Varennes, Canada. The schoolyard, which was originally paved and divided by a road, was completely redesigned thanks to the purchase of the street and an adjacent residential lot. […]

Deesup, the marketplace for design furniture

The ideal partner for furniture stores and the platform to sell and buy second-hand design pieces Deesup, the marketplace for buying and selling authentic ex-display or used design furniture, becomes a digital partner for stores. Deesup selects only iconic and authentic pieces, and promotes them to communities of design enthusiasts across Europe. A smart way […]

The British Pavilion at Venice Biennale 2021

The Garden of Privatised Delights, the British Pavilion at Venice Biennale 2021 The British Council presents The Garden of Privatised Delights, the exhibition of the British Pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale 2021. “How will we live together?” the 17th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia is curated by Hashim Sarkis and open to the […]

Filling the home with emotions… with Flou

Flou enriches its home collection with a textile collection recalling all the chromatic nuances and tactile memories of natural elements Trees, earth, wind, ocean … We have never felt before such a strong desire to come into direct, almost osmotic, contact with nature bringing it into our homes. It can be caught with the eyes, […]

Welcome to the Supersalone del Mobile 2021

Supersalone del mobile, the special event by Salone del Mobile.Milano, will take place at the Rho-Fieramilano fairgrounds from 5 to 10 September 2021 Maybe Supersalone wasn’t the best name one could think of, maybe with a little more time a better name could have been found. Maybe, but there was and there is no time. […]

ADI Design Museum, a new center for design in Milan

On May 25, 2021 the new ADI Design Museum, displaying the recipients of the Compasso d’Oro awards from 1954 onwards, officially opened The new ADI Design Museum, opening today in Milan, is a project that redevelops a whole neighborhood and opens a new chapter in Milan’s cultural offering. With over 5,000 square meters of floor […]

ME Dubai, Opus by Zaha Hadid Architects

ME Dubai, the new Meliá Hotel in Dubai, in the Burj Khalifa district, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects Opus is a futuristic building in Dubai designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, which houses offices, restaurants, a rooftop bar and the new ME Dubai Hotel, of the Spanish chain Meliá. Opus consists of two independent towers connected […]

Venice Design Biennial 2021

Venice Design Biennial 2021: Design As Self-Portrait In other circumstances, the third edition of the Venice Design Biennial would have been the continuation of the previous editions. However, since we cannot ignore 2020, the 2021 edition of the Venice Design Biennial, held in person until June 27th, is a chance to discuss the role of […]

Formalia by Scavolini: a new collection for living area, kitchen, bathroom

Scavolini and designer Vittore Niolu have teamed up to create the new Formalia collection, a complete home interior design project Freedom to design the kitchen and the living area Formalia is a collection with simple and plain lines, designed by Vittore Niolu for Scavolini, whose strengths are forms and materials. Its distinctive feature is the […]

Spatium Piscine: design swimming pools by Iron Sistemi

Iron Sistemi presents its first collection of above ground swimming pools, a perfect balance between wellness, innovation and beauty Iron Sistemi presents Spatium Piscine, a new collection of above ground pools that are modular and customizable, suitable for both indoor and outdoor spaces. This project dedicated to the world of wellness and recently launched on […]

An armchair covered with 30,000 petals

Hortensia, the blooming armchair that tells a story The Hortensia armchair has an interesting story. At first, it was a rendering on Instagram, which went viral in no time. People saw it and asked for it even though the armchair didn’t exist yet. So Andrés Reisinger, the designer, started to think of a way of […]

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 […]

Simona Uberto: marble is historicity

Artist Simona Uberto talks about marble as a living material “Marble is a living material: it breathes and changes. Its history is closely linked to the history of art, of sculpture, from classical sculpture and Michelangelo Buonarroti, with his most famous statues, the David and the Rondanini Pietà, to contemporary sculpture, with Marc Quinn. Marble […]

A new digital store for contract projects

UNO Contract inaugurates a digital store dedicated to contract and hospitality projects UNO Contract, a company that has been producing furniture for luxury hotels, residences and cruise ships for 35 years, opens a digital store. The online store has been created to make it easier to carry out contract projects, reducing time and cost. The […]

ADI Love Design 2021

ADI Love Design 2021: ADI and Fondazione AIRC with the support of design and fashion companies bring fundraising for cancer research online Love Design, which for ten editions has seen Fondazione AIRC and ADI support research together, changes. The event attended for years by thousands of design enthusiasts becomes an all-digital event. On April 21, […]

Archispritz: the videos of the architecture webinars

Every Wednesday from January 20 to April 7, the architecture webinars of the new format Archispritz, curated by Silvano Arcamone and Grazia Torre, were held. The 12 weekly webinars hosted prestigious Italian and international contemporary architects. The interviewees addressed major issues such as urban regeneration, the quality of architecture and the environment, the life cycle […]

Casa Fevi welcomes Mediterranean tradition

SOA has created Casa Fevi in Trapani, a house that has been restored preserving the beauty of the local architectural tradition SOA – Salvatore Oddo Architetto – has renovated and upgraded the semi-ruined spaces of a portion of a historical baglio in the Trapani area. The new dwelling is called Casa Fevi and has a […]

A new starred restaurant in the reef

After Cocoon Maldives hotel, Lago fits out the H2O restaurant, led by starred chef Andrea Berton Milanese chef Andrea Berton, whose Ristorante Berton in Milan and Ristorante Berton al Lago have received one Michelin star, also leads the H2O restaurant at the You & Me by Cocoon resort, in the Maldives. The setting is particularly […]

Home gym and home decor: the perfect couple

Technogym Personal Line: workout equipment that blends in with furniture Not only home office: long periods forced to stay at home can negatively affect our form. Training at home, therefore, becomes a valuable aid to keep our body healthy and fit. For those looking for high-performance equipment that integrates into the decor, Antonio Citterio has […]

The evolution of office spaces with Framery One

The new Framery One soundproof office booth allows for isolation in shared workspaces Framery is a Finnish company specializing in the production of soundproof booths for office spaces. Framery products respond to today’s working needs, fostering new digital work experiences and new ways of experiencing workspaces. As is the case with Framery One, the new […]

The Dreamers: Belgrade Biennale 2021

The 58th edition of the October Salon of Belgrade, entitled The Dreamers, will be held from June 25 to August 22, 2021 Founded by the City of Belgrade in 1960, with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Serbia, the October Salon | Belgrade Bienniale is one of the […]

MAD Meet ADI Designers

Design school students meet ADI designers: experiences, strategies, successes A series of online meetings promoted by the ADI Designers Department started on April 9th. Until June, the students of universities associated with ADI will be able to hear from some leading Italian designers about their experiences, their professional strategies, the reasons for the success of […]

A new image for the Kartell by Laufen collection

The new Kartell by Laufen collection according to two photographers: products and people meet To present the new collection, Kartell by Laufen has chosen two photographers, Oliver Helbig for staged pictures of the products, and fashion photographer Hugo Comte for the spaces experienced by real people. Ludovica+Roberto Palomba, includes washbasins, toilets, faucets, cabinets, bathtubs and […]

Wallover furnishing system by Caccaro

Wallover is the new furnishing system by Caccaro that makes it possible to personalize the walls in every space of the house Caccaro, an Italian company specializing in the creation of high-end furnishing products and systems, presents Wallover, the new system of horizontal and vertical storage units combined on the wall with rhythm and proportions that […]

Wood City Helsinki. A new sustainable project entirely made of wood

Wood City is a new sustainable project completed in early 2021, a new gate to the Jätkäsaari area on Helsinki’s waterfront The project, by Finnish firm AOA Anttinen Oiva Architects, winner of the competition organized by Stora Enso, construction company SRV and the city of Helsinki in 2012, alternates open and closed buildings to create […]

iGuzzini illuminates the Australian Technology Park in Sydney

The Australian Technology Park in Sydney is revived as a hub for the technologies and businesses of the future Established in 1995 as a space dedicated to hi-tech start-ups and university spin-offs to build synergies between these worlds, the Australian Technology Park is now owned by Australian group Mirvac and is home to several companies […]

Concrete Amsterdam designed the new W Hotel in Osaka

Pop inspiration for the new W Hotel in Osaka, a project by Concrete Amsterdam in a building with a façade by Tadao Ando The first W Hotel in Osaka, Japan, is located on Midōsuji Boulevard in a new 27-story skyscraper. This skyscraper is a project by Nikken Sekkei, and its façade was supervised by Tadao […]

Isola Design Festival from mid-April to September 10

Isola Design District presents Isola Design Festival, supporting designers Over the last year, the design industry and related events have had to cope with the problems caused by the pandemic and quickly develop digital solutions to present new projects and interact with professionals and enthusiasts. Isola Design District has conceived the Isola Design Festival, a […]

Watt: the new shower valves by Rubinetterie Treemme

Watt is the new collection of shower valves by Rubinetterie Treemme inspired by vintage light switches Rubinetterie Treemme is well-known in Italy and worldwide for its high engineering expertise and continuous design research. All the collections, including the new Watt range, feature avant-garde aesthetic and a design soul, the distinctive traits of the company. This […]

An inspirational story every Monday at IED

More Than Monday – Inspirational stories at IED – Istituto Europeo di Design At Istituto Europeo di Design, Monday is a day to find inspiration. More Than Monday is a program of live stream conferences and a virtual place where it is possible to share insights, present visions and interpret the past and future of […]

Europe’s first Signature Kitchen Suite showroom is in Milan

Calvi Brambilla has designed a new space for Signature Kitchen Suite in Milan, the brand’s first European showroom Signature Kitchen Suite, the new brand of high-end built-in appliances of the LG Electronics Group, has chosen Italy for its debut in the European market. The brand’s first European showroom is located in Piazza Cavour and is […]

A new edition of Agorà Design

From September 30 to October 3, 2021, a new edition of Agorà Design will be back. This biennial event takes place in Martano and celebrates design in Salento From September 30 to October 3, 2021, in Martano, in the heart of Salento and more precisely in Grecìa Salentina, Agorà Design will be back. This event […]

Pedrali celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Ara chair

2021 is a special year for Pedrali, marking the 10th anniversary of the Ara collection, designed by Jorge Pensi The Ara chair by Jorge Pensi for Pedrali turns 10. For the last ten years it has furnished numerous projects around the world. Made of fiberglass-reinforced polypropylene, it features a “handle” at the end of the […]

Oak Pass, the floating house by Gerard Heusch

The house of German architect Gerard Heusch in Beverly Hills rests on 10 steel columns protecting it from landslides German architect Gerhard Heusch, founder of Heusch Inc, based in Los Angeles, with offices in Buenos Aires, Paris, and Ho Chi Minh City, has designed Oak Pass his private residence in Beverly Hills, California. The home […]

WiP Architetti redesigns a part of the former Olivetti complex in Pozzuoli

The former Olivetti complex in Pozzuoli hosts contemporary offices designed by WiP Architetti in harmony with the original project The intervention affected an area of about 3,600 square meters on the ground floor, and about 125 square meters of the mezzanine, in the C building of the former Olivetti complex in Pozzuoli. Built in the […]

A talk about Expo 2020 Dubai in Rome

Ordine degli Architetti di Roma will host a webinar on EXPO 2020 Dubai On Thursday, March 25th, 2021, from 4 pm to 7 pm, Ordine degli Architetti di Roma e provincia (OAR – the Italian Architects Association) will host the webinar Expo 2020 Dubai: talk with Carlo Ratti, JKMM and OOS, who designed the Italian, […]

Salone del Mobile.Milano asks Italian Government for assurances

The President of Salone del Mobile.Milano, Claudio Luti, asks the Government for guarantees to confirm the September 2021 edition On March 22, President Claudio Luti met with the Mayor of Milan, Giuseppe Sala, and the President of Lombardy, Attilio Fontana. After the meetings, the President stressed the desire to hold the 2021 edition of the […]

Active Surfaces by Iris Ceramica: an extra weapon against viruses

With its technological innovation, Iris Ceramica Group fights Covid-19 The Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences and the Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health of the University of Milano carried out a research to test the antiviral properties against SARS-CoV-2 of the Active Surfaces ceramics. The data highlighted that Active Surfaces are able to […]

Setsu and Shinobu Ito: marble is beauty

Setsu and Shinobu Ito: marble is a hard material with a soft surface Setsu and Shinobu Ito, two Japanese designers who have been living in Italy for a long time, talk about marble and its beauty. Their projects express all the features of marble: beauty, versatility, strength, flexibility. “Marble – they say – is an […]

Oregon Forest Science Complex by Michael Green Architecture

Michael Green Architecture designed the Oregon Forest Science Complex, an educational complex with spaces for researching forest ecosystems in the 21st century For the Oregon State University College of Forestry, Michael Green Architecture designed the Oregon Forest Science Complex, a didactic complex including two buildings: the George W. Peavy Science Center (PFSC) and the AA […]

The new Roger sofa by Daytona

Daytona presents Roger, a minimalist artisanal sofa The new Roger sofa by Daytona has a contemporary design, characterized by lean and essential shape and a thin metal frame, resulting from very advanced processing. Its armrests are defined by a subtle and elegant seam, repeated on the seat cushions and backrest. Thanks to the padding, which […]

Delta Light presents the new Lighting Bible

New technologies and new products focused on visual and environmental comfort in the new catalog by Delta Light The Lighting Bible 14, the catalog of Belgian company Delta Light for 2021, features cutting-edge technologies and design solutions for light that improve people’s wellbeing, For the new collection, Delta Light has focused on visual comfort taking […]

DDN Safari Fest 2021 – German edition

The big success of DDN SAFARI FEST 2021 – Germany edition       DDN SAFARI FEST, the digital evolution of DDN Blog Safari, was held from 1 to 7 February 2021. 6 professional bloggers from Germany, with an international soul and thousands of followers, together with DDN BLOG, shared in their Instagram stories their […]

Accessories for indoor green spaces

A new series of accessories creates more space for plants at home, in the office, in public areas USM, the Swiss company universally renowned for the Haller series of shelving units, has expanded its collection with a series of accessories allowing you to have plant pots in every corner of your house, office, or any […]

Connect, the new bioclimatic pergola by Pratic

Connect, the new bioclimatic pergola by Pratic, has mirrored surfaces and cutting-edge technology Pratic, Italian leader in the outdoor sector, presents Connect, the new bioclimatic pergola that revolutionizes open-air architecture. Connect, the mirrored pergola by Pratic Connect has been designed with a highly innovative spirit in a revolutionary historical moment, applying design to the new […]

Le Littoral, a luxury vacation home in Canada

In a Canadian UNESCO World Heritage Reserve, Architecture49 designed Le Littoral, a vacation home surrounded by nature Le Littoral is a luxury vacation home designed by Architecture49 in La Malbaie, a town east of Charlevoix, Quebec, a tourist region of Canada declared by UNESCO a World Biosphere Reserve in 1989. Le Littoral is the ideal […]

Fili Pari: marble is uniqueness

Francesca Pievani and Alice Zantedeschi, designers, use marble to produce the innovative Fili Pari fabrics “We love marble – they explain – because it is a typically Italian material and a symbol of Italy in the world. Moreover, marble has many colors due to its different types and veining. Marble is unique because each color […]

The new Golden Goose headquarters in Milan, with Mara chairs

Golden Goose moves to new headquarters and chooses Simple Chairs by Mara to furnish them The new Golden Goose offices in Milan are located in the Porta Romana district, in the disused area of the railway yard that will house the Olympic Village. The project, carried out by the company’s in-house architects and ML Architettura, […]

Wood City: An Example of a Sustainable City in Helsinki

On Thursday, March 11, 4:00 pm, Florence Board of Architects dedicates a meeting to “Wood City: An Example of a Sustainable City in Helsinki” Florence Architects Foundation has scheduled an online meeting for Thursday, March 11, 4:00-6:00 pm, dedicated to Wood City, a sustainable architecture project recently inaugurated in Helsinki. Wood City is a new […]

Pordenone Design Week goes online, March 8-12, 2021

Pordenone Design Week will be back with an online only edition, involving the whole territory, March 8-12, 2021 Pordenone Design Week is organized by Consorzio Universitario di Pordenone, ISIA Roma Design – decentralized course in Pordenone and the Cultural Association Pordenone Design, with the external support of Confindustria Alto Adriatico, Regione Autonoma Friuli Venezia Giulia, […]

Design from Valencia at Madrid Design Festival 2021

Valencia is on show at Madrid Design Festival 2021 with the exhibition “Valencia Pavilion. The future is Design” On the occasion of Madrid Design Festival running until March 14, 2021, MUT Design presents a digital exhibition titled “Valencia Pavilion. The future is Design”. The exhibition, curated by Estudio Savage, promotes the role of Valencian design in contemporary industry […]

The fabric that purifies air and improves sleep

Do you want to sleep in a healthier and cleaner environment? Now you can, thanks to this technological fabric integrated in the headboard A new partnership between theBREATH® and Cassina makes it possible to purify the sleeping environment by means of a fabric. Integrated into the headboard, theBreath® fabric makes the air in the bedroom […]

Recycled sound-absorbing fabric

Kvadrat produces sound-absorbing felt from recycled fabrics deriving from used clothes or production waste Although the attention to the environment is growing, currently only 25% of the 95% of textiles that can be recycled actually are. Very often, unfortunately, we simply dispose of them, without recovering even the parts that could be reused. Really, a […]

#Designoeson: one year after the start of the emergency

A review of 2020 with furniture companies one year after the first emergency One year after the first lockdown we have interviewed the same companies again to understand how 2020 went and what they expect for 2021 and future years. We have also talked about Salone del Mobile.Milano, its absence and the next edition, scheduled […]

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 […]

The new design icons according to HOMI

The new design icons of the HOMI Community, the design community of HOMI Milano, active all-year round, are inspired by sustainability HOMI – The Lifestyle Trade Fair is always an opportunity to see up close how ways of living are changing. In 2021, HOMI will be held from 5 to 8 September, in conjunction with […]

Romolo Stanco: the bike is design, research, movement

With the pandemic and the health emergency, the bicycle has made a comeback as the favorite mode of transportation. We never think of the bicycle as a design product; however, it is the perfect example of a product designed around man as it must adapt to the person who will use it. Romolo Stanco, architect, […]

Meland Club, the new amusement park by X-Living in Shenzhen

The new amusement park designed by X-Living in Shenzhen is inspired by a garden that changes with the seasons Shanghai-based architecture firm X-Living has designed a new amusement park in the Uniwalk shopping mall in Shenzhen. The project, called Meland Club, through an extravagant interior design reproduces the nature of an imaginary garden that changes […]

Listone Giordano’s digital revolution

Live Studio and Live Store are the new virtual experiences offered by Listone Giordano to its clients To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Gruppo Margaritelli, Listone Giordano has launched two new tools that tap into the potential offered by new technologies, Live Studio and Live Store. Live Studio and Live Store are two special interfaces […]

GROW, by Daan Roosegaarde, is an installation that applies art to agriculture

GROW, by Daan Roosegaarde, is a LED light installation that improves plant growth and shows the beauty of agriculture GROW is the title of a site-specific installation created in the Northern Netherlands by the Dutch design studio led by Daan Roosegaarde. Agriculture is one of the main economic activities in the Netherlands, employing the most […]

MEET Center by Carlo Ratti Associati and Italo Rota, Milan

MEET Digital Culture Center by Carlo Ratti Associati and Italo Rota: a new physical space in a digital world CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati and Italo Rota designed the MEET Digital Culture Center, the new house of the International Center for Digital Culture. Recently inaugurated, MEET is located in Milan, in a historical building in the Porta […]

Joseph Di Pasquale, from the Guangzhou Circle to Chorus Life

From the Guangzhou Circle to Chorus Life, architect Joseph Di Pasquale works in different fields Architect Joseph Di Pasquale is mainly known for the project of the Guangzhou Circle, a skyscraper that breaks the pattern of the typical western skyscraper. We have talked with him about the relationship between East and West, and the function […]

Regno sulla Nuvola: Liangzhu Culture

The European promotion event of the virtual exhibition organized by the Liangzhu Museum, “Regno sulla nuvola”, held in Milan was very successful. The Liangzhu Museum (China) and the Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci (Italy) offered Europe a cultural feast Click here or on the image below to watch the webinar […]

Local traditions in a luxury resort in the Himalayas

Studio Lotus, a famous architecture and design firm based in New Delhi, designed the communal areas of the Taj Theog Resort & Spa, a luxury resort in the Himalayas Studio Lotus, one of India’s most innovative design firms, has a design philosophy that respects the tradition of the place in which it operates. All the […]

Archispritz: architecture webinars

Starting from January 20, 2021, every Wednesday at 6:30 pm, there will be Archispritz, a series of webinars about architecture, cities, environment, with architects Archispritz is a new format curated by Silvano Arcamone and Grazia Torre, consisting in a series of weekly webinars. From January 20 to April 7, 2021, these meetings will host prestigious […]

The exhibitions at the Vitra Design Museum in 2021/2022

Memphis, German design and a century of women in design on show at the Vitra Design Museum in 2021 and 2022 Memphis: 40 Years of Kitsch and Elegance February 6, 2021 – January 23, 2022 Vitra Campus – Vitra Design Museum Gallery The first exhibition at the Vitra Design Museum in 2021 is dedicated to […]

Parquet 4.0: technology that decorates

A flooring material that is always in vogue is parquet. Wooden floors have aesthetic, sound, elasticity and warmth requirements that make them unique. Today, thanks to new technologies, prefinished parquet is easier to install and can feature unprecedented effects, such as a worn effect on new floors. It is also possible to have irregular patterns […]

Olivieri: when passion becomes identity

Romagna-based company Olivieri, specializing in furniture for sleeping and living areas, is experiencing great international expansion In the market for over ninety years with a production of the highest level, Olivieri is experiencing a moment of utter glory. We talked about it with Michele Sartini, Sales and Marketing Director, who, since 2015, has been working […]

Sustainable architecture by Montalba Architects

Montalba Architects designed an eco-friendly house in Santa Monica, California Montalba Architects designed an eco-friendly house in Santa Monica, California. This project received two awards in 2020:  Interior Design Best of Year Awards and WAN Awards, House of the Year. The role of nature in the residential project by Montalba Architects in Santa Monica The […]

Our top 10 product design posts in 2020

Here are our 10 most popular posts in 2020 dedicated to product design 1 – The first Elie Saab Maison collection, designed by Carlo Colombo The first furniture collection by the Lebanese fashion designer with ateliers in Beirut and Paris, Elie Saab, was a great success. Carlo Colombo, designer with extensive experience in high-end furniture, gave an […]

Great design figures who passed away in 2020

The “suspended” year of the pandemic, unfortunately, was a year of losses for design as well. Here is a look back at all the great personalities who left us in 2020 Manlio Armellini The first name in this sad list is Manlio Armellini, secretary general and later CEO of Cosmit, the body that organized the Salone […]

Ernesto Gismondi: Artemide and the revolution of light

On December 31st, 2020, Ernesto Gismondi, a very ingenious man who gave much to Italian design, died aged 89 An aeronautical engineer, in his many interviews, he always stressed that he would have liked to build a missile. In the end, he did not build the missile, but he used his competence to establish one […]

Masters of black and white: Milton Caniff, an exhibition at PAFF! in Pordenone

The exhibition dedicated to the comics by Milton Caniff, Hugo Pratt’s master, runs until January 24th, 2021, at the PAFF! museum in Pordenone The exhibition “Masters of black and white: Milton Caniff” celebrates the second anniversary of PAFF! and intends to tell little-known pages of history through the drawings of one of the greatest comics […]

The 10 most popular posts of 2020 on Designdiffusion.com: trade fairs and e-commerce in the first positions

Among our top 10 most popular posts on Designdiffusion.com, the calendar of international trade fairs ranks first 1 – The constantly updated calendar of international design and furniture fairs The health emergency has had a really heavy impact on many economic activities, above all those involving the presence of many people in the same place. […]

Our top 10 architecture and interior design posts in 2020

Our most read posts dedicated to architecture and interior design 1 – A-Fold Houses prefabricated homes The eco-friendly prefabricated homes by A-FOLD Houses are 100% made in Italy. These innovative, durable and quakeproof housing solutions are highly functional and versatile, available for different uses. They are suitable both as permanent residences and vacation homes, and […]

Regno sulla nuvola: a talk about art and technology

China and Italy, two countries with a rich cultural heritage that technology helps to learn about A webinar to explore the many similarities between Italy and China, countries with a millennia-long history, rich in historical and archaeological sites. Now that a pandemic has temporarily prevented us from traveling, we are wondering what contribution technology can […]

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 […]

HOMI, The Lifestyle Trade Fair 2021

The next edition of Homi, The Lifestyle Trade Fair will take place from 5 to 8 September 2021, during Salone del Mobile.Milano, in the halls of Fieramilanocity and Mico. These new dates will allow HOMI to keep working on the transformation of the event into an international networking hub involving all the players in the […]

Franke presents Mythos: new ovens and induction hobs

Ovens and induction hobs characterized by an essential design; for those who love beauty, also in the kitchen, there’s the Mythos collection by Franke The Mythos collection by Franke  expresses passion for cooking kitchen and for design, combined in a series of appliances able to deliver exceptional performance with a sophisticated look. Cutting-edge ovens and […]

Grunge, concrete-effect ceramic

Grunge, the new ceramic tile collection by Cotto d’Este, recalls the texture of concrete in interior decoration Cotto d’Este has been producing high-end porcelain stoneware floor and wall tiles for over 25 years, and has always been the first choice of architects and designers in search of refined and quality finishes. Grunge is the new […]

#Designgoeson: Salone del Mobile.Milano postponed until 5-10 September 2021

#Designgoeson: Milan’s Salone del Mobile has been rescheduled; it will be held from 5 to 10, September 2021. Here’s why the Salone del Mobile cannot be replaced and why some things are already changing The exacerbation of the Covid-19 health emergency, which is affecting almost every country worldwide, has prompted the decision to postpone the […]

Cersaie Press Café – DDN and Ludovica + Roberto Palomba

New post-Covid housing standards: Ludovica+Roberto Palomba discuss the topic with Francesca Russo, Design Diffusion World The digital Press Café organized by Cersaie for December 3, 2020, with Ludovica and Roberto Palomba, architects and designers, will deal with new ways of living. After the pandemic: how homes will change The lockdown has changed our reality and […]

Shadowbox, a white house

Shadowbox, a monochrome house, wins the first prize in the ‘Interiors: Residential’ category at the AZ Awards 2020 Canadian firm Johnson Chou Inc won first prize in the ‘Interiors: Residential’ category at the AZ Awards 2020 with Shadowbox. The AZ Awards is an international architecture and design competition launched in 2011 by AZURE magazine, which […]

Design Shanghai is back, 26-29 November 2020

After being postponed twice due to the health emergency, the 2020 edition of Design Shanghai is back, from 26 to 29 November In China, the third physical furniture fair after Covid is back. Now in its seventh edition, Design Shanghai debuts in a new venue, the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Exhibition Center. The Shanghai […]

AGC Glass for the Lakhta Center in St. Petersburg

AGC Glass provides windows for the Lakhta Center in St. Petersburg, the tallest skyscraper in Europe, which will be inaugurated by the end of 2020 The Lakhta Center is a 462 m tall skyscraper, the tallest building in Europe and the twelfth in the world. Located in the north-western district of Primorsinky, a booming area […]

In Bologna, Marconi Express is Italy’s first monorail connecting an airport

Marconi Express, the monorail connecting Bologna airport to the central station, a project by Iosa Ghini Associati, was inaugurated on November 18, 2020 Bologna is the first city in Italy provided with a monorail that directly connects the airport to the city center. People Mover – this is the name of the Marconi Express infrastructure […]

Shift, green architecture in Paris

Arte Charpentier Architectes transforms the offices of Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield into a green building Arte Charpentier Architectes renovated the Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield office building, transforming the structure into a green architecture with shared workspaces. The building complex, called Shift, is located on the boundary between the 15th arrondissement of Paris, one of the most elegant areas of the city, […]

Imm Cologne 2021: postponed until 2022

Despite the resolution, even imm cologne has to surrender and shift to 2022 Over the last months, the team of imm cologne worked hard to develop safety measures and to create a special format. Unfortunately, in light of the evolution of the pandemic, imm cologne has decided to postpone the next edition until 2022. To […]

Salone del Mobile announces the demise of Manlio Armellini

Manlio Armellini, the soul of the Salone del Mobile di Milano, leaves a big legacy Manlio Armellini, secretary general and later CEO of Cosmit (the body that organized the Salone del Mobile di Milano), died yesterday. From 1965 to 2009, Manlio Armellini was the soul of the Salone del Mobile was responsible for its transformation […]

A new Delvaux boutique in Paris

New chromatic and formal balances for the new space of the Belgian company, a project by Vudafieri-Saverino Partners Delvaux, the oldest fine leather goods manufacturer in the world, inaugurated a new store in Paris, on Rue Saint-Honorè. Founded in Brussels in1829, Delvaux has been Official Supplier to the Belgian Court since 1883. In 1908, Delvaux […]

Bardem, a speakeasy in the heart of Helsinki

Bardem, the modern-day speakeasy bar designed by Fyra, in central Helsinki Interior design studio Fyra designed Bardem, a cocktail bar in central Helsinki, whose intimate and cozy atmosphere is reminiscent of the American speakeasy bars of the early 20th century. Speakeasies: disguised bars during the American prohibition era The term “speakeasy bar” was coined in […]

Chiara Ferragni and The Blonde Salad Headquarters in Milan

The new Chiara Ferragni headquarters in Milan, designed by Erker Studio and decorated with Westwing’s professional advice, reflect the personality of the Italian entrepreneur We could define them as “feminine offices” if there were a difference between men’s and women’s offices. Colors are definitely feminine. However, the layout of Chiara Ferragni and The Blonde Salad’s […]

Theodore Herzl Center in Herzliya, Israel

A. Lerman architects designed the Theodore Herzl Center in Herzliya, Israel, a multipurpose space dedicated to art and culture In an exclusive residential area of Herzliya, a coastal city north of Tel Aviv, architecture firm A. Lerman architects designed the Theodore Herzl Center. A multipurpose structure created to promote among the citizens art, culture and […]

#STAYGREEN, the concept for eco-friendly hotels

#STAYGREEN is a concept for eco-friendly hotels, for an immersive experience surrounded by nature Sustainable hospitality has been a rising trend in the tourism industry for some years now. As a matter of fact, the number of facilities that adopt virtuous behavior and green policies also to raise guests’ awareness about environmental issues is steadily […]

Concreta renovates the interiors of the Hilton Molino Stucky in Venice

Concreta Arredamenti-Contract renovates the interiors of the Hilton Molino Stucky, one of the most prestigious hotels in Venice Concreta Arredamenti-Contract, company specialized in contract solutions for hotels, commercial and residential buildings, renovated the interiors of the Hilton Molino Stucky hotel. The hotel, one of the most prestigious in Venice, is located in the Molino Stucky, […]

Kronos by Arredo3: the contemporary kitchen

Over 20 kitchen models available in over 600 finishes: Arredo3 has the perfect kitchen for any need Thanks to its range including over 20 kitchen models available in over 600 finishes, Arredo3 can satisfy any furnishing style and design need. Among the contemporary kitchens, Kronos stands out for its cutting-edge technology and fine materials. Its […]

Downtown Design at Dubai Design Week 2020

The online edition of Downtown Design is about to start, with a schedule including a trade show, an exhibition and a series of talks during Dubai Design Week 2020 Downtown Design, one of the most successful events of the Dubai Design Week, will be back from 9 to 14 November 2020. This year, due to […]

Iris Ceramica Group: a new flagship store in Milan

A new 3-story showroom in Milan showcases all the collections by Iris Ceramica Group Following London, New York and Berlin, Iris Ceramica Group opens a new flagship store in Milan, in the city center. The showroom, designed by Area-17 Architecture & Interiors, houses the products by all the companies of the group: Ariostea, FMG Fabbrica […]

Claudio Feltrin is the new President of FederlegnoArredo

The President and CEO of Arper, Claudio Feltrin, is the new President of FederlegnoArredo for 2020-2024 On October 29, 2020, the General Assembly of FederlegnoArredo appointed Claudio Feltrin as President for the next four years. The President and CEO of Treviso-based company Arper, Claudio Feltrin, who succeeds Emanuele Orsini, has been a member of the […]

National Gallery of Victoria Triennial in Melbourne

100 artists for the planet, an art and design exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria Triennial in Melbourne From December 19th, 2020 to April 18th, 2021, the National Gallery of Victoria (NVG) Triennial in Melbourne will present an international exhibition of contemporary art, design and architecture, featuring 86 projects by 100 artists, designers and […]

Caimi inaugurates Open Lab, at the service of research

The new project by Caimi, OPEN LAB, will allow the company to develop new technical solutions to apply to design and production Constantly in search of innovative products, Caimi has developed Open Lab, a project including seven laboratories dedicated to research in the fields of technology, acoustics, new materials and advanced prototyping. Open Lab is […]

Interiors by Masquespacio at La Sastrería in Valencia

Masquespacio designs La Sastrería bar and restaurant in Valencia, where design and local tradition meet One of the latest projects carried out by Masquespacio is La Sastrería, a bar and restaurant in Valencia, in the maritime district of Canyamelar-Cabanyal. The Spanish practice was tasked with the interior design project. The bar, with its colorful mosaics […]

Architect@Work Milano postponed to 2021

Also Architect@Work Milano has been postponed to 2021 Due to the recent evolution of the Covid-19 health emergency, Architect@Work Milano has been postponed. The next edition will take place on 3-4 November 2021. The new dates of Architect@Work Italia are Architect@Work Torino 20-21 October 2021 Architect@Work Milano 3-4 November 2021 Architect@Work Roma Fall 2022 Discover […]

Antoniolupi and the invisible showerhead

The showerhead according to Antoniolupi: invisible, adjustable, built-in, in pure steel, for any need Somebody said: “Even the best of hotels often goofs on the shower. Low pressure, too small showerhead, not adjustable jet. On the contrary, a pleasant shower, with an adjustable jet and a large showerhead, can definitely improve the hotel experience.” Antoniolupi […]

The new Shoukai Vanke Centre in Beijing

In Beijing, CLOU architects design the new Shoukai Vanke Centre, the largest public building in the city Architecture firm CLOU architects designed in Beijing, China, Shoukai Vanke Centre, a 132,000 sqm complex including a hotel, a shopping mall and offices. At Shoukai Vanke Centre, offices foster employees’ wellbeing Located in the heart of Beijing’s Daxing […]

Spazio hood by Falmec wins the Compasso d’Oro 2020

Among the winners of the Compasso d’Oro 2020, there is also the Spazio hood by Falmec This is an important award for this project by Falmec, a hood designed to make the most of the often-unused area above the island worktop. The extra space that can be obtained in this way can accommodate different objects, […]

Enzo Mari: The Italian for design is progetto

It is quite difficult to talk about Enzo Mari, who passed away a few days ago, aged 88. It is difficult because he was a designer, and this is beyond question. He designed very successful products, and this is beyond question too. To his dismay, one might say. Mari always maintained that designers should have […]

The new OIZ Office in Ankara by Yazgan Design Architecture

Yazgan Design Architecture creates the new OIZ Office in Ankara, Turkey, which favors the psychophysical wellbeing of the employees Yazgan Design Architecture firm built the offices for the administrative personnel and board of directors of the Aerospace Specialized Organized Industrial Zone in Ankara. This project is an example of biophilic architecture. Light and nature dominate […]

Pienosole, 100% Made in Italy Men’s Bracelets

Pienosole is a new brand that offers handmade, sustainable, 100% Made in Italy men’s bracelets. Its founders are Paolo Priolo and Emanuela Carelli, working and life partners who had already started other initiatives such as Klat Magazine. Pienosole bracelets are entirely made in Italy, with vegetable tanned leather and stainless-steel buckles. The first collection includes […]

Seventyonepercent: furniture for the wellness area

A new brand entirely dedicated to spa and wellness projects: this is Seventyonepercent, created by Iris Ceramica Group Iris Ceramica Group launches a new brand entirely dedicated to furnishing solutions for the wellness area, Seventyonepercent. Made in collaboration with Paolo Castelli SpA, the first collection by Seventyonepercent includes four series – Globe, Inspiration, Suite, Thirties […]

Prefabricated homes by A-FOLD Houses

A-FOLD Houses prefabricated homes offer eco-friendly and custom solutions that are affordable to all A-FOLD Houses is an Italian company specialized in the design of eco-friendly prefabricated homes. These innovative housing solutions provide a comfortable and high-quality living space in a short time and easily. Durable and quakeproof, A-FOLD Houses are highly functional and versatile, available for […]

Design and art in Desalto showroom

Desalto renovates the company showroom with an artistic installation and an area dedicated to the latest products On the occasion of Milano Design City 2020, Desalto renovated its corporate showroom in Cantù. Exhibition areas have been redesigned to display all the new collections, with a beautiful and artistic layout by Gordon Guillaumier, the brand’s art […]

The latest bathroom and kitchen collections by Boffi

During Milano Design City 2020, Boffi renovated its showrooms in Milan to present the brand’s new products Boffi, Italian furniture company, known worldwide for its high-end bathroom, kitchen and living collections, took advantage of Milano Design City – the event that, from 28 September to 10 October 2020, anticipated the Milan Design Week 2021 – […]

Steve Leung: Design can make the world a better place

“Enjoy life, enjoy design” is the motto of Steve Leung, architect and designer from Hong Kong, former President of IFI, International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers and currently a member of the board of directors of the Hong Kong Design Centre. Moreover, Steve Leung is the founder of the C Foundation, which promotes design education in […]

In Milan, Pianca & Partners, a new showroom for the contract sector

A new project dedicated to contract design: Pianca & Partners showroom A 900 sqm showroom in the center of Milan, involving 26 brands: this is the idea at the basis of Pianca & Partners, a network of companies that have joined forces to offer a platform for one’s contract projects. Designed by Calvi Brambilla, the […]

Sustainable design by REgroup Architecture

In Lockeford, California, REgroup Architecture creates a sustainable structure for the city’s public and private events The Line is a temporary and sustainable structure located in Lockeford, in rural Northern California, designed by REgroup Architecture. This installation was designed as an alternative venue for any kind of public and private event, from weddings to musical […]

Memphis. The Colour of Objects, an exhibition at Istituto Marangoni

The students of Istituto Marangoni reinterpret Memphis, the movement that revolutionized the design world in the Eighties On the occasion of Milano Design City, Istituto Marangoni’s School of Design presents “Memphis. The Colour of Objects.” This exhibition, open to the public, is dedicated to the important cultural phenomenon created in the ’80s by Ettore Sottsass […]

The Contribution of Women in Contemporary Architecture: The Finnish Example

Women and contemporary architecture in Finland: an online conference promoted by the Foundation of the Chamber of Architects of the Province of Milan “The Contribution of Women in Contemporary Architecture: The Finnish Example” is the second of the two online conferences hosted in the digital room of the Foundation of the Chamber of Architects of […]

From 16 to 18 October, EDIT Napoli 2020

EDIT Napoli, the fair dedicated to high-quality design, will be back in 2020 EDIT Napoli confirms its second edition, which will be held in Naples from 16 to 18 October, in the San Domenico Maggiore monumental complex. Also in 2020, EDIT Naples is hosting companies and designers, preserving its curatorial and commercial vocation. EDIT Napoli […]

Zambaiti wallpapers for Elie Saab

At Milano Design City, Elie Saab Maison presents the new collection of wallpapers made by Zambaiti Elie Saab Maison interior design collection expands with a range of wallpapers that complete the interior design project launched some months ago by the Lebanese fashion designer’s brand, manufactured by Zambaiti with a license agreement. Discover the first Elie […]

Marsotto, Nendo, and the thousand faces of marble

Nendo designs a showroom for Marsotto in Milan, dedicated to the company’s marble collections Veneto-based company Marsotto has taken advantage of Milano Design City to open a new showroom in Milan. Located on Largo Treves, in the heart of the Brera district, the entrance of the showroom is on ground level, where there is also […]

Arredo3: a new flagship store in Milan

A new flagship store in Milan: Arredo3 opens on via Solferino, in the Brera district On the occasion of Milano Design City, in October 2020, Arredo3 inaugurates its new flagship store in Milan. The location is particularly interesting since the showroom is on the ground floor of “Casa in piazza San Marco”, a historic building […]

Milan Design City October 2020: DDN HUB

DDN participates in Milan Design City 2020, from 28 September to 4 October, with DDN HUB, a preview of the Milan Design Week 2021 The protagonists of the design world will be back on stage in Milan, with an events schedule that will bring Milan into the spotlight again. As explained by Cristina Tajani, City […]

Materia Independent Design Festival 2020

Materia Independent Design Festival, the most important design event in Southern Italy, will be back in Catanzaro from to 2 to 4 October 2020 Materia Independent Design Festival, the most important design event in Southern Italy, is back. From to 2 to 4 October 2020, Catanzaro will host numerous events, exhibitions, talks, attended by well-known […]

In Montreal, Canada, new ways of living in the city

ADHOC Architects present Your Place at the Table!, an installation that invites people to rediscover the streets of the city center during the health emergency Design and architecture firm ADHOC Architects has created Your Place at the Table!, an installation in the Hydro-Quebec Parc in Montreal. This work is one of the 3 TULIPs – […]

The Contribution of Women in Contemporary Architecture: The Swiss Example

Women and contemporary architecture in Switzerland: an online conference promoted by the Foundation of the Chamber of Architects of the Province of Milan “The Contribution of Women in Contemporary Architecture: The Swiss Example” is the first of the two online conferences hosted in the digital room of the Foundation of the Chamber of Architects of […]

ЯEVOLUTION Experience, design on air

On the occasion of Milano Design City, ЯEVOLUTION by Roberto Bellantoni presents its total living project in a new way. The furnishings of the brand Revolution by Roberto Bellantoni decorate the ЯLab showroom on via Senato 18, which, on this occasion, will become a home broadcasting Instagram live videos of everyday life. Roberto Bellantoni will […]

Unical: heat that decorates

Unical revolutionizes the aesthetic canons of domestic warmth with award-winning Osa boiler and the TUA stove In the past, the boiler used to be a white box, with a technical function, but to be hidden from view. A few years ago, with Osa, Unical revolutionized the concept of boiler. Osa is the hi-tech condensing boiler […]

Scaliurbani 2020: Green Edition

SCALIURBANI is back in Livorno with a digital and green edition, with a special focus on green economy SCALIURBANI is the first international event, organized by Ordine degli Architetti di Livorno, aimed at bringing the general public closer to the creation of a new quality of living and public spaces, through the language of architecture. […]

Atim and transformable furniture

Atim presents Made in Italy home office furniture: transformable and versatile Over the last months, millions of people in Italy and abroad have worked from home due to the Covid-19 health emergency. It has been a forced change, which has drastically changed people’s daily lives and will probably become a habit. However, working from home […]

Outdoor architecture: the success of the pergola explained by neurosciences

The pergola balances the needs of the right and left hemispheres of the brain, by combining openness and protection, spatial geometry and the possibility of moving freely The human brain has always loved the pergola by nature as it is the only architecture capable of meeting the needs of the right and left hemispheres, as […]

I-MADE + Artemest: design icons just a click away

Revolutionary icons: I-MADE Digital Edition and Artemest team up for a digital design marketplace I-MADE will be back in 2020 with a Digitak Edition. Due to the pandemic, I-MADE has decided to organize a virtual showcase in collaboration with Artemest, e-commerce partner of I-MADE 2019. From 28 September to 31 December, I-MADE Digital Edition will […]

Superstudio Più Hosts Nelle Mani delle Donne

From 23 September to 29 October, Supertudio Più (MyOwn Gallery) will host Nelle mani delle donne, two exhibitions dedicated to women’s creativity Superstudio Più reopens after the forced stop of 2020. The first in-person event includes two exhibitions dedicated to women’s creativity. Nelle Mani delle Donne includes two exhibitions, I fiori della Materia, curated by […]

Two awards for Sanlorenzo, the Italian yachting excellence

Sanlorenzo, manufacturer of luxury yachts, receives two prestigious awards: Compasso d’Oro 2020 and World Yacht Trophies 2020 Sanlorenzo is a Liguria-based company that, in the Amiglia shipyards, in the province of La Spezia, has built yachts and superyachts since 1958, collaborating with the best designers and architects. Sanlorenzo’s projects are able to meet different tastes, […]

Mirai, the installation with 100 colors by Emmanuelle Moureaux

In Tokyo, French designer Emmanuelle Moureaux creates an installation with numbers of 100 different shades of colors French designer Emmanuelle Moureaux creates a new installation in the heart of Tokyo’s Green Springs district. Mirai, this is the title of the work, consists of 5 columns of 592 large figures. The columns, 4m high, are formed […]

Temporary architecture: Neri & Hu for Camerich at CIFF Shanghai 2020

Chinese company Camerich, after the hall designed by Álvaro Siza at CIFF Shanghai 2019, has recently come back with a new temporary architecture. At CIFF Shanghai 2020, regularly held from 7 to 11 September, despite the global pandemic, Camerich presented “The Sculpted Promenade”, a pavilion designed by Neri & Hu. Camerich’s set-up is the ideal […]

Sir Terence Conran: a life for design

Telling the story of Sir Terence Conran, who passed away on September 12, is a bit like telling the story of the West over the last 70 years, with the evolution of habits and the spread of design in everyday life. On the one hand, Terence Conran’s life represents the story of many people in […]

Cini Boeri: made in Italy design and architecture

Cini Boeri (Cini, diminutive of “piccinin”, “small”) died on September 9th, 2020, aged 96. A world-famous Italian architect and designer, by a curious coincidence, she passed away on the day of the Compasso d’Oro 2020 award ceremony, an award she received twice: first, for the Strips sofa, and in 2011 as a Lifetime Achievement Award. […]

Nathalie by Flou wins the Compasso d’Oro Lifetime Achievement Award

The Compasso d’Oro Product Lifetime Achievement Award: an award for the products with a successful and long “lifetime”, such as Nathalie, by Flou For the very first time, the 2020 edition of the Compasso d’Oro Awards assigned 3 Product Lifetime Achievement Awards. Three products that have left an indelible mark on the history of Made […]

Art on the table by Steinbeisser

Steinbeisser is a Dutch brand producing sustainable tableware for new culinary experiences Steinbeisser is a Dutch brand of dishes, cutlery and tableware in general, established in Amsterdam in 2009 by Martin Kullik and Jouw Wijnma. This brand produces sustainable dishes and cutlery with aesthetic and functional characteristics that are distant from those of traditional tableware. […]

All the winners of the Compasso d’Oro Awards 2020

The Compasso d’Oro Awards 2020 are back with a dedicated space in a very evocative venue The 2020 edition of the Compasso d’Oro Awards is a very special one. First of all, it has been the first in-person event during the Covid health emergency. Secondly, except for the few rules that, of course, had to […]

In Colombia, a Japanese style house featuring Neolith sintered stone

Architecture firm 5 Sólidos designed a villa near Medellín, Colombia, inspired by Japanese architecture, with Neolith sintered stone surfaces A short distance from Medellín (Colombia), architecture and design firm 5 Sólidos designed a villa inspired by the East, surrounded by nature. Thanks to the close contact between man and the surrounding landscape, this project aims […]

The universe of Christian Liaigre

Some days ago, Christian Liaigre, a master of interior design who left an indelible mark on contemporary design, passed away. Therefore, I decided to give an overview of his projects, without claiming to have fully treated the topic, just a point of view on the work of one of the most interesting interior architects of […]

Wallpapers with antibacterial treatment by WallPepper / Group

The wallpaper by WallPepper / Group offers higher hygiene in public spaces thanks to Wallsilk, its antibacterial protective system WallPepper®/Group wallpapers, distributed worldwide and renowned for their certified quality, are now provided with a special treatment able to offer higher hygiene and cleanliness.  The Wallsilk Antibacterial treatment is applied to wallpaper after installation and is […]

Landscape Festival 2020: the masters of landscape

Landscape Festival will be back in Bergamo from 5 to 20 September 2020. An event for professionals and nature lovers dedicated to landscape design From 5 to 20 September, Landscape Festival will be back in Bergamo. The event, now in its tenth edition, is organized by Arketipos and promoted by the Municipality of Bergamo and […]

In the Netherlands, Piet Boon converts an old farm into an office building

Studio Piet Boon restored an old farm to obtain contemporary offices in Oostzaan, in the Netherlands In order to respect the landscape, the architecture of the building has preserved the original shape of the barn, reinterpreted with contemporary principles and materials. The main building, with pitched roof, is made of bricks, covered with coal-black wooden […]

Colorful parquet flooring

Despite the recent spread of more and more materials imitating its appearance, parquet flooring still holds its place. Because there are aspects of a wooden floor that cannot be reproduced – sound, elasticity, warmth. The world of parquet, however, has not been sitting idly, and today’s wooden floors combine beauty, resistance, and durability, thanks to […]

CIFF Guangzhou 2020: the first trade show in post-Covid China

After the sanitary emergency, China goes on and comes back to the live trade shows, with CIFF Guangzhou 2020 An unexpected success, that surprised the organizers, for CIFF Guangzhou 2020. Postponed by four months, and shortened in time, CIFF Guangzhou 2020, the first trade fair in China post-COVID, however, hosted 1,067 exhibitors, which welcomed more […]

The Festival del Disegno di Fabriano is back with its fifth edition

Festival del Disegno di Fabriano 2020, “Liberi tutti”, will be back in Milan in September and in the rest of Italy until 18 October Festival del Disegno, curated by Fabriano, will be back in September. The fifth edition of the drawing festival has been entirely renovated and redesigned to allow people to safely participate, express […]

In Los Angeles, a villa with a view

A villa overlooking the hills of Los Angeles, with interiors by Svetti Architecture For almost a century, the architecture of private residences has been an essential part of the history of architecture in California. Many architects have left their mark there, building villas that made the history and are now destinations for architectural pilgrimages. Thanks […]

Tralerighe: a new wallpaper by Antoniolupi

A new piece of the Tralerighe project by Gumdesign for Antoniolupi Antoniolupi debuts in the world of wallpaper with Gumdesign studio, who introduces surfaces in the interior design project of the Tuscan company. Wallpaper is Antoniolupi‘s new frontier for bathroom furnishing, the perfect extension for the complete interior design project. Tralerighe, by Gumdesign, is a […]

Thai Groove: the virtual showroom

Thai Groove, the first design showroom from Thailand Thai Groove is the first multi-brand virtual showroom, offering the possibility to buy Thai products directly from manufacturers. Over 100 Thai brands will be available to sell their products and suggest new business ideas. It will also be possible to establish new partnerships, thanks to a smooth […]

Outdoor spaces: furniture and finishes (second part)

The perfect setting for the outdoor spaces includes furniture, floors, verandas, garden pavilions, pergolas, and lighting The recent sanitary emergency made many people locked up at home for several months, and made outdoor spaces even more valuable. As a result, outdoor furniture, which has been growing steadily for ten years, continues to thrive and is […]

The Design Summit Pambianco 2020: trends in the furniture market

An optimistic view comes from the sixth edition of the Design Summit, staged again this year by Pambianco in Milan on 14 July The design industry and the challenge of recovery was the title of the Design Summit 2020, which investigated the impact of the crisis on the markets, and the actions of companies to […]

In Shenzhen, a school for children

The BeneBaby International Academy is a preschool in Futian, Shenzhen, designed by VMDPE Design studio WMDPE Design designed the BeneBaby International preschool in Futian, a central area of Shenzhen, China. The international school develops its architecture following the educational principles representing the base of the school. “The children,” explains Vinci Chan, head of the project, […]

Outdoor spaces: furniture and finishes (first part)

The perfect outdoor décor features furniture, floors, verandas, sheds and pergolas, lighting The recent sanitary emergency made it necessary for many people to stay locked up indoors for several months and made outdoor spaces even more valuable. As a result, outdoor furniture, which has been growing steadily for ten years, continues to thrive and is […]

In Cervarese Santa Croce, a library in the former church of San Michele Arcangelo

Architectural studio Tommasi planned the restoration of the premises of a former local church, now converted into a library in Cervarese Santa Croce The former church of Cervarese Santa Croce, a municipality in the foothills of the Euganean Hills (Colli Euganei), has a long history, of about a thousand years. Namely, the title to St. […]

Santiago Sevillano: design must be eco-friendly

Santiago Sevillano has a multifaceted background. He comes from a family of craftsmen in the furniture industry and studied engineering and architecture. The result is broad expertise in product design, completed over several years of activity. Today, his studio in Valencia is active in all design fields, from furniture to lighting and tableware. Besides, the studio works […]

Rebranding and new catalogue for Cristina Rubinetterie

Despite the sanitary emergency and the cancellation of almost all the trade exhibitions, Made in Italy goes on. Cristina Rubinetterie, for instance, introduces a new image, a new logo and the recent launch of the new AddWater catalogue. Read also the interview to Daniele Mazzon, General manager at Cristina Rubinetterie Cristina Rubinetterie: the new logo […]

Digital and virtual design and furniture trade fairs 2020

The furniture and design shows during health emergency in 2020: the digital opportunities Due to the ongoing Covid-19 sanitary emergency, almost all design and furniture fairs 2020 have been postponed until 2021. However, the market situation and the forced lock-downs in many countries pushed some trade exhibitions to organize digital events to meet the needs […]

Arredo3: 100% made in Italy kitchens

The kitchens by Arredo3 are sustainable and 100% made in Italy Arredo3, a company founded in Veneto in the Eighties, has developed its production over the years, and today it belongs to the industry 4.0. Thanks to constant investments, Arredo3 production takes place mostly in the 150,000 sqm plant in Scorzé. With the CNC machines […]

Furniture China 2020: Digital Trade Show

With the new Digital Trade Show, Furniture China comes back from August 2020 Furniture China, the furniture fair usually held in Shanghai in September, will be back also in 2020. However, this year, due to the ongoing Covid-19 health emergency, it will be held in two different ways: online, as Digital Trade Show, from 8 […]

E-gloo, the installation by Magenta Workshop protesting against global warming

Magenta Workshop creates E-gloo, an installation to raise public awareness of global warming Israeli design studio MAGENTA Workshop has created a new installation exhibited at the MUSA museum in Tel Aviv for the first edition of Israel’s crafts and design biennale. E-gloo, this is the title of the work, is a stainless steel igloo that […]

Sicis conquers the Central Park Tower in New York

Sicis is the main star in a large apartment in New York, in the Central Park Tower Italian company Sicis, which has been producing high-quality mosaics and furnishings for over thirty years, has designed the interiors of a large apartment in New York’s Central Park Tower, the tallest residential tower in the world. Made of […]

Holidays in Sicily at the Brucoli lighthouse

The ancient Brucoli lighthouse becomes a 5-star residence Spending your holidays in Sicily, at the Brucoli Lighthouse, means enjoying the sun, the sea and the nature that surrounds it. But also living moments of absolute wellbeing and relaxation, thanks to the conservative restoration that has converted the lighthouse into a splendid residence with all the […]

Luxury Living Group joins Lifestyle Design

Lifestyle Design, made in Italy design group, acquires the brands of Luxury Living Group The long journey begun in the early 2000s by Gruppo Charme has continued over the years and has led to another important acquisition. From the initial core of brands, including the most prestigious manufacturers of Italian design, such as Poltrona Frau, […]

Virtual design exhibitions in 2020, in the time of Covid-19

The must-attend virtual design exhibitions you can visit from home in 2020 Although the Covid-19 emergency is not over yet, the 2020 design exhibitions have reopened their doors to visitors. And many of them come in a new guise. For this year, many professionals have decided to organize their exhibitions in virtual mode only. A […]

Up To You Anthology on Kickstarter

Up To You Anthology, the platform for the bag designed by your favorite designer, launches its Kickstarter campaign. Innovative also in the way it sells its products, Some days ago, Up To You Anthology launched a campaign on the well-known crowdfunding site where you can buy your bag before others, or contribute to the project […]

Cortina Digital Design Weekend 2020: Cortina Calls Design

On July 22, Cortina For Us and DDN will host the digital version of the Cortina Design Weekend The digital version of the Cortina Design Weekend, organized by Cortina For Us and DDN magazine, will take place on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, from 11:00 to 12:15. This event, dedicated to nature and its interpretations in […]

Sigurdur Thorsteinsson: Italy and tourism design

Sigurdur Thorsteinsson arrived in Milan from Iceland in the 1980s. Since then he has been living in Milan, where he completed his studies at IED. Today Thorsteinsson is Chief Design Officer and partner of Design Group Italia, a multidisciplinary studio that ranges from product to graphic design, from digital to service design, in the broadest […]

X+Living: a new bookstore in Beijing

X+Living designs Beijing Zhongshuge Lafayette store, a new bookstore in Beijing, inspired by traditional Chinese gardens Architecture practice X+Living has recently completed a new bookstore in Beijing, in China. The Beijing Zhongshuge Lafayette store is located in the Lafayette department store. This space is an interesting example of commercial architecture, inspired by traditional Chinese architecture. […]

Mara for Hivos headquarters in The Hague

The Follow table collection designed by Mara furnishes Hivos headquarters in The Hague Hivos is an international organization that supports development countries and is based in The Hague, on Grote Markstraat, a street that connects several commercial areas in the city center. It has recently renovated its headquarters in the Sijthoff building, a historic building […]

Nightsky, a new glamping experience

Halfway between the tent and the prefabricated module, Nightsky is the latest high-quality accommodation solution for glamping. Designed by Paolo Scoglio, Nightsky is a living module where you can work, relax, sleep, surrounded by nature. Paolo Scoglio, an architect with an authentic passion for buildings surrounded by nature, set up The Ne[s]t, a practice that […]

HiHack: a call to design the future

The final phase of the Call4Design promoted by HiHack is starting: contestants can present their ideas and projects for the workplace of the future until 20 July The 2020 edition of HiHack, the Open Innovation program created by Hi interiors, an Italian company specializing in the creation of hi-tech design products, is very close to […]

New metallic colors for Flumood by Antoniolupi

Metallic reflections in the bathroom with Flumood by Antoniolupi Flumood, the composite material patented by Antoniolupi, presents the new metal finishes. Made of aluminum hydroxide and synthetic resins, Flumood is a scratch-resistant, non-porous, stain-resistant material that can be easily restored if damaged. Available in a perfectly smooth satin finish or with relief texture, it is […]

Aldo Cibic, Philipp Selva and the Petite Maison

How to outfit a small home with style and elegance: a webinar with Aldo Cibic and Philipp Selva In recent years, apartments in urban areas have tended to be increasingly small, mainly due to the price of housing space in big cities. This is an established trend, which is unlikely to change, at least for […]

DDN SAFARI FEST: the blogger design festival

Despite the absence of the Salone del Mobile.Milano, DDN organized the blog safari: 10 international bloggers and magazines explored 8 brands with their products and collections. A collection of stories that can still be found in their Instagram Highlights and blog posts, for an authentic blogger design festival. The fourth edition of the DDN Blog […]

Doimo Cucine: the kitchen is the heart of the home

Also for globetrotters the kitchen is the heart of the home: Doimo Cucine interprets spaces with versatile compositions In all the houses of the world, the kitchen is the place where we gather. It is the heart of the home, a relaxing room, a place linked to tradition and memory. In the kitchen we also […]

Pratic: the new Slide Glass 60 series of glass doors for verandas

Openness and protection for really comfortable outdoor architectures The human brain has always loved the pergola by nature. This is what emerges from Pratic’s third neuroscientific research study, “Design for Wellbeing – Semiosi delle forme”, which contains important news for the world of living space design and those who love open-air life. The pergola is […]

Milton Glaser: Italian art and graphic design

On June 26th, 2020, Milton Glaser, world-famous graphic designer with a special love for Italy, died on his 91st birthday A pure New Yorker, Milton Glaser is famous all around the world for the “I love New York” logo he designed in the late Seventies to relaunch the city, whose fame at that time was […]

The Petite Maison by Aldo Cibic for Philipp Selva

Philipp Selva and Aldo Cibic join forces to present the “petite maison” designed by Aldo Cibic and produced by PhilippSelva, the brand dedicated by South Tyrolean company Selva to the high-end segment. This project is dedicated to small apartments in big cities, meeting the practical needs of a client base mainly consisting of young people. […]

AlbaComponents: innovative furniture

The innovative, technological and functional furniture and complements by AlbaComponents The innovative capability of Metalmeccanica Alba represents one of the pillars on which the real added value of AlbaComponents is based, with its range of components for chairs, benches, tables, complements, for the home, the office, contract and public spaces. Each product intends to meet […]

Quadrifoglio Group: privacy and quiet with soundproof booths

X-Change soundproof booths by Quadrifoglio Group offer privacy and comfort in open-plan spaces In recent years, workspaces have been facing ongoing changes due to different ways of conceiving work. Form remote working to coworking spaces, to traditional open-plan spaces, workplaces require projects designed with new criteria. The most popular trend among international companies consists in […]

InsideOut: architecture and design according to Progetto CMR

Architecture, design, urban planning: Progetto CMR and contemporary design It is easy to say architect. Actually, a contemporary architect is a thousand things at once and an international architecture firm must be experienced in many complementary disciplines. Progetto CMR is a multidisciplinary company, founded in Milan in 1994, with offices all over the world, which […]

Pure and ionized air with Falmec hoods

Thanks to the E.ion System, hoods emit purified and ionized air for a healthier home Falmec has developed an exclusive technology that makes it possible to recreate atmospheric ions in our environment. Thanks to controlled bipolar ionization, E.ion System hoods are able to neutralize odors and pollutants such as bacteria, viruses, mites, pollens, spores, noxious […]

DDN and Webidoo – Alibaba Global Service Partner for made in Italy

DDW – Design Diffusion World, with DDN – Design Diffusion News and Designdiffusion.com announces a partnership with Webidoo, Alibaba.com’s Global Service Partner Webidoo, an agency specializing in the digitalization of Italian SMEs, has recently partnered with Alibaba.com, the worldwide e-commerce platform. A great result, which broadens the export opportunities for small and medium Italian companies. […]

Antoniolupi “Tra le righe”

Tra le righe: Antoniolupi and Gumdesign announce new projects Antoniolupi looks with optimism to the second part of this troubled 2020 and presents new projects and new products, exploring new paths. First of all, it consolidates its collaboration with Gumdesign. The Tuscan designer duo composed of Gabriele Pardi and Laura Fiaschi has designed Visiondiary, the […]

RAK-Variant: a versatile and adaptable collection

A complete and essential collection of washbasins: RAK-Variant The washbasin is one of the basic elements in the bathroom, both as a fundamental part of the bathroom furniture and as a primary functional component. Nowadays, designing a washbasin generally means designing a complete collection, which must adapt to different types of mixers, different heights, furniture, […]

Rodrigo Rodriquez: Italian design worldwide

Rodrigo Rodriquez, the enlightened entrepreneur and manager who promoted Italian design worldwide, passed away In all industrial sectors there are figures who are not widely known to the general public but hold key positions. They are authentic dei ex machina who make the fortune of some companies working out of the spotlight. Rodrigo Rodriquez was […]

Carlo Colombo for the first Elie Saab Maison collection

Elie Saab debuts in the furnishing sector with the Elie Saab Maison collection The brand of the Lebanese fashion designer with ateliers in Beirut and Paris, Elie Saab, broadens its creative horizons with the first furniture collection. Carlo Colombo, designer with extensive experience in high-end furniture, has given an all-round interpretation of Elie Saab’s vision, […]

Italians like remote working

After the Covid-19 lockdown, 3 Italians out of 4 would like to continue with remote working DesignTech Hub has commissioned Istituto Piepoli a survey to explore the relationship between people, design and technology in everyday life. Alessandro De Cillis, co-founder & CMO of DesignTech Hub, explains: “The research carried out by Istituto Piepoli allowed us […]

DDN & IFI: a new partnership

Design Diffusion announces a partnership with IFI – International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers A new and interesting collaboration for Design Diffusion with the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI). Established in 1963 as not-for-profit association to expand the international network of professional interior architects/designers, IFI currently represents around 275,000 designers, instructors and operators in the […]

Brionvega celebrates the radio-phonograph with Primo, a limited edition reissue

Brionvega radio-phonograph turns 55 and celebrates this birthday with Primo, a limited reissue in 100 pieces Among the many Italian design icons, the Brionvega radio-phonograph is one of the first devices for listening to music that combined function with form, with a functional and extremely pleasant shape. The radio-phonograph was a furnishing accessory that performed […]

Glass and terracotta: traditional materials reinvented

Exagon SanMarco: glass and terracotta for interior design Glass and terracotta are natural and ancient materials. The diaphanous glass, light and transparent, and the textural terracotta, solid and opaque, complement each other, lending harmony to spaces. This combination gives light, warmth and color to the rooms, and allows interior designers to create environments with a […]

Architect@Work: local is the new global

The format of Architect@Work proves to be a winning choice also to overcome the Covid-19 health emergency Now that we are starting to overcome the Covid-19 health emergency, at least in Europe, we can think about in-presence events, at least a local level, which do not require the movement of large crowds. Architect@Work, with its […]

A’ Design Award 2019/20: the winners!

A’ Design Award & Competition announces the winners of the 2019/20 edition A’Design Award & Competition 2019/20 has come to an end announcing 2,095 winners from 107 countries. An independent jury including over 200 experts from the concerned sectors, including top professionals, university professors, world-renowned heads of research departments, experienced journalists, architects and designers, bloggers […]

Bellaria by Falmec: light that purifies air

Cleaner and fresher air in our everyday environment? Falmec has the answer: Bellaria, the lamp that purifies the air Due the Covid-19 health emergency, we have all become familiar with environmental sanitization, which has become increasingly necessary for all public places. However, there is a growing desire for cleaner air, a healthier atmosphere, without odors […]

Io scelgo italiano

Beyond the health emergency: #ioscelgoitaliano We are well in phase two of the health emergency now and we are resuming our buying habits. Therefore, this is the time to “choose well,” the time when our consumer behavior can significantly help the economic and social fabric of our country. Choosing Italian products, in this phase of […]

Geberit AquaClean Tuma: the versatile and surprising shower toilet

Running water is intimately connected to the idea of hygiene and purity: experiencing a feeling of freshness throughout the day allows you to feel at ease in any situation. The shower toilets from Geberit’s AquaClean collection make it possible to experience this pleasant feeling for a long time, by just pushing a button, whenever you […]

Enrico Astori, founder of Driade: Made in Italy loses another giant

On May 17th, Enrico Astori died. In 1968, he founded Driade with Adelaide Acerbi and Antonia Astori We will remember spring 2020, and not only for Covid-19. Among the news of this month of May, immediately after the grief for Nanda Vigo’s demise, we received announcement of the death of Enrico Astori, a great figure […]

Nanda Vigo: art, light, design

On May 16th, Nanda Vigo, artist and designer with a great passion for light, passed away Born in Milan, Nanda Vigo studied in Switzerland and in the USA, and worked with artists such as Lucio Fontana and Piero Manzoni (who was also her partner). An all-round creative, her work ranged from art to design to […]

#Designgoeson: Riva 1920 presents the Milan Salone del Mobile 2020

#Designgoeson: Maurizio Riva, founder of Riva1920, describes the company’s production, with new products and long-standing best-sellers Without the Milan Salone del Mobile, Riva1920 thought to take us to visit the company showroom, to present new products and well-established collections. The Riva1920 collections are distinguished by a wise use of various types of solid wood, such […]

#Designgoeson: Alessandro Saviola and circular economy

#Designgoeson: Designdiffusion.com talks with Alessandro Saviola, President of Gruppo Saviola, about the health emergency and circular economy Gruppo Saviola and the health emergency: how have you managed this period? Alessandro Saviola: “The Covid-19 health emergency is an unexpected event that caught everyone unawares. Time is crucial in a situation of this kind, and Gruppo Saviola […]

Scavolini and the house that loves you

#latuacasatiama: Scavolini’s new advertising campaign Stories of the Covid-19 health emergency in Scavolini’s new commercial, #latuacasatiama. In order to respect distancing rules, the three directors of the commercial filmed everything from their homes. They managed remotely all the shooting, editing and post-production work. The creative idea for the campaign is by Komma advertising agency, and […]

#Designgoeson: Francesca Martignago, CEO and Sales Director at Isoplam

#Designgoeoson: Designdiffusion.com talks with Francesca Martignago, CEO and Sales Director at Isoplam, about the changes caused by the health emergency How did you manage the two months of Covid-19 health emergency? Francesca Martignago: “Our company has an Ateco code that allowed us to work regularly even during the shutdown. However, we autonomously decide to implement […]

HiHack: a call to design the future

HiHack Call 4 Design: a call for designers and creatives to create the workplace of the future Are you a designer dreaming of tomorrow’s workplaces? This call is for you. HiHack has successfully completed the first phase of its open innovation program, obtaining a very positive reaction from the many companies and startups that signed […]

Ilkka Suppanen: design across Italy and Finland

On the occasion of the Kaj Franck Design Prize 2020, Ilkka Suppanen tells us something about himself Ilkka Suppanen, one of the best-known Finnish designers in the world, has won the Kaj Franck Design Prize 2020, established in Finland in 1992 by the Design Forum Finland in Helsinki, named after designer Kaj Franck (1911-1989). Suppanen, […]

#Designgoeson: Elia and Stefano Vismara, from Vismaravetro

#Designgoeson: Designdiffusion.com talks with Elia and Stefano Vismara, from Vismaravetro, about how to look beyond the emergency to develop new projects Stefano and Elia Vismara: “In this difficult moment for our country, Vismaravetro is dealing with the Covid-19 health emergency very seriously, resting on two inescapable principles. First of all, we worked to safeguard the […]

A sustainable approach to wallpaper

The unexpected outbreak of the Covid-19 health emergency has revolutionized our lives and is reshaping the way our societies work. Confined at home, now the whole family finds itself in a limited space, closed all day long in spaces that were used only in the afternoon or on weekends. Remote working, distance learning and the […]

Geberit AquaClean Sela: a shower toilet for a new wellness

In recent decades, contemporary bathrooms have undergone a major transformation, becoming areas dedicated to daily wellness, to be beautifully furnished with bathroom fittings, furniture, accessories, scents and colors, to create the right atmosphere. Geberit’s AquaClean series of shower toilets, which combines technological innovation, aesthetics and functionality, is perfect to elegantly outfit contemporary bathrooms and guarantee […]

#Designgoeson: Angelo Meroni, President of Lema, made in Italy and exports

#Designgoeson: Designdiffusion.com talks with Angelo Meroni, President of Lema, about the future of made in Italy furniture after the Covid-19 health emergency One month has passed since the shutdown of production activities. What is your situation? Angelo Meroni: “Lema is a company working in both the contract and residential sectors: for this reason, some aspects […]

#Designgoeson: Stefano Gavazzi, Concreta and the hospitality industry

#Designgoeson: Designdiffusion.com talks with Stefano Gavazzi, co-owner of Concreta, about the health emergency and the hospitality industry Now that nearly two months have passed since the beginning of the health emergency, what is the situation of your company? Stefano Gavazzi: “Working in the contract industry, our situation is quite different; all in all, it is […]

#Designgoeson: Pierluigi Caccaro and the evolution of furniture

#Designgoeson: Design Diffusion.com talks with Pierluigi Caccaro, President of Caccaro, about the evolution of furniture after the Covid-19 health emergency What measures have you adopted to overcome the health emergency? Pierluigi Caccaro: “In a situation like this, full of unknown variables, first of all, we thought about our people, and we implemented several initiatives to […]

#Designgoeson: Maurizio Santambrogio, Res Italia, made in Italy beyond the emergency

#Designgoeson: Design Diffusion.com talks with Maurizio Santambrogio, Res Italia, about the Salone del Mobile (cancelled) and small events Covid-19 health emergency and economic consequences: what awaits us? The health emergency has brought with it several elements of uncertainty, also from an economic point of view. In addition to doubts about when and how we will […]

#Designgoeson: Marco Piva and China’s return to work

#Designgoeson: Designdiffusion.com talks with architect Marco Piva about smart working, health emergency, and China’s return to work While in Italy we are still forced to stay at home, in some areas of the world the Covid-19 health emergency started earlier and is already over. As is the case with many areas of China, the country […]

#Designgoeson: Fabiana Scavolini and Made in Italy production

#Designgoeson: Designdiffusion.com talks with Fabiana Scavolini, CEO Scavolini, about the health emergency and made in Italy production What measures has Scavolini implemented to deal with the Covid-19 health emergency? Never before has it been so important to appeal to common sense, pragmatism and the sense of responsibility that distinguishes us as a family of entrepreneurs, […]

#Designgoeson: Massimo Roj and Progetto CMR, digital technologies help work worldwide

#Designgoeson: Designdiffusion.com talks with Massimo Roj, founder and CEO of Progetto CMR, about new technologies and how they make it possible to work worldwide A month after the beginning of the Italian lockdown, when all Western countries have stopped, how do you see the evolution of the economic crisis that will follow the health emergency? […]

#Designgoeson: Paolo Castelli, the supply chain, communication and Salone del Mobile

#Designgoeson: Designdiffusion.com talks with Paolo Castelli, CEO Paolo Castelli Spa, about the economic emergency following the health emergency What is the situation at Paolo Castelli spa a month after the beginning of the Italian lockdown and two weeks after the suspension of production activities? In the furniture industry, there are two kinds of activity, one […]

#Designgoeson: Silvia Gallotti and the new challenges

#Designgoeson: Designdiffusion.com talks with Silvia Gallotti, CEO Gallotti & Radice, about the new communication strategies that could originate from this difficult moment What strategies have you developed to overcome such a challenging moment? Silvia Gallotti: “It is very difficult to imagine how this situation will evolve; there are several factors to consider. In general, however, […]

#Designgoeson: Matteo Moretti and Vistosi, this crisis will change the way we work

#Designgoeson: Designdiffusion.com talks with Matteo Moretti, General Manager Vistosi, about smart working and how the crisis will change how we work What measures have you adopted to overcome the Covid-19 health emergency? When we had to deal with the health emergency, we worked on several aspects. First of all, we implemented smart working for all […]

#Designgoeson: Filippo Berto and new technologies

#Designgoeson: Designdiffusion.com talks with Filippo Berto, CEO BertO, about online communication in the furniture industry BertO is a company based in Meda, Northern Italy, which has invested heavily in digitization for some years now. With them we have tried to understand how helpful new technologies can be to overcome a difficult moment like this. While […]

#Designgoeson: Giovanni Del Vecchio and Giorgetti, safeguarding the supply chain

#Designgoeson: Designdiffusion.com talks with Giovanni del Vecchio, CEO Giorgetti, about the value of the made in Italy wood-furniture supply chain The Covid-19 health emergency continues, and we currently have two certainties: companies are closed and the Salone del Mobile will not be held. Given this situation, how can we possibly go on? Giovanni del Vecchio: […]

#Designgoeson: Alberto Lualdi and online communication

#Designgoeson: Designdiffusion.com talks with Alberto Lualdi, CEO Lualdi Porte, about how to overcome the emergency thanks to new technologies How have you arranged the production and work in the offices to overcome the Covid-19 health emergency? As early as a week before the government decree imposing the closure of nonessential activities, we decided to close […]

#Designgoeson: Daniele Mazzon and Cristina Rubinetterie

#Designgoeson: Designdiffusion.com talks with Daniele Mazzon, General Manager of Cristina Rubinetterie, about the importance of communication to overcome the emergency What are you doing to overcome the Covid-19 health emergency? Even before the decree of the Presidency of the Council, we, at the company, were already making preparations to close. We finalized the last shipments […]

#Designgoeson: Maurizio Riva, Riva 1920 and the importance of Italian know-how

#Designgoeson: Designdiffusion.com talks with Maurizio Riva, founder of Riva1920, about the possible scenarios and the importance of Made in Italy What measures have been taken at Riva1920 to face the Covid-19 health emergency? We have started reflecting on the situation from the very first days of the emergency. My siblings, Davide and Anna, and I […]

#Designgoeson: Nicola Coropulis and Poltrona Frau Group

#Designgoeson: Designdiffusion.com talks with Nicola Coropulis, CEO Poltrona Frau, about the health emergency and the future of Made in Italy design March 23, 2020 update: from March 25 to April 3 all nonessential manufacturing activities are shut down by government decree How is Poltrona Frau dealing with the Covid-19 health emergency? What measures have been […]

#Designgoeson: How China is recovering

#Designgoeson: how to go on after the Covid-19 health emergency. We have interviewed Gabi Peretto, architect, designer and entrepreneur who has been living in Guangzhou, China, for several years What’s the situation in Guangzhou? Guangdong, the province whose capital is Guangzhou, is China’s second worst-affected region by Covid-19, following Hubei and Wuhan. While in Wuhan […]

#Designgoeson: Filippo Santambrogio, Viva Porte and China

#Designgoeson: Designdiffusion.com talks with Filippo Santambrogio, CEO of Viva, about the health emergency, online communication and China A story that opens up different perspectives for the future, in relation to the current global crisis. Viva, a company based in Brianza, reached a distribution agreement with Casa Jolie, in China, last March 10th, in the middle […]

#Designgoeson: Roberto Gavazzi and Boffi|De Padova

#Designgoeson: Designdiffusion.com talks with Roberto Gavazzi, CEO of Boffi|De Padova, about smart working and the opportunities it offers During the health emergency that is currently affecting Italy, we ask Italian companies what are their strategies to overcome the crisis avoiding excessive repercussions. Roberto Gavazzi, CEO of Boffi-De Padova-MA/U and Adl: “Are your companies working right […]

#Designgoeson: Massimiliano Messina and Flou

#Designgoeson: Designdiffusion.com talks with Massimiliano Messina, President of Flou, about the health emergency, the furniture industry, and the Salone del Mobile During the Covid-19 health emergency, which is currently affecting Italy, we ask Italian companies what are their strategies to overcome the crisis avoiding excessive repercussions. Massimiliano Messina, President of Flou, three weeks after the […]

Salone del Mobile 2020: final dates by April

Update on March 11, 2020: the Salone del Mobile is currently scheduled from 16 to 21 June 2020. A final decision is expected early April 2020 Due to the serious health emergency affecting Italy, following the Covid-19 epidemic, the Salone del Mobile.Milano has been rescheduled from 16 to 21 June 2020. However, given the ongoing […]

Cortina Design Weekend: a digital event, on July 22, 2020

Cortina for US, in collaboration with the Municipality of Cortina, organizes an event for design professionals and enthusiasts The association Cortina for US, in collaboration with the Municipality of Cortina d’Ampezzo, organizes the Cortina Design Weekend, a three-day event dedicated to local design and sustainability. This event, originally scheduled for April, will be a digital […]

Home office for smart working

Domestic space and smart working: the home office is becoming increasingly popular With the Covid-19 epidemic, which is affecting Italy in these days, smart working is doubtlessly coming back into the limelight. We will not delve into the topic of smart working here, which is a complex subject including several aspects, but we will focus […]

#DESIGNGOESON

#Designgoeson Dear readers, Due to the lockdown caused by the Covid-19, we would like to inform that our editorial teams are fully operative and keep communicating the design industry with enthusiasm. In this moment where, unfortunately, trade shows, events, economic, promotional and social activities are limited and constrained, communication through international specialized press becomes even […]

The New Macallan Distillery in the Speyside

The Macallan Distillery, in the Scottish Highlands, harmonizes with the landscape thanks to its green roof The Macallan whisky has been produced in Scotland, in the Easter Ealchies Estate, since 1824. In 2014, The Macallan decided to build a new distillery to offer its customers a new visitor experience. The new Macallan Distillery, 400 m […]

Full electric 500 by Kartell inspired by Kabuki lamp

Two iconic made in Italy brands team up for a special, full electric 500 Everything was ready for the debut of the Geneva International Motor Show, but, due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the coronavirus disease now globally widespread, the new electric Fiat 500 was unveiled in Milan in March 2020. For this special launch, three […]

W-Eye Ten: wooden hingeless glasses turn 10

Since 2009 W-Eye has been producing hingeless glasses in wood and aluminum The story of W-Eye, the hingeless glasses in wood and aluminum, began in 2009 as a brainchild of Doriano Mattellone. Mattellone took the helm of his family’s carpenter’s shop in 1978, immediately approaching the design industry. In 1984 Mattellone carpenter’s shop started providing […]

New Moroni Gomma Store in Milan

nother 2020 starts with a new store on Corso Garibaldi for Moroni Gomma Moroni Gomma celebrates its 100th anniversary with a new store. After leaving the old store on corso Matteotti, the new store is located at corso Garibaldi 123, in the Brera district. The new Brera district is an area that is experiencing a […]

Segantini Museum in St. Moritz

In St. Moritz, the museum dedicated to Giovanni Segantini, a leading exponent of divisionism, has been restored In 1908, in St. Moritz, architect Nicolaus Hartmann designed a building with a circular plan, large round windows along the perimeter and a majestic dome. This mausoleum was meant to accommodate the paintings “La Vita” and “La Morte” […]

Home Stories: 100 years of interiors at Vitra Design Museum

With the exhibition “Home Stories: 100 Years, 20 Visionary Interiors”, the Vitra Design Museum explores the interiors of the last 100 years Technological development, social and political changes, cultural phenomena and trends have left their mark on the interior of our homes. From appliances to home office, to the charm of open-plan spaces, housing spaces […]

Rope Chair, by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Artek, unveiled at the Stockholm Design Fair

The Rope Chair, a project by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, combines art and technology, in line with Artek’s traditional values Since its origins, Artek, the Finnish company established by Alvar and Aino Aalto in 1935, has been producing furnishings that combine art and technology, true to the Bauhaus culture. Also in 2020, Artek renews this […]

Musselblomma by Ikea: fabrics from sea waste

Fabrics in recycled plastic obtained from sea waste: this is Musselblomma by Ikea, created by Spanish designer Inma Bermúdez Ikea presents the Musselblomma collection, formed by 100% polyester fabrics. This polyester comes from plastic waste collected in the Mediterranean Sea and recycled PET bottles. Designed by Inma Bermúdez, this collection is the result of the […]

Metawood: fashion shopfitter

Directly from EuroShop, Metawood, the Lithuanian company that produces furnishings for the most famous fashion brands Part of the success of fashion brands is due to the beauty and elegance of their stores. For this reason, there are companies specialized in outfitting these special stores that must convey the philosophy of the brand. Metawood, a […]

From the blog: stylish and versatile kitchens with Neolith

Multifunctional kitchens Now that spaces are increasingly chaotic, open-plan kitchens and living rooms are perfect for versatile spaces. Large island kitchens are suitable for several functions: as a counter for having breakfast, a place to work, a dining table. Neolith, thanks to its endless design possibilities and extreme resistance, is perfect for contemporary needs. A […]

From the blog: Ingrid Opstad and the “hygge style” home

Ingrid Opstad is a Norwegian journalist and blogger who lives in Milan. In her blog, Thatscandinavianfeeling.com, she talks about Scandinavia and the Nordic interior style. In this post Ingrid shares her tips for a hygge style home. How to create a hygge style home We need to talk about hygge – have you ever heard […]

Cristina Celestino redesigns 28 Posti restaurant in Milan

A new interior design project under the banner of continuity for the 28 Posti restaurant in Milan, by Cristina Celestino The 28 Posti restaurant has been on the Milanese scene since 2015, as a project in collaboration with the Bollate prison, engaging inmates in construction works. Five years later, it was time to revamp its […]

DDN HUB: The big event for the Fuorisalone 2020

Circular economy, sustainability, technology: DDN HUB, the big Fuorisalone event will be back in Milan, from 16 to 21 June   The two previous events organized by DDN, Inhabits and DDN Phutura, have been a great success. Featuring 12,000 sq m exhibition, 42 companies, 50 talks with 160 speakers, the events scored a record number […]

Mark Anderson is the new Director of Education of Domus Academy

The mission of the Director of Education of Domus Academy is the interaction between disciplines Domus Academy has appointed Mark Anderson as Director of Education. An architect and a design strategist, Anderson graduated in Art and Architecture from the University of Rhode Island and later obtained a Master’s degree in Architecture in New York. In […]

A’ Design Award & Competition – Last Call

This is the last chance to register for A’ Design Award & Competition 2019/2020: registrations are open until February 28th, 2020   A’ Design Award & Competition is the ideal contest for the designers and companies who want to reach a wide audience of journalists, bloggers, buyers and design operators. For each edition of the […]

Designer Shirts: Men’s Trends 2020

The shirt is a timeless classic in a man’s wardrobe. Here are the trends for 2020 The shirt is a wardrobe essential for any man. Whether he is a sporty or a more traditional guy, every man must have at least one shirt in his wardrobe. Over the years, this iconic garment has undergone several […]

The 9th edition of the Real Estate Development Summit Europe 2020 (REDS) is about to start

From 26 to 28 March RED Summit contributes to expanding its network The Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center in Rome will host the Real Estate Development Summit Europe 2020 (REDS), a three-day event entirely dedicated to hospitality and leisure facilities. The 2020 edition will see the participation of 50 architects, interior designers, developers, professional operators, […]

From the blog: sustainability trends according to Stefan Nilsson

Stefan Nilsson, interior designer blogger and trend hunter, visited the trade fairs held in January. In this article, he deals with sustainability. January is the kick-start of the year. At least when it comes to fairs and launches. As an international trend analyst and trend hunter I try to attend as many as I can. […]

Dyson: the new Lightcycle Morph lamp

Dyson launches Lightcycle Morph, a lamp that reproduces the changes of natural daylight The lamp Dyson Lightcycle Morph is able to detect natural light and to adjust lighting intensity in four modes, thanks to the Daylight Tracking algorithm: task, indirect, feature and ambient light. Dyson Lightcycle Morph can be personalized with the Dyson Link app. […]

Hotel Particulier Villeroy in Paris

In Paris, a hotel housed in a historical palace has preserved the charm of the early 20th century to offer greater comfort to its guests Hotel Particulier Villeroy, opened at the end of 2019, is in Paris, in the 8th arrondissment. Located in the heart of the “Golden Triangle”, this exclusive hotel hosts two apartments, […]

100% Design becomes Design London and moves to a new venue

At the London Design Festival 2020, 100% Design will become Design London: a new name and a new venue 25 years after the first edition, 100% Design enters a new phase. Design London is the new name it will take on from September 2020, and Magazine London will be its new headquarters, in the heart […]

A’ Design Award & Competition 2019/2020: registrations open

How to stand out from the dozens of products designed each year? A’ Design Award & Competition, one of the most important and popular design contests, has reached the crucial stage of the 2019/2020 edition Only few of the hundreds of products that every year enter the market become successful. A’ Design Award & Competition […]

Kartell’s research for a more sustainable future

“Kartell loves the planet”: the Italian company advocates sustainable production Kartell’s path towards a more sustainable production develops with new materials and new manufacturing processes. This spirit has inspired the manifesto “Kartell loves the planet”, which sums up the respect and responsibility for the environment with a claim. A.I., designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell, […]

imm cologne: trends 2020

The first fair of the year, imm cologne, is an opportunity to discover the furnishing trends of the year imm cologne is Europe’s second fair in terms of size and visitors, and the 2020 edition welcomed around 128,000 visitors from all over the world, mainly from Europe and North America. New interior design trends: Das […]

Icons by Achille, Livio and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni on show in Seoul

The exhibition ‘Achille Castiglioni and brothers. Master of Italian Design’, curated by Mara Servetto and Ico Migliore, running in Seoul until April 26, 2020, shows how several design icons were born The exhibition ‘Achille Castiglioni and brothers. Master of Italian Design’, opened last January 17 at the Hangaram Art Museum in the Seoul Arts Center […]

From imm cologne, upholstered furniture by Ligne Roset

Ligne Roset presented several new products at imm cologne, including two upholstered furniture collections Taru, designed by Sebastian Herkner, is a complete collection of armchairs, poufs and sofas, characterized by soft shapes. The designer intended to create a comfortable seat, highlighting Ligne Roset’s artisanal skills. This upholstered furniture collection is suitable to both large, traditionally […]

Nomad St. Moritz: design at high altitude

St. Moritz hosts again Nomad Circle, the traveling showcase for collectible design and contemporary art After the successful Nomad Venice, Nomad St. Moritz will be back from 6 to 9 February 2020. This exhibition offers selected items of collectible design and contemporary artworks at Chesa Planta, an Alpine mansion in the Engadin Valley. The works […]

A new tailor-made sleeping experience by Flou

Leonardo by Flou is much more than a simple bed: a tailor-made system for your wellbeing Leonardo by Flou is a complete sleeping system. Entirely made in Italy, this system perfectly combines traditional craftsmanship and advanced technology, adding sustainable processes. The Leonardo system is customizable and consists of four elements: base, mattress, topper and pillow. […]

Stefano Boeri Architetti announces two new associated partners

Francesca Cesa Bianchi and Marco Giorgio, long-time collaborators of Stefano Boeri, will be official partners of architecture firm Stefano Boeri Architects As new partners of the practice, Francesca Cesa Bianchi and Marco Giorgio will supervise international and Italian projects, respectively. Currently the practice employees over 60 architects all over the world. Following Milan Vertical Forest, today […]

Maurizio Lai’s Japan in the restaurant IYO Aalto

In Milan, in the heart of the Porta Nuova district, Maurizio Lai designs Japanese restaurant IYO Aalto and interprets an original Japan The new Porta Nuova district in Milan is enriched with new names for streets and squares every day, such as the recent Piazza Alvar Aalto, as well as new businesses of course. A […]

Thonet and Vienna wickerwork chairs in the 21th century

Thonet at imm cologne 2020: reissues and new products, in the footsteps of Michael Thonet Thonet is traditionally associated with Vienna wickerwork, which has been characterizing bistro chairs since the mid-19th century. Therefore, for imm cologne 2020, Sebastian Herkner has designed a booth inspired by Vienna straw, with large wooden screens. These panels, made semitransparent by […]

Cantina Ceretto: art and winemaking tradition

Hi-tech architecture, contemporary design and art characterize Cantina Ceretto, which, in the recent 20 years, has revived large parts of the Langhe region   Cantina Ceretto: ‘L’Acino’ ‘L’Acino’ (‘the grape’), designed by Turin-based architects Luca and Marina Deabate, is an addition to the ancient farm of the Monsordo Bernardina Alba estate. The nerve center of […]

Building well to live better: Klimahouse 2020

Building well to live better: technologies and materials for sustainable architecture and building at Klimahouse 2020 “Better building. Better living.” is the claim of Klimahouse 2020, the yearly trade fair dedicated to sustainable building, back in Bolzano from 22 to 25 January. The 2020 edition, which is the 15th, will take place on 25,000 sq […]

Greenkiss, a new eco design startup

At Maison & Objet 2020, Hubert de Malherbe, Thierry Lemaire and Paolo Castelli present Greenkiss, a new luxury and eco-friendly furniture brand Vao, 3 seater sofa upholstered in bouclé wool, with frame and legs in walnut stained ash from sustainable supply chain Greenkiss is a new 100% Made in Italy brand launched at Maison & […]

World Design Rankings: world’s top design and architecture projects

Promoted by A’ Design Award & Competition, World Design Rankings offer an online ranking of the countries that have won more Design Awards over the years A’ Design Award & Competition is among the world’s most important and popular design competitions, with an international jury of over 200 professional experts who evaluate the projects and […]

Michael Anastassiades: Designer of the Year, Maison & Objet January 2020

Simplicity is a complex thing. These words summarize the design philosophy of Michael Anastassiades, Designer of the Year at the next edition of Maison & Objet, in Paris from 17 to 21 January 2020. Despite being famous mainly for his collection of light fixtures, Michael Anastassiades designed products of different kinds, from furniture for B&B […]

Cardboard café, a fashionable and sustainable café in Mumbai

Cardboard Café in Mumbai defines a new way to design eco-friendly interiors, completely made of cardboard, a recyclable and biodegradable material In the lively Bandra Kurla Complex shopping district, one of Mumbai’s most sophisticated centres, lies the Cardboard café, designed by the Indian studio Nudes, founded by Nuru Karim. The interior of the café is […]

Crosby Studios and the Blue Circle

A studio apartment in Moscow expresses Harry Nuriev’s design philosophy Harry Nuriev is the founding architect of Crosby Studios, the practice with which he designed a small studio apartment in Moscow. The apartment is used for short rent or special events. It is also used to show the firm’s design skills to a select audience. […]

imm cologne 2020

imm cologne, the first trade show of the year, opens its doors on Monday, 13 January 2020 The 2020 edition of imm cologne, the German furniture fair that opens the season of trade fairs, is back from 13 to 19 January. Here is a guide to the most important new features of this edition. Starting […]

The first edition of the Courmayeur Design Week-end is coming

In February the first edition of the Courmayeur Design Week-end will open the town to design and architecture, with a program rich in installations, workshops and seminars From 6 to 9 February 2020, the Municipality of Courmayeur will present the first edition of the Courmayeur Design Week-end. Italian and international architects, designers and experts will […]

Ceramic Surfaces: Trends 2020

The trends in ceramic surfaces are inspired by natural materials: stone, terrazzo, marble The latest trends in ceramic surfaces include decorative patterns and colors inspired by natural materials, combined by thicknesses and formats that make it possible to use them in different settings. Porcelain stoneware is preferred to other materials, especially in high traffic areas, […]

Dixpari presents a new idea of circular economy

Dixpari: a project reclaiming plastic processing scrap The founder of Dixpari comes from the plastics industry. Carolina Candelo started working in the family business, which specializes in thermoplastic moulding, and there she began to realize that there could be a use for processing waste. So, in 2017 she founded the Dixpari brand, together with her […]

An Apartment in Madrid Optimizes Space

In Madrid Husos architecture studio designs an apartment that optimizes space and ventilation thanks to some ingenious ideas Microclimate is the leitmotiv of this 46 sq m apartment in Madrid, designed to be as cool as possible in summer. The apartment hosts an emergency physician and his dog, who do not want to turn on […]

HOMI, The lifestyle trade fair 2020

Back from 24 to 27 January 2020, in Rho Fieramilano, HOMI, The Lifestyles Exhibition. An international platform for quality design and research, ranging from decoration to the table, from cooking to textiles, from fragrances to gift items and decorations for ceremonies and celebrations. The new edition hosts historical and established brands alongside the new designers. […]

The evolutionary history of mobile homes for tourism in the open air

A book dedicated to the trend of glamping (glamour camping), exploring the history of mobile homes over time “Mobile home for outdoor tourism. The history of evolution”, published by Il Vicolo del Pavone (Alessandria) is the first volume investigating the different kinds of open-air tourism and nomadic living. The book required a year for the […]

Poliform is the protagonist of Casa Mi

Daluz González Architekten designed Casa Mi, a villa with view of Lake Zürich, whose interiors, enriched with Poliform solutions, meet the aesthetic and functional requirements of the ideal home With the Swiss Alps to the east, the wonderful Lake Zürich to the south and the breathtaking view of the city to the west, Casa Mi, […]

Most viewed posts in 2019: top 10 hotels

Among the most viewed posts on Designdiffusion.com in 2019, hotels play an important role Palazzo Experimental: Venice and hospitality The most viewed hotel, which has had great success also on Pinterest, with over 200,000 views, is Palazzo Experimental. Located in the Dorsoduro district in Venice, it is a boutique hotel designed by Dorothée Meilichzon, belonging […]

Made in Italy meets China with Glory Casa

Glory Casa, a high-end design furniture retailer in China, opens four flagship stores in four different cities And it is the Vudafieri-Saverino Partners atelier, based in Milan and Shanghai, that designed the four Glory Casa, stores and high-end furniture showrooms. In addition to the high-end, Glory Casa is focused on design made in Italy, a […]

Most Read Posts in 2019 on Designdiffusion.com

The top 10 posts for the readers of Designdiffusion.com in 2019 identify last year’s trends Dott, a startup for electric scooters: among the most read in April Among the most read posts in 2019, scooters are definitely a topical issue. Dott electric scooters are a sustainable project of a Dutch startup for urban micro-mobility, a […]

The 25th edition of Maison & Objet from 17 to 21 January

Maison & Objet celebrates its 25th birthday in 2020 with the theme (Re)Generation The next edition of Maison & Objet will take place in Paris from 17 to 21 January 2020 and will be special for several reasons. First of all, it celebrates its 25th anniversary. After 25 years, the Paris fair faces the challenges […]

‘16 animali, 16 autori’, an exhibition at Danese Milano

Danese Milano celebrates ‘16 animali’, the iconic jigsaw puzzle created by designer Enzo Mari, with 16 leading figures From 16 December 2019 to 6 January 2020, Danese Milano presents in its showroom in Milan 16 animali, 16 autori, an exhibition that celebrates the jigsaw puzzle created by designer Enzo Mari in 1957 for Danese, whose […]

Architecture Tour_Italia 2019 Ends in Milan

Milan hosted the last meeting of the Architecture Tour 2019 with Ordine degli Architetti di Milano and an award for the best new graduates from Politecnico di Milano New meeting places in Ahmedabad, a proposal for the redevelopment of a school in Mori (Trento), a project to revitalize the area of the Mincio river: these […]

CIFF Guangzhou 2020: the new dates

Announcement: CIFF Guangzhou 2020 will take place from July 27 to 30, in a single phase On July 27th, 2020, a new phase for Chinese design furniture will officially begin. CIFF Guangzhou, now in its 45th edition, is currently China’s most important  trade fair dedicated to furniture and interior designs. The 2020 ediition, in one […]

Design in pink for the exhibition “Donne Designer in Friuli Venezia Giulia” at MuDeFri

MuDeFri, Museo del Design del Friuli Venezia Giulia, makes a ‘census’ of female designers from the region We should start from the past to draft a complete list, from figures such as Gae Aulenti, Monica Graffeo, Neera Gatti or Trudi Mueller Patriarca, to understand the role of these extraordinary women on the Italian design scene. […]

Al Faya Lodge, a boutique hotel in the heart of the desert

This is not a mirage. This is Al Faya Lodge, the boutique hotel with SPA created by ANARCHITECT in the heart of the Sharjah desert, in the United Arab Emirates London and Dubai-based architecture firm ANARCHITECT has completed the Al Faya Lodge, a contemporary boutique hotel with SPA, in the middle of the Sharjah desert, […]

Tebe, the beautiful planter for indoor and outdoor use

Il Giardino di Corten presents a new collection of corten planters for both the home and the garden Corten is a resistant material particularly suitable for garden furniture. Tebe is the latest creation by Il giardino di Corten, which enhances this beautiful and durable material. A planter available in many different shapes to find the […]

La Suite, A Charming Hotel in Matera

Studio Marco Piva has designed a 5-star hotel in Matera, La Suite Hotel, characterized by minimal and pure shapes On the occasion of its designation as 2019 European Capital of Culture, Matera has enriched its hospitality offer with a project inspired by the elegance of local architecture. La Suite Hotel, a 5-star facility located on […]

FIMI 2019: the opportunities for made in Italy in India

The 2019 edition of the FIMI Forum, dedicated to the internationalization of Made in Italy, with a focus on India, was a great success The eighth edition of FIMI, the Forum dedicated to the internationalization of Made in Italy, was held on December 10th, 2019. It was organized by Messe Frankfurt Italia in collaboration with […]

Focus on Design: At Ambiente an Exhibition on Contemporary Brazilian design

Focus on Design is the exhibition dedicated to Brazilian design, the first in a series of exhibitions that Ambiente will dedicate to contemporary design Ambiente, one of the world’s leading trade fairs for home décor and tableware, is also a platform for the diffusion of design in the world. That’s why, starting from the 2020 […]

Design Museum Holon celebrates its 10th anniversary with the exhibition State of Extremes

At Design Museum Holon, the exhibition “State of Extremes” analyses the evolution of design in response to the climate and social changes of the last ten years From December 12th, 2019 to May 9th, 2020, the Design Museum Holon (Israel), presents the exhibition State of Extremes. Curated by Aric Chen, Maya Dyash and Azinta Plantega, […]

Snaidero’s Expansion from Majano to Beijing

Snaidero wins the Save the Brand Award and consolidates its presence in the Asian market Last November, Majano (Udine) hosted the event “Save the Brand”, an evening dedicated to awarding Italian excellences in the fashion, food, and furniture industries. Among the award recipients was Snaidero Group, for its engagement in the Asian market, in the […]

Hypertext and Design by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba

Until December 21st, 2019, Galleria Tommaso Calabro celebrates the 25th anniversary of Ludovica and Roberto Palomba’s career An event celebrating the practice established in Milan in 1994 by architects Palomba and Serafini. An exhibition aimed at ‘translating the concept of hypertext from information technology to design’, freeing the design object from any bound. Galleria Tommaso […]

A University Library in the Center of Helsinki

The Kaisa Hause – Helsinki University Main Library, on Kaisaniemenkatu street, is Finland’s largest university library The project by Finnish firm Anttinen Oiva Architects is located where a department store and a garage used to be. The new building has a brick and glass façade that dialogues with pre-existing structures, perfectly in line with the […]

Antrax IT: Sustainable Warmth

The future is sustainable with Antrax IT Sustainability is the ultimate goal of Antrax IT. Antrax IT radiators, during production, undergo a treatment that eliminates polluting elements. Moreover, in the lifecycle of the radiators disposal is already taken into account, guaranteeing a sustainable product lifecycle from the beginning to the end. All radiators, both those […]

Flexible Technology by Vimar at Palazzo Bontadosi

A hotel&SPA in the province of Perugia surprises for its beauty and technology A jewel dating back to the 15th century, with a long and spectacular history. Before being a ‘boutique hotel’, Palazzo Bontadosi Hotel & Spa provided an amazing setting to the artists who frescoed its rooms over the centuries, transforming it into an […]

Adler Lodge Ritten: the philosophy of the pleasant retreat

Adler Lodge Ritten is a lodge based on the principles of green building and relaxation A magical and relaxing place, far away from cars and stress, at 1,200 m. This is Adler Lodge Ritten in Soprabolzano, designed by a team of architects who worked together under the banner of green building using locally-sourced materials and […]

Speronari Suites: the new suites a few steps away from the Duomo, Milan

A new hospitality project dedicated to international guests: the new Speronari Suites, 22 elegant rooms and apartments in the centre of Milan Designed by Angus Fiori Architects, with interiors by Francesca Attolini, the suites stand out for their metropolitan style and comfortable furnishings. A brainchild of Paolo Catoni and Martino Curti, from Hotel Solutions, who […]

Norton Museum of Art, a new sense of identity

Foster + Partners transformed the Norton Museum of Art in Palm Beach into the social heart of the community   In the entrance square of the Norton Museum of Art in Palm Beach, a large banyan planted in 1941 (when the museum was first built) welcomes visitors with its lush leaves. Since then, almost 80 […]

FIMI 2019: India and Made in Italy Meet

Messe Frankfurt Italia presents the eighth edition of FIMI, the forum on the internationalization of Made in Italy, this year dedicated to India On December 10th, 2019, Messe Frankfurt Italia, in collaboration with Design Diffusion World, at Fondazione Catella, via Gaetano de Castillia 28, Milan, will present the eighth edition of FIMI, Forum Internazionalizzazione del […]

Heimtextil 2020: the 50th edition

The 50th edition of Heimtextil, one of the world’s most important fairs dedicated to home and contract textiles, will take place from 7 to 10 January in Frankfurt, in the pavilions of Messe Frankfurt. About 3,000 exhibitors from all over the world are expected to take part in the next edition. Sustainability at Heimtextil: the […]

Hot Lab Rendez-vous 2019

Hot Lab celebrates a successful year with the event Rendez-vous 2019, The Italian Gentleman Last Friday, November 29th, 2019, the Larusmiani boutique in Milan hosted Hot Lab Rendez-vous 2019, the great event organized every year by Milan-based superyacht design studio Hot Lab. For Rendez-Vous 2019, The Italian Gentleman the firm invited friends and customers to […]

African Design at Design Miami 2019

Southern Guild, art and design gallery based in Cape Town, brings the creativity of South African artists to Design Miami 2019 Southern Guild is an art and collectible design gallery based in Cape Town, in the revitalized Silo district, that promotes, commissions and exhibits works by emerging and established South African artists. Made in Africa […]

An apartment in Rome, reminiscent of a classic palace, with the help of Neolith

Architects Roberto Bassignani and Stefano De Vecchis designed a spacious apartment in the centre of Rome, with a classic style. The customers’ desire was a pure and essential architecture, inspired by Roman classicism, with neutral colours and natural materials. Neolith is 100% natural stone, so it’s a perfect material for walls and floors. The white Carrara and […]

25hours The Circle Hotel, Cologne

The Circle Hotel, belonging to the 25hours hotel chain, presents a new hospitality concept  In the Fifties, in Cologne, part of the former Federal Republic of Germany, Hans Gerling founded the name-sake insurance company; later his business was so successful that he built a representative headquarter in his city. The building, which looks like a space […]

Water and Traditional Crafts at Design Miami 2019

The fifteenth edition of Design Miami, 3-8 December 2019, will showcase several new features Starting from the venue: for the first time the fair will take place at Pride Park, with its entrance facing the entrance to Art Basel Miami Beach. Moreover, a glazed façade will lead to the tent hosting the Design Forum, and […]

Architecture and Art Meet in Naples

Until January 2020, Nabi Interior Design in Naples will host a temporary art exhibition, in a captivating and stimulating city A temporary art exhibition curated by Biancamaria Santangelo, interior designer and Nabi’s art director. Nabi Interior Design represents the stage for four Campania-born artists who interpret Naples to express the city’s cultural and social openness. […]

A ‘Think Corner’ in the Center of Helsinki

In Helsinki, a building from the ’70s becomes a contemporary multi-purpose center A former administration building of the Helsinki University has been transformed into a ‘Think Corner’, an authentic thought factory offering students, teachers, entrepreneurs and professionals a new public space for conferences, meetings, debates and events. The project carried out by Finnish firm JKMM […]

Chairs&More in the lobby of the Barceló hotel in Malaga

Studio Pastina’s creativity at the service of Chairs&More for the lobby of the Barceló hotel in Malaga In Malaga, the lively Chips chairs and stools designed by Studio Pastina for Chairs&More meet the colorful lobby of the Barceló hotel, Calle Héroe de Sostoa. Chips seats are in perfect harmony with the colors, shapes and furnishings […]

Florim Opens a New Store in Singapore

The new Florim monobrand store in Singapore is a meeting place for Asian design firms This company has changed the concept of tile by producing decorative elements characterized by elegance and a high design value. Florim, Italian manufacturer of porcelain stoneware surfaces whose turnover exceeds €400 million, thanks also to high-end brands such as Floor […]

Lo spirito del 74. Berto Salotti’s Book

Lo spirito del 74. A book that contains 74 keywords illustrating the story of Berto Salotti and its passion for craftsmanship “Lo spirito del 74” is a book that tells the story of Berto Salotti in an original and captivating way. Established 45 years ago in Meda, Lombardy, as a sartorial upholstery workshop, the company […]

A Modern Fisherman’s House

The ideal house for a modern fisherman, designed by CTA | Cushing Terrell, blends in with surrounding nature In Whitefish, Montana, US architecture firm CTA | Cushing Terrell designs a fisherman’s house. Located where two rivers meet, the Confluence House harmonizes with the landscape, blending in with its geophysical features.   Confluence House: the project […]

An Example of Urban Renewal in Seattle

Architectural firm Miller Hull Partnership redevelops Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood with a new complex and sustainable green areas Located on the corner of Republican Street and 8th Avenue, the new project by Miller Hull Partnership, in collaboration with Runberg Architecture Group, called ‘8th & Republican Mixed-Use Development’, is a complex with private and public […]

The new and sustainable Absolut Vodka’s limited edition bottle

Absolut Vodka, with its new limited edition, Absolut Comeback, encourages its consumers to recycle and preserve the future of the Earth Since October 2019 the Limited Edition bottle of Absolut Vodka, the result of conscious and smart glass recycling, has been available in over 80 countries. With it, Absolut Vodka wants to draw attention to […]

Ambiente 2020: Trends, Highlights and Special Events

Ambiente, the trade fair dedicated to kitchenware and tableware, held every year in Frankfurt, will be back from 7 to 11 February 2020 in the pavilions of Messe Frankfurt Ambiente, the yearly trade fair dedicated to kitchenware and tableware, held in Frankfurt every February, is the world’s leading fair dedicated to the consumer goods industry. […]

A New Amazing Bookstore in China

X+Living, which has already designed many bookstores scattered throughout China, has just completed a new stunning bookstore in Chongqing for its client Zhongshuge A big place located at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers, in southwest China, Chongqing is a growing city, full of charming places. Located on the third and fourth floors […]

After the Wall: Design Since 1989

An exhibition at the Vitra Design Museum retraces the history of design in the latest 30 years, following the fall of the Berlin Wall On November 9th, 1989, the Berlin Wall fell marking the end of an era and the beginning of the following. What has happened in the design field in the latest thirty […]

More efficient heating and cooling with Sofi HC by Cordivari Design

Cordivari Design presents its latest product: Sofi HC, the perfect radiator for those looking for a device able to combine hot and cold, beauty and efficiency in a single appliance. Sofi HC is both a decorative radiator and a fan coil unit, being thus able to offer both heating and air conditioning functions. Sofi HC […]

Past in the Present at Alexandra Palace, London

The rebirth of the Alexandra Palace theater: an example of regeneration and respect for history “Arrested decay”. London-based FCBStudios explains with these words the renovation philosophy applied to the Alexandra Palace, a Victorian building north of London, built in 1873 as a learning, recreation and entertainment center. Read here the excellence of made in Italy […]

The design furniture market: highlighting the brand and the service

At Next Design Perspectives 2019, Claudia D’Arpizio from Bain & Company illustrated possible future trends in the high-end furniture market Although trends in the furniture sector take more time to develop, it is interesting to meet those who anticipate trends, in order to understand their possible future developments. Keeping in mind, as D’Arpizio explained at […]

Pinakothek der Moderne, Munich, hosts an exhibition about Ingo Maurer

From 15 November 2019 to 18 October 2020, the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich will host the exhibition “Ingo Maurer intim. Design or What?” From 15 November 2019 to 18 October 2020, the spaces of Die Neue Sammlung, one of the four museums of the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich, will host a retrospective exhibition […]

A Public Sauna Overlooking the Baltic Sea

Löyly is the first public Finnish sauna in Hernesaari, a new maritime district in Helsinki  to be completed by 2030 The project by Avanto Architects and Studio Joanna Laajisto is characterized by a sculptural volume running along the rocky coast of the Baltic Sea, and becomes an integral part of it, establishing a dialogue between […]

At imm cologne, Das Haus 2020 lands in Spain with MUT

Every year, in January, imm cologne is the first furniture fair of the year, presenting the latest trends to an international and professional audience. On the occasion, every year an internationally renowned designer or studio presents its idea of a fully furnished home: Das Haus – Interiors on Stage, a complete architecture of about 180 […]

“Suspended…beds” by Flou

On Friday, November 15th, 2019, from 7 pm, FLOU-NATEVO showroom will present an installation by Tiziano Motta In Milan, during Bookcity, an initiative promoted by Comune di Milano and the association BookCity Milano, in the refined space set up by the Flou-Natevo showroom at via De Amics 53/33, Tiziano Motta, artist from the Brianza region, […]

Shanghai Grand Opera House

Snøhetta designs the Grand Opera House in Shanghai and strengthens the cultural identity of the city A new public space for social and cultural life in Shanghai Following an international competition, Snøhetta has been commissioned to design the Shanghai Grand Opera House. The building is conceived as a public and open place that harmonizes with […]

Trends in Bathroom Furniture

Simplicity, rigor and color inspire the latest trends in bathroom furniture, for a room that is increasingly important both in residential and contract projects Let’s take advantage of our recent visit to Cersaie to take stock of bathroom furniture trends. For some time now, the bathroom has established its role as a room dedicated to […]

IN&OUT Architecture and Materials at Architect@Work Milano 2019

On 13-14 November, Architect@Work Milano will host the exhibition “IN&OUT Architecture and Materials”, curated by architect Arianna Callocchia, organized by magazines OFArch and DDN Discover everything about Architect@Work See the exhibitor list of Architect@Work Milano See the exhibitor list of Architect@Work Torino “The exhibition IN&OUT architecture and materials – explains the curator – aims at […]

Wireless Home Security System by Sicuritalia

A wireless alarm is a practical, effective and reliable solution for your home Among the key aspects worth considering when purchasing a wireless home security system are doubtlessly the expertise and experience of its manufacturer. Choosing a reliable company guarantees support and product quality, as demonstrated by the case of Sicuritalia. Its offering of home […]

Palazzo Experimental in Venice: A Hotel in Dorsoduro

A new tourist destination in Venice: Palazzo Experimental, with its 32 guestrooms and suites in the Venetian spirit Dorothée Meilichzon designed Palazzo Experimental in a Renaissance palace in Dorsoduro, a Venice neighborhood. The hotel belongs to Experimental Group, which is famous for its projects rooted in their environment. Overlooking the Giudecca Canal, Palazzo Experimental hosts […]

From the Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven the Ztista Chair by Faina Design

Ztista is the chair relying on the principles of craftsmanship The Ztista collection includes artisanal chairs, handcrafted as in the past but using contemporary materials, such as recycled clay, steel and paper, flaw, straw. These materials give life to a series of long-lasting and precious objects, characterized by a refined and solid design. The goal […]

Mystery and Imagination Meet at W Atlanta Midtown Hotel

The new interiors of W Atlanta Midtown hotel, designed by Virserius Studio, illustrate the adventures of Arthur, a fictional character In Atlanta, the W Atlanta Midtown hotel has been recently refurbished, entrusting New York-based firm Virserius Studio with the interior design. The new furnishings of W Atlanta Midtown hotel offer relaxation and stories of passion […]

The light that purifies air

In recent years, healthy and clean air at home has become an increasingly important element for our well-being. Air purifiers, which have become increasingly popular, are the result of sophisticated design and are often integrated into appliances that perform other functions. Moreover, the trend of integrated kitchen and living areas, with central kitchen islands, creates […]

The warm atmosphere of maisonFire

maisonFire creates decorative fireplaces for modern homes Water-powered electric fireplaces by maisonFire are much more than simple fireplaces: they are authentic furnishing accessories that heat the environment. Relying on ultrasonic technology, they reproduce smoke with steam, while colored LED lamps recall burning wood and, sometimes, even its sound. Water-powered electric fireplaces can be easily placed […]

The culture of the built environment: a conference in Malta

The Davos Declaration 2018 was the focus of an international conference about Baukultur held in Malta on October 18th, 2019 On October 18th, 2019 Malta hosted the conference “A high-quality Baukultur for Europe. Examples from the Alpine and Mediterranean context”. The event, promoted by the Ministry for Justice, Culture and Local Government in Malta and […]

Architect@Work: an innovative exhibition layout

The innovative layout of Architect@Work allows visitors and exhibitors to meet in a comfortable lounge area   Architect@Work has an innovative layout that includes exhibition stands, lounge areas dedicated to networking and an area dedicated to seminars allocating CFP professional training credits.   Discover everything about Architect@Work The exhibition path winds among small, uniform stands, […]

Acerbis Settles in Milan

After MDF Italia’s acquisition, Acerbis collections find their place in the center of Milan A new chapter for Acerbis starts in a showroom on Via della Chiusa, Milan, a short distance from 5vie, one of the districts of the Milan Design Week. MDF Italia showroom dedicates a special setting to Acerbis collections, including both historic […]

The Design Museum Presents Moving to Mars: Design on Mars

At the Design Museum in London, until February 23 rd , 2020, the exhibition Moving to Mars invites visitors to explore possible life on Mars Until February 23rd, 2020, the Design Museum will host the exhibition Moving to Mars. Installations, images and more than 200 objects illustrate Mars in relation to man: discoveries, obstacles, projects […]

Weichen Zhong: design needs time

After Art 72 Rooms, Weichen Zhong is preparing a new project for 2020. With him, we talked about how China is rethinking design China, Italy, design and art: an ideal thread connects two countries very far apart from the geographic side, and two disciplines that often interact and give life to integrated and complex projects. […]

Martinelli Luce Celebrates Guido Crepax

At the Lucca Comics & Games, from 30 October to 3 November 2019, Martinelli Luce celebrates Italian cartoonist Guido Crepax with the Civetta table lamp From 30 October to 3 November 2019, the Tuscan city hosts the Lucca Comics & Games, the event dedicated to cartoon and art enthusiasts. The palimpsest includes many conferences, competitions […]

Rubber design and circular economy

A selection of functional and innovative products, made with the rubber of end-of-life tires The rubber of end-of-life tires favors the circular economy system, thanks to the multiple recycling and reuse possibilities offered by this material. By extending its life cycle, it increases its social and environmetal value and makes it possible to reduce waste. […]

From Spain, Kave Home

The Spanish brand, e-commerce leader in the sector of indoor and outdoor furniture, opens a shop in shop in Italy   Kave Home is the Spanish brand that manufactures and distributes indoor and outdoor furnishings and accessories. It is a young, really motivated brand that expresses its creativity thanks to a heterogeneous and well-assorted group […]

Hospitality and green areas: two important subjects for the seminars of Architect@Work scheduled for November 14th in Milan

Hospitality and green façades are the subjects of the seminars scheduled for November 14th at Architect@Work Milano, with Massimo Iosa Ghini and DC10 Architetti Two important seminars are scheduled for November 14th, 2019 at Architect@Work Milano. Massimo Iosa Ghini and DC10 Architetti will deal with two topical issues: the role of architecture in hospitality and […]

Sacco Goes Green

The Sacco by Zanotta, (the bean-bag) a multi-award-winning and one of the most copied design pieces of the world, has turned 50 and so needed to regenerate a bit. Created in 1968 from an idea of three architects from Turin, Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini and Franco Teodoro, Sacco marked a radical break with the concept […]

Superstudio Maxi Opens and Milan Grows!

Superstudio Maxi follows Superstudio 13 and Superstudio Più, as a new space dedicated to art, design, culture, fashion and lifestyle that enhances the suburbs of Milan   Culture has always played a pivotal role in the regeneration of urban spaces, and Milan confirms this trend. Many disused buildings in the suburbs have been reconverted thanks […]

Pentole Agnelli: The New Showroom with Gourmet Restaurant

Pentole Agnelli opens a new showroom and a haute cuisine restaurant, a project entrusted to architect Marco Acerbis   Pentole Agnelli opens a new showroom in one of its factories in Lallio, in the province of Bergamo. In the same building, the company creates also the Bolle restaurant, led by chef Filippo Cammarata. The two […]

Flos Appoints Calvi Brambilla as Design Curators

Flos has appointed Milanese architect duo Fabio Calvi and Paolo Brambilla as Design Curators This decision came as part of the company’s strategic development programme, drawn up and put in place by Roberta Silva, just a few months after she joined Flos as Chief Executive Officer. Flos has been part of Design Holding for a year now, […]

I-Made, made in Italy in London

The first edition of I-Made, an exhibition curated by Giulio Cappellini at the Saatchi Gallery, debuted in London during the London Design Festival 2019. More than just an exhibition, I-Made could be viewed as a platform to celebrate design Made in Italy, combining trade booths with cultural exhibitions. Giulio Cappellini explained that the idea behind […]

ADI Design Index 2019 Selection

The volume ADI Design Index 2019 and the products competing for the Compasso d’Oro 2020 award ADI Design Index 2019 presents the best Italian designs produced since 2018. The ADI (Associazione per il disegno industriale) Permanent Design Observatory examined 970 entries including products, projects and services, and selected 378 of them, including 178 selected last […]

Preview imm cologne 2020, discover new ideas

Do not miss imm cologne 2020, from 13 to 19 January in Cologne New products, trends and digitalization provide the focus for the first fair of the year dedicated to the design industry, imm cologne, held in the pavilions of Koelnmesse from 13 to 19 January 2020. During the European press conference held in Athens […]

The Dalmar Hotel: modern spaces for relaxation and entertainment with a tropical twist

The Dalmar is a luxury hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with contemporary style interiors designed by DesignAgency The Dalmar hotel, set in Fort Lauderdale’s Flagler Village, Florida, is a relaxation oasis for its guests and an entertainment destination for the locals. The 25-storey building hosts 209 bedrooms and 5 food&beverage concepts: Rose’s Coffee Bar, The […]

Color in Italian Homes: A Research by Sigma Coatings

From the research by Sigma Coatings: the living styles of Italian people Sigma Coatings carried out a research on the use of color in domestic environments, titled “The emotional styles of living.” From the results of the survey, it emerges that for Italian people the paint color of their walls is very important, and interacts […]

Architect@Work Milano 2019 | Milan and the renewal of blighted areas

The urban redevelopment of the outskirts of Milan is the focus of the seminars of Architect@Work Milano – November 13th, 2019  The seminars of Architect@Work Milano held on November 13th, 2019 will be dedicated to architecture and urban planning projects that contributed to the redevelopment of the outskirts of Milan. Click here to find out […]

Biennale di Pisa Presents ‘Tempo d’acqua: l’acqua dimensione del tempo’

The third edition of the Pisa Biennale addresses the theme of water and sustainability ‘Tempodacqua’: water as part of the relationship between project and territory From Thursday, November 21 to Sunday, December 1, at the Arsenali Repubblicani and other locations around the city of Pisa, ten days of exhibitions, events, and talks, dedicated to the […]

New Professional Solutions by Quadrifoglio Group

Quadrifoglio Group opens a new monobrand showroom in Paris and consolidates its presence in France Since 1991, Quadrifoglio Group has been in the market with determination and tenacity. The acquisition and development of new brands, such as Offisit and Karboxx, and the wide range of products, allowed the company to reach a large market share […]

ADI Design Index 2019, the selection of Italian designs competing for Compasso d’Oro 2020

ADI Design Index, the volume that presents a selection of the best Italian designs competing for the Compasso d’Oro 2020 awards, is back with a new edition Also this year, ADI Design Index, thanks to a Permanent Design Observatory consisting of over 100 experts from all over Italy, has selected the best examples of Italian […]

SERA Architects Transforms a Church from the Early 20th Century into a Contemporary Theater

Inside a 20th century vacant church, SERA Architects designs the theater for Portland Playhouse company Portland Playhouse is a theater company from Portland, in Oregon, that had been using a church from the early 20th century, in the King neighborhood, as the venue for its shows. The temporary solution found by the company included sofas […]

A’ Design Award & Competition 2019/2020: Call for Late Entries

The deadline for late submissions for A’ Design Award & Competition 2019/2020 is February 28th, 2020 Discover why to apply to A’ Design Award & Competition 2019/2020 A’ Design Award & Competition, one of the world’s best known design competitions, is back. Thanks to an international jury of over 200 professional experts, including designers, architects, […]

Next Design Perspectives 2019: The future of creativity and design

“Next Design Perspectives”, the conference organized by Altagamma, Fiera Milano and Agenzia ICE, is back for the second edition The conference investigates the ongoing changes in consumption patterns, from the point of view of design and creativity. According to Andrea Illy, Chairman of Altagamma, “Fashion, design, food & beverage, automotive, yachts, and hospitality are the […]

Architect@Work: Circular Economy

The theme of Architect@Work 2019 is circular economy: how materials can help architects design with no waste. Solutions to recycle and renovate buildings and urban spaces The debate over the problems caused by pollution is increasingly lively and researchers are constantly studying new solutions to protect the environment. Innovation thus becomes a tool to recycle […]

Between industry and craftsmanship: Formae presents Roommate

Formae, a new brand of furnishing accessories, introduces Roommate, a collection of objects characterized by simple and essential shapes, and pure geometries. Formae: more than just metal The story comes from 40 years of experience in metalworking of Gennaro Tramonti. From here his sons, Laura and Simone Tramonti, started to create a series of objects […]

Eclisse Celebrates its 30th Anniversary

For its anniversary, the Veneto-based company has announced the opening of the new plant An incredibly innovative company that has acquired its expertise over time thanks to small details: Eclisse is a company that has always kept up with the times, offering great advantages to designers and installers, who, thanks to its counterframe, could avoid […]

Middle East Design & Hospitality Week, Design and Hospitality in Dubai

Last September, the Dubai World Trade Centre hosted the Middle East Design & Hospitality Week Last September, the Dubai World Trade Centre hosted the Middle East Design & Hospitality Week (MEDHW), the most important design and hospitality fair of the Middle East. The event, consisting in the trade shows INDEX, Workspace, Surface Design, The Hotel […]

Isola Design District Goes to Eindhoven for the Dutch Design Week

Italian innovation and craftsmanship will move to the Dutch Design Week with Isola Design District From 19 to 27 October Isola Design District will participate in the third edition of the Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven. The 9-day event has a palimpsest dedicated to design, innovation, sustainability and craftsmanship, thanks to the fusion of different […]

Soul_Tech by Mario Alessiani, technology and craftsmanship

Soul_Tech, by Mario Alessiani, is a project that integrates technology and craftsmanship. A collection of very original objects, made of unusual materials if we consider the functions they perform. Mario Alessiani is a designer who perfectly represents the spirit of Millennials; his projects are based on the search for artisanal excellence that mass production has […]

The Chapel of Silence in Helsinki

The Kamppi Chapel, located on Narinkka Square, is a place where you can meditate and find yourself in one of the busiest areas of Helsinki The project, by Finnish practice K2S Architects, integrates with the urban setting with a curved façade entirely made of spruce, which defines the volume of the building and shelters its […]

Designing Happiness: Festival della Crescita in Milan

Festival della Crescita will be back in Milan: three days of meetings and dialogues on “Happy Growth” Three days of meetings in two venues: the 2019 edition of the Festival della Crescita will be back in Milan on Thursday, 17 October, at Le Village by Crédit Agricole (Corso di Porta Romana 61), on Friday 18 […]

Happy 30th Birthday, Scirocco!

Scirocco has heated Italian homes for thirty years with radiators that combine aesthetics and functionality Since 1989 Scirocco has been offering innovative design, materials and technologies, combining aesthetics and functionality. Scirocco H has added aesthetic value to the primary characteristic of a radiator – efficiency. With Scirocco, radiators have become a piece of furniture worthy […]

Cinema and Design at Milano Design Film Festival 2019

Milano Design Film Festival will be back with a new edition, from 24 to 27 October, at Anteo Palazzo del Cinema MDFF, acronym of Milano Design Film Festival, will be back from 24 to 27 October at Anteo Palazzo del Cinema. The palimpsest of this festival dedicated to cinema and design enthusiasts includes several films […]

FAP Ceramiche Presents Nux: Elegance and Beauty Between Minimalism and Modernity

At Cersaie 2019 FAP Ceramiche presents Nux, the new line in porcelain stoneware and white body FAP Ceramiche has always conveyed the ideas of beauty, elegance and innovation thanks to its ceramics. By revisiting its classic style, the latest porcelain stoneware collection is addressed to modern designers and architects, offering a design characterized by spectacular […]

The New Headquarters of Progetto CMR, an Example of Sustainable Architecture

Progetto CMR celebrates its 25th anniversary with new headquarters in Milan Smart working and sustainability lie at the heart of the project of the new headquarters of Progetto CMR, located at via Russoli 6, Milan. The buildings are south east of Milan and they have undergone a complete requalification in terms of structures and plants, allowing […]

Architect@Work Focuses on Architectural Materials and Projects

Architect@Work 2019: architectural materials and projects are the focus of the exhibitions To register for the Turin edition, click here Click here to find out everything about Architect@Work IN&OUT: architecture and materials In addition to the booths dedicated to companies and the rich program of seminars, the 2019 edition of Architect@Work offers a series of […]

Sigma Coatings Presents Sigma Fresh Air, the Eco-Friendly Paint that Purifies Air

Thanks to the research constantly carried out at PPG Industries laboratories, Sigma Coatings offers technological and innovative solutions to indoor pollution The issues of air pollution and environmental sustainability are certainly not new to us, especially these days. However, not everyone is aware of the damage caused by indoor air pollution, caused by concentrations of […]

ARCHITECTURE TOUR_Italia 2019, Tradizione e innovazione in architettura, in Palermo

ARCHITECTURE TOUR_Italia 2019, the touring seminar dedicated to architects, reached Palermo last September 26th On September 26th, 2019, Palermo hosted the fifth meeting of the Architecture Tour_Italia 2019 – Tradizione e innovazione in architettura. An initiative promoted by Design Diffusion World, curated by architect Arianna Callocchia and organized in the capital of Sicily in collaboration […]

Intono, the New Technological Lamp by Luce&Light

Intono is the new LED lamp by L&L Luce & Light, offering hi-tech performance, new light emission modes, built-in speakers for music and home automation systems The Intono wall lamp is among the latest products presented by L&L Luce & Light, an Italian company specializing in LED lighting systems. Intono lamps are perfect for private […]

New HI-MACS® collection of bathtubs and shower trays

HI-MACS® presents the latest bathtubs and shower trays, with a sophisticated and functional design, which ensure maximum comfort and hygiene during use From October, three new models of bathtubs and shower trays are available in Europe   HI-MACS®   in the Alpine White shade, which, elegant and linear, make the bathroom environment even more comfortable and appealing. […]

Visual Display renovates the Vitello d’Oro restaurant

The desire of renewal while maintaining a traditional imprint is the starting point of the renovation project of the Vitello d’oro restaurant It stems from the need to renew itself to become a benchmark for the catering industry in the area. We are talking about the restaurant   Vitello d’Oro   a fish restaurant based in Udine, […]

The color and shape of Duravit

Elegant colors and sinuous shapes tell the new story of Duravit Happy D.2 Plus is just one of the many products of the latest product range by Duravit , a German manufacturer of bathroom furniture, sanitary ware and bathtubs,with high technological innovation. Happy D.2 Plus, designed by the  Sieger Design, firm, is a comprehensive set […]

Sicis at Cersaie 2019, between art and design

Sicis mosaics and the art of Italian know-how this year at Cersaie 2019 The 2019 edition of Cersaie, which was held in Bologna from September 23rd to 27th, was attended by all the leading brands of ceramic wall tiles and bathroom furnishings.Sicis, a manufacturer of artistic glass mosaics, which produces various kinds of items, has […]

Giulio Iacchetti: architects and the coffee ritual

“Le caffettiere dei Maestri. Quando l’architettura e il design incontrano la Moka” is the title of the exhibition that the Lavazza store on Piazza San Fedele 2, Milan, dedicates to coffeemakers designed by architecture masters. Twenty-four coffee makers illustrate different interpretations of the traditional moka, the steam pressure coffee maker invented in the first half […]

FederlegnoArredo Eventi in the USA with Italian Design Forum

FederlegnoArredo Eventi, from 15 to 17 October 2019, in Palm Springs, organizes Italian Design Forum, an event that offers B2B meetings between Italian companies and industry experts from the United States, Mexico and Costa Rica Following the success of the Real Estate Forum in Shanghai, FederlegnoArredo Eventi replicates the initiative in the United States. Italian […]

Architect@Work: Turin Seminars – day 2

The seminars of Architect@Work will allow you to receive up to 7 professional training credits per day. Here you will find the program of the seminars taking place on October 24th, in Turin Admission is free for professionals, upon registration on the website Register for the Turin event by clicking here   Click here to […]

Temporary architecture: the Siza Pavilion, for the Chinese company Camerich

Trade fair pavilions as authentic architectures, though temporary: an old trend that nowadays is well-established. Besides the Salone del Mobile.Milano (and the Fuorisalone), where temporary architecture reigns supreme, the occasions related to furniture exhibitions in which companies use complex installations, often designed by prominent architects, are increasing. At CIFF – China International Furniture Fair 2019, […]

Smeg and La Pavoni: The Coffee Machine Is the New Challenge

Smeg, the Italian company known for its beautiful appliances, announces the acquisition of La Pavoni, pioneering manufacturer of espresso coffee machines Smeg needs no introduction. Its Fab50 collection is a global success thanks to which technological appliances have become part of the furniture in all respects. La Pavoni: the espresso coffee machine Established in Milan […]

Oodi – Helsinki Central Library

Oodi, Helsinki’s new Central Library, comes to life thanks to the recent completion of the square and of the panoramic terrace   Oodi, inaugurated in December 2018 on the occasion of the 101st anniversary of the Independence of Finland, is the jewel in the crown of the Finnish network of internationally renowned public libraries and […]

ARCHITECTURE TOUR_Italia 2019, Tradizione e innovazione in architettura, in Bari

ARCHITECTURE TOUR_Italia 2019, the touring seminar dedicated to architects, reached Bari last September 19th On September 19th, 2019, Bari hosted the fourth meeting of the Architecture Tour_Italia 2019 – Tradizione e innovazione in architettura. An initiative promoted by Design Diffusion World, curated by architect Arianna Callocchia and organized in the capital of Puglia in collaboration […]

Cortex Shelter, Safe and Sustainable Emergency Housing System

Cortex Shelter is the new safe and sustainable emergency housing solution, easy to install and maintain, designed by Cutwork design studio Cutwork, award-winning Paris-based studio, with Cortex Shelter, offers new emergency housing solutions aimed at ensuring greater safety and wellness to displaced people living in tent cities. With minimum expenses, Cortex Shelter offers safe, sustainable and […]

Linea Light Group Illuminates “La Botanica di Leonardo. Per una nuova scienza tra arte e natura” in Florence

For the 500th anniversary of Leonardo’s death, the company creates an installation at Museo di Santa Maria Novella, in Florence The entrance to the exhibition “La Botanica di Leonardo. Per una nuova scienza tra arte e natura” in Florence features a vertical garden illuminated by Periskop spotlights with 180° adjustable steel brackets and integrated powerLED […]

Cersaie 2019: Terratinta Group Surfaces in an Installation by Lucchesedesign

The new ceramic surfaces by Terratinta Group are at Cersaie 2019 in an installation by Lucchesedesign, along with Fir Italia faucets and Arbi bathroom furniture, for a completely customized bathroom Terratinta Group presents its new products to the visitors of Cersaie 2019 with “Voices: the soul of ceramics”, an installation by Francesco Lucchese, which combines […]

Comfort, Energy Efficiency and Sustainability for “Nuove forme dell’abitare-la casa del futuro”, the Event by Paolo Castelli

On Thursday, September 26th, 2019, Palazzo Segni Masetti, in Bologna, will host the conference, organized by Paolo Castelli SpA, on the possible housing units of the future A topical issue, especially in relation to the changes in housing and construction technologies. Housing is and will always be a fundamental discussion topic, necessary to project into […]

Marmomac 2019 | The Italian Stone Theatre | Naturality: Uniqueness and Geodiversity of Stone

“The Italian Stone Theatre”, the great stage dedicated to Italian stone excellence, will be back to Marmomac, in Verona, from 25 to 28 September 2019 The unique physical, mechanical and aesthetic diversity is the characteristic that distinguishes stone materials, which can be shaped with surprising results. Today, thanks to new processing technologies and the visions […]

Architect@Work: Turin Seminars – day 1

A rich program of seminars allows participants to receive up to 7 professional training credits per day Admission is free for professionals, upon registration on the website To register for the Turin edition, click here Click here to find out everything about Architect@Work Architect@Work Turin 2019: seminars, October 23rd The interesting seminars on circular economy, […]

Cersaie 2019: Lapitec and Sintered Stone Slabs

A sintered stone collection characterized by great versatility At Cersaie 2019, Lapitec presents its new sintered stone products, with large format slabs featuring ‘through-body veining’ creating harmonious patterns. An absolute white base has delicate gray veins available in three variants: from geometric patterns, to thick veins, to more delicate ones. Three versatile variants for a […]

Cersaie 2019: New Features for the 40MM Series by Rubinetterie Treemme

Rubinetterie Treemme adds new finishes to the 40MM collection and a new mixer faucet for washbasins and kitchen sinks Rubinetterie Treemme extends the 40MM steel line with a new mixer faucet suitable for both bathrooms and kitchens. Designed by the in-house technical team, the 40MM line, with its clean and elegant design, is suitable for […]

Cersaie 2019: PLANET EARTH, A Tribute to the Earth

At Cersaie 2019, Tecnografica Italian Wallcoverings presents PLANET EARTH, the installation of wallpapers and decorative panels with patterns inspired by the Earth and the beauty of nature On the occasion of Cersaie 2019, the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tiles and Bathroom Furnishings, in Bologna from 23 to 27 September, Tecnografica Italian WallCoverings will present PLANET […]

Cersaie 2019: Magic by Arbi Arredobagno

Arbi Arredobagno presents its new furnishing collections at Cersaie 2019 A wide range of finishes, for a collection of bathroom furniture that includes console tables, wall units, accessories in different finishes and materials, makes up Arbi Arredobagno’s offering. An avant-garde project that can adapt to the needs of the customer, a stylistic flexibility that meets […]

Cersaie 2019: FMG and Fiandre Architectural Surfaces

FMG – Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti and Fiandre Architectural Surfaces present their new collections at Cersaie 2019 MaxFine Marmi collection by FMG: Emperador finish A new marble effect for the MaxFine Marmi range by FMG: Emperador. Emperador marble, with its warm brown color and its cream and hazelnut veins, is one of the most famous […]

Nathan Yong: In the Scheme of Things

To celebrate his 20 years of activity, Nathan Yong Design and the DesignSingapore Council organized an exhibition at the National Design Center in Singapore. Nathan Yong was one of the first Singaporean designers to establish himself internationally, thanks to collaborations with many companies in the industry, many of which are Italian. The exhibition “In the […]

Cersaie 2019: The Platform Dedicated to Ceramic Tiles and Bathroom Furnishings

From 23 to 27 September, Cersaie, one of the world’s largest and most important trade fairs dedicated to ceramic tiles and bathroom furnishings, will be back to BolognaFiere Cersaie 2019 has a new outlook: a new image and a new logo for a changing world. Cersaie becomes Open Cersaie, a new concept of trade fair, […]

Cersaie 2019: Scavolini Presents Two New Bathroom Lines

14At Cersaie 2019, Scavolini presents Juno and Tratto, the collections where lifestyle meets design Juno is a completely new collection, characterized by minimal lines and a neat geometry. Its leitmotiv is the J-groove door, which offers an ergonomic grip as well as plain and rigorous aesthetics. The finishes, matt or glossy, come in several colors […]

Cersaie 2019: The Restyling of the 5.Zero Collection by Arblu

The 5.Zero collection by Arblu has been updated with new materials and finishes for a greater customization of the bathroom Thanks to the restyling of the 5.Zero collection by Arblu it is possible to make any bathroom! The endless customization possibilities allow you to choose among new finishes and materials, many colors, accessories, different heights […]

LG Signature at London Design Festival 2019

LG Signature takes part in the London Design Festival for the first time, with an exhibition at Somerset House The London Design Festival will provide the occasion to present LG Signature philosophy. Appliances that combine technology and aesthetics, for products addressed to extremely demanding consumers. Events and highlights of the London Design Festival London Design […]

Architect@Work Is Coming to Turin and Milan

Architect@Work will be back in 2019 in two cities: Turin, 23-24 October, and Milan, 13-14 November Since its debut in Italy in 2014, the success and popularity of Architect@Work have grown rapidly, thanks to an innovative and stimulating formula. Architect@Work is not a simple exhibition but an authentic fair that offers architects concrete tools to […]

Chef Cracco’s Enthusiasm and Scavolini’s Innovation

On September 16th, the TV show “Nella MIA Cucina – Una ricetta con Cracco” starts on RAI2. 20 episodes in the kitchen! On September 16th, the cooking show “Nella MIA cucina – Una ricetta con Cracco” starts on Rai2, hosted by talented chef Carlo Cracco, who is at ease in TV studios, supported by webstar […]

Index Dubai 2019: Interior Design in the Middle East

INDEX, one of the most important interior design fairs in the Middle East, will be back at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 17 to 19 September 2019 INDEX Exhibition will return to the Dubai World Trade Centre from 17 to 19 September 2019. The fair, addressed to interior designers and architects, takes place during […]

Luigi Colani and the “biodesign”

The designer of speed, of “biodynamics”, founder of “biodesign”, and much more. Luigi Colani, passed away on September 16th, aged 91, is a design legend, who worked in all possible design fields. Born in Germany in 1928 (as Lutz Colani), he worked all over the world. In the early Fifties, in California, he designed new […]

Europe’s Most Beautiful Lofts According to Holidu

Holidu, search engine for vacation rentals, reveals Europe’s most beautiful lofts where you can spend unforgettable weekends   Holidu is a search engine for vacation rentals founded in 2014 in Munich that allows you to access 15,265,356 holiday homes of any kind: from rustic huts to elegant mansions, from farms to chalets and design apartments. […]

The Excellence of Made in Italy in London Restaurants

The Bridge Restaurant at ExCeL London The Bridge Restaurant, a project by SHH Architecture & Interior Design, has recently opened in London. Located within ExCeL London, a new conference centre, The Bridge hosts three different spaces on three levels: a take-away stand, a bar and a 230-seat restaurant, open throughout the day. The interiors are […]

A’ Design Award & Competition 2019/20 Call for Submissions

10A’ Design Award & Competition is back with a new edition. The deadline to register for the 2019/20 edition is September 30th, 2019 A’ Design Award, one of the world’s most important and renowned design competitions, is back. An international jury of over 200 professional experts, including designers, architects, bloggers, journalists, researchers and university professors, […]

Bologna Design Week: Le nouvel esprit des couleurs selon Le Corbusier

Among the many events of the Bologna Design Week, do not forget “Le nouvel esprit des couleurs selon Le Corbusier – Padiglione Esprit Nouveau”, the exhibition curated by Faenza-based company Gigacer, supported by Les Couleurs Le Corbusier, the foundation that owns the rights to Le Corbusier’s project on colors. The Pavillon de L’Esprit Nouveau is […]

Open Day at Domus Academy Milano

On Saturday, September 14th, Domus Academy will invite visitors to discover all its services and master’s programs Save the date: Saturday, September 14th, 2019, via Darwin 20, Milan. From 10 am to 5 pm Domus Academy will offer its visitors the chance to explore the campus, meet the staff and know the academic programs of […]

The Stratford: A New Hospitality Destination in London

A new hospitality destination in London: this is The Stratford, located on the top six floors of the building with the same name, designed by SOM (Skidmore, Owings & Merrill) Discover events and highlights of the London Design Festival 2019 London Design Festival 2019: Design Districts London Design Festival: Festival Commissions and Special Projects 100% […]

Axolight: Emotional Lighting

Axolight presents its new catalogue “Luce è Colore” and four artworks that stir emotions On the occasion of the launch of the new catalogue “Luce è colore” (“Light is color”), Axolight, company specializing in decorative lighting, presented a new version of some of the most representative – now iconic – products, such as Melting Pot, […]

Frame and Lynea by Cordivari Design: A Designer Radiator and Matching Accessories

A complete project for the bathroom: it is formed by Frame and Lynea by Cordivari Design, a designer radiator characterized by a rigorous and essential profile, completed by accessories specially designed to create the perfect whole for any kind of bathroom. The Frame radiator is particularly versatile, allowing you to customize it in order to […]

Cersaie 2019: Colorful and Textural Surfaces by Casalgrande Padana

At Cersaie 2019, Casalgrande Padana will present two new collections: R-Evolution, focused on color, and Manhattan, characterized by textural surfaces The porcelain stoneware surfaces created by the Emilia-based company have always stood out for their very high quality and for the research in colors and finishes. Both new collections, Manhattan and R-Evolution, reinterpret concrete, enhanced […]

Cersaie 2019: Gallery 3000 Shower Enclosures by Duka

The Gallery 3000 collection of shower enclosures by Duka, a historical series, has been completely restyled to offer even better performance Gallery 3000 has been Duka’s flagship model for six years now. It is a product that combines flexibility, ergonomics, functionality with an excellent quality/price ratio. Today the Duka Shower enclosures Gallery 3000 represents the […]

T Tower by Antrax IT, a cover radiator

DDN has chosen a designer radiator by Antrax IT for the cover of its latest issue to highlight the creative soul of the company as well as the elegance of its products, protagonists of the decoration Antrax IT is a Treviso-based company specializing in impactful and high-performing designer radiators. Thanks to their minimal and clean-cut […]

Exploring Bologna through Bologna Design Week

Bologna Design Week, the one-week event held during Cersaie, will be back in Bologna in 2019. Now in its fifth edition, the Design Week will present many initiatives involving stores, galleries, designers, public and historical places, with exhibitions, installations and workshops. On September 25th, the Design Night, in collaboration with Confcommercio Ascom Bologna, will see […]

Neolith is the perfect partner for the Cédric Grolet patisserie

The ‘Maître Pâtissier’ Cédric Grolet is a very talented chef, who has been awarded several prizes for his patisserie, including the Gault Millau Pâtissier of the Year and the Best Pastry Chef by 50 Best, in 2019. Take a look at his Paris apartment, featuring Neolith sintered stone. A pupil of Christophe Adam, (former pastry chef […]

Famous Bathrooms, Cersaie 2019

This year’ s special exhibition at Cersaie 2019 is Famous Bathrooms, a selection of settings inspired by popular personalities, curated by Angelo Dall’Aglio and Davide Vercelli. Famous Bathrooms showcases bathroom products in settings inspired by art galleries, with a few pieces selected for each set. The characters involved in the exhibition come from the most diverse […]

Architecture: from Alvaro Siza’s Modernism to the digital future

The evolution of architecture and manufacture is the topic of a design forum at CIFF Shanghai, September 8th, 2019 China is running fast, and it doesn’t miss a chance to prove it. CIFF Shanghai, the largest furniture fair in China along with CIFF Guangzhou, is now in its fifth edition, and this year hosts a […]

John Pawson for WonderGlass at London Design Festival 2019

The lamps designed by John Pawson for St. John’s Church in Hackney feature Murano glass Wonderglass, a London-based company with an Italian soul, is celebrating its first collaboration with John Pawson with an exhibition of Murano glass lamps, designed by Pawson himself for the refurbishment of St. John’s Church in Hackney, London. WonderGlass, founded in […]

Faber know-how: the induction hobs

Advanced technology, uniform cooking, built-in hood: the induction hobs by Faber Induction hobs: high technology The induction hob is a great solution to combine aesthetics, technology, safety and comfort in the kitchen. Induction hobs can be integrated into any interior style, feature a cold cooking surface, without any risk of burns, and cook to perfection […]

London Design Festival 2019: London Design Fair

London Design Fair, now in its fourth year, was created in 2016 by the merger of Tent London, founded in 2007, and Super Brands. The Old Truman Brewery, in London East End, is one of the largest breweries in the world at the end of the 19th century, and it has been hosting the event […]

A Tea Pavilion in front of the Helsinki Design Museum

Tea Pavilion, a wooden pavilion open to the public until 15 September, celebrates the 100th anniversary of Finland’s independence The English tradition of tea translates into Finnish wood architecture, thanks to the cooperation between students of architecture from the University of Westminster and the Aalto University in Finland who, under the supervision of the Finnish […]

London Design Festival: Design Districts

The London Design Festival involves a number of Design Districts, representing as many areas of London. For 2019, there are 11 Design Districts Third part of the London Design Festival 2019. The events of the London Design Festival are located in different Design Districts, scattered throughout the various areas of London. A few suggestions: London […]

London Design Festival 2019: Designjunction

At London Design Festival 2019, Designjunction returns to King’s Cross. The exhibition is one of the main events of the London Design Festival (the others are 100% Design, Focus, London Design Fair), along with hundreds of small-scale events. The 2019 edition hosts over 200 brands, in different locations, around the UAL Central Saint Martin college […]

London Design Festival: Festival Commissions and Special Projects

The London Design Festival, September 14-22, directly commissions many projects spread throughout the city, developed with different sponsors. Here are some highlights Read also: London Design Festival: Festival Commissions and Special Projects 100% Design, 25th edition I-MADE, the first exhibition dedicated exclusively to Italian design in London The Festival Commissions include different installations, exhibitions, events, […]

London Design Festival 2019: design in London

London Design Festival 2019 is back in September 14-22. Here the highlights selected by Designdiffusion.com and DDNBlog.it Events and highlights from London Design Festival 2019 London Design Festival: Festival Commissions and Special Projects LDF 2019: Design Districts 100% Design, 25th edition Designjunction 2019 London Design Fair 2019 I-MADE, design made in Italy on show in […]

London Design Festival: 100% Design 2019

100% Design, the London exhibition dedicated to interior design, industrial design, finishes, and materials, celebrates its 25th edition in 2019. From 18 to 21 September, many emerging brands, renowned firms, designers’ collectives, different countries and a rich program of conferences, with internationally renowned designers and architects, will welcome the visit of over 27 thousand regular […]

Nomad Venice 2019: the travelling exhibition of collectible design returns to Venice

Following Monte Carlo and St. Moritz, Nomad-Circle, the showcase dedicated to art and design, arrives in Venice Founded in 2016 by Giorgio Pace and Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte, Nomad is a showcase of unique design pieces for collectors, held in a different place at each edition, always in charming and exclusive locations. Previous editions have been hosted […]

In Santiago, Chile, a historic mansion becomes a urban design hotel

Chilean architect Cazú Zegers and interior designer Carolina Delpiano transform a historic mansion from 1929 into the Magnolia urban hotel, in Santiago de Chile Hotel Magnolia manages to balance the needs of a contemporary hotel with a historical background, preserving the integrity of the existing building, now with three new floors. Zegers and Delpiano new […]

I-MADE, the first exhibition dedicated exclusively to Italian design in London

I-MADE, an exhibition curated by Giulio Cappellini at the Saatchi Gallery, debuts at the London Design Festival 2019 Much more than just an exhibition, I-MADE is a platform to celebrate the best design Made in Italy. The world’s best-known design icons will be displayed alongside contemporary products, made by the best Italian brands. Events and […]

The bridges of Amsterdam: a jewel of hospitality

The “houses” of the bridges of Amsterdam become hotel suites with a view to the canals It is difficult not to be impressed by the number of bridges scattered across Amsterdam – 1281, according to the last survey – the oldest of which dates back to 1648. Some are romantic, others are imposing engineering work […]

Fabriano Drawing Festival Will Arrive in Milan by September

On September 14 and 15, 2019, the Sforza Castle in Milan will host the Fabriano Drawing Festival, with moments for children and adults 300 events will take place during the great Fabriano is All Around tour, now in its fourth edition. Focus of the event is to entertain the public through brushes, pens and Fabriano […]

The First Edition of HOMI Outdoor Home & Dehors in Milan

The first edition of HOMI Outdoor Home & Dehors will take place by September The first edition of HOMI Outdoor is approaching. The new fair dedicated to decoration and accessories for indoor and outdoor spaces will take place from 13 to 16 September 2019 at Fiera Milano. Thanks to the spaces dedicated to experimental design and […]

In Cuzco a manor House from the Colonial Era becomes a boutique hotel

In Cuzco, Peru, a manor house from the colonial era, becomes an exclusive boutique hotel, designed by Denise Guislain-Koechlin The project of the boutique hotel Inkaterra La Casona preserves the original architecture of the building and, thanks to a careful restoration, brings back to life the meeting of ancient cultures and local traditions, through the centuries. […]

A’design Award & Competition: the winners 2018-2019

A’Design Award & Competition: the 2019-2020 edition kicks off 100 categories which represent as many sectors of design and architecture, grouped into 6 macro-sections; 2,437 prizes, awarded to winners from 106 countries, in the 2018/2019 edition. These are just some of the numbers of the A’ Design Award & Competition, one of the most interesting […]

Temporary architecture: “Magic Walls”, from Casacor Sao Paulo 2019

Brazilian architect Leo Romano took part in Casacor Sao Paulo 2019 with “Magic Walls” (Paredes Magicas), a project that uses living space horizontally and vertically. “Magic Walls” is a loft with an area of 100 square meters and very high ceilings, which houses a large living room with open kitchen and dining area, a loft […]

Sanlorenzo SD96, the First Yacht Designed by Patricia Urquiola

There are great expectations for Sanlorenzo SD96, the first yacht designed by Patricia Urquiola, which will debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2019 During the Cannes Yachting Festival 2019, the yatch designed by Patricia Urquiola for Sanlorenzo, will make its debut. For over 60 years, this shipyard, one of the most famous of the world, […]

Nendo Designs an Office Building in Tokyo with Natural Air and Light

Kojimachi Terrace, in Tokyo, is an office building with operable windows, terraces and a roof garden on the top three floors Japanese studio Nendo designed an 11-story office building in the Kojimachi district in Tokyo, Kojimachi Terrace. The building aims at sustainability while creating an ambience that is different from traditional office buildings. Large office […]

Lorenzi Milano: new store, same excellence

In June 2019, the Milan-based store of Lorenzi Milano reopened, the ideal continuation of the historic G. Lorenzi store in Montenapoleone street G. Lorenzi: a Milanese history G. Lorenzi (permanently closed in 2014) was a shop founded in 1929 in Via Montenapoleone. Today heart of the Milanese fashion district, in the early twentieth century the […]

Superfluid Presents Sup, the Surfboard by BorromeodeSilva

Sup – Superfluid Stand-up Paddleboard is a cutting-edge surfboard designed by BorromeodeSilva, the perfect balance between quality, aesthetics and technology Inspired by the elegance of aquatic mammals and the movement that allows them to emerge to breathe, Sup – Superfluid Stand-up Paddleboard – is a cutting-edge surfboard representing the manifesto of the values of Superfluid, […]

A Stosa Kitchen Means Family

Technology and passion for the new Stosa Cucine showroom For 50 years it has pursued with perseverance and passion the same dream. Stosa Cucine is an ambitious company controlled by the Sani family, committed to the creation of kitchens that are part of the everyday life of entire families. {%CAPTION%} The Tuscan production site covers […]

Temporary architecture: Casa Dendê Duratex, from Casacor Sao Paulo 2019

Architect Nildo José completed his first full house project in Casacor Sao Paulo 2019. A residence of 155 square meters, consisting of a large living room facing the garden, a dining area, a bedroom, a bathroom and a kitchen. The project combines many original solutions, mixing essential and very sophisticated elegance with authentically Brazilian elements, […]

Mavic Air, the Light and Ultra Compact Drone by DJI

Mavic Air is the most compact drone on the market and offers advanced technology for high-quality photographs and videos The Mavic Air drone is an example of advanced technology able to offer not only high performance and functionality, but also elegance and lightness. Mavic Air, foldable and portable (it is as small as a smartphone […]

Casacor São Paulo 2019: Planeta Casa

Casacor São Paulo 2019: in Brazil, an exhibition of interior architecture, with 75 projects by over 90 architects and landscape architects A show of temporary yet complete architecture Casacor is an exhibition of temporary interior architecture, mostly housing, although there are also bars and restaurants, and some hotel concepts. Each project is designed by an […]

St. George Hotel in Helsinki: the former Finnish Literature Society building converted into a boutique hotel

In the centre of Helsinki, the former Finnish Literature Society headquarters became a boutique hotel furnished with Finnish design icons The St. George Hotel, in Helsinki, is in the proximity of two of Helsinki’s most famous streets, Esplanadi and Mannerheimintie, in front of the Old Church Park and nearby the Design District, the lively neighborhood […]

Temporary architecture: Casa Contêiner, from Casacor São Paulo

Following the Deca Lab by Ricardo Bello Dias, (read here), here is another temporary architecture from Casacor San Paolo 2019, the Casa Contêiner (The Container House), a project by the architect Marilia Pellegrini, which promotes sustainability and reuse. The reuse of containers to make homes is not really new; however, architect Marilia Pellegrini aims to […]

Nun Assisi Relais & Spa Museum: A 5-Star Jewel

In the historic center of Assisi, a homely and peaceful structure built on the ruins of St. Catherine’s monastery In 1275 St. Catherine’s monastery was built to host a group of Benedictine nuns. Over the years Cistercian nuns, affiliates of the confraternity of St. Anthony and St. James etc. followed one another until 1900, when […]

The Accessories for men by Mani del Sud: between Luxury and Craftsmanship

Mani del Sud creates elegant and original accessories for men, a symbol of Italian culture and artisanal tradition Mani del Sud creates elegant and original accessories for men, a symbol of Italian culture and artisanal tradition Bow ties, backpacks, shirts and leather goods are just some of the creations proposed by the brand, in line […]

Arredo3 presents Kronos, the ideal kitchen for metropolitan spaces

Kronos is the new kitchen collection by Arredo3 characterized by a modern, urban and industrial chic touch The main feature of this kitchen is the absence of handles. Its light cabinet doors make the kitchen more functional. The Kronos collection by Arredo3 perfectly represents a contemporary, urban mood with an industrial chic effect. In particular, […]

A’Design Award & Competition 2019/20 Call for Entry

A’Design Award & Competition is among the most important and popular design competitions, assigning hundreds of awards every year. The deadline to register for the 2019/20 edition is September 30th Every year, dozens and dozens of products are designed around the world. A’Design Award and Competition is a competition addressed to designers and companies eager […]

The New Milano Malpensa SEA Prime Terminal

Milano Malpensa International Airport opens a new 24/7 terminal dedicated to business and general aviation Recently opened, the new Malpensa Terminal covers a 1,400 sq m area between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, with a 50,000 sq m apron and a 5,000 sq m hangar for executive jet aircraft. SEA Prime opens its second FBO […]

Olea All Suite Resort in Zakynthos: Between Nordic and Tropical Style

Olea All Suite in Zakynthos is a small wellness oasis perched on a hill overlooking the Ionian Sea, furnished with different materials to create a unique and Mediterranean style The Olea All Suite resort is a project by Block722, the architecture practice established in 2009 by Sotiris Tsergas, Katja Margaritoglou and Konstantinos Korfiatis, with offices in […]

Muzeum Susch Is a New Contemporary Art Museum in the Swiss Alps

A new space dedicated to experimental approaches to contemporary art has recently opened in Susch, a town in the Engadin valley, in the Swiss Alps Muzeum Susch, founded by the Polish entrepreneur Grażyna Kulczyk, is located among the remains of a former vicarage and hospice building that formed part of a rural monastery founded in […]

Selling Design: The Changes in the Market

A conference organized by Pambianco focuses on the new course of design distribution through new channels Pambianco, the consulting firm specialized in the luxury sector, every year, for 5 years now, has been organizing a conference inviting entrepreneurs, retailers, architects and players in the design furniture sector, to take stock of the situation. The 2019 […]

Interview with Yvette Taylor, design director of Yvette Taylor London

Maison&Objet September 2019: Office and Home Office

 In Paris, the September 2019 edition of Maison&Objet 2019 will dedicate a space to products and design solutions for new office environments, increasingly similar to domestic ones Maison&Objet, the most important trade fair dedicated to furniture, lifestyle, interior decoration in Paris, will be back from 6 to 10 September 2019. During five intense days architects […]

Ricardo Bello Dias at Casacor São Paulo: a Lab for the house of tomorrow

Casacor is an exhibition of interior architecture, held for over 30 years in South America, and now it features 23 editions, one of which is in Miami. The 2019 edition of São Paulo, Brazil’s 33rd, features 75 interiors and gardens, designed by as many architecture studios, which explore contemporary living in different styles and ways. Temporary […]

HOMI Milano: the debut of HOMI Outdoor

Starting from 2019, HOMI Milano will be made up of three shows. HOMI, the Lifestyle Trade Fair, will be held annually, in January; the range of products for the home will be completed by HOMI Outdoor, dedicated to outdoor living, which will be held in September. HOMI Jewels & Fashion, the exhibition dedicated to jewels […]

Interview with Henrietta Holroyd: Italian design between style and craftsmanship

Secret Universe at the Helsinki Design Museum

Until September 22nd, Design Museum of Helsinki will be hosting Secret Universe, an exhibition on the work carried out by design duo Aamu Song and Johan Olin from Company Until September 22nd, the Design Museum of Helsinki will be hosting Secret Universe, the exhibition curated by Suvi Saloniemi and architect Linda Bergroth to present the […]

Istituto Marangoni of Milan presents the design of the future

César Pelli: The Skyscrapers and the New Milan

César Pelli passed away aged 92. The Argentine architect was known for designing some of the world’s most famous skyscrapers, including the Unicredit Tower in the Porta Nuova district in Milan Born in Tucumán (1926), northern Argentina, César Pelli studied architecture in Argentina and at the University of Illinois, where he was granted a scholarship […]

Interview with Anthony Lilley of Zeropointone ltd

Blu di te House: In Santa Margherita, a Boutique Hotel with Vintage Furnishings

A tribute to design in one of Italy’s most beautiful seaside resorts: Blu di te House is a boutique hotel in Santa Margherita Ligure, in the Gulf of Tigullio, where all the furnishings are for sale The guest house, curated by Michele Concina, designer, president of Fondazione Fernanda Pivano, Enzo Sanfilippo, fashion art stylist, his […]

Interview with Kia Stanford (Kia Designs): the relationship between British designers and Italian design

Lunar by Royal Botania Celebrates Moon Landing

A marble lamp inspired by the moon celebrates the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 July 20th, 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the moon landing as part of the Apollo 11 space mission. To celebrate this event, Belgian company Royal Botania, specializing in outdoor furnishings, has created the Lunar lamp. Lunar consists of a LED […]

Interview with Anna Lloyd-Jones, Creative director of ALJ Studio

Interview with Tullia Monachesi of Benedetti Architects

UCCA Dune Art Museum, The Museum Among the Dunes

The UCCA Art Museum, designed by OPEN Architecture, is located along the coast of Bohai Bay, in northern China, and is inspired by children’s excavations on the beach In perfect harmony with the surroundings, the UCCA Dune Art Museum in Bohai Bay  covers an area of 930 sq m, under a large sand dune that […]

Interview with architect Gianmarco Cavagnino

Horizon Soft, Marc Newson’s Rolling Luggage Collection for Louis Vuitton

Australian designer Marc Newson designs a new collection of technological and lightweight luggage for Louis Vuitton The new Horizon Soft collection, designed by Marc Newson for Louis Vuitton, includes soft rolling luggage covered in a thermoformed 3D knit with the Louis Vuitton’s signature Monogram. The knit is fully fashioned in a custom-made technical yarn that […]

Heckfield Place: From an Ancient Manor House to a Boutique Hotel

Architecture firm Spratley & Partners brings back to life a Georgian house in Hampshire turning it into a boutique hotel Heckfield Place, in Hampshire, south-west of London, is a historic manor house that used to be the home of an aristocratic family. Today, thanks to architecture firm Spratley & Partners, it has become a boutique […]

Interview with Pasquale Natuzzi of Natuzzi spa

Jonathan Ive, Marc Newson, the electronics design and its evolution

A few days ago, Jonathan Ive announced that he will leave Apple, after over 25 years of a fruitful collaboration that revolutionized the look of consumer electronics. Jony (Jonathan) Ive joined Apple in 1992, before Steve Jobs’ return as CEO, and has been Head of Design for the Cupertino-based company for several years now. Since […]

LG Electronics Introduces AI Washing Machines

Reducing consumption and preserving the quality of fabrics are the goals of the new range of Artificial Intelligence washing machines by LG Electronics LG Electronics, a leading brand in the household appliances market, launches two highly technological product ranges: combined refrigerators and AI DD washing machines, inspired by users’ needs. Clothes lose their brightness and […]

Design Diffusion Video News: Enel, Divani & Divani and a Special Tiramisu

The first Enel Green Power interactive plant, designed by DotDotDot and Storyfactory, has opened in Trezzo sull’Adda. The multimedia path is illustrated by 5 avatars. Pasquale Natuzzi tells us about the opening of the new Divani&Divani by Natuzzi store in Gerenzano, in the province of Varese. With its 1,000 sq m of display area and next-generation products, this is […]

Hōyō, the “hug” armchair designed by Elisabetta de Strobel

Hōyō, the “hug” armchair characterized by overlapping volumes combines sartorial tradition and innovation The Hōyō (“hug” in Japanese) armchair by interior designer Elisabetta de Strobel was inspired by the balance between comfort and design. Characterized by a structured shape, generous and enveloping proportions, it has a wide and deep seat. This armchair defines an architecture […]

Say Yes to Traveling, but Only with a Bank Suitcase

The suitcases of the Bank collection designed by Marc Sadler for FPM (Fabbrica Pelletterie Milano) are inspired by old chests but are made with cutting-edge materials and technologies Marc Sadler, a pioneer in combining cutting-edge materials and technologies, designs the Bank collection for FPM FABBRICAPELLETTERIEMILANO, a Milanese leather goods brand founded in 1946. Bank suitcases […]

Lyzard, The Invisible Loudspeakers

Lyzard by K-Array: the perfect sound that disappears into the walls Loudspeakers and interior design are always looking for a harmonious agreement: some models are designed to furnish a space with an independent personality, others are minimal to perfectly integrate with furniture and become invisible. Lyzard by K-Array is a speaker that fits perfectly flush […]

Fiskars Village Art & Design Biennale

Fiskars in Finland will be hosting the first edition of the Fiskars Village Art & Design Biennale until September 15th For the first time the Fiskars Village Art & Design Biennale gathers Finnish and international artists and designers in the picturesque setting of Fiskars. An old industrial village surrounded by the forest and founded in […]

Interview with Marcello Toncelli of Lapitec

Doha: The National Museum of Qatar by Ateliers Jean Nouvel

French architect Jean Nouvel designs a new museum for Doha that tells the history of Qatar from its origins to nowadays The brand new National Museum of Qatar, in Doha, stands between the sea and the desert. This is the latest work by the French architect Jean Nouvel, who designed also the addition to the […]

Architecture Tour_Italia 2019 in Trieste

The Italian journey of Architecture Tour_Italia 2019 continued in Trieste. Many architects from Trieste and province took part in the contest and in the training workshop focused on Tradition and Innovation in Architecture On Thursday, July 4th, 2019, Trieste hosted the third meeting of the Architecture Tour_Italia 2019 – Tradizione e innovazione in architettura. An […]

AUGust: in Antwerp, a former convent converted into a hotel by Vincent Van Duysen

In Antwerp, a former Augustinian convent houses a hotel characterized by an austere yet serene atmosphere, with an aura of sacredness Defining the AUGust in Antwerp, one of the most recent projects by Vincent Van Duysen, as a hotel would be reductive: the complex that houses it is a former convent, carefully restored, consisting of […]

JoeVelluto: design is a life philosophy

To Re or not to Re, curated by JVLT, is a project for recycling post-consumer plastic, and is the starting point for a broader conversation on the meaning of design in our time, with Andrea Maragno, founder of JoeVelluto with Sonia Tasca. The To Re or not to Re project took part in the RO […]

HEART, 100% Made in Italy Designer Radiators from Marble Waste

HEART, the new brand of designer radiators with a smart, green, 100% made in Italy heart HEART’s collections of designer radiators rely on a special ecological blend patented by PGL-Factory obtained from waste marble powder, conglomerated with a special nontoxic and water-soluble acrylic resin. The result is an extremely malleable composite that acquires its shape […]

AK/25 Faucets by Boffi and Fantini Win the AZ Awards 2019

The AK/25 faucet collection, the result of the collaboration between Boffi and Fantini, wins the AZ Awards 2019 in the Architectural Products category The AZ Awards, launched in 2011 by Canadian design and architecture magazine Azure, for the ninth consecutive year awarded the products that combine innovation, aesthetics and design. Giulio Cappellini, Ron Arad, London-based […]

WallPepper H2O, Water and Moisture Resistant Wallpaper

WallPepper H2O is the wallpaper that allows you to decorate interior walls or façades in damp environments The trend of wallpaper is growing and it gives us many ideas to make our homes unique thanks to emotional feelings. Wallpepper H2O offers a wide collection of wallpapers for spaces such as bathrooms, wellness areas, kitchens, or […]

Design Diffusion Video News: Premio Architettura Toscana, the best colors for your kids’ bedroom, Peck

Encouraging reflection on contemporary architecture was the goal of Premio Architettura Toscana. The winners were proclaimed in Florence. In the rooms of younger children pink and green are calming and soothing colors, while, as they grow up, light blue and some hints of green may stimulate both mental and physical relaxation. Light and color are […]

Elena Salmistraro x Luisaviaroma x Nike ZoomX vista Grind

Nike ZoomX Vista Grind is a new sneaker from the women’s collection, featuring a sole made of Grind, the recycled material from Nike. The chunky white midsole features green neon foam. The Grind sole provides stability and support for runners, and is both recycled and recyclable. Designed by Georgina James, creative director of women’s collection […]

Interview with Federico Maria Bianca sales director of Giorgetti

Architecture Tour_Italia 2019 in Naples

On June 20th, 2019 Naples hosted the first meeting of the Architecture Tour_Italy 2019 – Tradizione e innovazione in architettura. An initiative promoted by Design Diffusion World On Thursday, June 20th, 2019, Naples hosted the first meeting of the Architecture Tour_Italy 2019 – Tradizione e innovazione in architettura. An initiative promoted by Editorial Group Design […]

Smart Coatings by Sigma Coatings

Sigma Coatings presents Façade Putz Self-Clean and Façade Topcoat Matt, the new products for outdoor use that counteract the damages caused by smog and facilitate professionals’ work even with bad weather conditions It is no news that urban smog has many harmful effects. Among them, one is often understated: the aesthetic consequences of pollution on […]

When the Force of Star Wars Becomes a Furniture Collection

Filipino designer Kenneth Cobonpue creates the first furniture collection inspired by the famous Star Wars saga The force has awakened in Star Wars fans this year. Before the release of the new chapter of the famous saga in December 2019, Disney has decided to collaborate with Filipino designer Kenneth Cobonpue to create a furniture collection […]

Interview with Massimiliano Messina President of Flou

Boffi | De Padova Group: New Showroom in Naples

Boffi | De Padova Group opens a new showroom in Naples to display its living concept Summer 2019 in Naples is full of dynamism: after the success of the first edition of EDIT Napoli, Boffi De Padova Group opens a new showroom in a picturesque area of the city. The new space is located in […]

Beyond, a luxury residence designed by SAOTA studio

A new project by South African studio SAOTA, in Cape Town, a villa furnished with international and local design The villa, designed by SAOTA architects, is located in Clifton, a residential suburb of Cape Town, South Africa, one of the most expensive and exclusive areas in South Africa. The Beyond residence, on different levels, stands on […]

In Valencia, the Headquarters of Architecture Firm Sanahuja & Partners Is a Cultural Space

In Russafa, a district of Valencia, Sanahuja & Partners is one of the most significant buildings from the architectural and cultural point of view Jaime Sanahuja Rochera founded his own studio in Valencia in the 1980s before opening offices also in Castellón and Ibiza. A man shaped by the Mediterranean culture, with the typical candor. […]

Roberto Burle Marx: The Art of Landscape

With Brazilian Modern: The Living Art of Roberto Burle Marx, the New York Botanical Garden pays a tribute to the great Brazilian landscape architect The New York Botanical Garden presents Brazilian Modern: The Living Art of Roberto Burle Marx, an exhibition dedicated to the great Brazilian landscape architect, displaying a large collection of drawings, paintings […]

Outdoor Summer by Kartell

Summer has come and Kartell presents a selection of outdoor furnishings Summer has come and the outdoor furnishings by Kartell are ready to help you spend this season in the garden, by the pool or on the terrace thanks to the wide range of products designed for or adapted to outdoor use, perfect for private […]

MonteNapoleone District’s Tribute to Leonardo Da Vinci

The open air installation by Franchi Umberto Marmi in collaboration with the Milanese district for the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death was a great success To celebrate the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death, Giuseppe Venuta, designer, reproduced, with the most precious variety of white Carrara marble, Statuario, the Vitruvian Man leaning […]

The Smart Anti-Waste Refrigerator by LG Electronics

Reducing waste and protecting the planet are the goals of the new line of smart refrigerators by LG Electronics The ever-changing needs and lifestyles influence the choices of consumption and approach to household appliances, with a focus on reducing waste. LG Electronics, a leading brand in the household appliances market, launches two new product ranges: […]

A Cushion in Recycled Plastic

Parasite Mat by Baobab is a cushion in recycled plastic that reuses up to 20 plastic bottles A handy accessory that can be used in different moments of the day, in every part of the city. Parasite Mat opens like a book: its front cover is flat and thick to provide stability and lumbar support, […]

Slate for the Serpentine Pavilion 2019 by Junya Ishigami

The twentieth edition of the Serpentine Pavilion entrusted to the Japanese Junya Ishigami Every year the Serpentine Gallery sets up in Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, London, a temporary architectural structure, the Serpentine Pavilion, entrusted to a renowned international architect. The architect chosen for 2019 is Junya Ishigami. Established in 2000, over the years, the Serpentine […]

Serpentine Pavilion: what happens to temporary architecture?

The Serpentine Pavilion and the temporary architecture Not only the booths of the Milan Salone del Mobile, are to be counted among the ephemeral architectures. Since 2000, the Serpentine Gallery in London has commissioned a summer pavilion from an international architect every year as part of its architecture and design programme. The Serpentine Pavilion, located […]

Flexform: The New Outdoor Collection

At the Salone del Mobile 2019, Flexform presented the new Outdoor collection, a variation of the indoor collection, featuring special materials and some iconic products by Asnago and Vender As Millennials start living on their own, outdoor spaces will become increasingly important. Not only large gardens, but also balconies, terraces, small plots of land become […]

The Placemakers Furnishes Doha Metro

The Placemakers group is the official supplier of the furniture of the recently inaugurated Doha metro (Qatar) It is an important work for the Italian group, which has had to deal with the project for 36 stations opening between 2019 and 2020, and complete the project in less than a year. The Placemakers, the world’s […]

Code 2019 is the Collection of Interior Fragrances by Paolo Castelli

On the occasion of “L’architettura del profumo” on Wednesday, June 26th, Paolo Castelli hosts three Maître Parfumeurs from Carbaline laboratory Luxury brand Paolo Castelli invites its customers on Wednesday, June 26th from 6 pm to the flagship store on Via San Carpoforo (Milan) for a ‘scented’ event. During “L’Architettura del profumo”, a series of meetings […]

Riva by Movitra: An Eyewear Collaboration

Riva, the universally renowned brand for its luxury boats made in Italy collaborates with Movitra to create unique sunglasses Top boat brand Riva and eyewear company Movitra have joined forces to create out of the box sunglasses, splendid and elegant, 100% Made in Italy. Aquarama is the result of the scratch-proof design patented by Movitra […]

Crazy Paper, the New Fiberglass Covering Collection by MOMENTI®

Crazy Paper coverings may be used on any surface – floors, ceilings, walls, shelves – to customize any kind of space MOMENTI®, an Emilia Romagna-based company specializing in furnishing elements, combining the charm of art with good design, revolutionizes the world of interior design with Crazy Paper, a new collection of original and innovative coverings. […]

Color, Food and Recycling –

The choice of color in architecture is very important because it has an impact on those living in a space. Voice of Colour, a roadshow in 7 cities organized by Sigma Coatings, deals with this issue. A chef is also a craftsman, says Eugenio Boer. We met him in his new restaurant, Altrimenti. A handy […]

Vita, the First Electric Speedboat

Designed by Borromeo De Silva, it is a 10 m speedboat A zero emission electric speedboat: this is Vita X Design Edition, the result of the recent collaboration between studio Borromeo De Silva, Neal Feay and Vita Yachts.The 10 m long Vita X is the first premium full-production electric speedboat inspired by classic boatbuilding traditions. […]

Sicis Lounge Bar, “WOW” effect

A new Sicis concept for the entertainment venues: mosaic, glass, steel and fabrics in the bar counter designed by architect Marco Lucchi The Sicis products can be shaped and fitted into many two and three-dimensional combinations, creating Marco Lucchi’s project for the bar counter, a setting that suits the different needs of bars, restaurants and […]

When the kitchen moves to the garden

Outdoor kitchens become a must-have for those who own outdoor spaces at home It is increasingly fashionable to furnish gardens and terraces with the same care dedicated to the interiors. Tables and sofas, pergolas, swimming pools, deck chairs, solar-powered showers, barbecues and outdoor kitchens: outdoor furnishings, in addition to aesthetics, functionality and technology, offer comfortable […]

Architecture Tour Italia 2019: When, Where and More

DDN presents Architecture Tour Italia, the initiative that rewards the encounter between tradition and innovation in Italian architecture ‘Tradition and innovation in architecture’ is the theme of Architecture Tour Italia, the initiative promoted and organized by Design Diffusion World, publishing house, in collaboration with architect Arianna Callocchia. Its goal is to offer an up-to-date picture […]

When Design Is for Everybody

The goal of ‘Design per tutti’, the LABexperience by Level, a Brianza-based company, was to understand what design is. During four evenings, it brought design closer to an audience of curious people Design is often associated with something that is beautiful and artistic. However, it is a discipline that represents different processes, techniques, cultures and […]

Kobold VB100, the First Cordless Vacuum Cleaner with Filter Bag

The first Kobold cordless vacuum cleaner is the only one on the market with a filter bag that retains 99.9% allergy-inducing particles In an increasingly hectic world, practicality and performance are fundamental even when it comes to cleaning. The highest cleaning performance have to include complete hygiene: this is how Kobold VB100 was born, the […]

Design Diffusion Video News: Design per tutti, Domus Academy, Pitti Immagine Uomo –

Can design really be for everyone? This was the theme explored by professionals and young designers during four meetings hosted by LevelHub in La Valletta Brianza. News for design schools in Milan. Changes in sight for Domus Academy, 94% of whose students come from all over the world. Between the end of 2019 and the […]

Divani&Divani by Natuzzi Inaugurates Italy’s Largest Flagship Store

Divani&Divani by Natuzzi celebrates its 60th anniversary by opening Italy’s largest flagship store Divani & Divani by Natuzzi opens its largest store in Italy in the province of Varese, in Gerenzano. The 1,000 sq m exhibition area accommodates armchairs, sofas, beds, furniture for the living room and accessories, celebrating the comfort, innovation and craftsmanship offered […]

MuDeTo: The Online Museo del Design Toscano – from the 1970s to the 2010s and beyond

MuDeTo: the online Museo del Design Toscano is at your fingertips, accessible on smartphone and tablet Accessible from smartphone, tablet or PC, MuDeTo offers an overview of the great masters who make up the excellence of Tuscan creativity and presents what happens “behind the scenes”: designers and companies that contributed to the history of Tuscan […]

Sigma Coatings Confirms that Green is the Color of the Year

Green is the color of 2019 and Sigma Coatings presents QUIET CLEARING – PPG 1145-7, the shade of green that makes us feel surrounded by nature Colors, hues and shades tell stories, recall places, express personalities and moods, represent an authentic language rich in meanings.The study of colors in the world of design has always […]

Dress Code ‘Club House’ at PITTI UOMO in Florence

The 96th edition, from 11 to 14 June 2019, celebrates the 30th anniversary of the event dedicated to men’s fashion and lifestyle Over 1,220 Italian and international brands celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pitti Immagine Uomo and preview their Spring-Summer 2020 menswear collections.   Lightness, comfort, performance and a ‘Club House’ style become the understated […]

Jacuzzi and Laba Present the Outdoor Showers of the Future

Jacuzzi and LABA, Libera Accademia di Belle Arti, design new outdoor showers, with water heated by sunrays The new outdoor showers by Jacuzzi, designed by the students of LABA in Rovereto, the design institute headquartered in Brescia, need no electrical connection. To use them, you only need to connect them to a water pipe, heated […]

Barcelona Design Week 2019

Over 100 initiatives, including events, workshops, installations, debates and conferences, for the 14th edition of the Barcelona Design Week The 14th edition of the Barcelona Design Week, organized by BCD – Barcelona Centre de Disseny and FAD – Foment de les Arts i del Disseny, will be held from 12 to 20 June 2019 with […]

Michelin Uptis: Airless and Puncture-Proof Tires

Michelin Uptis: ecco la gomma senza aria, anti foratura e senza manutenzione che sarà in vendita dal 2024 Michelin ripropone lo pneumatico senz’aria, ma stavolta lo fa con un prototipo vicinissimo alla realizzazione: in collaborazione con General Motors, al Summit per la mobilità sostenibile Movin’On, Michelin ha presentato la novità dell’anno, Uptis, acronimo di Unique […]

MuDeTo: The Online Museo del Design Toscano – from the origins to the Seventies

MuDeTo – Museo del Design Toscano – is an exclusively digital museum that enables immediate and in-depth consultation of the products, designers and brands that characterize Tuscan design Entirely accessible by all users on tablets, smartphones or PCs, the contents of MuDeTo cover the whole history of Tuscan design, from the early 20th century to our […]

Grohe Icon 3D: The New Shape of Water

Icon 3D by Grohe: limited edition mixers thanks to 3D printing Icon 3D is the name of the new limited edition series of faucets, the evolution of Grohe’s Allure Brilliant and Atrio collections. It offers endless customization possibilities thanks to an exclusive 3D printing process that combines cutting-edge technology with artisanal manufacturing. Their essential design […]

Architecture, photography and comics: summer exhibitions at the Vitra Design Museum

The Vitra “village” in Weil am Rhein, a complex of buildings for industrial and leisure purposes, hosts an interesting programme of exhibitions running until late summer and autumn. For design and architecture enthusiasts, it is a worthwhile destination to visit, even for a short holiday. From June 7 to 17 , on the occasion of Art […]

Living in the Open Air: A New Trend

Millennials spend increasingly more time indoors. This is why they love greenery and nature in every form. The trend of outdoor furniture has been steadily growing for 10 years and every outdoor space is furnished in the best possible way World population will increasingly concentrate in urban areas and this trend is spreading all over […]

When the Pool Becomes a Bio-Pond

Bio-ponds and bio-pools are eco-sustainable water basins relying on natural principles to avoid the use of chemical products Eco-sustainability is the key word in the projects by landscape architect Vera Luciani. Each of her works perfectly adapts to its environment, being a perfect mix of design and nature. This is the origin of bio-pools and […]

Rehau and the Future Apartment

At Interzum Rehau presents its innovations along an engaging and interactive path Rehau, a leading company in services and solutions in polymer materials for the construction, automotive and industry sectors, presented, on the occasion of its 60th participation in the international trade fair Interzum, the apartment of the future conceived by multidisciplinary design studio Ippolito […]

The Winners of the Second Edition of Premio Architettura Toscana

Requalification of places and buildings, respect for the territory, environmental sustainability and quality were the themes of the second edition of Premio Architettura Toscana Young, with low budgets, great respect for the environment, looking ahead to the future. This is the new generation of architects, as evidenced by the second edition of Premio Architettura Toscana […]

Design Diffusion Video News: Classic Cars, Innovation and NYCxDESIGN –

The timeless design of the world’s most beautiful classic cars and motorcycles was on show on Lake Como for the competition Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. Every year, the attention to design, uniqueness and perfect state of preservation brings together in Cernobbio the most beautiful and important cars in the world, showing their real historical value. […]

The Oxygen Pool + Hydrotherapy System

Grandform presents the new Oxygen Pool + system: hydrotherapy and chromotherapy combine for greater wellness Innovation, customization and attention to customers’ needs are Grandform’s bywords, a leading company in bathroom solutions. Thanks to its 20 years’ experience in hydrotherapy and a smart use of technology applied to wellness, this year Grandform presents Oxygen Pool +, […]

DesignMiami/Basel 2019: vintage design and much more

The fourteenth edition of the world’s highest rated vintage and collectible design fair is back in Basel A new feature of the 2019 edition is the participation of Aric Chen, internationally renowned curator based in Shanghai, as Curatorial Director. This one-year assignment includes the organization and supervision of all exhibitions, galleries and collaborations both in […]

Italian Design at the Quirinal Palace

“Quirinale Contemporaneo” is an initiative by Sergio Mattarella, the President of the Italian Republic, aimed at promoting Italian art and design at the Quirinal Palace Since June 2nd, 2019, the courtyards, halls and gardens of the Quirinal Palace have been hosting 68 works including 36 works by prominent contemporary artists and 32 design objects produced […]

“La stanza che non c’è” by Il Giardino di Corten

“La stanza che non c’è”: an idea to shelter objects or create a room either in the garden of your home or of a hotel “La stanza che non c’è” is a small house that can be designed in different sizes to meet different needs. It is modular and easy to install since it can […]

Noma Bar for the Limited Edition by Coca-Cola, Face of the City

Face of the City: Coca-Cola pays homage to Italy with a limited edition glass bottle created by famous Israeli illustrator Noma Bar To celebrate the relationship between Coca-Cola and Italy begun over ninety years ago, the brand pays homage to six Italian cities with Face of the City: a limited edition dedicated to Milan, Venice, […]

Smeg and Mickey Mouse: Two Icons Meet

Smeg re-proposes the famous Disney character born in 1928 on the iconic Made in Italy fridge Mickey Mouse is trying to reach the handle of the new Smeg fridge dedicated to him. The most famous Disney character is depicted as in an original 1928 sketch, with a white background recalling the first black and white […]

The Salone del Mobile and the temporary architecture of the booths

There’s no need to add much to the fame of the Salone del Mobile.Milano. It’s the most important furniture fair in the world, and over time it has expanded dramatically, turning into a lifestyle event involving furniture brands, fashion, consumer electronics, publishing, and more. This universal reputation is also built up by the high level […]

EDIT Napoli, the trade show of design by designers

EDIT Napoli, the trade show of design by designers, makes its debut in Naples June 7 to 9 (6 June, press preview and opening event by invitation only) Conceived by Domitilla Dardi and Emilia Petruccelli, the exhibition hosts internationally renowned designers, craftsmen and brands, selected among the best on the market today. The show is […]

Stone Island Shadow Project

Stone Island e il potenziale tecnologico dell’abbigliamento Stone Island Shadow Project is a concept and a lab that explores the potential of modern clothing. The 7019 collection introduces new kinds of interaction between man and the garment, designed to adapt to and harmonize with individual and environmental circumstances, unified by Stone Island’s in-depth textile research. […]

High, Low, Fixed or Adjustable? We Present to You the Stools by Lapalma

11“Furniture to connect people”: this is the philosophy of lapalma, a company that makes stools, chairs and tables, including some Italian design icons For 40 years in the residential and contract sector, lapalma can boast 16 lines of stools created to meet different furnishing needs. From the iconic LEM to the original RYO, the company […]

In Rome, in the EUR District, a New Travertine Architecture

“Navicella sospesa” is a project by Spazi Multipli for Enterprise, completing the first block of the company’s headquarters “Navicella sospesa”, vista da via Eufrate The protruding volume, clad in travertine, the material of Roman rationalism, overlooks the valley with a large window, while the lower floor is in plaster and tuff. Also the floor below […]

The new extra luxury jet by Pininfarina and AMAC Aerospace

Imagine entering in a luxury hotel lounge, enjoying a drink and then relaxing on comfortable couches. This is the new Airbus Corporate Jets 350XWB by Pininfarina and AMAC Aerospace AMAC Aerospace and Pininfarina presented at EBACE an innovative cabin concept for the Airbus Corporate Jets 350XWB aimed to innovate the onboard experience. The inspiration came from […]

Warsaw Hosts the European Design Festival

From 6 to 9 June the Polish capital becomes the protagonist of graphic design The European Design Festival, which will take place from 6 to 9 June in Warsaw, is an interesting event that for thirteen years has been committed to communicating and promoting European and Polish graphic design. Over three days, there will be […]

From Palermo to the Bespoke Cinema –

Exhibitions, guided tours, meetings, shows, music, talks and workshops. These are the events of the program of “Palermo delle Donne”, a format that involves women engaged in various sectors until 9 June.  Design and architecture were the protagonists from 17 to 19 May with “P di Design”, a program dedicated to the world of design. Several focuses: […]

Alice Pedroletti’s Colored Paper Sculptures Arrive in Venice at Marignana Arte

“Measuring reality: Marignana Arte presents in Venice the collective exhibition IDEAL-TYPES [CHAPTER 2]. Among the eight international artists, there is also Milan-based Alice Pedroletti, until September 7th Inspired by Max Weber sociological theory, Ideal-Types [Chapter 2] shares characteristics with real objects from daily life although it does neither derive from nor correspond to any concrete example. […]

The Italian National Architecture Award Is Coming

Which is the best building in Italy over the last 3 years? The National Architecture Award will soon provide an answer. The first edition will take place in Rome in 2020  During the last Milano Arch Week, Stefano Boeri, President at  Triennale Milano, Giovanna Melandri, President at Fondazione MAXXI, Margherita Guccione, Director at MAXXI Architettura, and Lorenza Baroncelli, […]

Fluttua, the New Suspended Bed by Lago

Lago presents Fluttua, the bed with invisible supports that does not seem to rest on anything, defying gravity Daniele Lago presents Fluttua, the suspended bed with extreme lightness and comfort. Fluttua features a central height-adjustable support, which is nearly invisible and allows the bed to defy gravity. This suspended bed has no stumbling block below it […]

Migliore+Servetto on Show at the Onground Gallery in Seoul

The exhibition, Lightmorphing. From sign to scenery, connects light, space and void The exhibition “Lightmorphing. From sign to scenery” opened a few days ago and is a place that visitors explore and observe. The exhibition by Migliore+Servetto Architects is patronized by the Embassy of Italy in South Korea, supported by the Italian Cultural Institute in […]

Piero Lissoni for Lualdi at Salone del Mobile 2019

At Salone del Mobile 2019 Lauldi presents Matrix by Piero Lissoni Sophisticated and technological use of materials, Matrix by Piero Lissoni is the new finish created by the combination of three different carvings. The purity of solid wood is enhanced by the graphic play of lines and shades, created by unique patterns. Matrix confers dynamism […]

Domitilla Dardi: (EDIT) Napoli, design by designers

A new event for those who love Italian design: EDIT Napoli is a trade fair dedicated to design by designers, debuting June 7 to 9 in the Monastery of San Domenico Maggiore, Naples. (On June 6, press preview and opening). The first edition hosts 60 selected exhibitors, local and international players, designers, artisans and small […]

First Weekends at the Seaside, with style

First Weekends at the Seaside, with style The collections by L.B.M.1911, belonging to Lubiam group, revolve around an idea of informal and refined elegance, characterized by attention to detail. Moreover, special dyeing treatments, exclusive processing and washing add a touch of ‘artisan ageing’ that gives the garment a worn look. Every step in the manufacturing […]

Four New Vinyl Wall Coverings by Vescom

Four new products join Vescom’s vinyl wall covering collection Four new designs for vinyl wall coverings: Watson, Lismore, Jarvis and Puccini. Opacity, strength, elegance, easy application, a wide range of designs are the distinctive features of this collection. Among the four new products, Watson stands out for industrial look that recalls concrete. The multicolored thin […]

Refin: wood look ceramic tiles

Wood look ceramic tiles: highly resistant material expressing furniture styles in a highly versatile way A trend becoming more and more popular in recent years is ceramic tiles inspired by other materials. Research into materials for interior design made huge progress, and Refin is one of the leading players in this research. What are the […]

Extra: geometrie in bilico tra arte e design Is Back in Vercelli in 2019

From 25 May to 2 June 2019, Extra, the event dedicated to design and art, will be back in Vercelli for the third time Extra: Geometrie in bilico, the event organized in collaboration with Federmobili Vercelli, ASCOM and Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Vercelli, was visited by 3,000 people in 2018 during 10 days (click […]

Poliform Takes Part in the Chelsea Flower Show

Until May 25th Poliform gets colorful for the environment From 20 to 25 May, London hosts the “Chelsea Flower Show”, an event born in the early nineteenth century and organized by the Royal Horticultural Society. This floral exhibition is so important that it attracts even the attention of the Royal Family. During these hectic days, […]

The First Garden by Tom Dixon at the Chelsea Flower Show

Tom Dixon takes part in the Chelsea Flower Show with an installation made in collaboration with Ikea, with a garden and a horticultural laboratory Design Research Studio – the Research Department of Tom Dixon – developed with Ikea a garden for the Chelsea Flower Show 2019. The name of this indoor botanical and vegetable garden […]

A metà tra arte e architettura –

Design Diffusion Video News: A Week Dedicated to Art and Architecture The Milano Arch Week enters the thick of it. The event dedicated to architecture, today’s urban challenges and the cities of the future is back until Sunday, May 26th. We have met Stefano Boeri, Artistic Director of Arch Week. We will talk about exhibitions […]

Simone Micheli and the architecture of wellness

Simone Micheli, an internationally renowned architect, since the beginning of his career highlighted the value of architecture on a human scale, stimulating sensoriality. We talked to him about the architecture of wellness, and what it means to design on a human scale. Simone Micheli, what does this mean when it comes to wellness architecture? By wellness architecture, […]

Historic Kitchen Brand Berloni Goes to MotoGP 2019/2020

Berloni, the kitchen brand characterized by charming aesthetics, innovation and quality, announces its participation in MotoGp 2019/2020 Gruppo Berloni is a Pesaro-based company that since 1960 has been manufacturing exclusive furniture for the kitchen, fully-equipped, meeting different tastes and needs. Berloni kitchens, past and present Characterized by high technology, attention to aesthetics and detail, the Berloni […]

Liu Bolin: The Invisible Man on Show at MUDEC –

The Chinese performer of camouflage photography arrives in Milan From the spires of Milan Cathedral to the shelves of a supermarket, passing through the Colosseo. The world-famous Chinese artist Liu Bolin, known to the general public for his camouflage performances, arrives at Mudec with the exhibition “Liu Bolin, visible invisible.” Liu Bolin adopts the poetics […]

Design and Crucial Encounters: Three Podcasts

Destini Incrociati tells the encounter between two people from the world of design Destini Incrociati is an on-demand audio show that has attracted the attention of many listeners for some time now. This pleasant and interesting cultural radio program tells the encounter between two design icons, provoking emotions not only in the protagonists but also […]

Mondo Mendini: an exhibition about Alessandro Mendini at Groninger Museum

For its 25th anniversary, the Groninger Museum dedicates an exhibition to its designer, Alessandro Mendini. The exhibition was curated by Mendini himself, who worked on it before he passed away last February. This is an opportunity to deepen the knowledge of the Italian Master and to visit one of the most interesting works of contemporary […]

Instructions for Living on Mars

Mars Case, by the Chinese firm OPEN Architecture, is a capsule-prototype for emergency situations. In an emergency situation, there may be a need to recycle air, water, food and even garbage: this is why the architects of OPEN Architecture designed Mars Case, a 2.4 x 2.4 x 2 m capsule combining design, technology and architecture. The […]

From India, Marble According to Kunaal Kyhaan

At the Milan Design Week 2019, the capsule collection Yantr by Koy combined the Indian artisan tradition in marble with contemporary technology The Indian designer Kunaal Kyhaan, is hosted at PalermoUno gallery (Via Palermo 1, Milan) until mid-July, with an original and contemporary capsule collection of furnishing accessories, launched at Milan Design Week 2019. Thanks […]

Trussardi ‘ready to travel’

Trussardi and the capsule collection dedicated to travel Trussardi Spring/Summer 2019 pre-collection presents a special wardrobe dedicated to travel. Ready to go, with a multitude of bags, kit bags, backpacks, tote bags, suitcases with or without wheels, many of them in leather – a distinctive feature of the brand’s DNA – customizable with one’s name. […]

In New York the 2019 Edition of WantedDesign

WantedDesign comes back in 2019 with two events: WantedDesign Manhattan, in the historic headquarters of the Terminal Stores, and WantedDesign Brooklyn, at Industry City Among the special events of this year’s edition there is the celebration of 35th anniversary of the Campana Brothers’ design studio. On this occasion WantedDesign and Central Saint Martins – University […]

In London an Exhibition about Stanley Kubrick

The London Design Museum presents “Stanley Kubrick: The Exhibition”, with set designs and costumes from the great director’s films If you are in London for the Clerkenwell Design Week, there is an exhibition you should not miss. For the 20th anniversary of his death, the London Design Museum dedicates an exhibition to Stanley Kubrick, who […]

Rugiano at Salone del Mobile 2019 –

The new collection of Rugiano at Salone del Mobile.Milano 2019

De Padova: New Showroom in London

De Padova has recently inaugurated its first showroom in London, near Boffi Chelsea, in the district of Brompton Cross, an island dedicated to Italian design “London is not just a European capital, but a capital of the world. After Milan, Paris and New York, the new De Padova opening could only be in another of […]

Starbucks Reserve Roastery Opens in New York

The new Starbucks Reserve Roastery in New York is not a simple café, but a workshop and a stage, where you can embark on a knowledge journey about coffee Starbucks has a long history in the city of New York. The first store opened on Broadway in 1994. 25 years later, there are 350 cafés […]

Design Diffusion Video News: Special Episode Dedicated to Food –

This week’s main topic is food. “Food Ideas” is a project focused on the relationship between food and design. It is the first research center dedicated to food and it is located at BASE Milano. We will give you a preview of the spaces where this new project is carried out. Moreover, the 10th edition […]

New York City’s Vertical Labyrinth

Vessel, the new urban project designed by British architect Thomas Heatherwick, is a reference to Escher A giant honeycomb, a 45-meter high steps labyrinth, a viewing platform that provides unusual perspectives in the heart of Hudson Yard, one of the fastest-changing areas of Manhattan. This is Vessel, the massive architecture designed to be climbed and […]

Interview to designer Francesco Meneghello –

ECLISSE 40 Collection, the evolution of flush-to-the-wall doors

Eclisse 40 Collection, by Francesco Valentini and Lorenzo Ponzelli, is a collection of doors that are flush-to-the-wall on the one side and splayed on the other, creating a new concept of door whose protagonist is the frame Eclisse 40 Collection is a collection of doors that are flush-to-the-wall on the one side, with a 40-degree […]

Hotels in New York Offering Comfort, Luxury and Design

Rooms equipped with every comfort, restaurants, bars, private rooms, spas, libraries, boutiques and much more. Public Hotel, CitizenM Bowery and Moxy Chelsea are some of the coolest hotels in New York! If you are going to New York for the Design Week, NYCxDesign and ICFF, here you can find some hotels in New York characterized […]

Antonio Bruni’s Artistic Freedom in Rome from 17 to 24 May 2019

An artist who reinterprets the traditional philosophy of wood through real on site works Antonio Bruni is an artist who has reinterpreted the beauty and intrinsic value of an ancient material that is still used. His beautiful works in walnut, olive, elm, cherry wood express with passion the beauty of the material through modular asymmetries […]

Federlegno: Real Estate Forum, the Event Dedicated to Contract Operators in China

Real Estate Design Forum is the first event dedicated to the Real Estate sector in China, a networking event that represents a unique opportunity for contract operators China is experiencing great expansion, also in the real estate sector, and this is the moment to understand what is the best and the most sustainable model of […]

Design Exhibitions in New York at MoMA and Cooper-Hewitt Museum

In New York for NYCxDESIGN? Here are some exhibitions dedicated to design for your spare time May is traditionally the month of design in New York, a city that hosts many events during NYCxDESIGN. From 10 to 22 May, Times Square becomes a design hub with NYC Design Pavilion; while, from 19 to 22 May, […]

MantovArchitettura 2019: An Event for Real Architecture Addicts

If you are an architect, or just an enthusiast, you must go to Mantua in May, during MantovArchitettura 2019 Now in its sixth edition, MantovArchitettura takes place from May 9th to June 7th, 2019, with a program of meetings, debates, exhibitions, workshops, with the protagonists of international architecture: a rich program designed and organized by […]

Voice of Colour on Tour, 7 meetings organized by Sigma Coatings on color in design

What is the relationship between Italians and color? What is the relationship between color and domestic environments? What does the choice of a color represent at home? These are just some of the questions Sigma Coatings – a brand of PPG Univer Spa and a leading Italian company in the field of construction paints, specializing […]

Inês Schertel: Wool Sheep, Tradition and Slowness for the Design that Goes Back to the Origins

Brazilian designer Inês Schertel presents her works at the exhibition Materica in Milan, charming examples of slow design made of sheep wool   Inês Schertel is a Brazilian architect and designer from Porto Alegre who has been living for many years on a farm in São Francisco de Paula, in Southern Brazil, with her husband. […]

The World’s First Trade Fair Dedicated to Motorcycle Design

Manufacturers, designers and innovators of the two wheels met in Milan MOARD, the first exhibition entirely dedicated to motorcycle design, has just ended in Milan. The event took place from 3 to 5 May in the historic Palazzo del Ghiaccio in Milan. MOARD stands for “Motorcycle Arts & Designers” and is the first interactive exhibition […]

Design Holding at the Salone del Mobile.Milano 2019

Design Holding, the Group of design excellences created by Investindustrial and the Carlyle Group, made its debut at the Salone del Mobile 2019 in a shared space designed by Calvi Brambilla B&B Italia, Flos and Louis Poulsen, which previously acquired other brands, are the three companies that make up the Group. The Group is currently one of the most […]

Design Diffusion Video News: New York, Motorcycles, Cinema

May is the month of design in New York. From 10 to 22 May, design professionals and enthusiasts from all over the world go to The Big Apple. On this occasion, Design Pavilion comes back on Times Square, offering 13 days of installations, talks, performances and exhibitions. Five million visitors are expected. Each year, Design […]

Emergency and SOSDesign Against War

The call for ideas launched by Emergency and SOSDesign to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the organization has opened   Emergency and SOSDesign, in collaboration with Desall, launch DESIGN AGAINST WAR: a call for ideas aimed at offering high quality medical and surgical care to war victims. The same principle, combined with the awareness of […]

Milan Design Week 2019: trending glass

Glass is widely appreciated for different reasons. It is natural and recyclable, virtually infinite, even though with different techniques. Thanks to different processing technologies, glass appearance can be unique and distinctive, with decorations and colors expressing the high level of technology embodied in the material itself. From Milan Design Week 2019, some of the finest […]

Milan Design Week 2019: Swiss Design

Switzerland took part in the Milan Design Week with exhibitions and talks curated by universities, schools, brands and designers At Milan Design Week 2019, Istituto Svizzero (Swiss Institute) presented the exhibition “It’s All About Space“, by Inès Lamunière of the dl-a/designlab-architecture studio in Geneva, and held a seminar on the project “Plateforme 10”, the new arts […]

Airship.03-Fontana d’aria in Rome

In Rome, Airship.03-Fontana d’aria is a microclimate prototype to be explored through senses from 10 to 12 May 2019 In Rome, during the Festival del Verde e del Paesaggio at Auditorium Parco della Musica, it will be possible to visit Airship.03-Fontana d’aria, from 10 to 12 May 2019. This temporary climate-landscape installation invites visitors to […]

La Repubblica del Design: A Permanent FuoriSalone District

Le Belvédère, Dining with Nature

Troyes, in France, just 160 km southeast of Paris, is known for its historic center shaped like a champagne cork. There, in the heart of the Orient Forest, Studio MHNA has designed the restaurant Le Belvédère, an authentic piece of heaven Glass surfaces and contemporary design characterize the project of the French restaurant Le Belvédère […]

Reinventing Surfaces

Wood-Skin: creativity, technology and innovation to transform every surface into an amazing furniture feature Wood-Skin designed a new product concept, after its first collection in 2017. The new line of surfaces features bamboo for the first time, creating unusual shapes, first clean and linear, then increasingly complex and irregular. The collection of 3D surfaces made with […]

Finland at the Milan Design Week 2019

Finland took part in the Milan Design Week with exhibitions and installations by Finnish designers and companies Also this year Finland took part in the Salone del Mobile and Fuorisalone with its companies and designers. At the Rho-Fieramilano fairgrounds some important brands, such as Inno Interior, Nikari, Kristiina Lassus – Onokasa, Saas Instruments, Secto Design, […]

CEA at the Salone del Mobile 2019 with Ariachiara –

ARIACHIARA destratifies and purifies air making it clean and fresh. It emits light and music creating a convivial and relaxing atmosphere in any public or residential space. Made of wood and steel, ARIACHIARA combines air stratification with many new functions: sanitization, ionization, lighting and music. Purifying the air through an ozonation system means eliminating bacteria, […]

New York: Times Square Becomes a Design Hub

Design Pavilion will be back from 10 to 22 May during NYCxDESIGN From 10 to 22 May 2019, Times Square, the heart of New York, will host, for the fourth year in a row, Design Pavilion, a project presenting several installations, exhibitions, talks and performances, during NYCxDesign 2019, New York’s design week, which will be back with […]

Urban-Chic Style for Travelers

A partnership between Maison Kitsuné and Eastpak The pictures of the collection resulting from the collaboration between Eastpak and Maison Kitsuné evoke the idea of a journey for two people, an adventure in desert landscapes riding an off-road motorcycle. Modern, elegant and casual outfits, designed by the Paris-based fashion house, meet functional, intelligent and stylish accessories designed […]

270,000 Knots for Artep Carpets

Artep presents a new limited edition that transforms the soul of the carpet Artep is a project originated from a long experimentation promoted by the Meglioranzi family, Tiziano and his children Riccardo and Sara. Since the first collaborations with Alessandro Mendini, Nanda Vigo and Ugo La Pietra, Artep has been producing entirely handmade carpets. The […]

The Art Side of Kartell

The art side of Kartell: an exhibition between art and design for the 70th anniversary of the Milan-based company on the Italian design scene “The art side of Kartell”, celebrating the 70th anniversary of Kartell, can be visited until May 11th, 2019. The exhibition, conceived by Ferruccio Laviani and curated by Laviani and Rita Selvaggio, […]

Equanimity, the Best Multisensory Armchair for Your Physical and Spiritual Well-Being

The armchair beyond the armchair, Equanimity is the link between personal care and state-of-the-art technologies, featuring a minimal and modern design Reaching an immediate state of physical and spiritual well-being, immersing yourself in deep relaxation, recharging your physical and mental energy, overcoming anxiety, stress and fatigue. These are some of the benefits offered by Equanimity, […]

Design Diffusion Video News: Gufram, Cea and CrippaConcept

The famous Bocca sofa by Gufram celebrates its 50th anniversary with 25 new colors. This design object represent the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is not by chance that it was portrayed by photographers such as David La Chapelle with fashion icons such as Heidi Klum and Anne Hathaway. This sofa has entered the […]

The Winners of the Design Competition Expo 2020 Dubai

The names of the young designers and companies that will represent Lombard design excellence at Expo 2020 Dubai have been announced During the Design Week 2019, the winners of the Design Competition Expo Dubai 2020,were announced. Now in its seventh edition, the call for ideas addressed to under 35 designers and Lombardy-based companies asked the […]

Dijon Kitchen by Diego Revollo

Innovation is the main feature of the Dijon kitchen, designed by Brazilian designer Diego Revollo for a penthouse in São Paulo Dijon is the kitchen designed by Diego Revollo for the apartment of a young bachelor in São Paulo, Brazil. Flying high and far from traditional kitchens, the island here, almost 4.5m long, hangs above […]

Magis Presents the Material of the Future: Magnesium

The Vela chair, designed by Gilli Kuchik & Ran Amitai for Magis, is stackable and lightweight thanks to magnesium   Among the hundreds of products presented at the Salone del Mobile 2019, a chair by Magis intrigued for the material of which it is made: magnesium. Little used in the furniture field, yet much more […]

The New Collection by Vistosi at the Salone del Mobile 2019 –

Studio Ryte at the MDW 2019 for the Second Time

The new concept of the 12 objects presented by Studio Ryte Hong Kong-based Studio Ryte presented 10 new objects at the SaloneSatellite, during the Design Week. Moreover, two pieces were exhibited in the Brera Design District for the MeetMyProject event. The studio focused on the intriguing concept of ‘doubleness’: objects come to life when two […]

IOC: Privacy in the Office

After years of open-plan and shared spaces, the real luxury in the office is now represented by silence and privacy. IOC, a division of Lema, presents a new project for the contemporary office Office spaces need new solutions for new habits. The old style hierarchical office design is increasingly less popular and sharing spaces requires […]

Slow Hand Design + T-Style: Thai Crafts Enhance Recycled Materials –

Curated by Eggarat Wongcharit During the Milan Design Week 2019, DITP presented the winners of the DEmark award, objects that best interpret Thai craft tradition from a contemporary point of view. A new generation of objects that combine manual skills with new technologies, for a high value added production that can be applied also to […]

Milan Design Week 2019: Thailand and sustainable design

Slow hand Design Curated by Eggarat Wongcharit Again in 2019, Thailand took part in the Milan Design Week. DITP presented some objects awarded by DEmark, which honors works embodying the Thai craftsmanship tradition by combining it with new technologies. The new generation of products mix manual skills with new technologies, for a production with high […]

BOSS Clothes Photographed by Craig McDean

“California Breeze style” perfectly contrasts to an imposing setting Boss has created a surprising Spring/Summer 2019 ad campaign, photographed by the famous photographer Craig McDean. A series of portraits celebrates the personality of men and women through a bold cast against an endless blue sky and powerful architectural images that reflect the DNA of the […]

Four Schools Designed by Vudafieri-Saverino Partners in China

26Vudafieri-Saverino Partners, design firm based in Milan and Shanghai, designs four kindergartens in Shenzhen and Suzhou, focusing on the relationship between architecture and education Vudafieri Saverino Partners’ project for Gymboree Play & Music, an American brand present in 40 countries with 700 centers, relies on the principle that educational spaces actively influence children’s education, favoring […]

11 Reasons to Choose Ceramic Tiles According to Novoceram

Novoceram, French ceramic manufacturer since 1863, launches a communication campaign to promote the use of ceramic tiles Due to the wide range of materials for wall surfaces and floors, Novoceram, French ceramic manufacturer since 1863, has launched a campaign to promote the advantages of ceramic tiles. In addition to aesthetic qualities, ceramic tiles offer several […]

The Daniels Building: The New Iconic Building for Architectural Education in Toronto

The historic and the contemporary faces of the “John H. Daniels” Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design at the University of Toronto live in perfect harmony An architecture faculty should be hosted in a well-designed building and the Daniels Building at One Spadina Crescent, Toronto, is a good example. The new facility of the “John […]

London: ClerkeLondon: Clerkenwell Design Week Turns 10!

From 21 to 23 May 2019, in London, the independent design festival CDW turns 10 with many events hosted in the design-oriented Clerkenwell Giant candles, 3m high and scattered around the area, will be the most evident symbol of the celebrations for the 10th edition of the annual Clerkenwell Design Week, which opens the doors […]

Cassina Reissues Furnishings designed by Pierre Jeanneret in Chandigarh

With Hommage à Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina reissues the furnishings for the Capitol Complex in Chandigarh, the capital city of Punjab designed by Le Corbusier in 1951 Cassina, which has always been committed to researching and enhancing the work of the Great Masters of Architecture and Design, actively promotes research on Chandigarh, the capital of Punjab […]

Galao Design Studio’s Research on Show at the SaloneSatellite 2019

Galao Design Studio’s versatility at the SaloneSatellite 2019 After graduating in Industrial Design in 2015 and collaborating with many leading figures on Italian design scene, Giuseppe Galetta, on the occasion of this year’s SaloneSatellite, founded Galao design studio. Galao Design Studio focuses on the study and research in several disciplinary fields, analyzing the entire lifecycle […]

Beauty connects people @ Expo Dubai 2020

CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati, Italo Rota Building Office, F&M Ingegneria, Matteo Gatto & Associati have won the international competition to design the Italian Pavilion at Expo Dubai 2020 Inspired by an ancient marine tradition, three boats will arrive in Dubai by sea and then be raised and turned upside down to become the roof of the […]

ICFF New York: design in North America

ICFF-International Contemporary Furniture Fair, the most important design fair in North America, is back in May 2019, with the 31st edition. The 2018 edition hosted more than 900 exhibitors, from all categories related to furniture and interior architecture, furnishings, bathroom furniture, kitchen, lighting, floorings and wall coverings, fabrics and wallpapers. The audience is highly specialized, […]

Clerkenwell Design Week turns 10

Clerkenwell Design Week, held every year in London in May, turns 10 in 2019. Founded 10 years ago as a platform to promote independent design, the 2018 edition welcomed over 34,000 visitors and 300 exhibitors, young designers and brands as well as major international companies, including Cappellini, Kvadrat and Moroso, to name but a few. […]

Logo Effect on the Miu Miu Collection

The alphabet of style for Spring/Summer 2019 The space of the Miu Miu Spring/Summer 2019 fashion show presented in Paris at Palais d’Iéna was set up as an alphabet referencing the essence of the word/brand with the letters “M”, “I” and “U”. Perceived as a tautology, a parade of attitudes inside the fashion show, a […]

What Is Design?

The goal of ‘Design per tutti’, the LABexperience by Level, a Brianza-based company, is to understand what design is, with a program of four meetings that will take place in May 2019 Could you define design? This is how Charles Eames answered the question “What is design?”: “One could describe Design as a plan for […]

The Human-Friendly Office by Quadrifoglio Group

Quadrifoglio Group designs innovative office furniture that improves spaces to offer greater wellbeing Quadrifoglio Group is an Italian company that designs office furniture in line with new concepts of space, thus transforming the workplace into an environment that cares for the needs of the people occupying it. The solutions proposed by Quadrifoglio Group create environments […]

Antrax at the Milano Design Week 2019 –

Vimar: Smart Solutions to Stay Connected with Your Home

Design for All: The Prime Washbasin by Goman

A countertop washbasin for many different uses, designed for spaces that respect diversity. Prime by Goman, designed by Francesco Rodighiero from Studio Rodighiero Associati, is a countertop washbasin designed for both domestic and collective spaces such as hotels and public centers, characterized by a contemporary design and universal requirements. Awarded with the DfA Quality Label, […]

Panguaneta Is Among Italy’s Top 600 SMEs

An award to the Mantua-based company that manufactures poplar plywood It is always nice to receive an award, especially if it took a lot of effort. Panguaneta, founded in 1960 and now in its third generation, is a company that has grown thanks to investments in innovation and technology, aimed at improving the plants, which […]

Bloggers and trends from the Salone del Mobile.Milano 2019

6 trend-hunting bloggers. DDN Blog and 5 other international bloggers – Italianbark.com, Trendstefan.se, Thatscandinavianfeeling.com, Passionshake.com and Interiorsdesignblog.com – visited Salone del Mobile.Milano 2019, spotting some trends for next year. Here they are. The green color keeps on going As already stated by DDN Blog last January, green has been widely diffused at Salone del Mobile 2019. Flou Natevo‘s profusion […]

58th Venice Art Biennale: May You Live In Interesting Times

‘May You Live In Interesting Times’ is a title that invites you to think and arouses your curiosity before visiting the exhibition that this year will be curated by Ralph Rugoff Ralph Rugoff, director of the Hayward Gallery in London, B.A. in semiotics, has a goal, questioning our reference points through art, as we will […]

A New Look for the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Hotel

Virserius Studio reinvents the interiors of the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, a luxury hotel and art stage Virserius Studio, an American interior design and architecture studio based in New York and Paris, renovates the interiors of the Cosmopolitan Hotel of Las Vegas. After winning a year-long competition, in which the best interior design firms in […]

Paolo Castelli at Salone del Mobile 2019 | Euroluce –

At the Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2019, the Emilia-based company doubles its presence, participating also in Euroluce, for the second time. Two complementary spaces dedicated to elegance, resulting from Paolo Castelli’s design. Evocative installations reveal a new concept of contemporary living, the synthesis of a sophisticated and meticulous research aimed at expressing a distinctive and […]

Alberto Casati, the Designer Who Pays a Tribute to Italy and the Masters of the 20th Century

Colors and geometries characterize the works by Alberto Casati, young Italian designer at the SaloneSatellite 2019 Italian designer Alberto Casati exhibited his works at the SaloneSatellite 2019 for the first time: a series of iconic products that pay a tribute to his country, Italy, and great masters of the 20th century such as Ettore Sottsass, […]

Lumen Center Italia: The Luum Project at the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana

Raphael’s cartoon at the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana in Milan is illuminated by Luum spotlights by Lumen Center Italia After a 5 years’ restoration, Raphael’s preparatory cartoon of The School of Athens is now displayed at the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana in Milan, with an exhibition design by Stefano Boeri’s architecture firm. Lumen Center Italia is among the protagonists of […]

Philipp Selva at the Salone del Mobile 2019 –

The major news for this year is the introduction of three iconic items, designed by international designers. Selva’s desire is to intensify collaboration with the largest design studio’s in the World. Living, dining room and bedroom are thus combined in a unique and unmistakable way. Selva’s aim is to eliminate the rigidity imposed by the […]

Wine made in the City: the “Naviglio Rosso”

A project by Cantina Urbana, the first company of this kind in Italy The first wine “made in Naviglio” (Naviglio is a waterway in Milan) has just been created; its name is Naviglio Rosso (Red Waterway). Produced in 2,500 bottles, it is obtained from the local Croatina grape variety with a dash of Barbera. Vinification […]

Surprising Sensual Effects in the New Collection by Guy Laroche

Irreverence and explicit design meet Guy Laroche’s elegance Elegance and sensuality, “with surprise”, characterize Guy Laroche Spring/Summer 2019 collection. Black and white, light and shadow, moments of the day and references to the evening alternate on the catwalk a modular front-back game that turns the jacket-trouser outfit and the elegant dress into another garment applauded […]

Privitera Eventi at DDN Phutura | Fuorisalone 2019 –

Privitera Eventi: modular structures that can be modified depending on the event and needs. These bright and spectacular spaces, made of steel and clear polycarbonate, welcomed the visitors of DDN Phutura (via Beltrami), immediately evoking the idea of attention to nature and transparent communication. The greenhouses, which at the sunset were enlivened by colorful light effects […]

Lexus Design Award 2019

Lisa Marks wins the Lexus Design Award 2019 with Algorithmic Lace, a project dedicated to women Lexus, a globally renowned automotive brand for the world-class design, craftsmanship and technological innovation that characterize its products, announces the winner of the Lexus Design Award 2019. Lexus Design Award This international competition born in 2013 invites up-and-coming designers […]

The Wishing Tree, Make Your Wish during Design Week 2019

The Wishing Tree, an installation dedicated to dialogue and poetry, between design, good food and the charm of the Chiostri di San Barnaba in Milan 200 people took part in the inauguration of the installation The Wishing Tree of the Società Umanitaria di Milano, on Tuesday, April 9th, 2019. Surrounded by a rural atmosphere, lighting […]

DressYouCan: The First Shared “Infinite Wardrobe” – Milan Design Week 2019

Milan Design Week 2019: the event ‘Rent is More’ presents a ‘dress sharing’ service for women with a passion for high fashion DressYouCan is a rental service dedicated to women’s clothes and accessories: every woman can finally have the wardrobe of her dreams without any worries (dry cleaning, fitting, delivery and the chance to try […]

MDF Italia Acquires Acerbis

MDF Italia acquired the brand, the collection and the sales network of Acerbis, historical Italian design firm Under the direction of Enrico Acerbis, in recent years, the namesake company has undergone a total realignment of the brand revitalizing its historic collection, whilst continuing to introduce new products and designers. Despite closing 2018 with a remarkable […]

The Winners of the SaloneSatellite 2019

The SaloneSatellite 2019 announces the winners of this edition. The most creative ideas transform food into innovative design objects Many young designers are exhibiting their work at the 22nd edition of the SaloneSatellite, whose theme is “Food as a Design Object“. They were asked to design smart, responsible and functional projects for the future food […]

Cipod: Custom-Built Cinema at the Design Week 2019

Cipod, the first custom-built mini-cinema arrives in Italy from the UK and introduces itself to the public of the Design Week 2019 and film lovers Cipod, the bespoke mini-cinema is located at Piazza Fontana 3, Milan Stepping through the door of the Cipod, the custom-built cinema installed at Piazza Fontana 3, Milan, during the Fuorisalone […]

“Sound & Vision”, the Interactive Exhibition by ECAL at the Milan Design Week 2019

“Sound & Vision” is the interactive exhibition organized by the University of Art and Design of Lausanne | ECAL for the Milan Design Week 2019. Objects and sounds blend to create a performance that changes depending on who interacts with it ECAL / University of Art and Design of Lausanne presents an unusual collection of […]

Design Diffusion Video News at the Salone del Mobile 2019

The Salone Internazionale del Mobile is in its 58th edition and it will close on April 14th. The numbers of the 2019 edition are 205,000 sq m of exhibition space and over 2,400 exhibitors. Being an odd year, it hosts the Euroluce and Workplace 3.0 biennials. The protagonists of the 22nd SaloneSatellite are about 550 […]

Michael Anastassiades’s Salone del Mobile 2019

In DDN #247 – special issue for the Salone del Mobile 2019 – Michael Anastassiades explained his design philosophy. He also talked about his relationship with Milan as a generous design city Anastassiades’s pieces aim to arouse comparison, participation, interaction, and release vitality, despite the minimal and functional features, sometimes almost predictable. “For me design […]

Design Icons: Being 50 and Young

  The Bocca sofa by Gufram and the Up chair by Gaetano Pesce turn 50 Two iconic pieces in the history of international design turn 50 in 2019. In 1969, the Up chair designed by Gaetano Pesce for C&B, today’s B&B Italia, was produced for the first time. Representing the condition of women, a theme […]

Freitag: Good or Bad Design?

During the FuoriSalone an installation helps us recognize the negative aspects of design Swiss bag brand Freitag and artist Georg Lendorff team up for the Milan Design Week with “UNFLUENCER – De-sinning the designer.”The installation on show at Ventura Centrale, via Ferrante Aporti 23, aims to spark off a debate on the concepts of “good” […]

The Salone del Mobile Pays a Tribute to Leonardo with Two Installations

The Salone del Mobile pays a tribute to Leonardo with two impressive installations as a preview of Milan’s celebrations for the 500th anniversary of his death Aqua. The installation in the city “AQUA. Leonardo’s vision” is a site-specific experience designed by Marco Balich, developed with Balich Worldwide Shows, illustrating how Leonardo worked with water, an […]

We are all creators: The Microsoft Experience at the Milan Design Week 2019

On the occasion of the Milan Design Week, Microsoft presents We are all creators, a three days’ program brimming with lectures and workshops open to the general public In an immersive setting, Microsoft will explain how Surface devices help designers, architects and professionals express their creative potential. Two extraordinary partners join Microsoft in this experience: […]

Milan Design Week 2019: Slow Hand Design + T Style

The design culture that reuses agricultural waste comes from Thailand: high-quality artisanal objects made from waste and recycled items Slow Hand Design Curated by Eggarat Wongcharit DITP presents the winners of the DEmark award, objects that best interpret Thai craft tradition from a contemporary point of view. A new generation of objects that combine manual […]

Independent Design by Hiro at Made4art

Hiro, the marketplace that collects, produces and sells independent design projects is the protagonist at Made4Art during the Design Week 2019 Hiro is a company that produces prototypes and a micro-series of objects created by designers. Once they are on its portal, ready to be bought, Hiro manages the relationships with both clients and suppliers. […]

Triennale di Milano Opens Museo del Design Italiano

Triennale di Milano opens Museo del Design Italiano, an exhibition space that will soon expand, showcasing iconic pieces of Italian design made between 1946 and 1981 On Tuesday, April 9th, 2019, Triennale di Milano inaugurates the Museo del Design Italiano, an extraordinary permanent exhibition directed by Joseph Grima, which hosts some of the icons that […]

Black and White Catwalk for Korean Design at the Design Week 2019

Monochrome Monologue: Kuho Jang, art director e designer, coordina 23 artisti coreani  The exhibition of the Korean Craft Design Foundation, curated by art director Kuho Jung (director of the Seoul Fashion Week), is inspired by Korean craft tradition. The artists invited to study and interpret Korean romanticism give a contemporary take on it, enriched by […]

Brazilian Light Illuminates Fuorisalone 2019

Lights from Brazil: traditional materials and cutting-edge technology “illuminate” the exhibition Be Brasil Brazilian lamps: between tradition and technology Museo della Permanente, via Filippo Turati 34, acts as a great stage for Brazilian design, presented through scents, sounds and images, in the most diverse sectors, along a path divided into four environments. Six “Made in […]

Fuorisalone 2019: E-Lounge, the smart and multipurpose bench for all spaces

At DDN Phutura, Repower presents E-Lounge, the smart benches for smart breaks Living the spaces in a new way, from free time to smart working, offering smart breaks, is one of the goals of E-LOUNGE. The E-LOUNGE, the Repower benches designed by Lanzillo&Partners, will furnish Piazza Castello (Castello Sqaure), the very heart of the DDN Phutura event. The […]

Made in Barcelona Design at the Fuorisalone 2019 –

At the Fuorisalone 2019, a series of products are on show to illustrate the Mediterranean lifestyle and the emotional design of Barcelona, between tradition and innovation Made in Barcelona Design is back to the Milan Design Week 2019, at via Dante 14, with “Inspired in Barcelona: Mediterranean Design”.An exhibition defined as “Warm, Diverse, Open and […]

Antonio Aricò: le radici e le ali

At the Milan Design Week, the artist-designer presents the video documentary “Le radici e le ali” (The roots and the wings), at the Arci Bellezza club. Antonio Aricò was born in 1983 in Reggio Calabria, in the south of Italy, an area surrounded by the Mediterranean sea, where the air is so full of scents. […]

Everything’s Ready for the Design Week

Cooking and design meet for a project inspired by The Wizard of Oz. Also for this year’s Design Week, Marco Ambrosino, the chef of 28 Posti, teams up with designer Odo Fioravanti. During the Design Week, at DDN Phutura, it will be possible to try on the new glasses from the Tommy Hilfiger collection thanks to an interactive […]

Isola Design District: Milan Design Market, Fourth Edition

In the Isola Design District, Milan Design Market hosts young talents also for the Fuorisalone 2019: new projects, products and materials Milan Design Market is the format designed by Blank agency, which, for the fourth time, will allow young designers to display their products in the Pop-Up Concept Store or especially dedicated spaces, in Isola […]

Milano Design Week 2019: 80 Dott kick scooters on piazza Castello –

Safe and sustainable micro-mobility. Dutch startup Dott launches its electric scooter sharing service at DDN Phutura, the Fuorisalone event on Piazza Castello from 9 to 14 April Dott is a European startup, founded by Maxim Romain and Henri Moissinac, specializing in micro-mobility, relying on the most qualified team of mobility and technology experts in Europe. Dott’s mission […]

The Circular Economy of the Saviola Group

The circular economy of the Saviola Group at DDN Phutura: from the cabinet to the panel and to the cabinet again, wood can be endlessly recycled The Saviola Group is among the most interesting industrial realities on the Italian scene. It currently includes several companies, some based in Italy and some abroad. Its consolidated turnover […]

Fuorisalone 2019: Marc Ange, designer “of luxury, dream and beauty”

Bloom Room is a name not so often mentioned, but it is much better known. In fact, it is the name of the design studio of Marc Ange, a designer born in Rome and grown up in Paris, who after a period spent designing luxury cars, has plunged into the world of luxury, designing products […]

Milan Design Week 2019: Isola Design District

Unlimited Design is the leading topic of Isola Design District 2019, now in its third edition. A strong message: design in every shape. The purpose of the district, one of the most recent in the history of Milan’s design districts, is to establish itself as a community of emerging designers and studios, with a focus […]

Delta Light Italia, New Showroom in the Tortona District

During the Fuorisalone 2019 Delta Light Italia inaugurates its new showrooms with several events, including workshops with architects and lighting designers A new showroom to witness its “rebirth” in the Italian market. This is how Delta Light inaugurates the new Italian headquarters of the leading company in the architectural lighting industry. Founded by Belgian manager […]

Fuorisalone 2019: The World of the Wizard of Oz, Between Cooking and Design

Another collaboration between Marco Ambrosino and designer Odo Fioravanti “A sort of acid dream of the protagonist who undertakes a series of adventures.” Designer Odo Fioravanti came up with this idea starting his collaboration with chef Marco Ambrosino of 28 Posti for the project “No place like home”, inspired by The Wizard of Oz. The […]

Melissa + Campana Crochet at Fuorisalone 2019

At the Fuorisalone 2019, ‘Melissa + Campana Crochet’, special edition by Melissa brand in collaboration with the Campana brothers, between fashion and innovation A 15 years’ partnership will be celebrated with a special installation in Milan during the Fuorisalone 2019 (9-14 April) at via Palermo 1. Also this year, the two brothers Fernando and Humberto […]

Tortona Design Week: Superdesign Show

Superdesign Show: “the heart” of zona Tortona Superdesign Show, new version of the Temporary Museum for New Design, split between Superstudio Più and Superstudio 13, is back also at Fuorisalone 2019, close to celebrate its twentieth anniversary. The 2018 edition attracted over 100,000 visitors and more than 2,000 accredited journalists, with 13,000 square metres of […]

Milan Design Week 2019: Porta Venezia in Design

One of the most recent Design Districts of the Milan Design Week is Porta Venezia in Design. Even though it has recently been structured as an organic path during the Fuorisalone, Porta Venezia is a long-standing participant in the Milan Design Week, back in the early stages. The exhibitions and the Palaces of Milan In […]

Israeli Creativity and Design on Show at the Milan Design Week 2019

At the Fuorisalone 2019, Asia Design Milano presents an exhibition on Israeli art and design, elements of connection and harmony in a land of sometimes insurmountable contrasts and barriers Asia Design Milano is the reference platform for the Asian creative scene during the Milan Design Week. This exhibition and communication project started in 2018 with the partnership between […]

What to Expect from DDN Phutura at Fuorisalone 2019 (part 3)

DDN Phutura will be at the Fuorisalone during the Milan Design Week. Design, sustainability and smart mobility will be on show on Piazza Castello from 9 to 14 April The Milan Design Week 2019 is coming and, as we said in the last weeks here and here, Design Diffusion News will take part in the Fuorisalone. From […]

Milan Design Week 2019: Lambrate Design District

Lambrate Design District is back at Fuorisalone again in 2019, with a vast programme of events, exhibitions and installations, covering an exhibition area of over 13,000 square metres which, in 2018, attracted over 85,000 visitors. Din – Design In: over 100 designer For the seventh year in a row, Din – Design In, a collective […]

At the Heart of CityLife –

For Design Diffusion Video News, we have visited the Libeskind Tower and the Heinz Beck’s restaurant “Attimi” The Libeskind Tower in Milan has reached the 29th floor. We have been to see how “The Curved One” will look like, the third tower in the Citylife district. A height of 180 m, 30 floors, 26,000 cubic […]

The Unicorn House by Booking.com at the Milan Design Week 2019

Booking.com has been infected by the unicorn-mania. During the Milan Design Week, it will be possible to book a stay surrounded by unicorns, stars and rainbows via its portal Booking.com, research portal of temporary accommodations, on the occasion of the Salone del Mobile 2019 and the International Unicorn Day (9 April 2019), has designed an […]

Lema at the Salone del Mobile 2019: The Attention to Detail

Several new products for Lema at the Salone del Mobile 2019 confirm the company’s vocation for beauty The products on show further expand the Lema Casa collection, which includes sofas, armchairs, chairs, tables and accessories as well as furnishings for the day and night areas. Lema’s contemporary lifestyle, under the art direction of Piero Lissoni […]

Tourism: Eco-Sustainable Mobile Homes by CrippaConcept

A project by the University of Pavia and CrippaConcept has awarded the smartest projects A research and a workshop to allow young engineering students to design new mobile homes between sustainability and design. Three projects have been selected at the end of the collaboration between CrippaConcept, Italian leader in the design and construction of mobile […]

Tommy Hilfiger Eyewear by Safilo at the Milan Design Week 2019

At DDN Phutura on Piazza Castello, Tommy Hilfiger Eyewear’s interactive and hyper-technological stand will show the visitors the best model for their face. Come and discover the 2019 collection from 9 to 14 April During the Milan Design Week 2019, at DDN Phutura on piazza Castello, Tommy Hilfiger Eyewear by Safilo will present an interactive installation where […]

Arblu, Bathroom Furniture Is Growing

Two new faces for Arblu: Angela Falotico and Lucia Rosso Two new important collaborators have just joined Arblu, Friuli-based company specializing in bathroom furniture. Angela Falotico will develop new marketing strategies in collaboration with a specialized team. Lucia Rosso will develop the contract segment: from hotels to retirement homes, yachts and cruise ships. Arblu was […]

Lago Is Back to the Salone del Mobile 2019 with a Table that Defies Gravity (again)

P&J table by Lago: the table that defies gravity (again) At the Salone del Mobile.Milano 2019, Lago will debut P&J, the new table, designed by Daniele Lago, characterized by a fluid and harmonious shape, which seems to be floating in the air thanks to a skillful use of materials. The P&J table favors conviviality thanks to the […]

From Korea, Noroo Launches the Color of the Future

At Fuorisalone 2019, Noroo, a leading paint maker in Korea, presents the interactive exhibition Tides – Maree For the Milan Design Week, the Korean company Noroo presents the interactive exhibition Tides – Maree in collaboration with artists Kwangho Lee (Korea) and Wang & Söderström (Denmark). In the installation, 100 stools of different materials in the […]

Prairie Avenue Residence in Miami is a Luxury Anti-Flood House

Prairie Avenue in Miami, a luxury residence designed by Rene Gonzalez Architects, offers shelter during hurricanes and flooding thanks to its stilts Prairie Avenue Residence, by US-based architecture studio Rene Gonzalez Architects, is an exclusive residence in Miami Beach. It is different from those we usually call “luxury houses” in that it rests on stilts, […]

What to Expect from DDN Phutura at Fuorisalone 2019 (part 2)

DDN Phutura will be at the Fuorisalone during the Milan Design Week. Design, sustainability and smart mobility will be on show on Piazza Castello from 9 to 14 April As we said last week, during the Milan Design Week (9-14 April 2019), Design Diffusion News will take part in the Fuorisalone. In the space surrounding […]

Luxury Game Tables at Salone del Mobile 2019

Game tables made of crystal and precious woods are the latest trend from the luxury universe. Impatia presents its new products at the Salone del Mobile.Milano 2019 Impatia is a young company that produces top-of-the-range game tables. For the Milan Design Week 2019, it presents its collection of designer game tables, made of crystal and […]

Fuorisalone: The Board Game of the 1,000 Events of the Design Week and More

For those who would like to live again the design events (but not only) of the design week, FUORISALONE is the ‘playful’ solution Fuorisalone is a board game that shows about 70 venues where the bustling activity of the Design Week is concentrated. A brainchild of the co-founder of Studiolabo and Fuorisalone.it, Cristian Confalonieri, in […]

Riflessi Materici, the Fuorisalone Event 2019 by Ideagroup and Rubinetterie Treemme

From 9 April 2019, during the week of the Salone del Mobile di Milano, Ideagroup and Rubinetterie Treemme present new ideas for the bathroom “Riflessi materici”: the new collections by Ideagroup and Rubinetterie Treemme will offer a new perspective on the bathroom, the domestic space dedicated to wellness, during the Milan Design Week 2019. At […]

Paola Navone Designs New McDonald’s France Restaurants

An unexpected collaboration has been established between McDonald’s and Paola Navone. The internationally renowned designer has given her eclectic, Eastern-inspired design language to a new project for McDonald’s France. The real challenge of this project, which required three years of work, was to adapt Paola Navone’s design to the technical requirements of a highly frequented […]

The Relaunch of Lanificio Cerruti

Lanificio Cerruti is one of the most prestigious woolen mills in Biella, established in the heart of the city in 1881 by Antonio Cerruti, two brothers and a cousin. The company led by Mr. Nino Cerruti took up the challenge of globalization even before the Internet and technology, working on an international scale without neglecting […]

Caveau, the Lamp by Icone Luce that Reinvents the Concept of Lighting

Caveau, the new lamp by Icone Luce, has won the international German Design Award for its cutting-edge technology Icone Luce, a company specializing in lighting fixtures, reinvents light through cutting-edge technologies, high quality, attention to details. Thanks to these qualities, Icone Luce has won a prestigious international award, the German Design Award. The winning product – […]

Communique Office, Biophilia Effect

Who doesn’t dream of being able to work in contact with nature? groupDCA architecture firm makes this dream come true with Communique Office, in Gurugram, India It spreads over three floors and reflects the architectural principles of brutalism, besides being linked to the concept of biophilia, people’s innate tendency to establish a connection with nature […]

What to Expect from DDN Phutura at Fuorisalone 2019

DDN will be at the Fuorisalone during the Milan Design Week (9-14 April 2019). In the space surrounding the Sforza Castle, it will present DDN PHUTURA: an edutainment path featuring amazing installations As we have announced in recent weeks, also this year Design Diffusion News will take part in the Fuorisalone during the Milan Design […]

Milan Design Week 2019: 5Vie District

The 5Vie District is back at Milan Design Week 2019, with a rich program of exhibitions, of the highest quality, entrusted to international curators. In the heart of the Milan-Roman area, the 5Vie is a favourite destination for those seeking design and creativity in its utmost expression. For 2019, the focus is on Annalisa Rosso, […]

Papirho, Paper Furnishings

Papirho is a new collection of furnishings that allows paper to transform the interiors For those who look for a light environment and a natural and sustainable style, there is the Papirho line: furnishing elements made of raw paper that has been selected and processed so as to become waterproof. Practical home accessories that, thanks […]

CIFF Guangzhou 2019: the furniture platform in China

CIFF Guangzhou 2019: the furniture platform in China CIFF – China International Furniture Fair, the largest furniture platform in China, has reached its 43rd edition, held in Guangzhou in March. The 2019 edition of CIFF Guangzhou is divided into two phases. The first is held from 18 to 21 March, and is focused on home […]

Interfacce del Presente: IED at the Milano Digital Week with a Digital Art Exhibition

IED Milano will take part in the Milano Digital Week, 13-19 March 2019, with a digital art exhibition on artificial intelligence Interfacce del Presente is the new exhibition curated by Tiziana Gemin and Fabio Paris, professors at IED Milano, with which Istituto Europeo di Design, from 13 to 19 March 2019, will take part in […]

Pop Love Fills the Streets with Color

From Milan to the Fidenza Village, the works by illustrator Camilla Falsini present a mix of shapes and colors Pop love flooded the streets of Milan during the Fashion Week and it has just arrived at the Fidenza Village. In collaboration with Miart, the International fair of modern and contemporary art, it is possible to […]

Freedhome by Caccaro, for those who love to keep the house perfectly tidy

Freedhome by Caccaro is a structured system to furnish the walls of your home, to keep everything perfectly tidy. The modules of various sizes are suited for designing vertical surfaces and at the same time for storage of all the items in every room of the house. Doors with full opening, folding, sliding, glass, wooden, double […]

Casa Ojalà, the mini eco-sustainable house, at the Milan Design Week 2019

Casa Ojalà/Inhabiting the infinite choice is a mini eco-sustainable house with extremely flexible interior architecture From 9 to 14 April, in the heart of the Brera Design District, the Post Design/Memphis Gallery will be presenting Casa Ojalà/Inhabiting the infinite choice, a project patented by the Milanese architect Beatrice Bonzanigo, of IB Studio. Casa Ojalà, a […]

Everything About the Salone del Mobile.Milano 2019

The 58th Salone del Mobile with Euroluce, Workplace 3.0 and the events dedicated to Leonardo Da Vinci invites the international design audience from 9 to 14 April 2019 The Salone del Mobile.Milano is not just a trade fair – it’s a system! And everybody agrees on it. It is a global system revolving around Milan. The […]

DDN PHUTURA: The Big Event for the Fuorisalone 2019

DDN Phutura, at the Sforza Castle in Milan, 9-14 April, will let everybody experience (through design) the best possible future for the natural and human environment with talks and installations Also this year Design Diffusion News magazine is organizing a big event for Milan Design Week (9-14 April 2019). The area before the Sforza Castle […]

3D Configurator for Customized Furnishings

Ditre Italia launches its new 3D Configurator, the perfect tool to customize sofas and furnishings online The new ditreitalia.it website features the 3D configurator, the result of the passion and work of Ditre Italia team, which aims to improve the user experience of the digital showcase. This tool has been designed for those who are […]

Euroluce 2019: Derby, the LED Sound Absorbing Lamp by Linea Light Group

At Euroluce 2019 Linea Light Group will present Derby, a LED sound absorbing lamp that blocks excessive noise, ensuring fluid and excellent acoustics in the interiors Innovative, sustainable and 100% made in Italy are the characteristics of the new products that Linea Light Group will present at Euroluce 2019 – table, ceiling, wall and outdoor […]

Rubner Haus, Minimal Impact on the Environment and Maximum Customization

Rubner Haus, designed by architect Stefan Hitthaler in Kiens, in the lower Puster Valley, is a house that absorbs energy from the ground. Thanks to the millennia-old use of wood and the most advanced technologies for green building, Rubner Haus is the perfect example of how tradition and innovation can coexist. Architect Stefan Hitthaler explains: […]

Choose a color and I’ll tell you who you are –

Gli italiani scelgono i colori della loro casa in base alle emozioni e i gusti cambiano a seconda delle aree geografiche. La casa racconta di noi e lo fa anche attraverso colori ed emozioni. Esiste anche un legame indissolubile tra persona e colore. Questo è quanto emerge dalla ricerca “Gli stili emotivi dell’abitare” di Sigma Coatings. Un’analisi dal […]

Design your life: 10 years of Brera Design District

Brera Design District, one of the leading districts of Milan’s design week, celebrates its tenth anniversary. In 2018, Brera Design Week registered a record edition, with 210 events, 395 exhibitors and a passage of over 350 thousand people. With all these results, Brera Design Week will be presenting itself in 2019 with the claim “Design […]

Fabio Novembre New Art Director of Driade

Driade, historic Italian design company that joined the Italian Creation Group in 2013, the luxury group that includes brands such as Valcucine, FontanaArte and Toscoquattro, appoints Fabio Novembre as its art director. The new strategy of Driade’s CEO, Giuseppe di Nuccio, starts from here. With these words he commented on the announcement: “Fabio Novembre has […]

Neolith Sintered Stone for Indoor and Outdoor Uses Is Available in Four New Colors

Neolith sintered stone slabs are the result of the latest research and development processes in the industry. The product, 100% natural, is composed of raw materials such as clays, silica and natural mineral oxides, and is recyclable Neolith, brand launched by TheSize (Castellón, Spain), presents four new colors for 2019: New York-New York, Mar Del […]

Broken Nature: XXII Exhibition of Triennale di Milano –

È il titolo della XXII Esposizione della Triennale di Milano, in mostra dal 1° marzo al 1° settembre 2019 È il titolo della XXII Esposizione della Triennale di Milano, in mostra dal 1° marzo al 1° settembre 2019. Curata da Paola Antonelli, Senior Curator del Dipartimento di Architettura e Design e Direttrice del Dipartimento Ricerca e Sviluppo al Museum of Modern […]

John Richmond Eco Warrior

‘No Planet B’: John Richmond, the English fashion designer with a rock soul, is back on the catwalks, ready to fight his green battle as a fierce warrior who does not like respecting too many rules The brand orbits the Blue Skye Investment Group fund and has entrusted Arav Fashion with the production and distribution. […]

Youngtalents: experimental design

Stoft is a Swedish design studio based in Malmö founded by industrial designers Jenny Ekdahl, Ola Nystedt and Joel Herslow in 2013 Their work builds on the trio’s complementary approaches towards design. Whether a conceptual or commercial project, a driving force behind Stoft’s creative process is to find a balance between poetic design and industrial […]

Salone del Mobile 2019: Lybre Pivot Bookcase by Lualdi

At the Salone del Mobile 2019 Lualdi presents Lybre, a pivot bookcase designed by Piero Lissoni. The rotation makes it possible to divide or combine spaces, creating secret rooms or cozier environments. As a mobile wall or bookcase, Lybre can be activated manually or with a remote control. Due to the size of the bookcase, great […]

Broken Nature: Design Takes on Human Survival

This is the title of the XXII Exhibition of Triennale di Milano running from 1st March to 1st September 2019. Curated by Paola Antonelli, Senior Curator of Architecture and Design and Director of Research & Development at the New York Museum of Modern Art, the XXII Triennale explores the relationship between man and nature, which […]

Made Expo to discover innovation and sustainable architecture

Safe and sustainable buildings “Quality of living” is the focus of Made Expo 2019, the ninth edition of the exhibition dedicated to architecture and building techniques. It is held in Rho-Fieramilano from 8 to 11 March 2019 and focuses on sustainability, innovation and safety. Made Expo: four exhibitions in one Made Expo 2019 is divided […]

Euroluce 2019: Vistosi reloaded

Vistosi, Murano-based glassmaker with a long glassblowing tradition, re-proposes two iconic products through an amazing restyling, Giogali and Futura, which combine light and transparent glass with precious bronze and copper. Giogali, characterized by modular crystal elements, has a new bronze finish. Futura, mouth-blown in a single piece, has a new copper version. Giogali chandelier by […]

Il Giardino di Storie Milanesi, an Unmissable Event by Museocity

Sixteen house-museums, artists’ ateliers, designers’ and architects’ studios will be connected by a large imaginary garden that will occupy the city of Milan. Il Giardino di Storie Milanesi will take place during Museocity, 1-3 March Il Giardino di Storie Milanesi is a special project curated by Rosanna Pavoni with which Fondazione Adolfo Pini participates again […]

Milan Design Week 2019: Istituto Marangoni for IDD

For the Milan Design Week 2019, the students of Istituto Marangoni have created an architectural feature that represents the Innovation Design District During Milan Design Week 2019, the Innovation Design District-IDD – the area between Porta Nuova and Porta Volta, Milan – will host IDD REFRAMED, the visual identity project created by the students of […]

A “Remake” of the Bauhaus – 100 Years of Design

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the most famous design school in history, various companies re-edit some iconic products The Bauhaus revolutionized the way to teach and conceive art, architecture and design from 1919 to 1933. The integration between art and industry lay at the heart of this movement founded in Weimar […]

Milan Design Week 2019: Ventura Projects

Ventura Projects at Milan Design Week 2019 Ventura Projects turns 10 and is alive and kicking. After two successful editions of Ventura Centrale, in the ex-Magazzini Raccordati in Ferrante Aporti street, and one edition of Ventura Future Projects, in 2019 Ventura Projects is back at Milan Design Week. Ventura Centrale Ventura Centrale doubles the vaults, […]

Houdini’s Eco-Sustainable Collection with Polartec

The new outdoor collection by Houdini made in Polartec®, a special material, is an example of the growing trend of eco-sustainable, recyclable and high performing fashion A collection of biodegradable, recycled and certified clothes is the result of the collaboration between Swedish outdoor brand Houdini Sportswear and Polartec®, brand specializing in cutting-edge tech materials.   […]

#YoungTalents: Quando il design diventa creativo e divertente

Nato nel 1988 in Giappone, Yuma Kano ha fondato lo studio yumakano dopo aver lavorato come assistente dell’artista Yasuhiro Suzuki. Il suo obiettivo è quello di ispirare un design divertente e creativo dove tutti possono trovare nuove possibilità esplorando aspetti della vita quotidiana che passano inosservati Bicycle Stand: questo supporto a forma di bicicletta, disegnato per […]

Giulio Pastore Is the New CCO of Artemide

The commercial strategies of Artemide and its subsidiaries have been entrusted to Giulio Pastore, an experienced management engineer As the new Chief Commercial Officer, Giulio Pastore, a management engineer and an experienced General Manager for important companies, will develop the commercial strategies of all the subsidiary companies of the Artemide Group, developing the international relations […]

Preview Euroluce 2019: Ferroluce Presents Pipes

Ferroluce brings to the fair the new lighting system Pipes, Industrial mood, designed for any style and also suitable for renovations thanks to its ‘exposed installation’ Euroluce, the biennial International Lighting Exhibition that takes place during the Salone del Mobile di Milano, 9-14 April 2019, presents the most innovative solutions in the field of indoor […]

Natuzzi Italia Suite at Casa Decor 2019

At Casa Decor 2019, in a historical building in Madrid, the Natuzzi Italia suite by Raúl Martins expresses the style of the brand with harmonious colors and geometries Casa Decor, the exclusive interior design event unique in Europe, (Madrid, Salamanca district, until March 10th, 2019), hosts the Natuzzi Italia Suite for the fifth time, whose […]

Ikea and Xiaomi Launch IoT Lighting Range

An IoT system that controls home lights: Ikea and Xiaomi start from China to expand smart living in the world Xiaomi, Chinese brand emerging on the world scene with great success both in the field of smartphones and smart home devices, announced a partnership with Ikea in autumn 2018, during the annual conference dedicated to […]

‘Stay in Bed’: The Exhibition between Art and Cocooning at Natevo by Flou

In Milan, the Natevo showroom hosts ‘Stay in Bed’, Bixio Braghieri’s exhibition that invites us to spend more time in bed to pamper ourselves and think.. In line with its cultivated and refined spirit, Natevo hosts Stay in Bed, Fabrizio ‘Bixio’ Braghieri’s solo exhibition, until March 7th, 2019, at the showroom at via De Amicis […]

Musèe des Arts Decoratifs: the new setting

Bencore in the new setting for the Musée des Arts Decoratifs in Parigi What does a design museum look like today? Which are the best solutions to attract an audience more and more passionate about design and more and more informed and demanding? The new arrangement at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, results […]

Anteprima Salone 2019: il total living by Caccaro

Caccaro offre totale libertà compositiva: dai contenitori sospesi ai separé per articolare gli spazi, dalla barra ‘luce & musica’ alla panca soft The innovative modular systems SideView by Caccaro revolutionize the traditional concept of storage, since they are also partition screens. The living area becomes articulate and personalized when enhanced by the combination of Side, […]

Liòn, Stylish Restaurant and Cocktail Bar in the Heart of Rome

Liòn is a new restaurant and cocktail bar in Rome, a few steps from the Pantheon, full of atmosphere, with revisited decorations from the 20th century, vivid colors and sinuous lines that soften its spaces In Rome, between the Pantheon and Piazza Navona, on Largo della Sapienza to be precise, a historical building of the […]

#Youngtalents: Nuove prospettive dal Giappone

we+ uno studio di design fondato nel 2013 da Toshiya Hayashi e Hokuto Ando a Tokyo. Il loro è un approccio sperimentale che si esprime attraverso prodotti, installazioni e grafica, abbinando materiali e tecnologie non convenzionali per creare nuove prospettive. Swarm è una serie costituita da una sedia e alcuni vasi le cui superfici sono […]

Farewell to the Master of Italian Design: Alessandro Mendini

Alessandro Mendini, an architect, designer and revolutionary creative mind. Our farewell to a design innovator A keen observer of social evolution, Alessandro Mendini mixed history and psychology of each decade, observing the rapid changes that were taking place. He wanted to “give a soul” to the objects he designed, giving them anthropomorphic shapes that would […]

DDN, Our Special Initiatives for the Salone 2019!

The DDN Guide to Fuorisalone 2019, the video interviews by the web TV with designers and companies, and the ‘safari’ of the international bloggers hunting for new trends among the stands DDN is getting ready for Milan Design Week, from 9 to 14 April 2019, both at the Salone del Mobile and the Fuorisalone – […]

Milano Moda Donna Fashion Shows: “Welcome to Milan”

The fashion shows of Milano Moda Donna F/W 2019/2020 will start tomorrow with new entries, guests, special events, Fashion Hub and the fashion film Welcome to Milan Milano Moda Donna – MMD, from 19 to 25 February 2019, presents the Fall/Winter 2019/2020 collections. And the whole city will be brimming with fashion with 60 fashion […]

Morgana, the chest of drawers always ‘on the move’

Morgana is the new versatile and customizable chest of drawers designed by Daniele Lago for Lago: its drawers rotate and slide to make it suitable for any room! Lago presents Morgana, a modular and customizable chest of drawers designed by Daniele Lago. Dynamic and stylish, Morgana has a special (almost ‘magical’) joint that allows you […]

Salone del Mobile.Milan 2019

The Salone del Mobile.Milan Less than two months to go to the Salone del Mobile.Milan 2019, the most popular and visited furniture fair in the world. However, to call it a fair is now very reductive: over time it has turned into a lifestyle event, which embraces creativity in every field. The Salone del Mobile is […]

QB, the Modular Stone Bookcase with Fossil Algae

Between modern design and geological past, QB by Laboratorio del Marmo is a unique bookcase that plays with materials and a basic module: a square staggered in a square to create movement QB by Laboratorio del Marmo by Grassi Pietre is a bookcase that is uncommon for the chosen material and its modular composition: it […]

The Compasso D’Oro Museum Will Open in Milan

The ADI Compasso d’Oro Design Museum will be a cultural center, hosting the products awarded since 1954, the headquarters of ADI, a library and a historical archive Luciano Galimberti, President of ADI www.adi-design.org, and Umberto Cabini, President of ADI Compasso d’Oro Collection Foundation, have announced the upcoming opening of the ADI Compasso d’Oro Design Museum […]

Amor De Dios, a Sun-Inspired Aparthotel in the Heart of Madrid

9 Teresa Sapey has renovated a 19th century building in Madrid turning it into a charming aparthotel whose design and interior decoration have been inspired by the Sun’s orbit and eclipse phases   Italian architect and interior designer Teresa Sapey designed, in the center of Madrid, Amor De Dios, an aparthotel with all the comforts […]

Designer Screens Reinvent Privacy

Colé, young and sophisticated Milanese brand, re-proposes the screen as an accessory to create privacy in today’s living and working spaces In the shared and open-plan spaces of today’s homes, what could be better than a screen to create some privacy? Colé, brand founded by Matteo De Ponti and Laura Macagno in 2011, knows it […]

Cevisama 2019: The Awards for Ceramic in Architecture

At Cevisama, organized by Feria Valencia, the Tile of Spain Awards awarded the project of a station, a house and a church for their functional and creative use of ceramic tiles In Valencia (Spain), between the end of January and the beginning of February 2019, Cevisama, the important trade fair for ceramic tiles, took place, as […]

#Youngtalents: light between books

Akii is Tokyo-based studio composed by Naoaki Iwamatsu and Takaaki Maeda. From creating impressive concepts to the product design of mass-produced goods, they do a wide range of activities. Night Book is a book-shaped LED light. Its body does not have a lighting switch: just install the lamp between books and pull out from its […]

Three Elica Range Hoods Win the Good Design Awards 2018