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 […]