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 […]