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 […]