A chair is a very difficult object to design. Anyone who has tried to design one knows this. There are infinite possibilities and many challenges: the chair must be light, it must be sturdy, it must be comfortable. It is almost easier to build a skyscraper than a chair. (Ludwig Mies van der Rohe,…
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Steel and wood, rigor and memory, precise geometry and mismatched elements... A home furnished like this, poised between workshop furniture and pieces from times gone by, has a dual and complex charm that's much more your style than you think. Here you'll find plenty of ideas for recreating it. The industrial-retro style is an evolution...
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By Sara Gecchelin. A unique ceramics workshop in the heart of Umbria, where meticulous attention to detail and manual skill transform clay into design objects rich in authenticity, cultural value, and a timeless artisanal quality. The reason why…
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Arieto Bertoia was born on March 10, 1915, in a small town a few kilometers from Pordenone. While still young, he moved to the United States, where he became a Harry and an American citizen. A sculptor and goldsmith by training, during his university years he acquired an excellent knowledge of metals and their working techniques, applying them…
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An engineer with a passion for design, Isao Hosoe was born in Tokyo on March 8, 1942. He graduated in aerospace engineering with a thesis on a human-powered aircraft, then moved to Milan in 1967 to collaborate with Gio Ponti and Alberto Rosselli of the Ponti-Fornaroli-Rosselli studio. In 1985…
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by Evi Mibelli. She's a name unknown to most, and not even particularly well-known among "insiders." Unless they're collectors of Scandinavian design, and they enjoy participating in auctions, where her stunning furnishings fetch prohibitive prices.
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by Sara Gecchelin. A competition to rethink the concept of minimal housing. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Antrax IT invites designers and creatives to imagine a Tiny House: a 22-square-meter warm refuge surrounded by greenery. In 2026, Antrax IT has chosen to celebrate its thirtieth anniversary…
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What does designing for the home mean today? In an era when the word "design" is often associated with images and icons, a deeper question becomes central: who and what does a project really serve? In this interview, architect and designer Danilo Fedeli, founder of the 3DF studio in…
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by Evi Mibelli "The architect's task is not to create beautiful architecture, but spaces where people can live well and in harmony." Her name is a standard-bearer for the status of successful women in the world of contemporary architecture. A career that began in her beloved Czechoslovakia (now…
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Ambiente 2026, Christmasworld, and Creativeworld confirmed Messe Frankfurt as a global hub for consumer goods, bringing together over 4.600 exhibitors and 140.000 international visitors. Messe Frankfurt has transformed itself into an international hub for ideas, networking, and innovation with Ambiente, Christmasworld, and Creativeworld, which last February…
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