Gae Aulenti: the lady of architecture and design. In the panorama of Italian design of the 1950s, women, due to a question of possibilities or female emancipation that characterized that historical period, did not have much space. One of the few personalities who managed to leave an indelible mark on…
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Ever-changing aesthetics, reinterpreted traditional crafts, and design languages that blend memory, material, and creativity create a universe where innovation and craftsmanship interact to define new forms and meanings. At the Parc des Expositions Paris-Nord Villepinte, from January 15 to 19, 2026, Maison&Objet will unveil a constantly evolving language, where forms,…
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Some remember him for the Pirelli skyscraper in Milan, others for the iconic Superleggera chair, rightfully entering the ranks of 20th-century design icons. Yet others recognize him as the founder (and director for a remarkable fifty years) of Domus, a magazine still at the forefront of contemporary architectural discourse. The…
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What inspires me? Light. Light is decisive for shapes, for objects, for a total environment. Light goes and has no dimension, and it can travel very far. (Nanda Vigo) Nanda Vigo was born in Milan on 14 November 1936. After graduating from the Institut Polytechnique of Lausanne and an important…
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Un respiro internazionale ha animato la capitale francese, trasformandone le vie in un intreccio di visioni e linguaggi: un dialogo ispirato tra la sensibilità progettuale di Maison&Objet e quella della manifestazione, entrambe guidate da un invito consapevole a ripensare il modo in cui abitiamo il mondo. September transformed Paris into…
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by Marta Bellacosa. The latest innovations in pendant lamps revolutionize the very concept of lighting through bold design and innovative materials: lighting becomes scenographic and impactful. Without a doubt, the focal point of a room is represented by the chandelier, an apparently obvious piece of furniture but which is actually…
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by Marta Bellacosa. Dehors, terraces and green spaces are enriched with many new features: furnishings and details of all kinds, pluses and new must-haves capable of making moments spent outdoors even more magical. The good fortune of owning a garden, a terrace or a porch brings with it the temptation…
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On the outskirts of Barcelona, an enveloping, large and charming residence, immersed in a natural park, where minimalism finds a material guise with neutral and refined nuances, becoming the starting point for an interior with a strong personality. A residence designed to accommodate long summer holidays but also a refuge…
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Like Marcel Wanders’ design or not, the middle ground is difficult. An extrovert and out of the ordinary design characterized by floral elements, redundant decorations and bright colours, such that it is almost considered an anomaly in the world of contemporary design. Wanders’ goal is to make us feel like…
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Born on May 18, 1883, in Berlin, Walter Gropius is considered one of the greatest pioneers of modern architecture of the 20th century and is primarily remembered as the founder of the Bauhaus, along with Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier, Alvar Aalto, and Frank Lloyd Wright. The son…
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