Chiaroscuro Composition: Elogio del Grigio by Cardillo Architecture.Belgian artist and surrealist, René Magritte, often took everyday, familiar objects and placed them in unexpected scenes, posing questions as to where the boundaries lie between what is real and what is representation. Similarly, Italian...
Fashion Meets Design: Three Shows That Have Us Inspired This Season.Fashion and design have always intertwined, natural bedfellows that overlap in sinuous ways. While the marrying of form and function is at the heart of both, the runway is a place for pure, unadulterated spectacle and art. Some of our...
All in the Detail: LD Apartment in Rome by Incognito Studio.The eternal city is a treat for the senses. Among its chaos, food, fountains and charm is the LD Apartment by Incognito Studio, designed in collaboration with Emmylou Verhaegen. This home is a testament to the possibilities of design where...
Two Distinct Souls: 17th Century Apartment in Rome by Punto Zero.In the heart of Rome's historic Monti neighbourhood, Punto Zero transformed a 17th Century apartment into a colourful and bright home. Approaching the project with a keen sensitivity to the existing architectural narrative, original bones...
Durability and Rarity: Pan Milano by Studio Wok.Embodying themes of durability and rarity, Jade is a stone that represents lasting beauty. For their design of Pan Milano—a hybrid bakery, restaurant and bar—Studio Wok seamlessly translate these themes into the new neighbourhood...
Back to Basics: 16th Century Venice Apartment by Ilaria Di Carlo.This Venice apartment sounded like a dream on paper. Located on the top floor of a sixteenth century palace in San Polo with the Grand Canal at its doorstep, the home has views out to the water and several Venetian landmarks. And yet it...
Florim Cements its Ongoing Commitment to Sustainability with “CarbonZero- ”.In a multifaceted commitment towards sustainability, Florim's “CarbonZero-” initiative showcases the legacy Italian brand’s sustained effort to harmonise design excellence with responsible environmental...
Glory Days Revisited: Brutalist Apartment in Milan by Eligo Studio.This brutalist apartment for a family of three in Milan’s Porta Romana has its glory days revisited and celebrated by Eligo Studio’s playful and considered vision. Located on the sixth floor, the home is a hidden gem set within a...
Nature Meets History: 1960s Roman Apartment Renovation by Manuela Tognoli.Upon first glance, Manuela Tognoli’s renovation to this 1960s Roman apartment seems like any other contemporary update. However, it takes zooming out to understand why this little home is so special in its specific context. Wedged in the...