Kartell x Mattel: Castelli Ferrieri’s Componibili are reborn in Mattel colours
After its first collaboration with the Barbie brand, Kartell relaunches one of its icons by treating it as a “toy”.
An orange pathway paints the historic center of Quito, Ecuador
The Ecuadorian designer Felice Escudero traces a long path through the city center with orange paint, with the intent of encouraging public interaction and improving the perceived safety of the area.
Farewell to Filippo Panseca (1940-2024) the cancelled Italian artist
Dismissed as “Craxi's architect” the artist who left us at the age of 84 was an innovator, self-taught and capable of “bringing aesthetic projects to life on an unimaginable scale”.
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What will become of the Fondaco dei Tedeschi in Venice?
The historic building next to the Rialto Bridge currently houses a luxury shopping centre, which is soon to be closed. After numerous renovations, it was also entrusted to OMA in 2016.
The rebirth of the Doris Duke Theatre at Jacob's Pillow, signed Mecanoo
On the site of the most renowned dance institution in the United States, in 2025 a new theatre will rise from the ashes of a fire, pointing to a technologically advanced future, still deeply rooted in history.
Restoring and reinventing an old house on Lake Maggiore
Wespi de Meuron Romeo renovated a farmhouse on the border between Italy and Switzerland, combining stone, concrete and lake views in an austere language.
Lake Como Air is on sale for 10 euros per can: but it’s not such a wacky idea
Turning an atmosphere into a tangible souvenir to take with you is a trend in many places. And Duchamp did something similar more than a century ago.
How Donald Trump rejected Warhol’s Trump Tower painting and now it's worth $952,500
The story of the most controversial “New York Skyscrapers” piece reveals an unprecedented glimpse into New York City's society of the '80s. Its recent auction result demonstrates how that era continues to influence the present. And the president.
Chandeliers by Kengo Kuma, Philippe Starck and others on public display in Venice
Eleven great artists and designers collaborated with the Murano glassmakers to create a collective installation in St. Mark's Square.
Yoshitaka Amano, visionary artist who created the Final Fantasy logo and much more, on show in Milan
He curated the original Final Fantasy character design and worked on Yattaman, collaborated with Vogue and illustrated Sandman: we met the great Japanese illustrator.
Milan’s history comes alive in public transport archives
“ATM Manifesto” at the ADI Design Museum is more than an exhibition about Milan’s public transport company – it’s an invitation to rediscover the city through its remarkable archival heritage.
Hermès’s outstanding Renzo Piano-designed HQs in Tokyo finally used for a fashion show
The French brand’s latest collection also conveys its values through the architectural masterpiece that is its Japanese headquarters.
Ex Caserma Mameli, the regeneration that will transform a Milan neighbourhood
The Municipality of Milan has unveiled new specifications for the project: in addition to the redevelopment of the historic structure, the plan also includes more than 300 dwellings, a student residence and a public park.
Milan, the end of cobblestones: here comes red concrete
The city’s typical pavement has become a nightmare for vehicles, especially two-wheelers. Over the next two years, it will be replaced by red asphalt on ten streets.
What not to miss at the Arte in Nuvola art fair in Rome
The youngest of the great modern and contemporary art fairs in Italy welcomes 140 galleries, along with a rich program of special events.
The new Dune series: a design gone all wrong
Forget the might of Villeneuve’s films or the creativity of Lynch’s take: Dune: Prophecy, HBO’s new TV series, rips off Game of Thrones and completely misses the mark.
AVAVAV adds fingers to classic Adidas footwear
The popular and always best-selling Adidas Originals shoes are transformed into a “paw” thanks to a postmodern element designed by Beate Karlsson.
With Oma, we visited the new Gallery of the Kings at Museo Egizio in Turin
The first space redefined by OMA with Ata, to coincide with the museum’s 200th anniversary, is open: a path from darkness to light, where the monumental statues of Karnak have moved closer to people.
Arrigo Arrighetti, the civil servant architect Milan didn’t love enough
A municipal official, he was the architect of important buildings in the ‘50s and ‘60s, such as Sormani, Piscina Solari and the incredible San Giovanni Bono. His tower in Brera has recently been demolished.
St. Peter’s Basilica to debut in Minecraft for Jubilee 2025
The Fabbrica di San Pietro and Microsoft join forces to create a digital twin of world’s most famous basilica, available on Minecraft starting January
Where are we with Neom?
Saudi Arabia’s futuristic city has just completed Sindalah, a resort island in the Red Sea, but there's also news about The Line, the whole development's most discussed project.
A shared house is reborn in Verona
Romano Tinazzi rehabilitates a former railway workers' residence on the outskirts of the Veneto city, creating a co-living space for students and young workers that combines old and new through radical architectural gestures.
10 designers hacked the famous USM modular furniture
Design studios have reinterpreted the USM Haller modular system to create new uses, in a series of examples on show at Aram Gallery in London.
Luna Luna, the contemporary art amusement park, opens in New York
Artist-designed attractions, including a Basquiat Ferris wheel and a Keith Haring carousel. What to expect from Luna Luna, the amusement park resurrected by Drake and set to light up Manhattan's Shed.
The new Casquette 2.0 and the allure of luxury retro-futurism
The Swiss watchmaker Girard-Perregaux's released a new titanium version of its iconic Casquette LED Display Watch from the '70s, proving that nostalgia can be a valuable selling points also for the luxury market.
A contemporary spirit for an early 20th century apartment in Milan
Around a double living room redesigned for music and conviviality, the project by 2b Architects preserves the traces of the original dwelling, harmonizing them with Modern and contemporary design.
Flos’ Model 600 by Sarfatti is now available in a new Bottega Veneta edition
Flexible, malleable and soft, the table lamp by the Italian designer returns more fashionable than ever with a new special edition almost sixty years after its debut.
What is the Big Suit and why do we see it everywhere?
It doesn’t matter whether it’s 1984 or 2024, whether it's being worn by David Byrne of the Talking Heads or a Balenciaga model. What makes it so special, then and now, even in fashion?
Renovation of the European Space Agency’s research centre
The European Space Research and Technology Centre in Noordwijk, Holland, is being renovated and expanded to become an international reference point for technological development and scientific space research.
Saudi Arabia’s major new stadium inspired by sprouting seed
The new King Salman Stadium in Riyadh, designed by Populous, will open in 2029.
Artworks and dinosaurs: new wing of NHM opens in Los Angeles
The Natural History Museum opens to the city with a new accessible and inclusive space for culture and community.