Regenerate space, rediscover the human
At Milan Design Week 2025, domusbreakfast@bocconi explores the connection between urban and relational regeneration, with design as a tool for connection. Among the key participants, Franke highlights the role of the kitchen as a vital space for nurturing relationships and renewing the social fabric
After Porsche, Bentley, and Bugatti, Mercedes-Benz has entered the real estate market by adding its first tower to the long series of residential projects created by various automotive brands worldwide.
The German car company has unveiled the design of a super-tall skyscraper in central Dubai, near the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. Named Mercedes-Benz Places in Dubai, it will be the first branded residential tower by Mercedes-Benz and will rise to 341 meters, with 65 floors, making it one of the tallest buildings in the city.
The sinuous silhouette of the tower resembles a cuttlefish bone, and the facades feature an elegant pattern composed of the classic three-pointed Mercedes-Benz logo repeated.
The skyscraper will host 225 residential units, exhibition spaces, a gym, lounges, restaurants, and VIP parking facilities. The real estate developer, Binghatti, has already started construction work, expected to be completed in 2026.
Timeless icons: the Marenco sofa by arflex
Designed by Mario Marenco, this masterpiece of Italian design has set the standard for over fifty years.