The word visionary gets thrown around a lot in our industry. And yet for Achille Castiglioni and his brother Piero, it’s the only adjective that makes sense. Born one year before the fo … read more

As darkness draws in, and with a renewed focus on the ambiance and feel of our homes, lighting design is under the spotlight, shaping the atmosphere in ways that go far beyond pure illuminatio … read more

It’s that time when the eyes of furniture fans around the world swivel north, as annual Danish design spectacular 3daysofdesign showcases the best and freshest interior ideas coming out o … read more

Installations, interiors, exhibitions, energy, furniture, frolics. Yes, it’s the Salone del Mobile furniture fair and Milan Design Week 2024. With the Milanese streets abuzz with exciteme … read more

John Muir is often remembered as an environmental philosopher. Americans knew him simply as John of the Mountains. Indeed, it was he who first suggested walking in the woods as a means of escapi … read more

It’s that time of year when the eyes of international interiors enthusiasts turn north, as 3daysofdesign puts on a fresh extravaganza showcasing the best and newest innovations from the No … read more

When you take nature as your starting point, everything else flows. Monet knew it when he sat to paint water lilies. And so do today’s architects in charge of planning urban space. It&rsqu … read more

Illuminating the streets, showrooms, salons, patios, parlours and palazzos of Italy’s style capital, Milan’s inimitable furniture fair Salone del Mobile got its glorious groove o … read more

  We’re all familiar with the idea of the American Dream, but what about the Italian version? Ever since the 1900s, it’s gone a little something like this: move to Brianza, open … read more

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe once said that it’s easier to design a skyscraper than a comfortable chair. After thirty years of searching, we’re inclined to agree. Skyscrapers, for all th … read more

After an overlong two-year hiatus, Milan’s Salone del Mobile – the fashionable furniture fair usually a yearly staple in every design lover’s diary – returned last week to … read more

Artist, Designer & Disciple of The Golden Hour Gabriella Crespi wasn't your average Milanese muse. She was beautiful, yes, but she also had what other creatives like to call the e … read more