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Interior design with a special focus on refurbishment and revitalisation.
21-06-2023 - Design
Massimo Imparato for “Local Cultures in Global Settings”
“Local Cultures in Global Settings” is an international contest promoted by the Iris Ceramica Group and its associated Foundation and organised by UAE Modern, drawing attention to creative contributions arising out of the interaction between expressions of identity and universalistic culture. We talked about it with Massimo Imparato, who, with Monica Mazzolani, co-founded UAE Modern, the cultural hub presenting the series of events accompanying the competition.
24-05-2023 - Design
The Zikawei Library by Wutopia Lab in Shanghai
The story of the Zikawei Library in Shanghai is a tale of intelligent reuse, as the building was originally designed as a bookstore by David Chipperfield Architects. Immediately after the completion of the façade and the structure, it remained empty. However, at the city's will and thanks to the intervention of the Wutopia Lab studio, it has recently become the iconic public library of the Zikawei district.
26-04-2023 - Design
Art to narrate transformation, Carlo Stanga for LAND
Beyond words: leaving room for imagination, even when tackling extremely current and urgent topics, such as the ecological transition. This is precisely what the colourful drawings created by illustrator and architect Carlo Stanga deal with. While his works usually narrate cities with "WanderWorld", instead, he explored the new "urban landscapes".
RECENT PROJECTS
30-06-2020 - Design
Skylab gives the W San Francisco a makeover
The W San Francisco hotel has been revamped by Portland-based firm, Skylab as part of a multi-stage project. The design team drew their inspiration from the city’s history, from the days of the gold rush, through to the psychedelic ‘60s and ‘70s to create a unique experience for guests in a LEED-EBOM certified facility.
24-06-2020 - Design
New restaurant for the Deichtorhallen Hamburg
With its three houses, the Deichtorhallen Hamburg offers one of Europe’s largest exhibition venues for contemporary art and photography, now welcoming visitors with a new place to complement the art experience with a sociable setting that stimulates communication and the exchange of ideas.
17-06-2020 - Design
Fuorisalone digital. Sustainability, circular economy and technology
In this period between 15 and 21 June, we’re enjoying the very first digital Fuorisalone to spread across virtual territories, paving the way for new experimentation in design. DESIGN THROUGH is the capsule edition by Tortona Rocks representing the Tortona district in this post-Covid-19 digital version.
10-06-2020 - Design
Yin and Yang for a showroom designed by JG Phoenix
The interior designers of the Chinese studio Jingu Phoenix Space Planning Organization are the creatives behind the Danilo Paint showroom for paints and colours in Shantou. The interiors are informed by the ancient Chinese philosophy of Yin and Yang, based on the idea that opposing forces can actually be complementary or interconnected.
05-06-2020 - Design
Living Hub by Egue y Seta
Egue y Seta, Catalan-based multidisciplinary studio led by Daniel Pérez and Felipe Araujo have remodelled an apartment in Barcelona. A warm, friendly home, perfect for working from home and for family life.
03-06-2020 - Design
Creative transformation, a project by Liang Architecture Studio
The design team from Liang Architecture Studio completed a revamp of a family home in a residential district in Jinhua City, China. The existing house was ready and waiting for a makeover, even boasting a small courtyard garden, and the remodel has turned it into an exciting, love-filled home.
