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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".
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22-11-2022 - Design
The Spanish Pavilion at the 2022 Frankfurt Book Fair
Spain stands out as guest of honour at the 2022 Frankfurt Book Fair with a pavilion abounding in design, creativity, technology and sustainability. The "La Teoría de las Cerezas“ project is the result of a partnership between the architects of Enorme Studio, space designer Vitamin, storyteller Ignacio Vleming and graphic designer Twopoints.
18-11-2022 - Design
Supernova, an inclusive nightclub in Seattle
American music impresario Zac Levine worked with Mutuus Studio and GMD Custom to create Seattle’s most culturally inclusive nightclub: Supernova, a place of breath-taking design which is safe and welcoming for women, BIPOC and the LGBTQIA+ community, as employees, patrons and entertainers.
14-11-2022 - Design
Tea House in Chengdu by Scene Architects
For a new Tea House in Chengdu, the Chinese Scene Architects studio conveys the oriental philosophy of life, through the creation of a physical space. By introducing nature into the interior, the designers allow visitors to experience space and time, while exploring the expression of traditional culture in a contemporary context.
09-11-2022 - Design
WONDER HOUSE by Xigo Studio, living while having fun
Liu Yang, the founder of the Xigo Studio, has designed the WONDER HOUSE project, the renovation of a flat in Beijing. Adopting a playful and ironic approach, the designer incorporates a collage of elements from popular culture into his design, for a flexible home that offers cosy spaces for the whole family, including the cat.
01-11-2022 - Design
Mi Pan, a bakery designed by Concentrico in Mexico City
Concentrico, a Mexican interdisciplinary studio concerned with architecture, interior design and creative concepts, designed a new store and café for the renowned Mi Pan bakery in Mexico City. Buying bread becomes a social experience thanks to self-service shopping with an interior design playing upon elements of traditional breadmaking.
27-10-2022 - Design
Mirrors and fluidity, MDO and the remake of a concept store in Shanghai
The MDO (More Design Office) studio founded by Jaycee Chui and Justin Bridgland has created Atelier Miss Lu in Shanghai, a concept store for women's clothing. A project that plays with visual literacy, to explore the meaning and possibility of the individual identity of those who visit the store.
