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Massimo Imparato for “Local Cultures in Global Settings”

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.

The Zikawei Library by Wutopia Lab in Shanghai

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.

Art to narrate transformation, Carlo Stanga for LAND

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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SWEETS Hotel, repurposing Amsterdam’s industrial heritage

22-04-2020 - Design

SWEETS Hotel, repurposing Amsterdam’s industrial heritage

At a time when travel is more a thing of our imaginations than actually going anywhere, here is a unique destination. SWEETS Hotel is a new, concept-style hotel located in 28 different bridge houses built along and on Amsterdam’s canals between 1673 and 2009, each one designed in the architectural style of its building period.

SLOWEAR18: mixing clothes and cocktails

10-04-2020 - Design

SLOWEAR18: mixing clothes and cocktails

Visual Display, the creative branding and interior design specialist founded by Giorgio di Bernardo is behind a versatile project that brings together two worlds for the sustainable use of one the rarest resources in our cities: space.

CannonDesign, creative ideas in the time of COVID-19

07-04-2020 - Design

CannonDesign, creative ideas in the time of COVID-19

At this moment in time when social distancing is being used to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the team from US architecture studio, CannonDesign are doing what they can to help. Being architects, they’re doing it how they know best, with a reflection on street signs and with a walk-in, COVID-19 testing booth slated for the general public.

6280.CH: a coworking space designed by Evolution Design

31-03-2020 - Design

6280.CH: a coworking space designed by Evolution Design

6280.CH is a 1000 sqm coworking space created by the Swiss architecture studio Evolution Design. Located in the village of Hochdorf, 6280.CH is housed in the former factory of the Swiss furniture maker, Novex. The conversion and transformation into a contemporary environment took into consideration the local context.

Egue y Seta designs Back Home, an apartment in Girona

27-03-2020 - Design

Egue y Seta designs Back Home, an apartment in Girona

A family moving from Barcelona to Girona. Egue y Seta restores an apartment with a large terrace and warm, friendly interiors plus a little something that lies outside the remit of the designers: being close to grandparents so each generation in the family can live more serenely.

Family life and memories, a home in Shantou, China

18-03-2020 - Design

Family life and memories, a home in Shantou, China

The makeover of an apartment in Shantou, China by the design firm, Jingu Phoenix Space Planning Organization creates a space that combines the client’s memories with a new spatial arrangement to meet the needs of a growing family.

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