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Palinda Kannangara

The Courtyard

Enthralled by the variety of materials that Bangalore had to offer, Palinda Kannangara took full advantage of India’s rich resources.

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NÓW means new moon

NÓW is a collective of around twenty designers and craftspeople based in different areas of Poland, promoting their handmade objects.

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SONMO

A virtuous cycle between past and present

SONMO began a project to regenerate the estate and restore the vitality it once had, a process that has been ongoing for 15 years.

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Il Palazzetto

& the objects that overcome the wickedness of time

Under the portico of a 16th-century stone stable, we face the disarming grandeur of Il Palazzetto head on. The modernist staircase reveals that this is no ordinary Italian villa.

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Boca de Agua by Frida Escobedo

Upholding Architectural Dialogue

Boca de Agua, a series of houses that, rather than being built, seem suspended in a murmur among the treetops, beside the Bacalar lagoon.

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A somewhat snobbish home by the sea

Dimorestudio in Latitude 43, Saint-Tropez

The private residence designed by Dimorestudio in Saint-Tropez takes ‘a tiger’s leap’ into the past to bring back all the flavour of the Modern Movement.

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What does now smell like?

27 87

In a world deeply rooted in tradition, 27 87 introduces a fresh, personal, and dynamic approach to the art of perfumery.

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The Palm Tree House

Layers of time, vaults and light

Victor Bergnes de las Casas was commissioned by his family for the recent renovation of the Palm Tree House.

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Linde Freya Tangelder

Poetic Power and Tactile Tension

To think about the tension in these opposing forces is to consider the work of visionary designer Linde Freya Tangelder, the young founder of the buzzed-about Belgian studio Destroyers/Builders.

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Casa Salento

A tale of history and life

The moment that I laid my eyes on Matilde and Alex’s house in Salento, that exact fantasy was immediately brought to life.

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VINÇON & IKEA

The empire of rationalist hedonism

Vinçon was not just a store; it was the embodiment of the emotional connection of a clientele with a way of life that was joyful, open to the world, but proud of its city.

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Ruby Atelier

A curated selection of original vintage pieces and contemporary fine art

Ruby Atelier, a gallery specialising in original vintage furniture, unique objects, and contemporary fine art, invites you to their unique soulful space.

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Luchino Chair Flexform

Directing the Scenes of Life

At Flexform, we chose to honour this history with a modern product that combines turned wood, metal alloy joints, and high-quality leather.

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Hotel de Mar

A verse, a sigh, a shadow

The Hotel de Mar stands as a privileged witness to countless stories over six decades, on the beautiful island of Mallorca.

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Dedar Milano

September Collection 2024

Dedar Milano has introduced a revitalizing approach to white, capturing all the color's expressions and possibilities.

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Introducing Issue Nº22

Turning Life into a Work of Art

I hope the pages of this issue resonate with you like good stories do, whether in the form of cinema, theater, or literature.

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Cime by Saba and Zanellato/Bortotto

Handwoven tales of tradition and the sea

Saba’s new Cime carpet collection, designed by the creative duo Zanellato/Bortotto, has introduced the natural world into its own universe, creating three unique carpet designs.

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DESALTO

Stay within the Line

At Desalto, this line path leans toward a material: the metal. A defining feature of the Italian brand, it is advocated in pieces intended for comfort and free from any industrial connotation.

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Tom Àdam

Threads of comfort

The Tom Àdam designs escape from fashion trends, becoming long-lasting relics of comfort and relaxation.

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In Praise of Folly

The 'Selected by Openhouse' section of issue nº21.

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The Aficionados

A wonderful world of hotels, design and travel culture

THE AFICIONADOS is an eclectic community bound by creativity, design, and style, with over 100 hotels, guesthouses, and private estates.

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Trove by Flawk with NIKJOO architecture

A playful second life

Trove, Flawk and NIKJOO’s first project, solidifies the understanding and the rapport between the two minds of this collaboration, which will continue to amaze the public.

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Nightingale Cafe

A Cathedral for the everyday

Located in a sheltered courtyard in London Mayfair, guests emerge into a space that is elegant but restrained.

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A Sanctuary Full of Symbolism

The Brion Tomb

Symbolism plays an important role in Scarpa’s architecture, particularly in one of his most significant works: the Brion Tomb.

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Every form of poetry

Gabriel Escámez

Gabriel Escámez possesses genius, sensitivity, charisma, overflowing energy, and great determination to achieve the desired outcome in each of his projects.

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Shaping Space

Two Visits to Waka Waka

A sunny morning leads me to Shin's warehouse teahouse where conversation brews, revealing layers of design wisdom.

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Casa Adrian

A tribute to golden light and silver trees

In Adrian Jurado’s case, he set a stellar example of sharing and giving back to his loved ones: he designed a house for his parents.

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Memoria y Reinvención

A residence for designers in Mexico City

Andrew Trotter's studio and Habitación 116 breathe life into Parque Melchor Ocampo 38B, welcoming designers worldwide.

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COLOURS AND GEOMETRIES IN NATURE

Casa Salvati on Lake Garda

Casa Salvati is an emblem of architecture, breathing an innovative style into the Milanese cultural scene and beyond.

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Ricardo Vainer

Inhabiting Sketch

Ricardo Vainer always yearned for his workspace to tell his story for him. An open book where what is revealed is present but not obvious.

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MAANA

A meaningful brand and a meaningful friendship

Two lifelong friends founded Maana Homes, blending boutique hotel quality with Airbnb charm, in traditional Kyoto houses.

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To Build an Island

This project juxtaposes images of Fannette and Treasure Islands, exploring themes of isolation, construction, and deconstruction.

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Chillida Collection

The space between hands

Nanimarquina found its inspiration for the new collection, which pays homage to the sculptor on the 100th anniversary of his birth.

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Ortega Diago

Friendship, Light and Matter

When asking Ortega Diago about their architectural influences, names such as Bofill, Ferando Higueras, Aizpúrua and Labayen appear on the table.

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Pabellón de la Reserva

Echoes of tranquility

Nestled within Reserva Santa Fe, Pabellón de la Reserva constitutes the most accurate example of a haven where the world stops

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PJ Lobster

A matter of perspective

A lover of design and architecture, Oscar Valledor found a way to combine his interests and knowledge in PJ Lobster after finishing his studies.

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Casa Robla

Surrendered to honest architecture

David Iriondo's studio transformed a ruined 18th-century winery into a sustainable, experiential accommodation, honoring its history.

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RESIDÊNCIA MILAN by MARCOS ACAYABA

An iconic modernist house with a creative take on environmental comfort

In São Paulo's Cidade Jardim, Marcos Acayaba's eco-friendly gem showcases Brazil's architectural flair and innovation.

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FRAMA X Faye Toogood

A COLLAGE of contrasting but complimentary artistic visions

On the first day of 3daysofdesign, the COLLAGE collaboration between FRAMA and Toogood was launched through the reimagination of the Copenhagen brand’s spaces.

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IN PRAISE OF NATURE

Openhouse & Saba at Soho House

During the latest edition of 3daysofdesign, Openhouse and Saba praised nature at Soho House Copenhagen.

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THE INTIMATE SIDE OF ART

Ruby Atelier

The installation reflecting on the importance of having a space to develop our identity as creators, was hosted by Openhouse and Expormim along with Nanimarquina and Marset at Ruby Atelier gallery.

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The Copenhagen Dream

Dare to Dream, the slogan of the latest edition of 3DaysofDesign, encapsulates the ideas that come to mind as one reaches maturity.

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Meteor

A Return to Terroir

Meteor is that of peace and homeliness. The smell of the fire from the kitchen, the old staircase and original floors.

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George Rouy: The Body in Space

Elements of realism dissolve into areas of abstraction, the canvas is host to chaos of different meanings and a multiplicity of associations.

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Ferrocarril de Cuernavaca 780, Hemaa

Embodying the city’s future

The Ferrocarril de Cuernavaca 780 seamlessly blends modern architecture and sustainability, creating a vibrant, imaginative urban space.

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Galerie Half

The Art of Composition

Galerie Half is far more than a storefront. It is a design haven that specializes in the collecting and restoring of individual antiquities.

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Openhouse + Toogood

Crafting a rulebook

Recently, Openhouse Magazine launched their collaboration with Toogood: the Canvas Bag. “I wanted to create something that could fuse our worlds”

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Casa Nereta

An Artistic Spirit

The makeover was to turn the family home into a petit hotel, which they decided to name Casa Nereta, as nereta is a Catalan name for “swallow”.

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Nicolas Lefebvre

Beauty in the Unlikely

Nicolas Lefebvre's art assembles found objects into unique sculptures, reflecting cultural roots and shared memory.

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Utzon House

More than a family

A scenic train journey to Uzon House in Hellebæk promises a nostalgic experience, capturing Utzon's architectural legacy.

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PATRICK VAN RIEMSDIJK

A Zen way of living and creating

Patrick Van Riemsdijk finds inspiration and peace in solitude, creating unique art that conveys tranquility.

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Zeitraum Moëbel

Born in the Bavarian Alps

In 1990, in between the immensity and pureness of the Bavarian Alps, the first German furniture manufacturer to focus on the combination of ecology and design was born: Zeitraum.

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Valentin Loellmann

Building Utopia

Valentin revitalizes his studio, expressing his precise approach and sensitivity, shaping a vibrant creative community.

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3 Days of Design 2024

We are thrilled to be part of 3 Days of Design this year, where we will be curating a couple of exhibitions and events.

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Casa Copas

The sanctuary of truth

“I've never been in an architectural space that replicates the feeling of taking a nap in the shade of a tree and feeling the breeze”.

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Palazzo Martinengo

Art for living

The reception rooms of a palazzo have been transformed into a home where the contemporary and the classical are in perfect harmony.

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Rosemary Marrakech

Treasures behind hidden doors

Combining traditional crafts with contemporary design, Belgian roots with Moroccan light and colors, lies Rosemary the intimate riad.

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Oostduinkerke apartment

A front-row seat to the North Sea

Founded in 2012 by Jakob Vyncke and Thomas Messchaert, TJIP interior architecture holds a special bond with the sea.

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Joselu Montojo

The serene depiction of feminine complexity

Joselu Montojo's art reflects his evolution, blending personal experiences, textures, and Mediterranean influences in serene femininity.

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Salone del Mobile 2024

Seeking silent in the crowded noise

This year, more than any previous year that I have visited the Salone del Mobile, my seek for spaces transmitting calm was more pronounced than ever.

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AESOP

Arte Povera follows formulation

This synergy was reflected during the recent edition of the Salone del Mobile when the new Aesop store in Piazza Cordusio in Milan was transformed into a sensory piece designed by Belgian architect Nicolas Schuybroek

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Faye Toogood for cc-Tapis and Tacchini

The seduction of design

Cc-tapis showroom was completely reconceptualised by the creative mind of Faye Toogood, who converted it into the ‘Rude Arts Club’ with pieces she designed for cc-tapis and Tacchini.

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ALCOVA

Where Renaissance meets contemporary design

Villa Bagatti Valsecchi is one of the most outstanding examples of Milan's Renaissance residential architecture.

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Marbledworks

Experimenting Nature

The design philosophy of Marbledworks focuses on creating industrial luxury objects for contemporary living with a holistic, innovative and sustainable approach.

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FAST

The Intersection of Technology and Nature

The commitment in Fast's future of Francesco Meda and David Quincoces came about organically about a year after the latter curated the flagship Fast Milano.

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Order, play and chaos

The Live Editorial of Charlotte Taylor at Side Gallery

This is the first 'live editorial' by Openhouse. An installation by Charlotte Taylor that reinterprets what we call home in an imposing setting: Side Gallery.

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Palacete Soares Mendes

Unfrightened approach towards respectful renovation

João Pombeiro used his taste to design Soares Mendes Palacete for himself by bringing back its soul and reinstating the details.

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Bijoy Jain & Studio Mumbai

Le souffle de l’architecte

Bijoy Jain has created an exclusive exhibition, Le souffle de l’architecte, at the Fondation Cartier, portraying time, space and silence.

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Introducing Issue Nº21

In Praise of Folly

In his essay “Praise of Folly”, first printed in 1511, Erasmus of Rotterdam likened madness to the dawn of a new day, when warmth follows the chill of winter; to spring, when everything takes on a fresh visage, a new hue, and is once again imbued with youth.

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The Life we Share

With 'The Life we Share' as a statement, we invite artists and designers to be part of our community by introducing their work to us.

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From the borders of Hípico San Ramón to Whistlejacket

Monica Ledezma has pursued the structural excellence for the use of the space to achieve the settled goal for a perfect shelter for horses.

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Delphine Cordie, “Utopia”

The irony of wall jewels

Imagine creating jewelry that you can admire every day. Jewelry that is very much precious, but that you can see in your daily life, while still taking care of it.

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The Nakashima Process Book

Reflect on the fundamentals of creation

This coming home in book form integrates fragments of Nakashima's family history, as well as original sketches by George.

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News & Coffee amidst the hustle and bustle

Transitioning to Barcelona, a city renowned for its distinct neighborhoods and their unique identities, the concept of newsstands is brought to life with News & Coffee.

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Tina Frey

Sculpt a ritual

In her eternal search between ritual and manual creation, Tina presents a playful object with a deep atavistic charge: a chess where each of the pieces is shaped by the artist's hands.

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Crafting serenity by Crude

Tranquility through mindful design

The collaboration of Crude with Cedric Etienne exemplifies our shared dedication to approaching design from a spiritual perspective.

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DOMUS by HENRYTIMI

A private house in Milan

Using raw materials and turning them into poetry is everyday work for the young Italian genius Henry Timi.

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Selected by Azamit

Spanning many categories and continents, Azamit’s collection consists of the things she has picked up along the way.

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Charlie Borrow

Letting the material talk

Progressively, Charlie Borrow developed a brand identity and refined his leather skills through Jason Amsbury, an ex-John Lobb shoemaker.

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The Rudolph Tegner Museum

In covenant with my soul

Almost hidden in the solitude of undulating fields wrapped in deep purple heather, the Rudolph Tegner Museum breaks the otherwise idyllic surroundings seemingly like an impenetrable closed concrete monolith

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Monoware

Elevating the Everyday

Isn’t every meal a celebration? That is exactly Monoware’s ethos. The British tableware brand was born as a response to Daniel Baer’s (the founder's) struggle to find modern tabletop essentials for the everyday.

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L’Officine

Labour of love

But with a strong will, time and a bit of luck, they moved in almost three years ago, and the old coach house of the property has been transformed into a very special guesthouse: L’officine.

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An Everlasting Journey of Love for Nature

Nanimarquina

Over the past three decades, Nanimarquina has not only aimed to establish an emotional connection with the end user but also to create a positive impact on our world.

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Color, joy and intrigue

EstudioReciente

EstudioReciente's new work holds our hands to dream of new worlds. Worlds as fabulous, dreamlike, unreal, marvelous, and imaginative as that of Alice in Wonderland.

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Colin King

Compelling from Commonplace

Colin King is considered the leading interior stylist for the world’s most prominent brands and publications, but what sets his projects apart is antithetical to the conventions that tend to come with such titles.

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Lapala by Expormim

The 25th birthday of a golden design

Expormim demonstrates once again its core purpose of combining tradition and innovation through the utmost conservation of craftsmanship. 

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Misera

To the Artist’s Life and the Chef

Too early for my appointment with Nicolas Misera, owner and chef of the eponymous restaurant, I decide to wander around to kill time.

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Eleanor Herbosch

Creating from the origins

Understanding her passion and the value of her distinctive artistic expression, Eleanor Herbosch chose to embrace the pureness of it.

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Officina Magisafi

Sought-after normality through precious simplicity

The architectural and design studio bases its designs on giving life to projects that measure up to the everyday reality of life.

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Baxter Lago

A design temple over Lake Como

Baxter Lago, this house -or home- designed and arranged by the Italian brand that was originated by Luigi and Paolo Bestetti, acts as an authentic telescope on the lake.

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The Object and Its Man

Exhibition by Ewelina Makosa and Jan Garncareck

In their joint exhibition, Ewelina Mąkosa presents abstract oil paintings, multimedia works and installations, while Jan Garncarek exhibits artisanal lamps, tables and censers.

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Casa Bernal

A flower amidst the rubble

While the pool could be considered the true hero of the space, the way the entire project has evolved has made Casa Bernal a truly admirable creation.

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Casolare Scarani

Sensitive modernity in an Apulian gem

Located in Carovigno, Casolare Scarani is a small villa that had the style of a local masseria, typical fortified farmhouses, in the white-washed city region of Puglia.

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Kaleidoscope of inner worlds

YSTUDIO is dedicated to sharing the beauty of words by writing and manufacturing one of the essential tools to draw our own world, a pen.

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Thinking Mu Pop-up Store by Isern Serra

A multidisciplinary love of art

For their first pop-up store, and for the rest that will be following all over Europe, Thinking Mu has put their trust in the well renowned architect Isern Serra.

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Pierre Yovanovitch

Craftsmanship and contemporary art transform an historic estate

In 2009, French designer and interior architect Pierre Yovanovitch purchased Château Fabrègues, an historic estate in Provence, set in a secluded region in the southern region of the Alps.

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Casa Monte

A sculptural yet habitable space

Though it reads as a solid terra cotta mass, Casa Monte does not, ultimately, suggest a monolithic vision of Mexican design.

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Façades of Brooklyn Heights by Robert Rieger

A snapshot of the old-world charm

Robert Rieger has managed to capture to the core in his new photography book called Façades of Brooklyn Heights.

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The Life we’ve Shared

20th edition anniversary

With the aim of delving into the concept of shared life, we made an intervention into Side Gallery by the hands of Charlotte Taylor, who designed one life-shared-home where the visitors might reflect into public and private space

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Estudio Iturbide

A tower for looking inward

Graciela, a famous Mexican photographer who recently held an exhibition at the Cartier Foundation. Mauricio is an iconic Mexican architect, and Manuel is a well-known sound artist.

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