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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Lucas & Tyra Morten

The Most Beautiful Flowers Bloom for the Shortest Time

From their atelier in Varberg, on the west coast of Sweden, Lucas and Tyra Morten work in tandem to produce hand-made, limited edition objects.

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AGOBAY

An inspired life by Ago-wan

But for a long time, there was this urge in me to set up a personal brand. A platform that inspires people to live a more beautiful and conscious life, and that’s why AGOBAY is a lovely name for it.

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Sancal BDW 2023

Liveness colors in broken casts

Sancal's 50 years of experience have involved an intense and enriching process of creative growth in which passion has guided the steps.

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Karak

The balance between order and chaos

KARAK Tiles has found the way to plan the unplanned, and this is through the conservation of traditional Japanese craftsmanship. 

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Variations of Colin King x The Future Perfect

‘Variations’ is a meditation on contemporary design emergent from the dialogue between Colin King and The Future Perfect gallery Founder David Alhadeff.

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TURA by ROCA

The subtle silence of good design

The admiration for José Antonio Coderch, Josep Lluís Sert, Ricardo Bofill or Enric Miralles is a trait in common between Roca and Carulla, and the Tura collection

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Design for Human Future

Barcelona Design Week 2023

The 18th Edition of the Barcelona Design Week aims to define how design would be created to be a performing weapon in the human future.

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Carl Hansen & Søn

Speaking a familiar language

Carl Hansen Søn has brought the chair back to life, reissuing the original design made of steel and wicker, this time in steel and certified paper cord.

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NOMAD Capri

Sea, cliffs and art

NOMAD chose Certosa di San Giacomo as its venue for its 12th edition to keep exploring and getting lost in this historic stamp.

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Openhouse at Habitación 116

Find our latest issue, No.19 in any of Habitación 116 stores, the only physical point of sale in Mexico City and San Miguel de Allende.

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3 Days of Design 2023

Happy Creativity

One of the first ideas that come to mind when I think about the last edition of 3 Days of Design is that one of the key ingredients of its success is precisely its location.

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Plutarco Studio

Diving into an innate world of color

In a moment where neutral palettes seem to have taken over interior design, the architecture studio Plutarco continues to challenge itself with an unfrightened approach.

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Ingegerd Råman for Örum 119

Turning breakfast into a work of art

It’s a way of life that has translated into Råman’s latest collection. A five-piece porcelain tableware set made in collaboration with Örum 119, a boutique hotel in Löderup, Sweden.

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Los Durmientes

A composition of light and shadow

There’s a secret something tucked within the walls of Los Durmientes. It defines the building’s junctions and forms, fosters tension and warmth.

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Six N. Five

Materiality and abstraction

Ezequiel founded Six N. Five in 2014. A few years later, just after moving to Barcelona, he began to explore his own style, and he experimented with the 3D design.

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GOTA

Naked wines, small plates & records

“Naked wines, small plates, records” are the three pillars that sustain GOTA’s essence, and they are exactly what the customer should expect when coming in.

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Trulli Bottles by R+D.LAB

Timelessness in a bottle

It’s a self-complementary conception all around that promotes the collaboration between creatives and artisans, all united by the preach of elegance through functionality and simplicity.

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Cork House

A sustainable cocoon in the middle of the London chaos

Cork House is proof that a logistics challenge can be turned into a design success through beautiful sustainability.

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Bracket Series by FRAMA

An ode to traditional carpentry

The naturalness with which the Bracket series is endowed allows the observer to admire the pure geometric shapes.

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The Cinematic World of Dimorecentrale

During Milan Design Week, Dimorestudio showcased spaces in closed boxes where there were strokemade holes opened.

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The Bright Side of Design

Nilufar Gallery

Each of the small worlds recreated in the Nilufar gallery during Milan Design Week were expressed as words of an artistic discourse.

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Unveiling Gubi Design at Bagni Misteriosi

Salone 2023

The intervention undertaken by GUBI stood out as one of the most interesting exhibitions visited by us during Salone design week.

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All that aroused our senses during Salone 2023

This edition of Fuorisalone has taken place in a range of unexpected but major venues.

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Issue Nº19 launch event

at Henry Timi

Last Wednesday, we were so fortunate to launch our new issue at HENRYTIMI gallery during the Milan Design Week.

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Zucchetti and Kos

Ways of Water

“Ways of Water” is a large installation in the heart of Brera district that can be visited during the whole week.

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From creatives to creatives

Blend BCN Creative Industries Festival

Blend BCN is the international creative industries festival to analyze the infinite paths we are already living in.

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Salone del Mobile.Milano

Evolving Design

In its 60 editions, the Salone del Mobile.Milano has stood out as a space that embraces the most important advances at all levels.

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Room for freedom by MORE

MORE, the brand that Bernhard runs from Hamburg, is now celebrating its 30th anniversary.

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Caravana Americana

Vernacular techniques for an outstanding design

The fourteenth edition of Caravana Americana takes place from February 17 to 19th in one of the most exciting moments of the calendar in Mexico City.

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We are all design

Design is everything and at the Madrid Design Festival (MDF) and they know it. For this reason, in this edition the spotlight is on the figure of the designer.

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Mutina

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

Mutina opens a new chapter in its history with the inauguration of new headquarters in Italy.

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Soho Club House Spotify Camp Nou

The Openhouse team was delighted to relax while watching a FC Barcelona football match from the new Soho Club House.

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Connections

by Linde Freya Tangelder

The DESTROYERS / BUILDERS studio is the base from which Linde makes her mark as an artist.

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More than one century of iconic design

Poltrona Frau

Openhouse Studio and Poltrona Frau celebrated the Italian brand's 110th anniversary in its Barcelona home on December 1st.

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