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FEATURES

Summer 2024

Color stories

The color breakdown

Interviews

PEOPLE Pallavi Dean

Empathetic Design

PEOPLE AB Concept

It’s all about being

PEOPLE Storagemilano

166 Space and material

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Projects review Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá Milan

Open luxury

Norba Kyiv

Delving into the essential

Casa Ulìa Caprarica di Lecce, Italy

WONDER 16 Venini 18 Antoniolupi

Vernacular architecture 2.0

Arthotel Lasserhaus Brixen, Italy A bridge between the past and future Gearbox Montreal

20 Cassina 60 Minotti 62 Boffi|DePadova 64 Lasvit

Pop culture and 90s nostalgia

Interno Marche Tolentino, Italy Find your favorite room Ambra Copenhagen

160 Poltrona Frau 162 Poliform 164 Kettal 208 Ethimo 210 Giorgetti

Simple design for an easy evening out

A96 Arcadia An ode to lightness La Roqqa Porto Ercole, Italy

212 Andreu World

Design and genius loci

Link Lab Kortrijk, Belgium

170 An office for everyone Palau Fugit Girona, Spain

176 A beguiling history Private apartment Madrid

184 Madrid in a room EHB Shanghai

190 One restaurant, two cultures Livesport Prague

196 The art of fair play The Lana Dubai

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Design inspirations

A selection of the most innovative products for the contract sector by international brands

Living in the present 98

Lighting 110

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Interior architecture

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Margraf | Marmo Arredo | Scavolini | Simas

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Complement-object 152

Passwords

214 Ideas from Milano Design Week 2024

Short Stories

223 A wide view on major international projects

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EDITORIAL

Summer 2024

RUBEN MODIGLIANI Editor-in-Chief

The sum of its parts

n the 1958 movie Auntie Mame, the main character, played by a dazzling Rosalind Russell, every so often dramatically changes the look of her New York apartment in a whirlwind of exuberant styles. The architecture is a mere container and the furnishings mere props for the star. In contrast, in this new publication, which brings the .Wonder Books to four yearly editions, we can feel when the spark is lit between the container (the architecture) and the content (furnishings), because they interpret the same idea of space, functionality, and, in a sense, life’s ritual quality. The relationship between a space and the furnishing we choose to place within it is not random nor only utilitarian – every piece helps define its essence. For each photo shoot, we emphasized this concept by putting a selection of furnishings in the mood of that particular project. We chose to tell the story of Milano Design Week – the design sector’s most important event – with a first-hand report, rich in details and atmospheres, to bring together the season’s most significant trends in a series of moodboards. In the film, Powers of Ten, Charles and Ray Eames suggest that the infinitely small and the infinitely large have much in common. This applies, of course, to architecture and design too. When the design is cohesive, the whole has a much greater value than its individual parts. And, as Ernesto Nathan Rogers put it, the designer’s range goes “from the spoon to the city.” Enjoy!

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CURATOR’S LETTER

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ALESSANDRA BERGAMINI Deputy Editor

A love triangle

his new .Wonder Book Summer is a journey of words and many images, taking us through a design directory of 60 pages (and 110 products), three interviews, and 15 recent interior design projects in hospitality, residences, and workplaces. We move through different scales and aesthetics, exploring everything from the detail of shapes and materials to the full project. On the way, the spotlight is cast on the excellent work of the makers of individual products. We also spotlight the equally complex work of designers on the spaces and their interpretation, the choice of furnishings and their composition in different environments and functional areas, the behavior of people and the use of places, and, significantly, the work that designers pursue together with their clients. As Pallavi Dean puts it in her interview, “As designers, we watch human behavior, and create spaces that support that behavior. We are great listeners, we feel that we can only create a successful design if we are empathetic and hone our listening skills.” The triangle between client, designer, and user is a multifaceted, “loving” relationship that takes clarity, understanding, creativity, and material and emotional satisfaction, as well as a sense of surprise. These elements must be in a virtuous circle to achieve a full, complex project that represents a contextualized, shared idea of beauty. This beauty often manifests itself starting first from the details as so well demonstrated by the visual stories in these .Wonder Books.

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WHITE BOX

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Crafting unique spaces

GABRIELE BURATTI Buratti Architetti, co-founder

Curated by: Giulia Guzzini

H ANA MILENA HERNANDEZ PALACIOS AND CHRISTOPHE PENASSE Masquespacio, co-founder

In the world of high-end interior design, the draw of bespoke creation is undeniable. Ana Milena Hernandez Palacios and Christophe Penasse, the creative and life partners behind the Spanish studio Masquespacio, understand the power of custom pieces in shaping truly unique interiors that reflect their stories. The studio incorporates bespoke and existing designs in a careful balance. Custom pieces, often their preferred starting point, offer peerless creative freedom, which lets them infuse spaces with distinct personality and originality. For larger projects, like hotels and co-working spaces, the practicality of incorporating existing furniture designs takes precedence. Budget limitations and the logistics of producing large quantities of custom pieces require a more blended approach. Certain functional needs, such as ergonomic office chairs, are best met through the expertise of specialized brands. In these cases, Masquespacio meticulously curates pieces from existing collections, ensuring they integrate seamlessly with the overall design. According to Hernandez Palacios, the key is harmony. If a project demands uncompromising authenticity and innovation, a fully custom approach may be the best solution. But when there are certain limitations, a thoughtful blend of bespoke items and carefully selected existing pieces can create a space that is distinctive and memorable. Even focusing on bespoke decorative elements alone can elevate a space from ordinary to extraordinary. 14 | IFDM

igh-end interiors are finding their voice not just in bespoke creations but in an artful interplay between custom and curated design. Milan-based studio De.Tales, founded by Igor Borasio and Giuseppe Varsavia, is leading the way with their belief in the power of this harmonious blend to create truly exceptional spaces. They view each project as a unique story waiting to be told, where every detail contributes to a cohesive, engaging narrative. This narrative unfolds through a meticulous selection of both bespoke and curated pieces. At the heart of De.Tales’ design philosophy lies the belief that custom elements are fundamental to shaping a space’s identity. Each project begins by understanding the client’s vision and the space’s unique narrative, which translates into bespoke features that transcend mere aesthetics, becoming woven into the very fabric of the design. This approach is exemplified in the studio’s work for Ludoil Energy’s executive offices in Milan. The reception area, echoing grand upper-class homes, features custom-sculpted elements for the reception and waiting area. These bespoke creations seamlessly fit with curated pieces from Arper’s collection, strategically placed throughout the space. This dialogue between bespoke and curated, solid and void, creates a dynamic and inviting atmosphere. De.Tales champions a design language where curated furniture interacts with bespoke elements in a way that is direct, diverse, and functional. This approach ensures that every element, whether custom-made or carefully chosen, contributes to a singular, engaging narrative. The result is a harmonious blend of that is exclusive and cohesive, in which each piece plays a vital role in telling the story of the space. IGOR REBOSIO De.Tales, co-founder

n the realm of design, where functionality embraces artistry, a compelling narrative is emerging – one that celebrates the delicate balance between custom-made pieces and carefully curated existing designs. This dialogue transcends mere aesthetics – it’s about crafting spaces with a unique identity, seamless functionality, and enduring appeal. Gabriele Buratti, co-founder of the renowned design studio Buratti Architetti, deeply understands this balance. The studio’s diverse portfolio, from private villas to collaborations with celebrated furniture brands, exemplifies how bespoke and curated elements can coexist in harmony. “When you place a bed or a table in a space,” Buratti notes, “it takes on an almost functional meaning.” This astute observation highlights the studio’s belief that every design choice, whether custom-made or curated, should contribute to a space’s purpose and ambiance. Buratti Architetti sees custom design as a chance to infuse a space with a unique character. The goal is to decipher the client’s vision and the space’s story, translating them into tangible forms. Whether it is a bespoke wardrobe seamlessly integrated into a Milanese apartment or the intricate detailing of a custom bookcase, these elements become essential to the narrative. Yet, the studio also recognizes the value and practicality of incorporating existing designs, particularly when scale and budget are considerations. They meticulously curate pieces from established brands, ensuring each selection complements the overall design language. The result is a harmonious tapestry of bespoke and curated elements, each contributing to a cohesive and engaging whole. This approach extends beyond individual pieces to the very essence of design. Buratti Architetti believes in creating designs that are not fleeting trends but create enduring objects, meant to be cherished and passed down. “It’s important to design products, whether custom-made or from a catalog, that have lasting value,” Buratti reflects. This commitment to longevity, to crafting pieces that hold aesthetic and functional value, is a cornerstone of their design philosophy.

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SHOWROOM M I L A N / PA R I S ROME / LONDON / CANNES

BAIA + ISOL A BY CHRISTOPHE PILLET

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MILAN DESIGN WEEK | SALONE DEL MOBILE.MILANO | VENINI Gio Ponti was one of the many great designers that Venini has collaborated with over the years. Venini paid tribute to this excellent creative liaison, unveiling its collection of pieces (some released for the first

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time) that Ponti designed in the late 1940s. One such product is the Donna Campigliesca bottle, made with the “incalmo” technique; three different-colored parts form the body, and a fourth color is the stopper.

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MILAN DESIGN WEEK | SALONE DEL MOBILE.MILANO | ANTONIOLUPI © Enrico Costantini

Like a sculpture, Mauro Ferrarini’s Cuba bathtub for Antoniolupi is made of straight-lined outer surfaces with soft hollowed shapes and small proportions (L 125 x W 75 x H 70 cm).

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MILAN DESIGN WEEK | FUORISALONE | CASSINA

Inspired by the Haori jacket, worn over the kimono, the Hayama sideboard, by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina, features bright colors, and varied textures – smooth and ribbed – heightened by glossy lacquer.

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OUTDOOR LIVING

VENICECOLLECTION D E S I G N B Y L U D O V I C A S E R A F I N I + R O B E R T O PA L O M B A

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COLOR STORIES

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The color breakdown The new ethos is all about modularity, easy disassembly, and repairability to envision, design, and use products with an eye to sustainable longevity. ColorWorksTM has absorbed this mood and translated it into an original, playful, and vibrant color palette Author: Veronica Orsi

olor trends for 2025 are guided – at least in part – by design’s ethos since its origins of a balanced union of form and function. This inspiration is based on a global trend that ColorWorks™ has identified and translated into a moodboard with keywords, associated with an emotional sphere and five specific colors. This is the basis for each “Color Story,” of which there are four, forming an authoritative guide to the color forecasts for the coming year, known as ColorForward™ 2025. The ColorWorks™ international team spotlights major emerging trends that may influence the response of future consumers and creates a palette of 20 colors associated with these trends. Next year’s color trends are defined by little saturated hues, with no intense colors, generally neutral but with a few touches of vibrancy. As Roberto Romanin, senior designer of ColorWorks™ says, “This tendency is because we are experiencing a period of instability and insecurity in many parts of the world. Blue recurs along with ‘complex’ greens and standard oranges in keeping with previous trends. Some color families that were dominant in the past, like pure yellows and reds, are completely absent here. Interference colors are omnipresent, reflecting the constant pursuit of balance, heightening the sense of disorientation that has dominated in recent years.” The “Easy Peasy” story is about some of these hues, following the “Carpe Mortem” story described in the last Wonder Book. Along with “Elevens” and “Destination Salvation,” these four trends make up ColorForward™ 2025. “Easy Peasy” puts the focus on products and a new approach to design whose key values are modularity, repairability, and ease of disassembly. 22 | IFDM

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PLUG + PLAY

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COLOR STORIES

UFIXIT

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SASHIMONO

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SECOND STORY. EASY PEASY

This story is completely product-oriented, spotlighting the latest trends, including in the world of design. The focus is on the values of longevity and modularity, now key aspects of a broader concept of sustainability. These values have been increasingly promoted by furnishing companies embracing an ethical, environmentally conscious approach. Repairability has become “cool,” encouraged to support good sustainable habits. The trend starts from the technological sector, which is particularly complex because many devices are made and marketed not to be repaired but just replaced. Multiple startups have been trying to solve this problem. One of the first, ahead of its time, is iFixit, which provides repair guides for technological products from laptops to cameras. The greatest shift in terms of social impact comes from new governmental regulations from the European Commission as well as some U.S. states: “Right to repair” laws have been introduced, putting in black and white the right to repair products, moving the power from the hands of big tech to those of consumers who can make use of spare parts under warranty, guides to repairing products on their own, and have the option of bringing them to unofficial repair shops. Though these new standards are still in their infancy, they are changing the approach to the use of technology and even how some devices are manufactured. One practical example is Fairphone, a Dutch company that ensures the ethical production of its smartphones while facilitating their independent repair by using simple labels to mark their components. The U.S. company Framework introduced a similar ease of repair for its laptops. This technological “new wave” makes it easy to take apart and repair complex products, opening the way to thinking of objects in their modularity, whether cell phones or upholstered furnishing systems. Taking apart and replacing a part makes

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products not only recyclable but also more functional and longer-lived. Consumers are increasingly appreciating the idea of longevity and flexibility and designers are leading the way starting from the first design stages. Long-term thinking is the new cornerstone of sustainability. Of course, modularity is not a new perspective in design – furnishing products that change or are reshaped according to our needs or the living spaces are the norm. But new products are more than versatile, their added value is in being easily disassembled so their individual components can replaced if they break or can be easily recycled if no longer usable. The designer Tim Rundle, for instance, created a recycled aluminum bed and used the same material to make an Allen wrench so that the customer can disassemble and reassemble it completely on their own. The Italian designer Thomas Mair likewise developed a modular coffee machine (which already has won many awards) whose parts can be easily replaced, recreated through 3D printing. Reflecting this new trend is a playful, warm, vibrant color palette. Plug + Play is a bright, energizing orange that evokes the easy use and replaceability of an object’s components. There is Ufixit – a play on words from the iFixit site and “you fix it,” an invitation to repair objects – is a green that is little saturated but slightly metallic. This color strikes the balance between a high-tech feeling and the widespread desire for naturalness linked to regulations that support the repairability of technological products. The Sashimono color suggests the ancient Japanese art of wood joining, a name inspired by the modularity of design. The color is also warm and fun, magenta with a hint of bronze. Then there are the extremely light, nearly transparent, blue of Read the Manual and the bright green of Axelcovery evoking an idea of the vibrant cleanness and appeal that ties the entire story together.

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PEOPLE

EMPATHETIC DESIGN Designing for Pallavi Dean means observing human behavior and creating places for work, living, and culture that fit the people and how they use them (and own them) on a physical and emotional level

he architect Pallavi Dean is an active, prominent figure in the design community of the United Arab Emirates. With Indian origins, raised in Dubai, she worked for many years in London and founded her studio Pallavi Dean Interiors in Dubai in 2013, renamed Roar in 2018. After over 80 projects completed in the Middle East, in the sectors of hospitality, residences, and workspaces, the studio’s short-term goal is to expand and open new offices in Saudi Arabia first and then in Mumbai so that it can support its clients on the ground. Roar’s design philosophy is rooted in being listeners and forging a relationship of great understanding and empathy with clients, even to the point of working with an in-house psychologist. She explains in this conversation, “At Roar, we are great listeners and work with empathy to understand what our clients want and need before producing design solutions. My design process is intuitive and based on deep empathy. My approach is collaborative and not ego-driven.”

author: Alessandra Bergamini portrait photo: Courtesy of Roar projects photo: Yasser Ibrahim (Jaipur Rugs showroom, Oliver Wyman office), Oculis Project (Th8 Hotel), Chris Goldstraw (Sheraa)

Pallavi Dean

Which project(s) do you consider seminal for the firm? Sheraa, a not-for-profit entrepreneurship center we worked on about 11 years ago. It was within the American University of Sharjah where I got my first degree in architecture from. Designing this incubator and collaboration space for the next generation of entrepreneurs was a real delight and a beautiful full-circle moment for me as a former design student and entrepreneur. Could you explain how your User Experience Design method works? As designers, we watch human behaviour, and create spaces that support that behaviour. This is at the core of what we do. Empathetic design is the underlying philosophy that has constantly driven the firm forward. When we say ‘empathy-based design’, we mean putting the users of the space at the centre of it. For example, we don’t start our design process until our client has had a one-to-one conversation with our in-house psychologist. We feel that we can only create a successful design if we are empathetic and hone our listening skills. I trust that by understanding the people who will use a space, we can create designs that meet their needs holistically. This empathetic lens allows me to design spaces that align with their users on a deeper level, promoting a sense of belonging and well-being. For a recent office space we designed for a global law firm, we held a series of focus groups with the local team to determine what key requirements needed to be met in the new office, both from practical and well-being perspectives. It was a fair process in which everyone’s needs and desires were heard and incorporated into the design. What is your approach to environmental and social sustainability? My approach is collaborative and not ego-driven. When it comes to designing with the environment in mind, I bring this same level of careful thought to specifications and detailing. We also

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try to source and employ locally as much as possible. Most of our work is very contextual; the design narrative is deeply embedded in the local region. We try to make sure that we source directly from the local supply chain—a lot of the furniture we use is bespoke and made in factories within a 100km radius of where the project is. Along with your self-designed office, you have completed many offices and HQs in 2022 and 2023. How do you think workplace interior design has changed in the last decade? There’s been a heightened focus on flexible layouts to accommodate remote work and social interaction equally. Designing for health and well-being has become paramount, with increased ventilation, touchless technology, and nature-inspired elements being integrated.

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Pallavi Dean

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Pallavi Dean

‘Playful’ is a keyword in your work. Is it simply a mood distinguishing spaces or a way of approaching design? We’re all about creating designs that are playful and totally out-of-the-box. I feel that quirky and unexpected elements bring spaces to life. Designing outside the lines is my way of keeping spaces vibrant and intriguing – allowing them to tell a story and evoke emotions. The drive probably comes from a desire to challenge conventions, spark conversations, and provide clients with memorable and meaningful spaces that resonate with their individuality. What kind of role and value do both customisation and craftsmanship have in your practice? We often use customisation and craftsmanship to anchor a project in its local context. In our latest space for the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), we incorporated the work of local artists with subtle Arabic calligraphy elements to embody the spirit of inspiration that Sheraa imparts to young entrepreneurs. We worked with Emirati artists to create bespoke wall and ceiling murals that pay homage to the area. The ceiling features are inspired by the UAE’s pearl industry, reflecting the historical significance of pearl diving in the region. We also wanted to celebrate the UAE’s cultural heritage by including elements of Al-Sadu, a traditional weaving technique central to the Bedouin way of life. This historic art form now finds its place in contemporary interior design and architecture, further connecting Sheraa to the region’s cultural roots. Can you tell us about your ongoing and future projects? We’ve had a very busy first half of the year, working on a wealth of projects from the Abu Dhabi campus of the esteemed Swiss Hospitality Academy, Les Roches, alongside a new hotel in Saudi’s Al Baha region focused on wellness and nature therapy, to the BCG offices in Dubai. We are also expanding into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and setting up a full office there along with exploring opportunities to set up a full-service studio in Mumbai as our projects become more global. We want to be able to service our clients with boots on the ground. Above, Th8 Palm hotel, IHG, Dubai. Sheraa, Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center, UAE

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HOTEL

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Open luxury Palazzo Venezia, the historic Milan headquarters of an Italian insurance company, is now Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá hotel. Made for Dolce Vita lifestyles, it features rooms and spaces open to Milan

t sunset, the first purely visual impact comes from the iconic façade of Palazzo Venezia, an eclectic-style architecture designed in the 19th century by Luca Beltrami for Generali Assicurazioni, Italy’s historic major insurance company. It lights up with thousands of LED lights. The second impact is made when we enter the building, crossing the threshold of the historic door open to the courtyard that was once a parking lot for cars and, before that, for horse-drawn carriages. Now it is the site of Giardino Cordusio, a light-filled cocktail bar protected by a glass and steel structure evoking a winter garden. To become a true hotel guest, we must go up to the fifth and last floor in the dome space now used for the reception. A scenic room full of exposed metal structures revolves around the recently restored historic wrought iron spiral staircase that has a Venetian-style seminato floor – in honor of its origins – which then extends over the entire floor. It would take hours to explore all the many special features of Gran Meliá Palazzo Cordusio, a new icon of Milanese 30 | IFDM

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hospitality and, significantly, a place open to the city, with its bars, the spa surrounded by contemporary paneling and horseshoe terraces of the penthouse floor, which affords spectacular views of the Sforza Castle and the Cathedral everywhere we look. Two leading studios, Studio Marco Piva in Milan and ASAH Architects in Spain, were in charge of the conversion project, forging a sophisticatedly elegant interior, balancing designer and tailor-made furnishing. Its 84 guest rooms and suites are furnished with designer pieces from the likes of Molteni, Cassina, Fornasetti, Flos, Oluce and Foscarini, and Rubelli

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fabrics are dominant in the hallways and in a special printed ceramic that feels like silk to the touch, made with Florim. Scattered around the hotels are Gio Ponti armchairs and Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni chairs as well as sofas by Piergiorgio Cazzaniga and Patricia Urquiola. If you want to admire the handcrafted Fornasetti folding screen, book the presidential suite. In the restaurants, the Japanese Sachi and the Italian Isola, a collection of vases and works of art by Milanese and Spanish artists both pay tribute to the hotel’s dual heart as a local Milanese place and part of the Meliá Hotels International brand founded in Majorca in 1956.

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Client: Generali Real Estate | Meliá Hotels International Architecture, interior architecture, façade lighting, and superintendence relations: Studio Marco Piva Conservation-restoration: Gasparoli General architecture and interior design project: Asah, Alvaro and Adriana Sans Project manager and works management: Artelia Final design architecture and interior design, systems, and structures: Tekne Main Contractor: Percassi Gourmet spaces: Sunset Hospitality Group Hotel art curator: Gabriela Sans Furnishings: Andreu World, Bivaq, Cassina, Fornasetti, Frag, Gloster, Kettal, Molteni, Potocco, Punt Mobles Stellar Works, Tacchini, Tribe Lighting: Bover, Carpyem, Estiluz, Flos, Foscarini, Menu, Oluce, Santa&Cole, Tom Dixon, Vibia Author: Elena Luraghi Photo credits: Meliá Hotels International

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the purity of fine bone porcelain for the art of hospitality

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GRAIN & GREIGE

surface Forest Betulla Marmo Arredo Lounge chair Bice Roberto Lazzeroni for Lema Armchair Alison Carlo Colombo for Flexform wallpaper Hoshi Studiopepe for Wall&decò Pendant lamp Doi Meneghello Paolelli for Luceplan Bed Awase Studio Omi Tahara for Bolzan Facing page Tiles Canal Grande collection Designer for Refin Washbasin Blessed Square Christophe Pillet for Kreoo Fabric Grasshopper 30667 Formafantasma for Rubelli Dining chair Venice Ludovica+Roberto Palomba for Talenti armchair Sandua Robin Hapelt for Manutti storage Artemode Antonio Citterio for Maxalto

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Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá

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Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá

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Owner: Norba Interior design: Litvinenko Design Furnishings: custom made on design by the architects; Boomerang, Molo, Warm Nordic Author: Manuela Di Mari Photo credits: courtesy of Norba

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Delving into the essential Elegant, respectful of the past yet contemporary and sustainable – these are the exceptional qualities of the Norba showroom in Kiev. Interior design by Litvinenko Design

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an an innovative design exist in a historic setting without clashing with it? The Litvinenko Design says that it can. And they prove it in their design for the Norba showroom in the historic center of Kiev. Every element was meticulously considered to evoke a sense of harmony and balance between two “opposing forces.” The majestic proportions of a former stock market building, its grandiose ceiling decorated with moldings, its large windows inundating the space with natural light, cast iron railings, and original parquet – all meticulously conserved and restored to its former luster – converse with a marked minimalism evoking Japanese and

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Scandinavian culture. All is infused with warmth and personality, inviting visitors to explore and contemplate through an essential quality in keeping with the clothing brand’s style. Most of the furnishings here were custom-made to the designs of Litvinenko Design, such as the decorative cone-shaped lamp and the Formakami paper lamp, and the quartz stone counter in the main room. There are a few insertions from furnishing

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brands like the spectacular recycled paper and plastic partition by the Australian brand Molo, which form the changing rooms, a coffee table by the Danish brand Warm Nordic, and a Boomerang chair. Shopping becomes an easy sensory experience amidst the squeak of the parquet floor, the rustle of fabric hanging from slender structures attached to the ceiling, and the warm light, which instills a sense of quiet.

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in the mood of

VERY LOUNGE

sofa Raphael GamFratesi for Minotti Surfaces C012 Canapa Itlas mirror Soufflé Luca Nichetto for La Manufacture table Mateo Vincent Van Duysen for Molteni coffee table Tambour Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Magis floor lamp Miles Yabu Pushelberg for Lasvit

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Muyu. collection

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outdoor luxury

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Caprarica di Lecce, Italy

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Caprarica di Lecce, Italy

Vernacular architecture 2.0 Casa Ulìa is an oasis of peace, shade, and sustainability, as forthright and generous as the landscape around it. A residential project by Studio Margine

he intense white of the home envelops the eyes on sunny days, revealing a spontaneous nature behind its apparent spareness. Casa Ulìa is a private single-family residence designed for a young couple, set among the centuries-old olive trees of Salento’s rural landscape, a few kilometers from the city of Lecce. The local stone for the exterior pavings and stone screens, called “gelosie”, filters the natural light in the in-

teriors, shaping its personality. The stone is known for its great malleability and ability to stand the test of time. The architects Giulio Ciccarese and Valentina Pontieri of Studio Margine created a structure expressing the transformation of space to meet human needs while always protecting and valuing the landscape. The house gives an interpretation to a vernacular architecture that respects the traditional materials and techniques of rural

Architecture & Interior design: Studio Margine Furnishings: Artnova, Devina Nais, Midj, Sangiacomo, Thonet Custom furnishings & doors: Tuttolegno Wall coverings & floors: Laminam, Sant’Agostino Glass & mirrors: Vetreria Calasso Accessories: Antoniolupi, Bticino, Cielo, Olivari, Siemens Author: Manuela Di Mari Photo credits: Marcello Mariana

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buildings in Salento and sets advanced goals in energy efficiency and technological integration, meeting European NZEB directives (nearly zeroemission buildings). The heating and cooling systems are powered by a photovoltaic system with storage batteries, which reduces consumption and produces all the necessary operational energy from renewable sources. The countryside and its trees are the focus achieved through an aesthetically austere, minimalist layout, using an underground space to create a two-level horizontal layout. The ground floor holds the home’s main areas – living area and bedroom - while the underground level, lit by two lowered patios, has a room for private 44 | IFDM

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events, a spa, a garage, and a utility room. The living area is a spacious, well-lit open space, including the kitchen, dining area, a large central fireplace, and a horizontal window framing the landscape as if it were a painting. Oak wood paneling was custom-designed by the architects and made by local craftsmen to conceal the studio and the bathroom. It also serves as a connection to the bedroom area through a hallway with a built-in closet, continuing to form a headboard with a shelf/bedside table, concealing the walk-in closet and framing the dresser. For open-air living, a pergola screens the outdoor veranda, making a perfect atmosphere for entertaining in nice weather.

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Caprarica di Lecce, Italy

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OPEN CONCEPT LIVING

Speaker Beolab 8 Bang&Olufsen table Metallico Piero Lissoni for Porro sofa On the Rocks Francesco Binfaré for Edra FAUCET Sablier Monica Armani for Zucchetti Brick Celosia Patricia Urquiola for Mutina Kitchen Skin C+S Architects for Elmar Cucine

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Casa Ulìa

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A bridge between the past and future Arthotel Lasserhaus, a historic home in the heart of Bressanone, Alto Adige, is given new life, forging dialogues through space and time with an architectural restoration and interior design by Vudafieri-Saverino Partners

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Brixen, Italy

laudio Saverino and Tiziano Vudafieri created a subtle mediation between old and new in Bressanone, converting Lasserhaus, a 15th-century aristocratic residence, into a four-star superior art hotel. This transformation kept the top two floors for the private residences of the Faller family, who have owned the building for over 40 years. “It involved not only restoring a building with heavy restrictions under the Superintendence,” say the architects, “but giving it a new life and making it a

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Brixen, Italy

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Owner: Famiglia Faller Architecture & Interior design: Vudafieri Saverino Partners Lighting design: Studio Amort Structural design: Kauer Seehauser Acoustic design: Nira Consulting Furnishings: Carpet Edition, LaCividina, Minotti, Molteni, Monitillo, Pedrali, Saba Italia, Tacchini, Vitra, Wittmann Contemporary art installation curation: Stefanie Prieth Antique art installation curation: Rose Bourdon Author: Manuela Di Mari Photo credits: Paolo Valentini

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new draw for the community. This included art that joins the family’s fine collection of classical paintings with new contemporary artworks. Our project stays true to the traditional heart of the 15th-century building, dialoguing respectfully in a quiet tone, enhancing it with contemporary vocabularies and materials. This makes Lasserhaus a small but important new piece of the life of the city and its vocation for hospitality. “Natural materials such as larch and beech wood and brass add warmth and beauty to its details. The spaces have been given a new face with soft, tactile surfaces, especially in the guest rooms, while maintaining traits of their era. A pattern effect creates a sense of three-dimensionality in the wall coverings. The architects designed most of the furnishings, including the wardrobes, partition

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panels, velvet bed headboards with brushed larch rods, desks, and the minimalist, elegant paneling behind the beds made of wooden strips. A few furnishing accessories have been restored, such as chairs typical of the Tyrolean tradition. A carefully designed color palette was chosen based on the autumn colors of the woods and mountains. There is the green of the glossy laminate, shades of brown tending to red in the brushed larch, and the warmer, darker tones of burnt larch. These hues help create a soothing atmosphere supported by the lighting design based on soft, gentle light spread from floor and wall lamps. Wideranging works by five contemporary artists enrich the project’s narrative, joining the Faller family’s collection of over 100 artworks from the 17th century to the mid-20th century. IFDM | 51

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NATURAL ELEGANCE

chair Nid Christophe Pillet for Porro coffee table Bell Sebastian Herkner for ClassiCon lamp IC F1 10 Anniversary Michael Anastassiades for Flos chair Tonbo Kensaku Oshiro for Kristalia sideboard Scirocco Draga & Aurel for Giorgetti consolle Minimal Riflessi Lab for Riflessi

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Time has never been so precious.

Two blown glass pieces where sand flows, taking on its colour and becoming part of it. A new series of Clessidre enriches the collection designed by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, time will not pass unnoticed. CLESSIDRA SOMMERSA / Designer: Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini / Finishing: Transparent, Glossy in Apple Green / Transparent, Glossy in Grey / Transparent, Sandblasted in Amber and Grey. venini.com

OFFICE

Summer 2024

Montreal

Gearbox Montreal: pop culture and 90s nostalgia Patriarche has conceived a unique office space showcasing a robust visual identity and skillfully leveraging diversity and contrast

earbox, a leader in the video game industry, has recently opened its newest studio in the heart of the industrial district of Montreal’s Old Port. Designed by Patriarche, the space is a sanctuary of innovation, igniting creativity and pushing the boundaries of design. Defined by its elongated, rectangular floor plan, Patriarche

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meticulously designed the studio’s layout to foster a dynamic atmosphere, while creating distinct reference points dispersed throughout the space. The architectural firm’s design strategy involved creating distinct rooms by using contrasting colors to define the various spaces, thereby enabling seamless team orientation and promoting intuitive

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Montreal

Architecture, Interior architecture, signage, graphic design: Patriarche Partners: Planifitech Furnishings: Artopex, Global, Teknion Lighting: Eureka, Flos, Kartell, Moooi, Sistemalux Flooring: Interface Fabrics: Maharam Author: Teo Sandigliano Photo credits: Mano Photographe

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circulation throughout the studio. The space features 208 open-plan workstations, 11 enclosed offices, 12 meeting rooms, and 11 lounge areas, each meticulously designed to cater to specific needs, promoting collaboration, individual focus, and relaxation. Drawing inspiration from the urban energy of the city and the neighborhood in which it is located, the visual identity of the space infuses pop culture and 90s nostalgia with street art elements and retro colors. The signage, for example, takes cues from the iconic Super Mario Bros video game, featuring retro lettering and a pixelated aesthetic, while the contrasting interior areas have bright, vibrant colors and furnishings. To infuse the project with a touch of originality, each piece of furniture was carefully chosen to

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imbue a natural ambiance and provide contrast to the 90s style. Stools reminiscent of tree trunks and a large meeting table with legs crafted from wooden boughs were chosen to introduce organic elements into the space, with these pieces being interspersed with sleek, elegant, and modern furniture elements to provide an additional contrasting effect. To further elevate the space and raise awareness of more contemporary issues, Patriarche also partnered with artist Julien Lebargy, with a reproduction of his work Little Boy Bomb prominently displayed near the office entrances. Patriarche has achieved a remarkable feat in crafting a space which, amidst its diversity, exudes a distinct and compelling identity, resulting in a welcoming yet wholly original environment.

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in the mood of

WORK. ROOM. COMMUNITY

Table Fluido Daniele del Missier for Martex Sofa Togo Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Acoustic wall covering Snowall Caimi Table lamp Baggy Paola Navone – OTTO STUDIO for Contardi Pouf Float PearsonLloyd for Tacchini Modular seating system

People Talk Alessandro Crosera for Milani Facing page Armchair Stiel Sebastian Herkner for Pedrali Work desk system Apollo Shane Schneck for Manerba Pending Lamp Feel Sara Moroni for Penta Light Active sitting Wellness ball Design Centre Technogym for Technogym Armchair Ruff Patricia Urquiola for Moroso Wall system TM Centro Ricerche Fantoni for Fantoni

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MILAN DESIGN WEEK | SALONE DEL MOBILE.MILANO | MINOTTI A love letter to the 1970s, the Pattie armchair was designed by Giampiero Tagliaferri for Minotti. The glossy lacquered Baydur frame, on a swivel base, holds ample, extra-soft cushions. A version upholstered

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with bouclé evokes a glamorous history; Tagliaferri took inspiration from Halston, an American designer and personage in New York’s Studio 54 nightclub society.

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MILAN DESIGN WEEK | FUORISALONE | BOFFI|DEPADOVA © Enrico Costantini

The Rea leather chair (De Padova) was designed by Paolo Tilche in 1956 as a new take on a classic archetype. The seat and back are in full-grained leather, shaped on a matte black steel-painted structure.

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room in room

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TM wall partition system

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MILAN DESIGN WEEK | FUORISALONE | LASVIT © Enrico Costantini

A fascinating demonstration of the relationship between glass and architecture, the Porta installation at Palazzo Isimbardi was based on Maxim Velčovský’s design and crafted in Europe’s largest glass kiln.

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PEOPLE

AB Concept

Summer 2024

IT’S ALL ABOUT BEING Meet AB Concept, a Hong Kong-based studio specializing in (but not limited to) hospitality design. Where it turns out that everything comes from the balance between rationality and creativity. With a special touch

ith projects all over the world (from the Algarve to New York via Kuala Lumpur, Qufu, Fuzhou and countless other places - so many related to the world of hospitality), studio AB Concept, founded 25 years ago by architect Terence Ngan and interior designer Ed Ng, has created a very personal language of imagination and luxury. Their approach to design runs on two parallel tracks: on the one hand, the desire – and the ability – to create a unique “emotional experience” every time. On the other, the technical ability to translate this abstract concept into environments, finishes and details. They add feeling to the classic combination of form and function. “We describe our mission as translating intangible emotions into tangible realities,” they say. “We understand people and space, and how to bring the two together to capture a feeling in any spatial experience.” We met Ng during a video call from the home he shares with Ngan in Karuizawa, Japan: a place filled with light and surrounded by greenery. To create beauty, you must know it well...

author: Ruben Modigliani portrait photo: Kohei Take projects photo: all courtesy AB Concept: Owen Raggett (private residence in Karuizawa), Brandon Barré (Thames City, Mei Li)

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When did you and Terence start working together? We started the business in 1999. Terence is an architect: when we met, we were actually working for other companies at the time. And then we felt like maybe it’s time to do something together professionally. Partners in life, partners at work – and we’ve been doing that for 25 years. We have a very similar aesthetic. But we also challenge each other’s ideas: in a partnership you have to do that. We started out doing private residences, but our ultimate goal has always been hospitality – especially the luxury sector. And what makes hospitality so relevant and interesting to you? I think it’s also very much my personal passion. When I was a senior in high school, I went on an exchange program. I met kids from all over the world and it really opened my mind: there was no internet back then. I realized that I wanted to travel and explore more. I also had a passion for art and design. So, in a way, I think that’s the career that chose my path for me. And right out of design school, I was just sending out resumes to hospitality design companies. Do you think there is a “signature element” to your projects? That’s something I can never answer. At first we did minimalist projects because we were trained in the 80s and our reference points were the Bauhaus, John Pawson, David Chipperfield. But then we realized that it was like a stamp. And we decided that we should experience more. We started incorporating different cultures into our work. Whenever we do a project, we want to go there and explore the local craftsmanship, the way people live. And we kind of recreate that through our design skills. I think you could call that our signature. Do you still do private residences? Yes, we do. I think hospitality and residential have influenced each other. With one main difference: hospitality is a commercial tool, they have to make their balance sheet make sense. But for residential, it’s completely off the charts. So as long as the owner can afford it, we have total freedom. IFDM | 67

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I think that is really important for a designer to explore the extreme. On the other hand, residential projects tend to take forever. The owner may have a young child at the beginning, and then the family grows over time. So you’re constantly changing the design – but that’s part of the journey. What are the characteristics of a good hospitality project? Well, to start with, it’s really about the vision of the whole project. We’re lucky that we own the company, so we can choose: first of all, I have to like the brand, I have to like the location. Right now, for example, we’re working on a project in Kyoto next to Nijo Castle. I love it. We’re also working on the Ritz Carlton in Ürümqi, Xinjiang, and I love the culture there. Another ongoing project is in Hokkaido, in a part of the island that’s still a little unexplored. Each project has a story behind it. And that’s something I enjoy. And the team, too: they know they’re going to have a cultural experience working with us. 68 | IFDM

AB Concept

For me, hotels are like theaters: they both have a public space and a very important backstage. How do you manage this duality? The fortunate thing is that a hotel is a collaborative project. When you work for groups like The Four Seasons or Rosewood, they have an extremely strong technical team with whom we communicate closely to make this stage/backstage synchronization as seamless as possible. What are your reference points – historical, stylistic, whatever? They are very different for each project. In Kyoto, because we are right next to the castle, we study how these nobles lived. In Hokkaido, where we’re literally in the middle of a forest, it’s a completely different story. But they also have a local culture, style, patterns. So that’s another thing. I don’t want to pigeonhole myself into a certain era in terms of design movements.

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PEOPLE

AB Concept

I read on your website a very interesting definition of the way you work: “We balance architecture, interiors and creative direction”. These areas - especially the last two - kind of overlap... Architecture and scale are definitely the foundation. Then comes the emotional side. You have to combine the two to get that A+ grade. And it takes a designer so many years to find that little touch. In a restaurant, for example, the fundamentals are the size of the chairs, the height of the tables, all the technical things. But it’s also fundamental the way you combine the color scheme, the fabrics, the lighting (technical and decorative), the mix, the vibe, everything. We’re trained to have a good balance between our rational side and our creative side. Last question: where did the studio name come from? When Terence and I started the company, it was one of the first names our accountant gave us – and we were like, “Oh, that’s okay”. Then, after COVID, we realized that our work was all about being: About Being, A & B. I can honestly say that it really is the name that found us.

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HOTEL

Tolentino, Italy

Summer 2024

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Tolentino, Italy

Find your favorite room The recently opened hotel Interno Marche is an immersive experience in 60 years of furniture design

hat connects Achille Castiglioni, Michele De Lucchi, Gae Aulenti, Vico Magistretti, and Gio Ponti? Not only did they help write the history of design, their works – along with that of other designers the caliber of Franco Albini and Marco Zanuso – are all found in this recently opened hotel in Tolentino, an inland town in the Italian region of the Marche. The location is meaningful as it is set in a late Art Nouveau frescoed villa, the headquarters of Nazareno Gabrielli’s leather goods company, and the furniture maker Poltrona Frau since 1962. The name Interno Marche, meaning “Marche interior,” was specifically chosen by Franco Moschini, a businessman who has made great contributions to bringing Italian design worldwide IFDM | 71

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through Poltrona Frau and brands like Cassina, Cappellini, Zanotta, and Gebrüder Thonet Vienna. More like a home museum than a hotel, this hospitality venture is the style culmination of 60 years of furniture history. Every room is unique, inspired by a particular trend or a designer that Moschini encountered over his years in the business. One room is inspired by Luigi Massoni with a Lullaby bed under a frescoed ceiling; 72 | IFDM

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Tolentino, Italy

another is a suite overlooking the Politeama Theatre designed by De Lucchi (who also designed the wooden furnishings in its room 104); then there is G03, a tribute to Magistretti’s creativity through his iconic Atoll and Eclipse lamps. Next come the Volare Bed by Poltrona Frau in the room bearing Roberto Lazzeroni’s name, and the Woodline armchair from Cassina, one of Marco Zanuso’s emblematic pieces; Tubular pieces and a red line, like that of the Milan underground, mark the atmosphere of the Franco Albini room. The private spaces’ total designs are complemented by those of the common areas. Gebrüder Thonet’s Vienna wood and straw furniture feature prominently in the lobby, breakfast room, and lounge bar in the spacious three-bay hall that held the leather factory’s core. The bistro and spa, with original brick walls, are on the ground floor with direct access to the garden. For a preview we can click on the designer section of the website and have fun mixing different styles and colors, from Art Nouveau to Compasso d’Oro winners, to find your favorite room. This is the playful side of design. Because, in the words of Achille Castiglioni (whose room is 202), “If you you’re not curious, forget about it.”

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Architectural & Interior design: ORAstudio Furnishings: Cappellini, Cassina, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna, Gufram, Memphis Milano, Poltrona Frau, Poltronova, Zanotta Lighting: Artemide, Cappellini, Davide Groppi, Flos, FontanaArte, Martinelli Luce, Nemo Lighting, Oluce, Stilnovo, Venini Author: Elena Luraghi Photo credits: Serena Eller

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HIGHLY TEXTUREd AND LEATHER

wallpaper Chimera Elena Salmistraro for Florim/Cedit chair Green Francesco Faccin for Billiani armchair Le Club Jean-Marie Massaud for Poliform Floor lamp Parallel Victor Vasilev for Oluce Desk Liz Silvia Musetti for Giorgetti Facing page Sofa Sallier Hermès Chair Yapi William Sawaya for Sawaya & Moroni Armchair Back-Wing Particia Urquiola for Cassina Desk Era David Lopez Quincoces for Living Divani Suspension lamp Jefferson Luca Nichetto for Lodes Chair Unique Scavolini Table Bellagio Gordon Guillaumier for Minotti

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Interno Marche

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Interno Marche

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RESTAURANT

Copenhagen

Simple design for an easy evening out The new Ambra restaurant designed by Space Copenhagen and located in the heart of the city uses evocative, inviting interiors to create an informal, convivial culinary experience

rinks and small dishes accompanied by lively conversation. Tensions ease inside the new Ambra Restaurant in Copenhagen, the latest creation of Chef Andreas Bagh that merges Italian culinary traditions with Dan-

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ish design. The easy, relaxed atmosphere comes from the human-scale space created by Signe Bindslev Henriksen and Peter Bundgaard Rützou of Space Copenhagen using simple, minimalist choices and a subtly decorative aesthetic.

Interior design: Space Copenhagen Furnishings: Arne Jacobsen for Sika, Frama, Gebruder Thonet, Sorensen Leather; Vintage pieces Barbara Werner / Holly Golightly Lighting: &Tradtion, Atelier Vime, Gubi, Helle Mardal Fabrics: Dedar, FuturLiberty, Kvadrat, Pierre Frey Author: Manuela Di Mari Photo credits: Joachim Wichmann

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Copenhagen

The design duo also responsible for Esmée Restaurant at Kongens Nytorv Copenhagen carefully planned a warm, honest design for this second collaboration with Chef Bagh. The double-height ceilings of the front room pay homage to the building’s industrial origins, softened by large cloudlike chandeliers custom-made by &Tradition. The 10-meter-long wooden bar features a brown travertine countertop. In both the bar and the restaurant burnt tones predominate, adding intimacy and elegance, along with amber and sand-colored linen curtains, bistro sheers, and rustic striped fabrics by the likes of Dedar, Pierre Frey, Kvadrat, and FuturLiberty. The light-colored walls are offset by the earth tones of the brick floor and the wood panels partially covering the walls and niches. Handmade burnished glazed tiles embellish the open kitchen. Softly upholstered chairs in shades of ocher and plum designed by Arne Jacobsen and Gebrüder Thonet surround the dark bar and the tables made of brown travertine and yellow IFDM | 79

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Copenhagen

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Copenhagen

marble. There is something almost domestic about the blown-glass wall sconces by Helle Mardal and the handmade rattan ones shaped like old baskets by Atelier Vime. Even the height of the dining room has been lowered to make the space more intimate and horizontal. Playful vintage touches include Italian shell-shaped brass lamps framing the bar and a large hand-woven 18th-century wall tapestry. As the designers explain, “Ambra is the perfect place for a casual, easy and relaxed night out on any day. It’s a place in which to linger and immerse yourself in the buzzing city, where we wanted to fuse a unique, Italian-inspired culinary experience with our Scandinavian design. Ambra is all about unpretentious dining, so we created a modern space that celebrates the building’s heritage with a wholesome atmosphere in which guests can have fun surrounded by a design that is subtle yet beautiful.”

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in the mood of

BISTRO GLOW

Pendant light Zoe Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas for Venini Armchair Eva Giovanni Travasa for Bonacina1889 Marble surface Fior di Crema Margraf chair Radice atelier oï for Passoni Design Tiles Terracotta Bottega d’Arte, by Iris fabric Khanghai Loro Piana Interiors Facing page Chair Donzelletta Michele De Lucchi for DePadova BISTRO TABLE Shangai Riflessi Lab for Riflessi Mosaic Tehuano 10 Pluma collection by Sicis Stool Bizzy Franca Bizzozero for Enrico Pellizzoni OBJECT Ethnics Gianpietro Mastro for Geminiano Cozzi table 9 Dining table Piero Lissoni for Cassina Tiles Forme Emilceramica 82 | IFDM

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YACHT

Summer 2024

A96, Arcadia Yachts

An ode to lightness Restoring mental and physical well-being to take on daily life is the philosophy behind the A96. Where nature becomes part of the design

he achievement of well-being and serenity are the core design concepts of the A96. While this deliberate choice drives all the designs coming out of the Naples-based Arcadia shipyard, this 29-meter ship has taken it to the extreme. The result of a design overhaul by Igor Lobanov, the A96 stands out for its airiness and unconventional blending of indoors and outdoors. Every place on board is in direct con84 | IFDM

tact with the sea, light, air, and sun. Large French windows bring nature inside the yacht to create an atmosphere of lightness. Enveloped by the sounds and smells of the glittering sea, every space becomes one with its surroundings. Large sliding side and aft walls can open completely, transforming the main and upper-deck salons into enormous, cool outdoor spaces protected from the sun. All the areas from the bathing platform

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A96, Arcadia Yachts

to the bow are cohesive, each devoted to a particular experience on board, from socializing on the main deck, to relaxing on the upper deck, to total privacy at the bow, to seaside sunbathing on the beach deck. The alternating, contrasting materials and forms harmonize beautifully. “It was a bit complicated for the shipyard to produce the interiors with all the ovals and ellipses and natural materials,” explains the designer, who typically works with curved lines inspired by nature. “Fluidity and continuity are key features. I think boats need to be like animals that live in the sea like killer whales with their naturally rounded shapes.” In keeping with this philosophy, the shipyard asked Lobanov to furnish the interiors using natural, eco-compatible materials wherever possible, opting for soft, enveloping shapes and furniture that is pleasant to touch. Dark, metallic elements complement the light, neutral color palette.

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∫ pieces help create a cozy, intimate atmosphere that makes it feel like a home at sea. The five guest rooms in the lower deck are all very versatile. “Two of the four twin cabins can be turned into VIP quarters by maximizing every available space and turning the beds towards the enormous window,” adds Lobanov. Sustainability is also a priority on the A96. The shipyard made the ship as light as possible by using resin and carbonfiber inserts. State-of-the-art on-board technology includes Garmin Assisted Docking for maneuvering and mooring, and a Surround View Camera System, the first with 360° visibility and a bird’s eye view of the ship using six cameras that transmit images of the surrounding free water in real-time. There is also an optional silent-mode system of over 100kWh, partly powered by solar panels, which provides up to 8-9 hours of silence on board at night to promote optimal rest, Just like in a comfortable, exclusive resort.

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YACHT

A96, Arcadia Yachts

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YACHT

A96, Arcadia Yachts

Shipyard: Arcadia Yachts Exterior design: Arcadia Yachts Interior design: Lobanov Design Length overall: 29.07 m / 95’05’’ Beam: 7.92 m / 25’11’’ Max draft: 1.77 m /5’10” Main engine power: n.4 IPS 1350 Volvo Penta Max speed: 24 knots Furnishings: Axolight, Baxter, Giorgetti, Lelievre, Marelli, Minotti, Natuzzi, Paolo Castelli, Pedrali, Piet Boon, Poliform, Poltrona Frau, Roda, Tacchini, Valentini Interiors Lighting: Brokis, FontanaArte, Henge, Monologue Kitchen and bathrooms: Dornbracht, Siemens, Valcucine Flooring: Cadorin Author: Désirée Sormani Photo credits: Alberto Cocchi

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in the mood of

NO TIE REQUIRED

Armchair Green PVC Giandomenico Belotti for Alias Daybed Saori Soo Chan for Poliform Sofa system Moonlight Paola Navone – OTTO STUDIO for Exteta wine cellar Column version Signature Kitchen Suite FAUCET Pan S Ludovica + Roberto Palomba for Zucchetti Hob Nikola Tesla Elica Facing page Carpet Groove Illulian Sofa Baia Christophe Pillet for Ethimo Armchair Dresscode Gumdesign for S·CAB Coffe table Etra Elledue Outdoor table ’95 Outdoor Achille Castiglioni for De Padova Daybed Luna Ramón Esteve for Vondom

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HOTEL

Summer 2024

Porto Ercole, Italy

Design and genius loci La Roqqa is the new five-star hotel in Porto Ercole where the interior designed by Palomba Serafini Associates brings together local colors and materials with design icons from the 1960s and 1970s

he first thing you see upon entering is the spiral staircase leading to the mezzanine level with a sculpture that plays music in the center. It’s hard to tear your eyes away as you check in on one of the cream-colored sofas designed by B&B Italia – or a Doron Hotel armchair by Cassina – in one of the little open-concept lounges framed by softly curving perspectival

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arches. The hallmark of Porto Ercole’s new luxury boutique hotel is precisely this mix of rounded lines, informal atmosphere, and high design. All 55 rooms have views of the port or the gardens of the former Don Pedro hotel, recently renovated by Palomba Serafini Associates for Erqole, the Italian company of Swedish entrepreneur Conni Jonsson, who has spent many summers vacationing with

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his family in this small town in Argentario. The designers chose a cross between genius loci and contemporary design as the stylistic concept. The color palette and textures in the private and common spaces recall Italy’s Maremma region with details like braided leather; sand, green, and brickcolored plaster; burnished iron; and custom-made tables in white, blue, and red ceramic. The bespoke furnishings are accompanied by iconic pieces of the 1960s and 1970s, taking us back to the time when international trendsetters first discovered Argentario’s charm. Chairs by Gaetano Pesce (Up 2000) and Joe Colombo (TubeChair) and quintessential Italian lamps (like the Arcoby Achille Castiglioni for Flos and Bruno Munari’s design for Artemide) adorn the spaces, from the hallways with their rounded corners and soft light to the rooms and suites with nuances that change on each floor. The five suites include the light-filled 300-squaremeter Penthouse, which has three bedrooms and a mosaic of multi-level terraces with views in every direction. There is also a phenomenal view from the

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Owner: Erqole - Qarlbo AB Interior design: ps+a Palomba Serafini Associati Furnighings: on design by the architects; Arper, Azucena, B&B Italia, Bonacina, Cantarutti, Cappellini, Cassina, Crassevig, Daa Italia, Desalto, Dormire 5 Stelle, Driade, Fatboy, Ferm Living, Ferri 1956, Kavehome, Living Divani, Pedrali, Pols Potten, Sika Design, Talenti, Tacchini, Varaschin, Vincent Sheppard, Zanotta Lighting: Artemide, DCW, Faro, Flos, FontanaArte, Foscarini, Frandsen, Louise Poulsen, Oluce, Platek, Zafferano Curtains: Anza Bathrooms: Flaminia, Zucchetti Canopies and sun shading: Ombrellificio Il Parco, Ombrellificio Veneto Author: Elena Luraghi Photo credits: Alessandro Moggi

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Porto Ercole, Italy

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Porto Ercole, Italy

lounge bar and the fine-dining Scirocco restaurant captained by executive chef Francesco Ferretti located on the fourth-floor rooftop. Each room has a terrace or private balcony, a television integrated into custom-made mirrors, and wardrobes designed by Palomba Serafini with back-lit doors in perforated metal – the same material as the screens in the suites – that help to create an elegant, timeless atmosphere. The style of the old Don Pedro has disappeared from the inside, while on the outside it remains evident in the brick-colored facade protected by environmental and architectural constraints. The designers modernized it using tricks of the eye and specially designed evocative lighting, which enhance the curved cornices of the balconies and anticipate the play of arches and perspectives inside, from the staircase-sculpture to the creamcolored lounges framed by a cascade of arches.

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Design Inspirations

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the design directory This Design Directory opens doors to a world where design transcends boundaries, functionality meets artistry, and details tell stories. Showcasing interior and product design excellence, it presents a curated selection of highquality pieces. From plush upholstery and innovative lighting to exquisite surfaces and bespoke fixtures, each section unveils pieces embodying innovation and timeless elegance. Enriching this journey are captivating images by set designer and art director Riccardo Fornoni, who reimagines design objects in surreal universes, blurring the lines between reality and imagination.

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Living in the present

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Image: Riccardo Fornoni, architect Product: Legacy by Carlo Colombo Brand: Eliee Saab Maison

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Sustainability and research: these are the two themes that feature in the latest collections of soft furnishings for the living created, on the other is a marked trend for oriental-inspired styling, in particular Japanese and Chinese. The lines appear clean and production solutions that make products lighter while increasing solidity. In short, contemporary soft furnishing is all

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room. While on the one hand, we see small-sized modular elements made from recycled and recyclable materials that allow all kinds of compositions to be though at the same time comfortable and enveloping, fabrics are often natural but treated to achieve a highly pleasant feel, structures make use of technical about simple complexity. For all opening images in this special section: set design & art direction by Riccardo Fornoni – Creamatelier IFDM | 99

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Nora Oak wood, woven rope, simple but enveloping forms. The travel collectors, the new collection from Kave Home, presents a selection of products inspired by faraway cultures and experiences encountered during exotic journeys together with the subsequent pleasure of returning home. The result is the creation of unique environments with ethnic and, at the same time contemporary features. In particular, the sofas and chairs from the Nora line use natural fabrics in linen and cotton with sanforised finish that gives them a pleasant feel. What is more, the seats padded with foam rubber chips and recycled PET fibre, have a feather-like effect for exceptional comfort.

Echoo . PIERO LISSONI “A bit classic but with a disruptive element”, is how Piero Lissoni describes the Echoo sofa that he has designed for Living Divani. With simple lines, it is a soft furnishing whose slender shell embraces the whole sofa to the point of containing it while also incorporating inside the cushions; surprisingly low it features a harmoniously curved end element. With a structure in poplar, fir and plywood, and seat frame in epoxy powder coated steel is sprung with coated rubber elastic straps and has padding in expanded polyurethane. The covers in leather or fabric are completely removable via zips and velcro strips.

Sesia&co Focussed on the search for highend fabrics, the collection that emerges from the partnership of Boffi|DePadova with Sesia&Co, already begun in 2021 based on a desire to apply aesthetic sensibility to interior design, blending colours and materials of the highest quality in terms of design and eco-sustainability. Boffi|DePadova soft furnishings are thus dressed in materials by Sesia&Co. with a specific selection of six types of fabric and a rug, available in eleven colours from the palette; neutral tones are mixed with bold shades, in handmade patterns and textures on wool, linen, cotton, trevira and outdoor fabrics.

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Ernest . JEAN-MARIE MASSAUD Suitable for living rooms, lounge areas, dining rooms, kitchens, bedrooms and suites, the Ernest sofa, designed by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poliform, interprets the idea of comfort in a radical way, taking inspiration from feather cushions and recalling the idea of the feeling of cosiness. With a strong and impactful aesthetic, Ernest presents modular elements with soft and unstructured volumes, that can be grouped together to create straight or Lshaped solutions. The same stylistic criteria have also been taken up in the tables of the same name in the collection, that extends the stylistic feature of modularity: the tables can be combined together like a puzzle in the centre of the room or used singly alongside the Ernest sofa.

Trio . F MARCIO KOGAN / STUDIO MK27 A chair with an evident Brazilian touch in which the rationalist design of Marcio Kogan / Studio MK27 is combined with the manufacturing expertise of Minotti, Trio combines three different materials - leather, fabric and wood - for the seat, backrest and frame. The result is an aesthetically light yet at the same time solid piece of furniture with a sophisticated padded seat and backrest whose exquisite craftsmanship is combined with the refinement typical of Brazilian cabinetmakers in the working of the multiple sections of the wood in the frame. The pleasant comfort of the seat and tactile sensation given by the polished armrests provide an evocative sensory experience. Also available in an Outdoor version.

Mood Canape . JIANG QIONG ER The Bamboo Mood collection by Chinese designer Jiang Qiong Er for Roche Bobois, takes inspiration from bamboo and is something for a metaphor for this plant, a powerful symbol of the essential values of Chinese culture: integrity, flexibility, simplicity and harmony. Jiang Qiong Er reinterprets these values in a poetic, unusual and elegant way and has come up with a complete collection made up of a sofa, screen, console, side tables, rugs and ceramics. The Bamboo Mood Canapè has fluid lines, soft and at the same time rigorous that invite silent contemplation and serenity. It is covered with a stretch waffle fabric, with celadon green or coral coloured threads that bring out the roundness of the backrests.

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Legacy . CARLO COLOMBO The Legacy sofa, designed by Lebanese stylist and Elie Saab Maison in collaboration with Carlo Colombo, looks like it came straight out of a fashion house. Part of the Nights of Wonder collection, it draws inspiration from the captivating beauty of desert dunes at dusk. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, Legacy features modularity, offering versatile configurations to suit any space. While the robust plywood frame ensures solidity and durability, the refined fabric or leather upholstery evokes sophisticated atmospheres, emphasized by bronze or polished nickel metal details, adorned with leather coverings. For personalized comfort, the seat depth is available in two versions. 102 | IFDM

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Hasu . LUDOVICA SERAFINI + ROBERTO PALOMBA Hasu, in Japanese means “lotus flower”, renowned for its elegance and refinement. These are the qualities interpreted in an aesthetic fashion to characterise the lounge chair of the same name created by Ludovica Serafini + Roberto Palomba for Lema. Small in terms of size but with enveloping forms, Hasu presents an impeccably clean shape thanks to the perfect proportions of the seat and backrest. A sturdy structure in wood makes it solid and stable. The cross-shaped base supports and raises up the seat that is defined by a thicker upholstery than the backrest. Functionally ideal for home and contract settings, Hasu is available in a wide range of removable fabric covers.

Array . SNØHETTA Reducing environmental impact, obtaining personlised living solutions and simplifying logistics: the Array model designed by Snøhetta for MDF Italia has revolutionised the idea of the sofa. The concept is based on small modules in injection-moulded recycled plastic with a hollow inner core, making them stackable if necessary, that are combined to create a variety of arrangements. Comfort is guaranteed by the upholstery in bio-foam in the seat and backrest; the fabric cover is also available in recycled polyester. The Array collection has been developed considering the micro and macro perspective at the same time and is suitable for both residential and contract spaces.

Vallée Blanche . PIERRE GUARICHE A visionary talent with a pioneering approach, Pierre Guariche is behind some of the designs that have made their mark on the history of twentieth century design. Ligne Roset plays homage proposing a number of reissues. As well as the Papyrus chair (1951), the first French chair in wood designed in a single piece whose development led to the creation of the Tonneau chair (1953), the brand reinterprets the G10 modular armchair (1953), the Vallée Blanche chaise longue (1963) and the Jupiter chair (1966), a work of art that combines technical innovation and timeless comfort. As well as the chairs, the reissues include furniture such as the Credenza 148 sideboard and the extendable 125 dining table.

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Outdoor furniture has taken over terraces, balconies and poolsides. It conveys a new way of enjoying open-air spaces, in search of conviviality, relaxation performance, ensuring strength and durability; modularity allows compositions to be created that are ready to respond to new open-air scenarios, while functionality, creating outdoor settings that are in harmony with nature and the landscape 104 | IFDM

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Outdoor dimension

Summer 2024

Image: Riccardo Fornoni, architect Product: Brezza by Alessandro Stabile Brand: S·CAB

and wellbeing but with plenty of style and at the same time, practicality. Materials therefore offer even higher levels of design is sophisticated, sensory and welcoming, inspired by that inside the home. Innovative aesthetics go hand in hand with IFDM | 105

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Carrera The distinctive feature of Carrera, the new bioclimatic pergola from Pratic, lies in the innovative system of shading made up of alternating fixed and mobile blades that follow the natural orientation of the sun. Thanks to a dynamic design, the mobile blades lift and slide to the point of disappearing above the fixed ones in perfect alignment. What is more, depending on the angle of the sun or the amount of light desired, the blades can be moved from right to left and vice-versa, exceeding the perimeter of the fixed blade to stop in any intermediary position. This technology, combined with Pratic weather sensors, means that Carrera’s movement can be regulated to follow that of the sun, from dawn through to dusk. In addition, the fixed blades enable the installation inside the pergola of hanging elements such as lamps or systems of heating, as well as the Mod-Lines modular system in aluminium, a new accessory that has been designed - along with the decorative Drapes - to furnish Carrera.

Brezza . ALESSANDRO STABILE The Brezza range has been extended. The chair designed by Alessandro Stabile for S·CAB has given rise to an entire collection that includes a lounge chair and two-seater sofa that take up the design of the original model. The recurring feature is the distinctive cushions that embrace and fix the frame - without the need for adhesives, buttons, zips or velcro, all in the name of sustainability. Attention to sustainability also emerges in the choice of fabrics made from recycled fibres, including two new versions that are made from post-consumer recycled materials combined with pre-consumer industrial waste material. The cosy and informal appearance, versatile and environmentally-friendly approach make Brezza a proposal for enjoying outdoor living with a sense of conviviality and lightness. A functional touch has been added with a low table (with slats in cement or HPL) to complete the offer.

Alcova . ATMOSPHERA CREATIVE LAB Inspired directly by the Arab tradition of the “al-qubba” or alcove, the intimate and secluded space in the bedroom given over to the bed, adorned with exquisite oriental silks and gold paintings. A place of rest, of value, and passion. Atmosphera recreates the idea of this feeling in the Alcova collection, poised between furniture and architecture for exteriors. An aluminium structure supports a system of sliding panels in teak and aluminium that offer protection from the sun and wind, allowing light to delicately filter through. Inside can be accommodated Lounge, Daybed and Dining options, openly connected with nature but at the same time able to protect privacy and wellbeing. Thanks to the light blinds and ergonomic cushions the result is a welcoming place where you can completely relax out in the open air.

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MUYU . STEPHANE DE WINTER Twelve elements that together create a world of comfort and relaxed elegance: the Muyu collection, designed by Stephane De Winter for Manutti, focuses on the beauty of touch. The teak of the frames is combined with a range of upholstery fabrics for the upholstered elements, designed to be used in endless combinations. Light colors, fabrics with an opulent touch, generous proportions. And respect for the environment: teak comes exclusively from controlled plantations in Indonesia and Thailand. Fully recyclable, the pieces that make up this collection are designed for outdoor use but are also perfect indoors.

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Esosoft Outdoor . ANTONIO CITTERIO Aesthetics and comfort form the common thread that runs through the design of Ecosoft indoor and outdoor. The system designed by Antonio Citterio for Cassina has been reinvented for outdoor use and takes up the design of the original, in particular the emblematic exoskeleton of the base. Available in four warm colours (ivory, mud, green and terracotta), the metal structure supports a shell in hand woven fibre, similar to a natural one, that ensures high levels of durability and resistance to scratches, heat and UV rays, as well as being particularly easy to clean. The basketry, which resembles wickerwork, is made with an elaborate weave that gives it an artisanal feel, ready to accommodate the soft cushions filled with recyclable materials. Ecosoft Outdoor enters into a setting already complete that consists of a two or three seater sofa and end element, a love bed, armchair and side tables.

CIRQL NU . WERNER AISSLINGER Light and wind are filtered by the weaves in the CIRQL NU collection from Dedon, creating an iridescent effect. Designer Werner Aisslinger has drawn on the company’s high-tech manufacturing skills to create artisan-inspired pieces that evoke the charm of African culture and furniture. The result is a collection of armchairs, lounge chairs, stools and tables with round, welcoming forms. Characterising the various elements is the woven Dedon fibre, derived from a process that combines two colours and types of fibre in a single yarn, generating attractive nuances of colour, different textures and geometric patterns with a 3D effect. Optional seat cushions add style as well as comfort to the collection.

Monolith, Magnolia . EMMANUEL GALLINA Poliform have created the perfect setting for a genuine outdoor lifestyle into which the brand has brought its elegant and timeless approach to contemporary living. Contributing to the creation of this style of outdoor living is a group of designers of the likes of Jean-Marie Massaud, Marcel Wanders, Soo Chan, and Emmanuel Gallina who for the new Outdoor collection by Poliform has come up with the Monolith table and Magnolia chairs, both of which evoke an organic and natural world, the inspiration for both the design and materials. The Monolith range of tables has been inspired by the immutable and sculptural appearance of dolmen, (available in various sizes with tops in different shapes), and combines a slender top in Cementoskin® or basalt stone with the majestic aesthetic of the bases, in a triumph of rounded lines. This visual softness also returns in the Magnolia chairs, this time however given a feeling of lightness. Emmanuel Gallina has in fact been inspired by natural details such as the flowing lines of branches and the delicacy of a falling leaf for the outline of the structure of the chairs made from iroko, in black or natural finish. 108 | IFDM

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ARIZONA . PAOLA NAVONE There is a desert inside the Arizona system - its colours, its expanse, the nomadic vocation that accompanies it. In the same way the collection of furniture designed by Paola Navone for Baxter continues this feel by means of an agile structure that transforms a marked horizontality into an oasis of comfort and relaxation. Available in a double version for use outdoors, Arizona includes modules with backrests, loungers and poufs as well as side tables - elements that can be used separately or arranged in longitudinal compositions. All feature a tubular structure in acidtreated copper (green for outdoor). Photo © Andrea Ferrari.

EOLIE . GORDON GUILLAUMIER “Like the Aeolian islands spread across the Mediterranean sea, the Eolie range celebrates the indulgent feeling of relaxing alone beneath the sun”. This is how designer Gordon Guillaumier explains the concept behind the Eolie collection for Roda. Sun-loungers, low tables and gazebos, conceived as individual pieces or grouped together for a terrace, poolside or by the sea, they create genuine islands of wellbeing. The clean and simple design is emphasised by the choice of materials: FSC Iroko wood, either natural or painted in various colours, worked in wide slats in rhythmic succession. The sun lounger that can be set in four positions and can be customised with a wide cushion that covers the whole bed, or a narrower one, that leaves visible an area of the slats, to be combined with a thicker armrest cushion. Meanwhile the gazebo, that recalls a traditional cabana, provides shade for a pair of sun loungers placed side by side or facing one another in a cosy and secluded space.

SWAY . YABU PUSHELBERG Versatility, modularity and fluid forms are the identifying features of the new Sway collection, the first modular sofa system for outdoor use by Molteni&C. Designed by Yalu Pushelberg, Sway includes eleven modular elements, alongside poufs and assorted tables that go to complete this sophisticated setting for outdoor living. Equally rich is the combination of materials used in the system: a base in teak, back in aluminium softened by the woven flat polypropylene cords in a refined shade of ecru. Right up to the bracketed element in aluminium with goldenhour finish that wraps around the base and padded seat in a C-shape to delicately hold them together and at the same time functions as a pivot on which to attach the backrest. IFDM | 109

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Lighting

Image: Riccardo Fornoni, architect Product: Nopuram by Ettore Sottsass Brand: Venini

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Light makes possible life itself. And when natural light is not available, artificial light is essential: the latest collections of lights and recycling at the end of product life cycle, proposals that consider people’s physical and psychological wellbeing, with parplay with the generous roundness of forms, with effects of hidden mirrors that multiply the lighting effect. A major trend is

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are more and more technical, drawing on scientific studies in search of high-performance materials, eco-sustainable solutions in terms of energy consumption ticular attention to light perception, ergonomics and visual comfort. In addition to all of this is the style content: forms are made minimalist, even when they to combine iridescent elements of small dimensions, numerous and with unusual shapes, for light sources that can be infinitely customised. IFDM | 111

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Oblò . PAOLA NAVONE Oblò by Paola Navone for Lodes is a hanging light made from Pyrex. Extremely luminous, it has an unusual mounting: a white fabric cable is knotted to a hook with a metal core covered in semi-transparent silicone, fitted with a grey rubber end; this element supports the diffuser and houses the electrical cable that via the knot, passes into the hook and powers the LED. Available in three rounded shapes, Oblò comes in a palette of colours that range from iridescent to metallic blue, silky white, shiny smoke and transparent, conjuring up images of the sea and reflections of light on water.

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Emi . ERWAN BOUROULLEC The Emi collection by Erwan Bouroullec for Flos uses an exclusive technology for lights developed by the brand featuring a patented anti-reflective optical unit. The design of the collection groups three lighting modules inside linear extrusions with a triangular section joined at the top. Available in a hanging, ceiling-mounted, floor-standing or table version, Emi is constructed mainly from metals: the base of the lamp is in pressed steel, the rod and the main body in aluminium (partially recycled and completely recyclable) with minimal surfaces and thicknesses. The absence of glues and welding makes it easy to dismantle and dispose of each part appropriately at the end of the product’s useful life.

Bianca . DAINELLI STUDIO Presented at Euroluce 2023 in a hanging version and wall-mounted fitting with cross structure, the Bianca collection of lights by Dainelli Studio for Contardi extends the range with floor and table lights and a new wall version. The structure in satined brass or matt black silk lacquer supports luminous brackets. With a tubular form, the lamps, studied and developed by Contardi, are connected by contact, without the use of wires. The Bianca Ta table version has a lightweight structure, perfect for illuminating desks and tables; Bianca Liseuse, the floor version, is fitted with a stand; the Bianca Ap Linear wall light offers a solution with a minimal yet at the same time sophisticated design.

Ribbon . MAURICI GINÉS The Ribbon table lamp looks almost like a continuation of the power cable and has been designed by Maurici Ginés for Davide Groppi, a company that has made lightness its most recent style hallmark. Ribbon is in fact the result of research into a graphic, simple and intuitive gesture: on a black marble base, the arms in matt black painted aluminium are connected by a tube in silicone, also black. The joint allows the lamp to be adjusted along the vertical axis and the light can be adjusted around the base. The transformer has a plug and power is supplied via a USB-C socket. Switching and regulating are controlled by touching the end of the upper tube.

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Crystal Pixels Elements in different sizes, shapes, components, colours and lighting effects feature in Crystal Pixels, the most recent design proposal from Preciosa Signature Design, an irresistible temptation for architects and interior designers. The intuition of the brand, a Czech company specialised in working with glass, was to take inspiration from pixels in digital art: they are in fact tiny units of different geometric volumes that grouped together creating a hanging light that is different each time as well as flexible, uniting the contemporary with the traditional. Completely customisable, it can also be used to create solutions for contract settings of large dimensions.

Traccia Sistema Display structures, bookcases, wardrobes with hangers and horizontal and angled shelves: thanks to profiles in oxidised extruded aluminium of 2 or 3 metres in the finish Argento Hacca and Nero55 and the rapid electrified joint, Traccia Sistema by Viabizzumo allows you to design infinite lighting solutions. What is more, it can be covered in any kind of material - wood, recycled plastic, aluminium - and is transformed into a floor to ceiling structure using vertical uprights, or floor to wall with a base that does not require the use of fixings. Compatible with other products by Viabizzuno, Traccia Sistema supports various lighting solutions and, with the Sistema Ilsilenzio, incorporates sound-absorbent panels.

Infinita . MARTA SANSONI Made from borosilicate glass, Infinita by Marta Sansoni for Martinelli Luce is a versatile hanging light that allows various design solutions to be created alone or in multiple elements of different lengths. Its structure consists of a central tubular profile, available in three different lengths, on which are inserted three-dimensional volumes with linear forms: a cylinder, a disc, a bell and a rhomboid, fixed on the profile thanks to the use of o-rings in transparent silicone that ensure hold and function as spacers. The three-dimensional volumes are available in four colours: transparent, rosa, cognac, fumé. 114 | IFDM

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Nopuram . ETTORE SOTTSASS The Nopuram table lamp by Venini is one of the cult objects in the world of lighting design; created in 1994 by Ettore Sottsass and made by the Fornace Venini, it is a mark of the association between the designer-architect and glass material, that dates back to the post-war period. In the 1970s, the collaboration gave rise to an avant-garde production in which simple geometric shapes with strong contrasting colours, were assembled in complex structures, in keeping with Sottsass’s architectural designs. In the version in green, red and pink glass, it is transformed into an object that becomes the protagonist in any setting.

Nebula . CLAESSON KOIVISTO RUNE Designed by Swedish studio Claesson Koivisto Rune for the Czech brand Lasvit, Nebula is a family of lights with a minimalist design in which a glass lens, at the centre of the lamp, diffuses light upwards and transmits it to a reflector in mirror metallic crystal glass. This element has a dome-shaped upper part that is transformed into a body of transparent glass anchored to a sculptural base in metal. The use of borosilicate glass treated with technology of metal plating makes Nebula an aesthetically pleasing object even when turned off. Nebula is available in three metal finishes - Silver, Gold and Rose Gold - and in a table and a suspended version.

Fris . JOAN GASPAR Fris by Joan Gaspar for Marset responds to the demand to shape living and working spaces with narrow independent strips of light. Each element, consisting of a glass tube, can be adjusted, overlapped or aligned to create the most suitable system of illumination for different needs. In the suspended versions, Fris comes in lengths of 150 and 210 centimetres; in the ceiling or wall version, 50 and 105 centimetres. in the most technical version the light is distributed in independent cells, achieving a UGR (Unified Glare Ratio), an index that measures the glare produced by a light fitting to the human eye, below the optimal value of 19.

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Interior architecture

Once again this year there are a great many new products on offer to enhance interiors: from simple, minimal sideboards and seats with stylish lines, to comfort and elegance into the living room with real domestic landscapes while eccentric, playful poufs revitalise interiors and offer a comfortable seating aspects of one’s own spaces: from solutions in metal to separate spaces with a touch of quirky pop styling to finishes that are inspired by marble and aim to

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Image: Riccardo Fornoni, architect Product: Compatta collection by Federico Peri Brand: Florim

armchairs and soft furnishings inspired by the 1970s but with a contemporary twist. Refined sofas with organic forms bring solution with sound absorbent function. Alongside these proposals, we also find accessories and finishes for personalising all bring the beauty of nature into our homes.

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ISLAS . DRAW STUDIO At the heart of NEUTRA’s work is a fascination with and exploration of the expressive potential of marble, stone, and metal. The 2024 collection is thus a series of deliberately unusual pieces. The Islas table, a project by Draw Studio (Luca Martorano and Mattia Albicini), disrupts the logic of the traditional dining table: two different elements, which can also be used separately, come together to create a sculptural piece. The asymmetrical, beveled top rests on a base composed of solid marble volumes and tapered, hand-crafted metal wedges.

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Orbis . EMMANUEL GALLINA Orbis is the sofa designed by Emmanuel Gallina for Poliform, a solution with organic forms and delicate curves able bring a sense of intimacy to the living room. The name of the product is derived from the Latin word for world: the designer wanted to imagine a product for conversation, a place of relaxation and wellbeing characterised by the softness of the lines. A sofa conceived to create a space in which to encourage people to talk to one another. Orbis is characterised by its soft volumes, a perfect synthesis between modern design and contemporary technology. In both the sofas and the armchair, the seat, raised up from the ground by a slender leg inspired by the craft of jewellery-making, is comfortable and invites conversation.

Weaving . JOSÉ MANUEL FERRERO Designed by José Manuel Ferrero (atelier estudi{H}ac), the Weaving collection from Kriskadecor looks at the intricate world of fabrics and their methods of production. The latest from the brand includes 14 proposals that incorporate different weaving techniques. These, combined with the desire to achieve maximum realism in the new designs, has given rise to a wide range of patterns that can be customised by combining different colours and textures. Each design offers two combinations of different shades for each motif. The Weaving collection, as well as showcasing different types of weaves, finishes and a wide range of colours, demonstrates Kriskadecor’s skill in reproducing forms and volumes in 3D to create unique and attractive patterns.

Katana The new Katana lamps by SICIS are made using the same technology as Vetrite: the structure is characterised by a 7mm thick glass cylinder with decoration applied to the inside, a completely innovative technique. The LED light meanwhile is placed in the cylinder to bring out the material pattern and its visual effect. When turned off, the lamp becomes a real sculpture that highlights the Vetrite. The range offers numerous decorative possibilities and the technology used guarantees a product that is highly resistant with anti-splinter properties. The collection is available in a ceiling version (single or modular), as well as floor and wall versions.

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Press . BENJAMIN HUBERT For MDF Italia, Benjamin Hubert, designer and founder of the London studio LAYER, has come up with the Press chair, the result of two years of research. The chair takes its name from the production process itself that enables complex forms to be created starting with a threedimensional veneer. The result is a chair in wood with a light body inspired by the shape of an upholstered seat, with elegant lines made very strong thanks to the curving process. Perfect for domestic as well as contract settings, the simple polished seat has been designed to be hard-wearing and suitable for any environment. Press can be combined with different types of leg, including curved wooden ones, butterfly or stackable tubular steel.

Z24 . MULLER VAN SEVEREN Designed by the studio Muller Van Severen for Zanotta, the Z24 collection consists of a series of storage units (sideboard, bedside table and two low pieces) made in the brand’s new range of colours. Z24 takes inspiration from light and shade and the designers have come up with a collection that interacts with light thanks to the threedimensionality of the forms. The furniture doors appear as a broken extruded line, a plane characterised by angled surfaces that create perceptive effects of shadows and colours. The structures are in MDF and wood strips with a matt lacquer while the internal adjustable shelves are in glass. On request it is possible to integrate a neutral LED light source inside the compartment.

Bliss & Beat . AUTOBAN Among the many new products from the brand Bisazza are the new additions to the Marmosaico collection of products, Bliss and Beat, designed by the studio Autoban. With a unique and contemporary style, the textures of each pattern have emerged from a well-researched selection of fine marbles and geometric shapes that the Studio has managed to arrange and repeat in a harmonious way. The arrangement of the mosaic tiles has been designed to bring a sense of movement and continuity to the surfaces, as conveyed by the names of the products, Beat consists of simple geometric elements arranged in lines while Bliss creates a sense of depth with slender, curved lines that recall ocean waves.

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d.ecodura d.ecoduraTM is the world’s first bio-vinyl wallpaper. This wall covering from Wall&decò for interiors is a solution that makes no compromises and guarantees sustainability and durability. Thanks to the use of the material BIOVYNTM for the top layer, d.ecoduraTM ensures high performance and can boast a saving of 50% in CO2 emissions compared to traditional supports. The covering has an excellent resistance to scratches and is also washable. d.ecoduraTM is available in two different finishes: d.ecoduraTM Texture Wallpaper that retains the unmistakable texture of the traditional support, with an exquisite fabric effect, and d.ecoduraTM Sand Wallpaper with a smoother surface that recalls the fine grain of sand.

Calacatta Roma Among the latest innovations launched by Neolith is Calacatta Roma, surfaces that pay homage to nature and timeless beauty. The company enhances its range of iconic models with a new proposal inspired by the splendour of Ancient Rome: a reinterpretation of Carrara marble based on a combination of ochre and grey veining on a white background. Part of The New Classtone collection, this option is suitable, depending on the thickness, for tables and tops in the kitchen and bathroom, for interior and exterior cladding, floors and furniture. The material guarantees maximum hygiene and easy cleaning while the elegant pattern brings a classic and natural touch to spaces.

Cadenza . DAVID LÓPEZ QUINCOCES Craftsmanship, understatement, discreet design, simplicity and comfort: this is the contemporary and unconventional vision of the concept of luxury according to Expomirm, a Spanish company that today presents Cadenza, a collection in rattan by David López Quincoces, inspired and nourished by these values. Made up of a small sofa, a threeseater sofa, an XL sofa and two armchairs in different sizes, Cadenza makes rattan the focal point of a design in which the harmony of the natural colours associated with the vertical architecture of the material creates timeless objects, ideal for multi-functional spaces and workplaces where wellbeing is important and destined to become classics of office interior design. IFDM | 121

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Image: Riccardo Fornoni, architect Product: Mira by Vuesse Brand: Scavolini

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The kitchen has become a place for socialising, amid technology, cutting-edge design and aesthetics, able to provide people the central focus around which family and friends can come together in their everyday activities; it also has to blend harmonipresent. Designing a kitchen means looking at the world through other people’s eyes, understanding how and where they

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with spaces and moments of connection and value. There are many aspects that a good kitchen design has to satisfy, starting with the inclusivity that makes it ously with the other spaces now that it is practically part of the living room, offering at the same time a high level of technology for the domestic appliances live, interpreting their needs and desires. IFDM | 123

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ArtLine Miele present a completely new range of built-in domestic appliances clad in matt black obsidian. It includes an oven, a compact combination microwave oven, a combination steam oven, a food warmer and a vacuum drawer, a built-in coffee machine and wine cellar. These products are complemented by induction hobs, cooker hoods and front panels for dishwashers with Knock2Open technology. The basis of this new series is the renowned ArtLine handle-free range. The appearance is characterised by glass fronts with integrated display. The ArtLine models are based on Miele’s Generation 7000 built-in modules, with a key difference: instead of being opened with a handle, these appliances respond to a touch on a sensor integrated into the control panel (Touch2Open).

Mantle . PATRICIA URQUIOLA Patricia Urquiola has created the modular freestanding cabinet Mantle for Signature Kitchen Suite, designed for the undercounter convertible refrigerator, a built-in domestic appliance characterised by two refrigerator drawers that can be customised in terms of temperature management. The intention of the designer was to transform the appliance into a real part of the furniture, integrating the company’s technology inside a material piece of furniture with sculptural forms. It is a highly versatile appliance useful for conserving food and drinks but also beauty and pharmaceutical products. The cabinet is available in three modular versions: the basic module with refrigerator, can be integrated with additional storage spaces in either horizontal or vertical arrangements.

Floral . MAKETHATSTUDIO L’Ottocento, in collaboration with makethatstudio present the Floral boiserie system with the new Virtus island. The wraparound panelling in blond walnut expresses the finest high-end cabinetmaking coordinated with the new Virtus island, completely in brushed vintage steel. It is distinguished by the smooth squared door with original three-dimensional effect, and for the brass profile that emphasises the forms, acting as a useful handle for opening the doors and drawers. Also in steel, with the same finish, the top combines aesthetics and functionality, enabling practical use of the kitchen. The geometry of the island is interrupted by two cylindrical bases that accommodate the necessary connections, giving lightness to the overall.

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Lhov . FABRIZIO CRISÀ Lhov is an invention created by Fabrizio Crisà, Chief Design Officer for Elica, already a global leader in extraction systems. Supplied in standard dimensions (90 x 36 cm), that enable it to integrate perfectly, optimising spaces and enhancing every kitchen design. Lhov is distinguished by a powerful extraction core, able to remove fumes and doors from the hob, and finally also from the oven: in this way, when opened you are not hit by hot air and steam. The system is fitted with Long Life Filter++, designed to guarantee optimal performance and a capacity for filtering odours much higher than average. The system of ventilation is automatic and on the top is also selective: if necessary it can be activated on one side only, i.e. where you are cooking.

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Cove . ZAHA HADID DESIGN Cove Kitchen, designed by Zaha Hadid Design for Boffi, is a monobloc characterised by simple, sinuous forms that use mouldable materials such as Corian®. It is based on an idea developed by the pioneering mind of Zaha Hadid in which the island worktop also becomes a place of conviviality. Now, to celebrate the company’s ninetieth anniversary, the basic shape has evolved, involving the covering of the whole island via two sides and specific tops. Offering at the same time the flexibility of a modular system, this new iteration is supported laterally by two panels with rounded edges, both with identical sections, that cover the entire side of the island.

Ak_Project . FRANCO DRIUSSO Arrital have made an important update to the Ak_Project, designed by Franco Driusso, a system that revolutionises the concept of the kitchen, offering architects and designers a versatile, smart and dynamic design platform. The new Ak_Project offers eleven different settings and styles, focussing on fittings such as the Boiserie Planar, Divider System modules and the Pass System door (in glass). In the Sipario storage module, the work area is elegantly concealed, offering assorted internal configurations. Worth highlighting are the Up-Down accessory (that makes it easier to access objects in the upper parts of the wall units) and the pull-out basket with waste bin (fitted with a mechanical system that opens the lid automatically). A particularly distinctive element is the Divider System with Alu-Table, represented by a sliding table that allows two distinct spaces to communicate with one another.

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CUCINAnD’O, designed by Davide Oldani and Attila Veress, in collaboration with Attila Veress for Aran, has gone from round to rectangular, with a breakfast bar in elm wood and a lower part designed for placing electronic devices or other items. The work area expresses all the modernity of an induction system set into a stainless-steel worktop, completed with practical shelves in black aluminium for arranging items on. Representing maximum functionality, the system of retractable doors runs along the whole of the kitchen wall, taking advantage of the division into compartments and the organisation in extractable shelves of the oven, making it easier to use and ensuring safety and practicality while cooking.

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cooling system The cooling system in the Gaggenau fridge-freezer with five climatic zones has been designed to keep food fresher for longer. It features fully extractable drawers that control humidity and have soft closure, protecting delicate ingredients. The refrigerated drawer occupies the whole width of the refrigerator. To guarantee that ingredients remain in the best conditions, the system offers different cooling settings that regulate moisture and temperature for different foods. With the Home Connect system the refrigerator can be controlled by phone or tablet. The internal cameras allow you to check remotely, or while doing the shopping, what food is in the fridge.

Isola The cooking islands in the Isola collection by Officine Gullo are authentic elements of design able to completely redefine the surrounding environment. Alongside the burners or induction hob, a series of powerful cooking accessories can be inserted such as pasta cookers, steamers, lava stone barbecues, mirror-polished fry tops and much more. A section of the top can be left free from cooking elements, dedicating it to the preparation and consumption of food. Depending on the size, Isola can be completed by a washing area with a small sink to be placed alongside the cooking accessories. In the photo Isola 248 in an elegant matt black colour called ‘Obsidian Matte’ with polished chrome finishes.

Jeometrica . LUCA NICHETTO Luca Nichetto designs Jeometrica for Scavolini, a furnishing project that combines art and design. The design of the 29 mm thick framed door expresses a contemporary, minimal, and elegant language thanks to the aluminum profiles available in two different colors (Anthracite and Titanium) and the possibility of creating material combinations with matt lacquered finishes, decorative panels, veneers, stoneware, or glass. The possibility of choosing between a groove opening system and two types of linear and compact handles adds a further level of personalization. The J-System equipped back panel in laminate proves to be a functional resource that makes aesthetics and versatility its strong point. The system’s versatility is guaranteed by the presence of holes that allow for the independent insertion of shelves, containers, and small accessories, modifying their positioning as needed. IFDM | 127

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Night shpaes

In contemporary houses and dwellings the bedroom goes beyond its actual function and becomes also an area for relaxing, a true private retreat. As well are completely removable and products that can be disassembled, the bedroom is enhanced with storage units, side tables, armchairs and chaise-lounge contemporary twist, while the common denominator of all the products and accessories, from bedside tables to bed linen, remains the desire to amaze 128 | IFDM

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Night shapes

Image: Riccardo Fornoni, architect Product: Bend-E Wood by Zanellato/Bortotto Brand: Bolzan

as conventional beds, that this year make a nod to sustainability with decorative solutions in natural rope, covers that in all manner of styles, from the classic to the more quirky. Many of the products aim to reinterpret vintage style with a with original forms and a unique style.

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Stock’n Roll . SEBASTIAN HERKNER Conceived by designer Sebastian Herkner, the Stock’n’Roll bedside table is one of the new products for 2024 from Poltrona Frau. This elegant new piece is a storage unit conceived to enhance the bedroom. Available with the option of door opening right or left, with a simple movement the door, with an internal tray, reveals an accessorised compartment with a shelf for storing objects. The structure of the unit and door are made from beech while the cover is in Pelle Frau®. The internal shelf and tray are made from birch and covered to match the top, which can be covered in Pelle Frau® to match the internal and external surface, or in exquisite semi-polished marble.

dudet . PATRICIA URQUIOLA Patricia Urquiola brings to Cassina two new proposals inspired by the evocative design of Dudet, an armchair presented in 2021. With a strong stylistic echo of the 1970s, the new model of the chair has been conceived for the dining room but the soft lines and original design also make it perfect for more quirky bedrooms. The rounded volumes widen and the padding becomes more abundant, the result is a comfortable seat and a cosy space. Dudet has been designed to be disassembled and it is possible to separate the metal structure from the upholstery and the cover can also be removed thanks to the zip, available in shades of grey or black, that run across the internal arch of the legs.

ROMEO . ANDREA PARISIO Designed by Andrea Parisio for Meridiani, Romeo is a storage unit characterised by its rounded shapes. Designed for living rooms but also suitable for the bedroom, this piece has an organic appearance that brings visual softness to the space. Available in versions with three or four doors. Romeo enhances spaces with an aesthetic that takes inspiration from vintage style but gives it a contemporary feel, bringing out the pure line of the design. Its strong expressiveness is also celebrated by the sixteen colours of lacquer in the collection, both gloss and matt. With a wooden structure, the finishes give Romeo materiality and reflections, the result is a unit that can be introduced in space bringing originality and elegance to the surroundings.

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capsule collection . THOM BROWNE This year Frette and Thom Browne presented their capsule collection, the Thom Browne Home Collection, that embodies the brand’s fine craftsmanship and the designer’s creative vision. Each piece in the collection is made with close attention to detail, from the meticulous choice of fibres to the application of traditional textile techniques, a shared commitment to excellence. The pieces of Bedding bedlinen made from very soft satin cotton, are decorated with grey bands on a white background. The Accent accessories - including sheet, covers and a decorative cushion - are characterised by a mix of wool and cashmere with a refined striped design in off white on a grey background. IFDM | 131

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brera . JEAN-MARIE MASSAUD Among the many new products launched this year designed by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poliform is the Brera bed. This piece has been conceived to bring comfort into the bedroom with elegance, just like the collection it takes its name from. The piece is distinguished by a prominent headboard and matching bedside tables and introduces the idea of a domestic landscape with a strong architectural feel into the bedroom. The leather base is inspired by the couture details of the sofa, as is the foot and large headboard with removable cover. This latter can be in fabric, leather or hide for the perimeter frame. The bedside table in black elm or with marble top is available in two different heights, with the option of adding a drawer.

ERI . FUMIE SHIBATA Eri is a new armchair from Flexform designed by Fumie Shibata, inspired by a detail from the world of fashion, a turned up jacket collar (Eri means “collar” in Japanese). The seat is wider than a standard armchair allowing for the addition of a couple of cushions to increase comfort or regulate posture. The curved backrest is soft and a testimony to the artisanal precision of the brand. Eri has been designed to provide comfort but also a space to retreat in. A handcrafted wooden frame supports the upholstered seat with cushions. The Eri chair is available in a wide choice of fabric and leather covers, with the option of different combinations of body and cushions.

Alberoni . MONICA ARMANI Designed by Monica Armani for Lago, the Alberoni table is part of the new Venezia collection, a series of products inspired by the history of Venice. The product, which takes its name from the eponymous beach, has a cylindrical base carved with a subtraction pattern: a horizontal line is cut by vertical lines that give rhythm to the volume and recall the pattern of the planks of the huts on the seafront of the Lido. Meanwhile the top is available in different materials, from marble and wood to ceramic and lacquered glass. With a height of 74cm and a top with a diameter of 158cm, Alberoni is the perfect solution for a relaxation area in the bedroom, an elegant and functional product with a strong material presence.

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Moss Dolce&Gabbana Casa present the new Dreaming collection of soft furnishings in collaboration with Luxury Living Group. The Moss bench, among the seating in the range, is a product with an elegant, streamlined silhouette that is also perfect for the bedroom. The piece represents the particular strengths of the collection: comfortable and spacious chairs that offer a sense of security. Like the other Dreaming products, the padded wooden frame sits on a wooden base with a shiny Gold24, polished chrome or gunmetal finish while the cover can be in fabric or leather. The architectural shapes of the bench combined with the details of the texture and the pedestal make Moss suited to situations demanding the height of sophisticated style.

Jack-e Intreccio . ZANELLATO/BORTOTTO The Jack-e Intreccio collection has been extended with a new version of the bed: the duo Zanellato/Bortotto have enhanced the pareddown design of the structure with a headboard and footboard made with woven brown paper cord. The weaving is done by hand by artisans in the Friuli area where Bolzan is based, specialised in the production of woven elements, unique in terms of quality and design. The bed frame is available in walnut, oak or wengè wood with details in brass or with a lacquered metal finish. An extensive choice of natural materials means it can be completely customised, even the stitching, that can be developed on request in terms of type and colour, making the bed even more special.

ISEO . DANIEL RODE For 2024, Cantori present a restyling of the Iseo bed, designed by Daniel Rode, a solution to make any bedroom both unique and cosy. The new version of Iseo is available in a style of vintage inspiration that has been modernised with simple lines and volumes. A strong sense of materiality is expressed by the hardness of the metal and the softness of the fabrics and upholstered elements. The perimeter structure and feet are made from cast aluminium with bronze decoration. The upholstered headboard with teardrop shape and vertical quilting can be covered in velvet, fabric, leather, eco-leather and with fabric or leather supplied by the client. The Iseo bed is available in different sizes.

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Surface & Bath

Image: Riccardo Fornoni, architect Products: Blessed tub by Christophe Pillet, RE018 faucet by Studio Adolini Brand: Amphora and Kreoo

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The fittings, finishes and wellness solutions presented for the bathroom have a dramatic presence, showcasing new materials ments in cutting-edge technology and artisanal craftsmanship. The meticulous selection of materials is key, ranging from products that stand up to wear and contact with water as well as being easy to clean.

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and expressions of form. Bathtubs, washbasins, finishes, furniture and showers take the stage that appear as real works of art, the result of complex developnatural stones to tiles produced from recycled components, materials that enable the creation of multiple solutions, exploiting advanced technology to create IFDM | 135

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Cenote . PATRICIA URQUIOLA The new Cenote bathtubs designed by Patricia Urquiola for Agape convey a sense of sculptural and material power. These are one-off pieces, in which the human component plays an essential role, reflecting the vision shared by the manufacturer and the designer, working together now for over twenty years. Following on from the previous series of washbasins, the Cenote bathtub, with its pure rectangular shape, rounded at the ends and with a thicker edge at the base, conveys the allure of the black Spanish earth. Each individual bathtub is made from clay, the external surface displays natural irregularities, shaped by hand using broken rice grains to enhance the texture of the material, while the inside is smooth and polished. It is precisely this artisan finish and the type of material used that makes each bathtub is a unique piece.

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Nabatei . AL STUDIO The Nabatei collection from antoniolupi designed by AL Studio consists of three models of countertop sink that are distinguished by their pared-down geometric shapes. Available in a square, rectangular and oval version, the range can be made in an extensive range of materials: marble, stone, Icemood and Cristalmood (in the photo, sink in Carrara marble) which emphasise the sophistication of the sinks, highlighting the simple shapes and ensuring versatility and elegance, in any bathroom context. The Nabatei Quadrato wall-hung and countertop model appears as an elegant and sturdy cube with a smooth and finely-finished surface. Its harmonious simplicity is suitable for any style of decor, bringing timeless elegance to the surrounding environment.

Zante . ANTONIO BULLO The innovation of material for ancient and noble rituals has led to the creation of the Zante bathtub, emerging from an encounter between the innovation of Gruppo Scapin and expertise of the Gruppo Geromin. Designed by Antonio Bullo, the bathtub is shaped by Marmo Arredo with the use of Ecotone™ surfaces from Quartzforms®, the new generation of slabs made from recycled components, resin derived from bio compounds with a crystalline silica content below 5% that via the most advanced technology applied to quartz, offers a low environmental impact alternative, maintaining exceptional technical performance, such as resistance to blows, scratches, stains and acid substances. A product therefore made in the name of sustainability that focuses on a sense of welcoming, aesthetics and wellbeing, through a study of the proportions and materials.

Balloon Colour is the dominant feature in the new collection of sinks from Simas, a shared colour palette that offers 19 shades with three new gloss finishes: Caramello (tending to powder pink), Capri (a deep shade of light blue between cyan and blue), Menta (an intense fresh green), Narciso (energetic yellow), Rubino (intense dark red), Grafite (a bright grey) as well as the classic gloss black and white, and an extensive range of matt finishes. Balloon, designed by the Simas Design Team is a collection of four ‘bowls’ with a friendly design, articulated in two square and two circular forms with different diameters and depths, full of light and colour also thanks to the brand new gloss colours with two round sinks, two square sinks, two freestanding pedestal sinks one round and the other square that accommodate respectively the round and square sink. In the picture, the square Balloon sink (45x45xH20cm) and Henges wall-hung sanitary fittings, in the gloss Rubino colour.

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Namib The Namib desert was the inspiration for this collection in porcelain stoneware from Refin for floors and walls that brings suggestions of uncontaminated nature into interior settings, bringing together immensity and simplicity. The alternation of light and dark halos together with calibrated differences in grain and colour, gives Namib a delicate effect of depth and movement. The colour palette offers warm nuances, interpreted in different tonal scales: the neutral tones of Dune, Ecru and Linen establish a dialogue with the proposals Camel, Jasper and Earth suggested by the colours of earth and sand. The new matt-pro finish is pleasantly soft to the touch, while maintaining good slip resistance thanks to the slight texture that at the same time ensures ease of cleaning. There are four formats, two square and two rectangular, ranging from 120x120cm to 30x60cm, for easy placement in all design settings.

calacatta Margraf select and use naturals materials that are highly distinctive, able to render spaces unique and stylish, such as the Calacatta marble finish, used for the basin in the bathroom of Palazzo Arnaldi Piovene. An iconic marble ideal for use in interiors, whose shades of white combined with delicate grey veins have made it a symbol of elegance and luxury. The Palazzo, a building that dates back to the early Renaissance in the historic centre of Vicenza, has been brought back to its antique splendour thanks to careful restoration work carried out also thanks to Margraf marbles. The intervention involved the interiors, where restoration works and conservative renovations were carried out, searching out solutions that respected the historic tradition of the Venetian palace while at the same time giving it a modern and contemporary feel.

Stilo . SPALVIERI & DEL CIOTTO Stilo is the new proposal from Scavolini, designed by Spalvieri & Del Ciotto, as a bathroom (kitchen and living) furniture system capable of highlighting the compositional and stylistic continuity of various environments. The refinement of details is expressed in the pure and rigorous form of the cylinder, which represents its distinctive sign: an element that repeats horizontally and vertically in the design scheme, giving life to handles, shelves, and light bars. The choice between two tones, black and titanium, offers the possibility of setting up different configurations: black confers a magnetic and sophisticated allure, while titanium gives a more delicate and natural touch. 138 | IFDM

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Beam . SANS NOM The Beam collection, designed by Sans Nom, for Ex.t, is enriched by a refined sink and a wooden cabinet. The LivingTec® sink, characterised by its soft forms, sits on the volume with rigorous lines and wooden storage unit which, despite its compact size, constitutes a practical solution for organising bathroom accessories. The opening of the door, positioned on the side of the unit, ensures a double storage space that enables an organised subdivision of products. The rear part is fitted with fixed shelves while the hinged door offers metal containers for everyday objects, as does the side shelf in travertine marble that provides more space. In combination with the Beam bathtub the sinks are an immaculate white colour, with the storage unit available in an elm wood finish.

Mercy . CHRISTOPHE PILLET Mercy, the sculptural freestanding sink from Kreoo, designed by Christophe Pillet, is a cylinder carved out of a single block of marble that provides a continuous surface for shaping with complex patterns, sometimes small, sometimes large, at different depths. A product that brings out the vocation of natural stone, a living material in which to engrave stories and languages to be handed down, where leaves, curls, elegant fan-shaped forms and other motifs inspired by the plant world continue on from one another in the decorative pattern curated by the French designer who has imagined a unique interweaving of forms. A sculpture that is the fruit of complex development that combines technology and artisan skill. The area worked with a chisel is completed at the top by a ring with a matt finish, that continues inside with a soft, concave form, while the outlet is engraved into the marble. Emperador Light, Olive Grey, White Carrara and Bianco del Re are the four materials available to personalise the collection.

Pietrablu The distinctive feature of the Pietrablu furniture by Arblu is the material from which it is made, developed by the company and completely Made in Italy. The system is based on a material that enables multiple customised solutions to be created throughout the bathroom environment, modelled using differently-textured moulds with an exclusive design. Pietrablu is available in an extensive range of options and is characterised by the textured material surface that covers the fronts, sides, handles, accessories such as tall units and wall units and accessories such as towel rails, shelves, hangers, open-fronted unit, WC plate and toilet-roll holder, and the Pietrablu mirror. In terms of the colours finishes, the unit and the accessories are available in all 47 colours in the range, including three new shades that go to enrich the extensive palate: Paprika, Pompei Red and Deep Blue. Five textures have been developed: Juta, Trendy, Well, Woody and Easystone. IFDM | 139

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The well-designed office is very much a focus for designers today; the search for balance between functionality and aesthetics acts as a driving force for the concepchairs, desks and tables for meetings and gatherings, as well as sofas and workstations designed to create places that enable concentration but also create a kind of sation of fluid environments that can be altered as changes arise, required by a work system in continual transformation such as the current one. Finally, great at140 | IFDM

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Image: Riccardo Fornoni, architect Product: Tweet 898/2 by Marc Sadler Brand: Pedrali

tion of harmonious and relaxing environments centred around the wellbeing of the worker. Integrated systems, modular shelving, shared space that encourages interaction. A variety of modular elements that are compatible with one another enables the organitention is placed on seating that emphasises ergonomics, for wellbeing that is an ideal continuation between home and workplace.

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Decumano . GIULIO IACCHETTI & MATTEO RAGNI The Decumano range of executive and meeting tables from Fantoni is based on a design conceived independently by Giulio Iacchetti and Matteo Ragni, developed in collaboration and by subtraction to be easily integrated with all the brand’s collections. Fixed or adjustable in height; rectangular, square or round in different sizes and rigorous finishes (black, grey, champagne and Minio red), the models embody the idea of a simple yet solid structure. The transparent tops allow the connections in the support to be appreciated, an orthogonal intersection of beams that creates a quadrilateral inspired by the grid layout of Roman cities (cardo and decumanus), the foundation of the Western world.

Catifa . LIEVORE ALTHERR MOLINA Designed in 2001 by Lievore Altherr Molina and the first Arper product to obtain an environmental certificate, Catifa 53 enters a new era focussed on material innovation. Catifa Carta is a new design with a body made from PaperShell, a revolutionary material derived from timber waste. At the end of its life cycle, the material can be reduced to biochar, charcoal that retains the CO2 sequestered during its previous life. The body is available in colours coffee and graphite while the base comes in four-legged steel versions in black, steel sled in black and rust, trestle in black aluminium with or without wheels. Cushions and removable covers add colour and comfort.

Solari Present in the furniture sector for almost a century, IOC Project Partners’ mission is to improve the environment in which people work by creating comfortable and functional spaces. High-quality raw materials, customized finishes, complete production processes and cutting-edge technologies characterize the entire collection, showcasing the expertise and specialization typical of Made in Italy. Particular attention is paid to materials and their processing, especially aluminum. As in the Solari desk system with trestle structure and adjustable height, perfectly matched with the Isola poufs, designed by Raffaella Mangiarotti, available in round or superelliptical versions.

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Able . LINDAU BORSELIUS & BERNSTRAND Stripped back, with a canvas seat and backrest on a tubular steel frame, the Able seat by Blå Station is the result of years of study by Johan Lindau, the CEO and Design Manager of the Swedish brand, Stefania Borselius and Thomas Bernstrand. Awarded Product of the Year 2024 at the Stockholm furniture fair by Form magazine, Able has a seat that is 100% recyclable and easy to remove at the end of its useful life, while still offering considerable qualities in terms of customisation and transformation. The materials and colours can be chosen from an extensive range of proposals, the frame is available in a selection of colours with optional additional features such as lacquering and chrome, armrests made from assorted materials and swivel wheels.

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Shopper . STEFANO BARZAGHI Stefano Barzaghi has come up with a chair with a playful design for Caimi Brevetti called Shopper, that takes inspiration from a shopping bag. A soft pouf in soundabsorbing fabric, it plays with the scale of the shopper to create a comfortable seat. Large handles enable the user to pick it up and move it anywhere, in keeping with the dynamic nature of contemporary living. The piece is available in assorted colours for adapting to any context. Shopper is covered in Snowsound Fiber Textiles fabric which uses Caimi’s patented technology to provide quick and functional solutions to problems linked to acoustics, providing both comfort and aesthetics.

Apper . ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ The result of collaboration with renowned designer Antonio Rodriguez, LaCividina presents Apper, a new collection of upholstered furniture that will be the star of the forthcoming Milan Design Week. This new series represents the sixth chapter of a collaboration with the Spanish designer that has solid roots founded on mutual trust, seriousness and the continuous search for perfection, values shared with the Friuli-based company. Well known for his ability to interpret and transform concepts into tangible forms, Antonio Rodriguez brings to light a unique interpretation of soft and organic aesthetics, through a collection with a bourgeois spirit, a taste reminiscent of the Ville Lumiere atmosphere of the inter-war years, capable of fusing forms with an organic afflatus with the most rigorous déco hints.

Polar . JORGE PENSI DESIGN STUDIO In a chair or armchair version, the Polar chair by Jorge Pensi Design Studio for Pedrali has been conceived with an organic shape. The structure of the backrest is in injection-moulded nylon and polyester mesh with an adjustable element in the lumbar region, the depth of the seat. Comfort is further guaranteed by a mechanism that autonomously regulates the intensity of the oscillation depending on the weight of the user, making it compliant with Class A of the UNI EN 13351:2020 regulations concerning wellbeing in the workplace. Available in black or white painted aluminium, black mesh, seat covered in fabric in assorted colours, lumbar support in black or white or covered in the same fabric as the seat. 144 | IFDM

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Kokoro . FEDERICA BIASI The Kokoro Meeting & Seating system designed by Federica Biasi for Manerba, has been conceived to create agora-like dynamism in spaces, interaction between people and maximum comfort in workplaces and co-living spaces, with the aim of inspiring and empowering creativity. Today the system has been enhanced with new elements - sofas, armchairs, benches, tables and side tables, working boxes and panel dividers that create alcoves - for a contemporary and harmonious, non-standardised workspace that is highly customisable for living and working with integrated technologies, acoustic panels, modular seating and mobile shelving. The covers are in eco-friendly fabrics with particular attention given to the study of colours.

Cocoon . GIOVANNI INGEGNOLI Milani presents Cocoon Light, a smaller-sized variation of the model created in 2023 by Giovanni Ingegnoli that can be supplied with a swivel base, four wooden legs or as a tub chair, with a sound-absorbent surround in thermoformed felt. Comfort is enhanced by a pouf inserted under the seat that becomes a footrest. The asymmetric design of the armrests allows the right side to be fitted with a tray that houses LED light, wireless connections, USB, induction charging and a swivel table. The cover material of Cocoon Light can be chosenfrom over 300 available in the Milani range, in particular the sustainable Reviva, with yarn derived form recycled plastic, and Seaqual® Yarn.

Elle . FERRUCCIO LAVIANI Ferruccio Laviani is behind the new Elle bookcase by Mara: a transversal, modular and modern architecture that is a homage to lightness. Its modular structure enables the creation of compositions that respond to different spatial and functional needs. Thanks to an adjustable L-shaped element that gives the shelves their shape, it is possible to create enclosed structures such as containers and space dividers or open ones with exposed shelves. By altering arrangements and heights, that can be implemented over time with the addition of new fittings, new customisable systems are obtained. The Elle bookcase is made entirely from metal, a material that is part of the brand’s DNA, creating stylistic harmony with the other collections of the brand.

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Image: Riccardo Fornoni, architect Product: Crystal Grid Brand: Preciosa

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From reissues of historic pieces to new products that complete brand’s collections, the latest news in the nautical and contract proposals that often offer extensive options for customisation in terms of models and materials used. Solutions designed to these brands, at the cutting edge from a technical and aesthetic point of view.

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sector illustrates the need to satisfy clients with unique solutions: furniture, products, works of art, right up to designer plates and switches, high-quality last over time and able to respond to different needs in the spaces they go to furnish. This selection of products also demonstrates the innovative nature of IFDM | 147

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Passage . RONAN BOUROULLEC Designed by Ronan Bouroullec, Passage is one Kettal’s new products for 2024. This chair, perfect for indoors and outdoors, appears at first glance to be quite a simple design but a closer look at the details allows the product to be fully appreciated, with great technical refinement expressed in the high quality of the welding, the precision of the joints and the fine finish of the backrest. The Passage chair consists of an aluminium frame that provides strength and lightness while the backrest is made from a single piece of extruded aluminium. The seat can be made from a single piece of aluminium as well as wood, fabric, rope, ribbon or straw. Passage is available with a wide variety of finishes giving a unique adaptability.

Coco . ANDREA ANDRETTA For UnoPiù Andrea Andretta has revisited the Coco outdoor collection for and come up with a new sun lounger in steel and rope to add to the range. This new product, that goes to join the garden chairs, stackable chairs with footrest, two seater sofa and a high round table, has two large wheels and features the characteristic structure in tubular steel combined with rope. The steel comes in tones of graphite and syrah while the rope is available in ecru or dark chocolate. The range can be completed with other colour combinations available on request. The Coco series, that has been completed by this new addition, was originally inspired by the idea of reworking the iconic bar stool.

Luna . RAMÓN ESTEVE

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Luna is a collection of outdoor furniture by Vondom, designed by Ramón Esteve who wanted to pay homage to iconic pieces by designers such as Verner Panton and Joe Colombo. Inspired by the innovative style of the time - featuring the use of new materials such as plastic and fibreglass, along with mass production - Esteve has created a contemporary range that aims to reflect the same creativity. Luna uses innovative materials and bold forms to create functional pieces with soft lines and organic curves. A sturdy structure that resists wear in any environment contrasts with the lightness and softness that the large cushions bring to the pieces. A collection of multiple elements that creates the perfect relaxation area for outdoor environments.

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Kilt . MARCELLO ZILIANI With Kilt by Marcello Ziliani, Ethimo complete their the lounge and dining collection with an outdoor bed dedicated to moments of outdoor relaxation. FSC certified teak is combined with natural rope worked by hand in a piece with simple lines and a contemporary design. The palette of natural colours emphasises the woven rope and the design of the frame. Resistant to the effects of weather, offering excellent performance in conditions of sun or rain, the Kilt outdoor bed measures 90 x 200 cm and can be completed with decorative cushions made from yarn-dyed hemp. The certified teak and natural fibre express the sustainable spirit of this piece.

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Net Lounge . RAFFAELLO GALIOTTO With Net Lounge, Nardi offer an enveloping outdoor chair in alternative to the traditional chairs for relaxing outdoors. Designed by Raffaello Galiotto, the chair has been inspired by the relaxing movement of ocean waves. This product for outdoor use completes the Net collection and is made from fully-recyclable fibreglass polypropylene and features handy clips for hanging towels. It can be supplied with a comfortable headrest cushion available in three attractive colours and a choice of practical beach towels is also available. The lowered seat position together with the angle of the backrest favours ergonomic weight distribution and physical wellbeing. Net Lounge is available in six different colours.

Gemma . DANIEL SZOLLOSI Part of the Solitaires collection, Gemma is a lamp with a clean and modern shape, designed by Daniel Szollosi for Preciosa Lighting. A product with a contemporary appearance characterised by its use of glass-cutting techniques and traditional materials. Available in a crystalline and frosted version, the first highlights the cut crystal on the inside while the second gives off an enigmatic light - among the models one in smoked glass is also available. Gemma also features diamond-cut glass on the inside that refracts the light magnificently and a wedge cut that creates a soft light. An LED spotlight is concealed inside the glass making the lamp the perfect choice for a dining room or reading area.

Venice . LUDOVICA + ROBERTO PALOMBA Designed by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba for Talenti, Venice is a complete collection of outdoor furniture, inspired by the city of the same name. Sofas, chairs, loungers and bar stools are accompanied by a series of tables and side tables, seven models in all, monolithic and elegant. The top in ceramicised lava stone aims to recall the reflections of water in the canals of the lagoon, as does the range of tones to choose from, inspired by the colours of the Venetian sea, from the warm sunset to the cool twilight. The sculptural design and structure contrast with the lightness of the material, a wood treated for exteriors called Accoya. Thanks to the seven models and different shapes and heights of the tables new configurations can continuously be created.

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My Love Water Vanity . PIERRE-YVES ROCHON Devon&Devon have enhanced their range with two new icons in a classical-contemporary style designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon and conceived for luxury hotel bathrooms as well as yachts and private homes. My Love Water Vanity is a modular piece made up of three washstands that can be installed against the wall or stand alone, made entirely from marble-effect porcelain stoneware. Each module presents two or four shelves, towel rails and one or two mirrors that rotate 90°, available - like all the metallic brass elements - in a chrome, light gold or polished nickel finish. The three models of My Love Water Vanity have been designed with different-sized spaces in mind: small, medium and suite.

Fossilis Barj Buzzoni, a leader in exquisite and sophisticated expressions of Italian art, has recently presented Fossilis, the latest addition to the HABITO collection, an original series of wall art pieces made completely by hand that compliment spaces with art and emphasise their beauty. Fossilis is a work of contemporary art of large dimensions (260x260cm) with a strongly material style: a bas-relief that can be completely personalised and so is able to respond to a diverse range of aesthetic needs. In this case, as the title of the work alludes to, a series of marine fossils in different sizes seem to emerge from the bottom of the sea or be transported by ocean waves. A significant piece that enhances any space.

Slim PLH, having established a wealth of knowledge in both the technical and aesthetic field, offer customisable solutions for the luxury nautical sector. Among the collections of designer switches and back plates is Slim, a product that brings an extra touch of sophistication and functionality to interiors of maxi and mega yachts. With a thickness of just 4 mm and an excellent cost-benefit relationship, this electrical switch plate is the optimal choice for your electrics: original and enel design, Slim gives the environment a touch of stylish decorative understatement. The plate can be installed vertically but also oriented horizontally: unusual, asymmetric and aesthetically appealing.

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Furnishing but also decorating, bringing character and style to spaces but also a great deal of functionality. Accessories are varied and changing in nature, textiles, object/sculptures as well as tableware are all moving in an experimental direction in terms of design, colours, materials and finishes, something versatile, they sit alongside larger items of furniture with just as much presence. In fact it is the accessories that give spaces personality and reflect the 152 | IFDM

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Image: Riccardo Fornoni, architect Product: Foglie de Tabaco collection Brand: Geminiano Cozzi Venezia 1765

as are the expressive forms that an interior can assume. Coffee tables, poufs, mirrors, desks and dressing tables, rugs and that the designers and manufacturers are more than happy to respond to, playing with their compact dimensions. Highly identity of those who live there.

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CROSS A streamlined volume with sophisticated finishes. This is how the protagonist of the living room, the Cross sideboard appears, in a game of transparency and light in a refined version in bronzed crystal. This particular material has been applied by Riflessi on the top with mirrored finish, that is combined with the bronzed transparent crystal of the doors and oak wood structure. Finishes with metal effects and a natural texture coexist harmoniously creating evocative tactile and visual effects. Cross thus allows a glimpse inside of the shelves and storage spaces, also thanks to the practical system of LED lighting in the compartments. Available with three or four doors, this elegant sideboard testifies to the meticulous and rigorous production of the company, that makes the most of its artisan heritage: each product is finished by expert artisans using processes and production techniques from traditional Italian manufacturing, making every product unique.

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Bob Like small works of architecture with an industrial appeal, Bob coffee tables by Quinti enter space with their light and elegant structure. Featuring metal tubes connected together on which sits the top, available in melamine, marble and agglomerate in three finishes, different coloured tops and structures can be combined to create multiple variations, with either contrasting or matching tones. Made in three different sizes, they add character to living spaces but also bedrooms, hallways and corridors. Bob tables make for versatile accessories with their sophisticated simplicity.

cilindro . PETER MARINO Art, technique, colour, creativity, craftsmanship. Venini’s creations have emerged from this unique combination, the fruit of the ancient knowledge held in the Murano furnace where glass is shaped and transformed into pieces with an eternal character. A patrimony that has constantly been renewed over the course of over a hundred years of history, since the founding of the company thanks to encounters with acclaimed international artists and designers, including Peter Marino who articulates his eclectic vision in some of the most recent collections from the brand. Such as the Cilindro collection that has been extended with new colours, in a limited edition, blown and worked by hand, the vases have been enriched by transparent bands in the colour Tè, with enamelled gold decoration. Made using the “Fasce” technique where the master glassmaker hot pours the coloured bands amalgamating them, the pattern wraps around the geometric volumes of the vases creating eye-catching swirls.

PENINSULA Closed, it looks like a secret casket that decorates and furnishes modern interiors: once opened it reveals the ideals of conviviality and relaxation, all within easy reach. Peninsula is the exclusive bar cabinet by Agresti, The doors in undulated wood open up like a screen to reveal the latest trends in bartending. Marble tops, a set of crystal glasses, a temperatureregulated wine cellar in the lower part that can hold up to 18 bottles of wine: inside this bar cabinet is everything required for the perfect evening, also including a humidified drawer for cigars complete with hygrometer. Elegance and aesthetic research are the distinctive feature of the Agresti collections that here are expressed in leather finishes with brass details.

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GINO . ANDREA PARISIO Meridiani’s entire philosophy is summed up in a piece of furniture of compact dimensions. The Gino pouf, designed by the brand’s art director Andrea Parisio, displays all the understated, measured elegance and sense of comfort that features in all the brand’s collections. Thus Gino is a practical and functional pouf but also much more: an indulgent accessory for every corner of the house, an explosion of softness contained in sinuous lines - from the cylindrical legs to the round seat which seems to simply sit in an original play of curves. Gino can be completely covered in fabric or leather and is available with wooden or painted legs.

Etra A genuine decor jewel, a combination of Elledue’s manufacturing research and artisan skill. The result of the combination of precious materials and harmonious lines, the bedside table is part of the new Etra collection that from the living room to the bedroom, furnishes the entire home landscape. The collection has been inspired by art deco, articulated in contemporary forms and is characterised by the decorative details featuring precious stones. As such in the bedside table, made with a slender metal structure combined with details in natural brass culminating in quartz elements, the body is in light blue wood combined with a top in orobic marble.

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Vesper, named after the moment in the evening that the rug by Sahrai Milano takes inspiration from, features warm but delicate colours and soft and welcoming shapes. Among the new products launched in 2024, Vesper is hand-tufted in bamboo silk and jute loop, an expression of the research that is as much about aesthetics as it is about materials and defines the entire 6th Gen Collection. Launched last year by the sixth generation of Sahrai, the 6th gen Collection in fact explores versatile design and at the same time sustainable production methods that draw on a range of cutting-edge renewable materials and aims to satisfy the demand for maximum flexibility, quality and speed of production for residential, hospitality and bespoke projects. The result is a genuine air of freshness in the context of luxury rugs, of which Vesper is a perfect testimony, thanks to the harmonious blend of elegance and vitality.

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Ethnics . GIANPIETRO MASTRO Past and present come together in the Ethnics collection by Geminiano Cozzi 1765. Gianpietro Mastro has in fact reinterpreted the Rinfrescatoio or Vaso da Giaso, an iconic object that was created over 250 years ago to keep fruit fresh, thanks to a cavity filled with ice, or to adorn the tables of the time. The young designer thus offers a new vision of the antique tradition of Venetian porcelain, combining this exquisite object with eclectic cultures from faraway places. The collection in fact features a series of ethnic masks that transform the classic cooler into a cult collector’s item.

Buc With a pop-art feel, an identity that lies somewhere between interior design accessory and decoration but with a highly functional nature. This is Buc, a laundry hamper designed by SoldiDesign. Buc goes beyond traditional forms and concepts linked to everyday practicalities to present a designer object that adds the finishing touch to utility and bathroom areas. Minimalist but very capacious (60 litres), sturdy but light, it is made from recycled plastic (coloured with a gloss finish), thus demonstrating considerable attention to the environment and at the same time to style and living quality. It is presented in keeping with the overall philosophy that guides SoldiDesign, an eco-design brand that makes sustainable products with a modern style, starting out in the sector of products dedicated to differentiated waste collection.

Carbon Black . VERTER TURRONI The beauty of imperfection takes shape in Carbon Black, a piece that is perfectly balanced between furniture and art, designed by Verter Turroni for Imperfettolab. Like a sculpture it draws the eye, unleashing its natural appeal. The primordial and unstoppable force of fire seems to have been captured by the material and expertly shaped to become a piece of furniture, a new form, unique and always different. This is Carbon black, a wide fibreglass bench in which the marks of combustion have been recreated perfectly through smooth ripples. An unusual, polymorphic seat with a powerful appeal.

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MILAN DESIGN WEEK | FUORISALONE | POLTRONA FRAU Nymph is a nomadic lamp to take where you will, designed by Sebastian Herkner for Poltrona Frau. The lamp’s diffuser is a single piece of blown glass with pleated details and soft lines. The dimmable lighting

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fixture (with USB charging) is a cylindrical tube with an LED module at the base. The tapered base is clad in Frau® ColorSphere leather in a selection of colors.

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The Le Club armchairs, designed by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poliform, are a new take on the classic leather armchairs found in clubs. The outdoor version is upholstered in braided polypropylene fabric.

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For Kettal, Patricia Urquiola has re-interpreted the tradition of the Arab “majlis,” rooms used for entertaining visitors. Insula, a modular (indoor/outdoor) sofa, is the result, configurable in infinite ways.

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SPACE AND MATERIAL We sat down with the three founders of storagemilano studio to hear their multiple perspectives on their design approach, founded on precision, curiosity, and the pursuit of elegance

toragemilano is a design and architecture studio founded by Barbara Ghidoni, Marco Donati, and Michele Pasini in Milan in 2002. Working on design scales from architecture to product design, the constants in their approach are attention to composition, details, materials, and forms. Their professional practice is grounded in a full spectrum of design inquiry including in the worlds of fashion (they have worked for labels such as Dsquared2, Bally, Dolce&Gabbana, Neil Barrett; and companies like Ceramica Bardelli and Gebrüder Thonet Vienna), art, and everything connected to concept, form, volume, space, and material. They describe this approach, “Since we first started working together, our aim has always been to experiment with unusual or different materials, particularly with light and space, proportions, composition, and attention to detail. We join this with elegant, conceptual ideas. This is what we do in our professional practice and what we look for in what surrounds us and inspires us.” We met up with them in their Milan studio in a two-story 1920s building. Decisive volumes organize the space, and fragments of history emerge on the upper floor.

author: Ruben Modigliani portrait photo: Paola Pansini projects photo: Vall courtesy Storagemilano: Beppe Brancato (Sogni), Paola Pansini (Antonioli, D2 Area); Alberto Strada (Neil Barrett headquarters)

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How long has storagemilano been around? Barbara Ghidoni: Since 2002. Michele and I met at university before the admission exam to the architecture department. We met Marco in our third year. What unites you and what are each of your particular identities? Marco Donati: We are united by our differences [smiles]. BG: That’s part of it. By putting together our heads with our tastes and conflicting ideas, we always manage to squeeze out a project by finding common ground that we all three get behind. Michele Pasini: We speak the same language, which comes out of our education. We always start from the space and how it is divided – fundamental factors – when we design. That is our major common denominator. So the division of the space is the starting point? BG: More than just the division of the space, it is the architectural dimension within the space. Microarchitectures within architectures. These are the simplest projects that move us the most. Then there’s material, our second major focal point. How does your interest in material translate? MP: There are our pet materials: metals, cement, wood; for instance, brass, which we discovered almost by chance ten years ago. By using certain metals and spreading them over large areas, you cut up the space as well as create a relationship with light, which is key. Speaking of materials, one of your first projects that I saw – quite a while ago now – was a stand made of polystyrene at a fashion trade fair. BG: That was quite an experience, with these very big volumes, almost Anish Kapoor style, which created an acoustically insulated space. Using materials in ways they weren’t designed for can lead to some nice surprises. We handled the projects “live” in person at the time. Twenty years ago, rendering and 3D design weren’t what they are now. Our training was with a drafting board, not a computer. It’s a different approach because you have to hold the space in your mind not in the software.

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What is your most important project to date? BG: That’s like asking someone who has three kids, “Which one do you love most?” They’ll never say. MP: We started off the bat in the world of fashion because we thought it would give us intense creative highs. Working in the retail realm at a particular moment in time did let us create spaces with the bases we talked about that were also intense in their emotional impact. We have been working with some clients for over 20 years, which is a nice accomplishment. BG: In some instances, it was almost like having a patron who gave us free rein. No restraints, not even commercial ones. Have you ever designed houses where the design might have that kind of dynamic? BG: No. But that’s to be expected. With residential projects in general, you have two points of contact instead of one so things get more complicated. And then there is how a person lives, which is, naturally, very personal. We try to give fresh interpretations to situations without imposing ourselves on them. I guess we’re not quite archistars [laughs].

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Back to how you design, you talked about the space’s design concept. What are the next steps? MP: After we have divided or created the space, then we study the materials and assess the visual importance of each architectural element. We go from this emotional, tactile, and visual realm to engineering the project. This is a fun part of the work; studying technical details means visually codifying the look of what you want to see, create, and make perceptible. How do you relate to the historical context of your projects? BG: When there are good cultural and aesthetic layers, we always try to preserve them and perhaps work in contrast to them. When existing elements are worth preserving, it is gratifying to work in relationship to them. Do you have a “signature”? A specific detail or finish? MP: I would say that the answer is no.Though people do often say that our projects have recognizable features in their forms, materials, and balance

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Right, Sogni restaurant, Milan. Below, D2 Area, Milan. Opposite, Antonioli, Ibiza; Neil Barrett headquarters, Milan

of proportions. Once we answered that same question by saying “elegance,” which is the silliest thing to say. But I do think that when all three of us sit down to define a project, we say, “OK, this is the right point of arrival.” We all are looking for the right balance. MD: The filter is that of understatement. We do not have a rule. It’s the joining of things as a whole. We decided to call our studio storagemilano because it is a container of experiences, critical operations, and collaborations. Adding “Milano” is about wanting to refer to our cultural origins, our training at the Politecnico, the “Milanese school.” Though maybe someday we can create other containers in other cities: storagenewyork, storagesidney. Who knows?

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OFFICE

Kortrijk, Belgium

Link Lab Kortrijk, an office for everyone The coming together of multiple creative agencies have turned a former commercial space into an office with an industrial flair

ink Lab is a one-of-a-kind space, formerly a commercial floor in a residential complex, designed originally to hold a large concept store. Now it has become a new shared creative office where no one claims their “own” space. Designers from various agencies can, instead, interchangeably occupy the space. Designed by Studio Stay, Link Lab was created as a platform for several creative studios – Dencity, Markl, Us, and Stay Studio– which consist of urban planners, architects, and interior designers. The different agencies joined to find a spacious floor in the heart of the town of Kortrijk and chose this former commercial space. This entire floor was chosen because of its plan, the external staircase for separate access to the residential complex, and the possibility to have a shared use for the new offices. In addition to those offices,

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Interior design and architecture: Stay Studio & Markland Architects Desk chairs: Vitra Fixed furniture: Resopal Softtouch Grey, Unilin Lorenzo Walnut Lighting: Wästberg, Wever&Ducré, Xal Soft flooring and carpet: Modulyss Ceiling acoustic spraypaint: Greenline by Acosorb Matte mirrors: Matelac Silver Grey by AGC Author: Teo Sandigliano Photo credits: Cafeine

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Link Lab was also conceived as a place to put on architecture workshops and organize networking events and conferences. The commercial space atmosphere was preserved as far as possible. Some parts of the walls and ceiling were covered in spray plaster to create unity and heighten the space’s perception. Building systems such as ventilation ducts and other pipes were maintained and left visible in order to give the spaces a sense of continuity. Though there are no divisions and private areas, minimal delimited areas were needed – essential for privacy during workshops and meetings. A solution was adopted with a unique aesthetic with doors and glazed walls recovered from greenhouses. The furnishing is in contrast with the open space/industrial atmosphere, a selection of high-quality and fine materials including patterned veneers, marble, custom-made furniture, mirrors, and design furnishings. The contrast gives the platform elegant boldness and a distinctive look, in which each type of client of each creative agency can see themselves. IFDM | 173

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Chair Seconda Mario Botta for Alias Bookcase Socrate Caimi Chair Echoes S.H. Christophe Pillet for Flexform Lamp Super Flat Flos Architectural for Flos Armchair Beth Alessandro Crosera & Elena Pistolato for Milani Wine cellar Column version Signature Kitchen Suite Facing page stool Radice Sam Hecht & Kim Colin for Mattiazzi Table Tense Material Heritage Piergiorgio and Michele Cazzaniga for MDF Italia Kitchen Lumina Vuesse for Scavolini Marble surface Ceppo Margraf Chair Mula

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Girona, Spain

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A beguiling history Palau Fugit, a historic building, has been converted into a delightful boutique hotel and returned to Girona’s city life. Interior design by El Equipo Creativo

et amidst the Gothic arches and alleys of Girona in Catalan, Palau Fugit is in the midst of Barri Vell’s historic center. An 18th-century building that had fallen into disuse, now it has become a new destination for travelers and the local community alike, infused with new life. Isern Associats Studio transformed its architecture into a beguiling boutique hotel and El Equipo Creativo oversaw the interior design. The hotel is equipped to tell the stories of the past and present with a restoration project emphasizing Girona’s lightness. Though its 18thcentury architecture is still dominant, El Equipo Creativo’s designers took inspiration from elements like the colors of the townhouses along the IFDM | 177

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Onyar River and the city’s famed spring celebration El Temps de Flors (The Time of Flowers) to give a noble family nest, a warm, eclectic atmosphere. Modern works of art and handcrafted objects heighten the effect of these influences. The studio’s founders, Oliver Franz Schmidt, Natali Canas del Pozo, and Lucas Echeveste Lacy, say: “Our goal was to create a sense of high-level but unpretentious luxury. We wanted, of course, to respect the original architecture but also achieve fresh, elegant, and unexpected atmospheres, with some surprising twists. The building is laid out in two sections, welcoming guests to La Placeta, a cozy, secluded inner courtyard that includes a reception area, with a custom-made Yves Klein blue casual reception desk with a floral-themed golden chandelier over it; a restaurant; a cocktail bar, surrounded by the vestiges of the building’s old walls; and a small spa for personal use. La Placeta immediately conveys the hotel’s spirit, a place to meet and have a chat sitting on the brightly 178 | IFDM

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Girona, Spain

Client: Marta Granés + Stéphane Rouze Architecture: Isern Associats Interior design: El Equipo Creativo Furnishings: &Tradition, Casamania, Enoki, Ethnicraft, Ferm, Frag, Gervasoni, Gubi, Hay, Hoffmann, Honore, Missana, Palmira, Ondarreta, Sancal, Sika Design, SP01, Verges, Viccarbe. Distributor: Idees Lighting: And Light, Estiluz, Gervasoni, Modular, Roll & Chill, Santa & Cole, Venicem, Vibia. Distributor: Ca2l Fabrics: Cotlin, Ege, La Madrid, Moooi, Nanimarquina Artworks: Frederic Amat, Joana Santamans, Andrea Torres Author: Manuela Di Mari Photo credits: Salva Lopez

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colored armchairs. It is a balance of history and modernity, formality and casualness in a unique, inviting atmosphere as a home base to experience Girona’s abundant history and culture. This is also the starting point of the original staircase leading to the guest rooms, reinvented with sumptuous fin de siècle decor. Curving chaise longues, custommade rattan headboards, and modern lighting. Strategically placed surfaces and fabrics – velvet curtains to mirrors – are all invitations to relax. A made-to-measure marble sink cabinet is in every room, a monolithic version of the tocador (vanity) of yore. The color palette of natural stone colors and soft blues, grays, and powders create an elegantly contemporary setting breathing new life into to original elements like the ceiling rose windows and the carved shutters on the balconies. The hotel is completed by a terrace connecting its two parts with a small pool, abundant ferns, and a poetic sculpture in the center (Font de Gararotes) by renowned local artist Frederic Amat.

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Armchair Echoes Outdoor Christophe Pillet for Flexform Armchair Allaperto Matteo Thun & Antonio Rodriguez for Ethimo armchair Yiko Stephane De Winter for Manutti Chair Georges David Lopez Quincoces for Living Divani Outdoor floor lamp Objects Kettal armchair George’s David Lopez Quincoces for Living Divani awning T-Zone Designer for Pratic Facing page tray Farfalla Geminiano Cozzi 1765 sofa Ring Michele Mantovani for Bodema Finnish sauna Exen Megius table Tripé RadiceOrlandini DesignStudio for S•CAB Armchair Lamorisse 3685 CMP Design for Pedrali Wallpaper Chiavi Segrete Fornasetti

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Madrid in a room Architecture meets poetry in this Salesas district interior designed by Viruta Lab and inspired by José Bergamín’s literary homage to the Spanish capital

iruta Lab studio’s unconventional approach marries David Puerta’s passion for art with María Daroz’s love of dance. So it was natural for them to take their cue from 20th-century Spanish writer José Bergamín’s poem ‘Anocheció Madrid’ for their restyling of a small apartment in Madrid’s Salesas quarter. The entire design was guided by intense observation of fascinating sections of the city, which come alive in every corner of the 1980s home. The compact 50-sqm space was stiflingly fragmented. Following the poet’s words – “Living lights distributed its streets, populating the city, less with people and more with flashes of bright light that enchanted the air with joy” – the designers removed partitions to reveal the home’s rectangular plan. Now the space is divided into three areas rather than six, with the bathroom as the only independent room. Natural light enters from both sides of the apartment to create a vibrant, airy space. There are now more diagonal views, and we get a better 184 | IFDM

RESIDENCES

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RESIDENCES

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sense of the size of the original wood floor. Even the entryway is defined by two faceted windows that simulate a contemporary bay window, evenly distributing the band of light dividing the living and sleeping areas. The studio also designed a made-to-measure 1950s-style glass partition to divide the space and add even more brightness, harkening back to the line “The Madrid night fell as though covered in the most transparent glass.” Other verses by Bergamín become palpable in the decor. The phrase “Nocturnal city in an urn of ice” informed the cashmere-colored wall unit framed in oak, which levels the height differences of the ceilings and incorporates the climate control system. This is complemented by gray herringbone wool carpets, reminiscent of melancholy rainy days “like a black velvet diamond.” Viruta Lab also included design icons of the 1950s and 1970s, pieces with character that stand out next to the cold chrome and sandblasted steel and can be adapted to various areas of the small home. The concept continues in the two-part kitchen, harmonizing perfectly with the overall aesthetic.

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RESIDENCES

Madrid

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RESIDENCES

Madrid

Interior design: Viruta Lab Exterior metal carpentry: Cortizo Interior carpentry and headboards: on design by Viruta Lab Furnishings: De Sede, IKB 191, Studio Bañón, Judith Sanquintín, Llop Madrid, Tristán Domeneq Casa, Bacbac Studio, Judith Sanquintín, Llop Madrid Lighting: Jung, Aromas del Campo Porcelain countertop and cladding: Living Ceramics Herringbone Drawing paper: Saint Honoré Curtains, cushions, fabrics, rugs: C&C Milano, Matarranz, Pannno, Rols Carpet Art Direction & home staging: Viruta Lab, FHE Art Studio Author: Manuela Di Mari Photo credits: Paloma Pacheco

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in the mood of

TINY SPACES, INFINITE GLIMPSES

Floor Lamp Tube Riflessi Sofa Ouverture Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau Table Miller Andrea Parisio for Meridiani Pendant light Gems Francesca Lanzavecchia for Penta Light Chair 0414 Studio G&R for Gallotti & Radice Bed Newbond Matteo Nunziati for Flou Facing page washbasin Slim Azzurra Design Console Colombo and 1953 Lorenzo Bini for Tacchini Chair Emilia Andrea Parisio for Meridiani hood Haiku Fabrizio Crisà for Elica Door system Maxi Giuseppe Bavuso for Rimadesio coffee table Alchemy Stormo Studio for De Castelli kitchen Jeometrica Luca Nichetto for Scavolini

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RESTAURANT

Shanghai

not for its address – 11 Dongping Road, One restaurant, fShanghai – we might be anywhere in the world from China to New York, Denmark, Norway, or even in William Morris’s England two cultures Named EHB for the initials of chef Esben Homboe Bang, Shanghai’s most glamorous Michelin-starred restaurant was designed by the Chinese/American interior designer Chris Shao as a bridge between China and the West 190 | IFDM

in the era of the Arts and Crafts movement. This restaurant is in a 1920s villa in the elegant French neighborhood of Shanghai’s Concession District, drawing inspiration from many parts of the world. It shines a light on the favorite places of the chef Esben Holmboe Bang, who was born and raised in Copenhagen and then moved

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RESTAURANT

Shanghai

Principle designer: Chris Shao Lighting consultant: Isabel Zhu Landscape design: Fish Design Artists: Sophie Lou Jacobsen, Natalia Landowska, Gil Melott, Yves Mohy, Pelle Designs (Jean & Oliver Pelle) Other consultants: Morris, Jebara & Co. Furnishings: BD Barcelona Design, Finn Juhl, Fogia, Objective Gallery (OBJ +) Author: Elena Luraghi Photo credits: Zhu Hai

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to Oslo (where he opened the triple-Michelinstarred Maaemo in 2010). It also subtly mingles it with the origins of the interior designer. Chris Shao is China-born and based in New York where he opened his design studio in 2016 (Chris Shao Studio LC), which he mirrored two years later with his studio in Shanghai. The interior design for the EHB restaurant, an acronym for Esben Holmboe Bang, came out of this mélange of histories and cultures. The three floors of the historic building pay tribute to both masculine and feminine elements, romantic ideals, and classical historicism, adopting fine fabrics and an elegant but spare aesthetic that values both the past and the contemporary. The designer explains, “We sought to emphasize this alchemy, China’s historical heritage of botanic medicine melding science and nature, as well as the unique culinary skill of such a distinct chef with the wild landscapes of northern Europe.” The furniture in the entrance features organic shapes and references to nature – from the sculptural panels to the walls

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Shanghai

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RESTAURANT

Shanghai

to the undulated lighting along the staircase – suggesting an architectural version of the “farm to table” culinary philosophy of Esben Holmboe Bang. In the tearoom, Chinese tradition takes the forefront through the neutral, lightweight walls adorned with Chinoiserie-style wall coverings. The first floor is a piece of Scandinavia with minimalist furnishings by Nordic designers and a great deal of wood combined with natural stones and raw-effect metal. Simplicity and elegance return on the second floor, the most architecturally elaborate with an open space lounge area under a ceiling of exposed beams and dark wood walls with a chalet effect. The chef invites diners to come here before and after the dinner like in a private home. The distinctive features here are the villa’s original fireplace, its architectural finishes, Scandinavian-influenced leathers and furs on the armchairs and sofas, and, especially the paneled entrance designed to evoke Norway’s lush nature. If we look closely, we can see the undulating, monumental lines of a Nordic fjord.

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in the mood of

ULTRA DARK, ULTRA CHIC

floor lamp Thirties Elena Ogna for Olev Armchair Elephant Karen Chekerdjian for Tacchini Surface Raw A Earthic x Formafantasma for Cosentino Rug Landfield Minotti Chair Ayon Gabriele & Oscar Buratti for Lema Table lamp Atollo Vico Magistretti for Oluce Facing page Pendant lamp Nuvola Draga & Aurel for Baxter Modular sofa Parka Draga & Aurel for Poltrona Frau surface Perigal Paola Lenti for Listone Giordano Wallpaper So avantgardening! Fischbacher1819 Coffee table Soori Soo Chan for Poliform table Synapse Massimo Castagna for Henge

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OFFICE

Prague

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OFFICE

The art of fair play Training, improvement, preparation, teamwork. These key elements of any sports competitions, reflected in Livesport’s new offices in Prague, expanded to Studio Reaktor’s design

Prague

he world of work is like a training ground for life. Architects Jakub Heidler and Jan Kačer of Studio Reaktor interpreted this popular wisdom literally in their expansion project Prague offices of Livesport, a service provider with websites and apps, live results, news, statistics, and info for over 35 sports. The design runs parallel to the sporting world, given expression in the spaces for office work. The design has three main focal points. There are a series of lines exactly like those marking the bounds of a playing field, used to orient the spaces and bound its

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areas, which include workstations, offices, meeting rooms, and relaxation spaces. And they highlight storage areas, entrances, and warehouses. The design brings to mind sports equipment used by athletes for training, aiming to achieve optimal work results within daily routines. Architectural structures suggesting large wooden and metal boxes separate the spaces and are also sound-insulated spaces for quick meetings. Then, there had, of course, to be tactics. The right strategy and players’ movement plans are pivotal to winning the game and bringing athletes closer to their goals. Tactics are also analyzed during sports broadcasts using an electronic track built into wavy linear lighting that fluctuates throughout the interiors. Gathering points are marked by an X based on their importance, while the most significant ones are surrounded by light. Jakub Heidler and Jan Kačer are known for thinking outside of the box in their designs that always aim at improving our living environments. 198 | IFDM

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Prague

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OFFICE

Prague

Client: Livesport Interior design: Studio Reaktor Furnishings: BuzziSpace, Herman Miller, Hay, LIKO-S Author: Manuela Di Mari Photo credits: Studio Flusser

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in the mood of

FLUID SPACES, FLUID TEAMS

Table Brunch Romano Marcato For La Palma Shade Sunrise Franco Poli for Midj Meeting Table Argo Libro Round Mara Armchair Soft Facet Scholten & Baijings for Artifort Chair Deja-vu Naoto Fukasawa for Magis Phone booth O ”XL” Kettal Studio for Kettal Facing page stool High chair Alvaro Aalto for Artek table Ikon Pio & Tito Toso for Pedrali ceiling lamp Garbo Wave Mariyo Yagi for Paradisoterrestre surface 4akustik Fantoni divider Clasp (a+b) Annalisa Dominoni, Benedetto Quaquaro for Caimi suspension lamp Belt Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Flos

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HOTEL

Dubai

Bohemian soul in Dubai As the new luxury landmark in the heart of Dubai, The Lana showcases the sophisticated approach of French duo Gilles & Boissier by creating a design-led experience that fuses minimalism with decor in every space, from the foyer to the spa

he Dorchester Collection’s first property in the Middle East represents a new chapter for the brand in terms of design and timeless elegance. Overlooking Dubai’s vibrant Business Bay district, The Lana is housed in an impressive 30-story building designed by Foster + Partners that responds to its surroundings with interconnected gardens, a central podium – The Lana Promenade – filled with shops and restaurants, and a panoramic rooftop pool. Space and light distinguish the interiors designed by Gilles & Boissier, influenced by Dubai’s modern minimalism and climate. The French designers took inspiration from the vibrant cultural tapestry 202 | IFDM

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HOTEL

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of the United Arab Emirates by focusing on details and using intricate textures. In the lobby, two characteristic pink alabaster wings are the focal points while the soothing color palette complements the grandeur of the space. Cornices, arches, and curves lend depth and character. Gilles & Boissier’s subtle layering of materials is especially evident in the kaleidoscope-like floor made of different perfectly integrated stone materials. Inspired by the phenomenon of an eclipse, the artificial light flooding the foyer visually interacts with the dark, intimate atmosphere of the lobby bar. While the modern aesthetic of the common areas reflects the city’s spirit, the 225 rooms, including 69 suites, are more traditional. Their exceptional nature is conveyed more by the feelings the design evokes than by complexity. In these spaces, Gilles & Boissier expertly fuse traditional and contemporary decor to create a playful, unique atmosphere that is deliberately simple. Volakas marble, Calacatta Gold, walnut wood, and smoked-oak wood create a palette that induces an immediate sense of calm and comfort, with lights and darks mixing under ambient lighting. The savvy combination of stunning views and natural light produces a sensory experience in the bathrooms, and English moldings extend from the surrounding space to ensure continuity and cohesion. Each room has an outdoor terrace and floor-to-ceiling windows that provide natural light and spectacular views. Two of The Lana’s five luxury suites, the Marina Duplex and the Marina Terrace Suite, have unique duplex layouts with bilevel corner living rooms and outdoor terraces. The magnificent Marina Royal presidential suite features a balcony that wraps around the entire building with wide views of Burj Khalifa, while the two-bedroom Lana Royal Suite wraps around the building’s north corner. Gilles & Boissier designed all the furniture for The Lana using local materials and producers. These are accompanied by a lavish art collection that includes many pieces metaphorically and symbolically alluding to Dubai’s futuristic imprint or calling to mind classical European art. For example, the vase commissioned by Atelier Prométhéeto emulates an 18th-century model engraved by Giovanni Battista Piranesi known as the “Medicean vase” and now in Rome’s Capitoline Museum, or the solid-stone sculptures by Matt Simmondsportraying miniature ancient chairs, arches, and stairs inside glass cases like in a museum. 204 | IFDM

HOTEL

Dubai

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HOTEL

Dubai

Owner: Omniyat Developer: Dorchester Collection Architectural design: Foster + Partners Interior design: Gilles & Boissier Furnishings: custom made on design by Gilles & Boissier Artists: Flavie Audi, Daniela Busarello, Krystel Cardenas, Sophie Coryndon, Rebecca Gouldson, Mathilde Labrouche, Claudia Moseley, Katrin Paul, Margaux Pecorari, Sergio Ruffato, Latifa Saeed, Edward Shuster, Matthew Simmonds, Nancy Tschetner Author: Antonella Mazzola Photo credits: CAI YUNPU Shooting, Dorchester Collection

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in the mood of

PANORAMIC VIEWS, MARBLE ACCENTS

surface Marmo Cristallo Roots Antolini Pouff Lepli Kensaku Oshiro for Poltrona Frau Chair Cleo Marcel Wanders for Fendi Casa Bookcase Bistrot Massimo Castagna for Henge Stool Ikona collection Elisa Ossino for Salvatori Chandelier Random 14 Bocci Facing page chair Medea Dimorestudio for SediaMedea Sofa Sound Umberto Asnago for Bodema Wall lamp Glo Carlo Colombo for Penta Chaise Loungue

La Grande Muraglia Mario Bellini for NEUTRA Carpet Contour Jaipur Rugs Table Mistral Dainelli Studio for Giorgetti

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The Lana

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MILAN DESIGN WEEK | SALONE DEL MOBILE.MILANO | ETHIMO The complex macro-weaves of multicolored cords create a three-dimensional decorative pattern, combined with the warmth of natural teak. These are the defining features of the Patio furnishing collection

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(pictured, the hammock with freestanding base) that Zanellato/Bortotto designed for Ethimo. Memories of trips around the world are instilled into a range with essential lines and timeless modernity.

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WONDER

The Scirocco sideboard by Draga & Aurel for Giorgetti brings design and art together with multicolored birch plywood doors with a specially made epoxy resin and pigment finish, rendering each piece unique.

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Malvasia Design Francesca Lanzavecchia

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WONDER

For Trenza, a stackable outdoor chair (Lievore Altherr Molina for Andreu World), a decorated pattern of braided polypropylene bands makes up the frame, supported on a slender steel structure.

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PASSWORDS

Salone 2024

passwords Ideas from Milano Design Week 2024

1. Nemo Lighting, Lorosae by Alvaro Siza | 2. Acerbis, Lokum by Sabine Marcelis 3. Potocco, Jade by Hanne Willmann | 4. Cimento, Lazzaro family collection by Patricia Urquiola | 5. Dooq, Aimi armchair

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Salone 2024

1. Ethimo, Hut by Marco Lavit | 2. Antrax IT, Lana by ADML CIRCLE 3. Kristalia, Pala by Monica Graffeo | 4. Desalto, Rebus by Francesco Rota 5. NEUTRA, Adym by Gabriele and Oscar Buratti

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3 4

1. Poltrona Frau, Cestlavie by GamFratesi | 2. BT Group, R680 Pergonext 3. Minotti, Yves by Hannes Peer | 4. L’Ottocento, Virtus by makethatstudio 5. Tubes, Milano by Antonia Astori and Nicola De Ponti

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PASSWORDS

Summer 2024

Salone 2024

1. Atmosphera, Alcova | 2. Pedrali, Philía by Odo Fioravanti 3. Cassina, Esosoft Outdoor by Antonio Citterio | 4. Minotti, Nico by Hannes Peer 5. De Sede, Onda by atelier oï

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Salone 2024

1. Molteni&C, Augusto by Vincent Van Duysen | 2. Poltrona Frau, Solaria outdoor by Ludovica+Robero Palomba | 3. Cassina, Cornaro by Carlo Scarpa 4. Varaschin, Emma Bergère Long by Monica Armani 5. Cantori, Cloud by Maurizio Manzoni

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PASSWORDS

Summer 2024

Salone 2024

1. Ghidini 1961, Tria by Lorenza Bozzoli | 2. Boffi, XO by Elisa Ossino 3. Fold kitchen by Martin Steininger | 4. Tribù, Pure Cabana by Andrei Munteanu 5. Baxter, Juliette by Christophe Delcourt

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Salone 2024

1. Rossana Orlandi, Table by Jan Ankiersztajn | 2. Emeco, 1006 Navy Chair 3. Valerie Object, L1 by Pierric de Coster | 4. Hydro, T-Board by Philippe Malouin 5. Altreforme, Bruto by Serena Confalonieri

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PASSWORDS

Summer 2024

Salone 2024

1. Kettal, V Pavilion by Vincent Van Duysen | 2. HT665 kitchen by Henry Timi 3. Frigerio, Dao Soft by Gordon Guillaumier | 4. Scavolini, Stilo by Spalvieri & Del Ciotto | 5. Ghidini 1961, Abbracci by Lorenza Bozzoli

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MILAN | RISTORANTE TERRAZZA TRIENNALE | PEDRALI

On one side the Castello Sforzesco, on the other the skyscrapers that bear witness to the latest developments in the Lombard capital. Terrazzo Triennale is the restaurant on the top floor of the famous Palazzo dell’Arte, designed by Giovanni Muzio in the 1930s and home of the Milan Triennale. A genuine institution that the city has made its own by inhabiting it freely at all times of day, used by all kinds of people from the young to family groups. It was in fact to reinforce and fully embrace these values of hospitality and the pleasure of ‘stopping by’ that Compass Group Italia - the multinational specialised in restaurant services responsible for managing the Terrazza Triennale - wanted to rethink the menu as well as the design. For the former they turned to award-winning chef Tommaso Arrigoni for advice and chef Albany Rrapi to put it into practice, with the idea of exalting the cornerstones of Italian cuisine, with a special emphasis on dishes from Milan and the surrounding area. In terms of the interiors, designed in 2015 by the studio OBR, the aim was to create visual and structural continuity with the outdoor landscape. Furniture by Pedrali was brought into the spaces that are able to hold up to seventy people. The aesthetic lightness of the Nemea chairs by CMP Design, in a finish that recalls the parquet in the room is combined with the formal rigour of the Arki-table with top in fenix blu, used in the versions with round top to seat from 4 to 6 people, and rectangular for larger groups. 224 | IFDM

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VENTSPILS, LATVIA | GALIECIEMA LIBRARY | FANTONI

After an eight-year-long process of designing, developing and building, it is now finally possible to visit the Galinciema library in the city of Ventspils in Latvia. The poetic design by the studio Sarma Norde Architects involved the evocative construction of a tree trunk inside a glazed envelope made from small segments of wood making it necessary to resolve the problem of acoustic reverberation. No small feat considering the nature itself of the glazed structure, an open-planed layout with a circular route and no internal partitions. The choice of Fantoni sound-absorbent systems, combined with the professionalism of the partner SIA Progetto, was fundamental in achieving a successful result. The variable radii of curvature for each of the four sides of the building required a considerable design effort, focussed on the division of the space into three large areas, in each of which was used one of three types of milling of 4akustik Random in the Teak Biblos colour, a material by Fantoni that has extraordinarily flexible slats. Given the complexity of the structure and the amount of wood in the products, it was necessary to keep the humidity and temperature of the spaces under control during the months in which it was being installed so as to respond to the required technical parameters, the comfortable effects of which can now be fully enjoyed by visitors to the library. Photo © Arjoms Vidzemnieks

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TEL AVIV, ISRAEL | THE DAVID KEMPINSKI | POLIFORM

In Tel Aviv, the interior scenography devised by Ara Design in collaboration with Italian brand Poliform lights up the new David Kempinski Tel Aviv - the eightieth opening of the Kempinski group, the exclusive urban retreat overlooking the Mediterranean sea, a place of refined hospitality and “personlised” service. The glazed 34-storey skyscraper designed by Feigin Architects rises up at the centre of the Promenade and houses a total of 250 rooms, including 56 suites culminating in the David Penthouse Suite, a 380-square-metre penthouse with terrace and private swimming pool. A sophisticated atmosphere given over to total relaxation and leisure: kosher restaurants, the Horizon Lounge on the 22nd floor, a whisky and cigar lounge bar as well as an infinity pool, the Pool Bar, the OKOA Spa and finally the Cloud51 club. A modern, welcoming and comfortable yet always sophisticated dimension, which Poliform Contract have managed to translate into an equally high-end selection of furniture: elegant icons from the brand such as the Mad Chair bring a touch of comfort to the lounge areas, with the Grace and Ipanema chairs in the dining areas and the Jane chair and Ilda tables in the suites. A range of products have also been customised in terms of size such as the Tribeca and Flute tables that furnish the restaurant areas with great personality. The David Kempinski Tel Aviv is characterised by spaces and furniture that convey perfectly the new cosmopolitan and luxurious side of the city.

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CASABLANCA, MOROCCO | VILLA B | WALL&DECÒ

Once the large windows of Villa B in Casablanca are opened, inside and outside become one continuous space. Immersed in a luxuriant garden in the Anfaa district, this private house designed by Laurent Zagury stands out for its large windows onto which the greenery is reflected when closed, or visually incorporated indoors when open. Materials and colours have played a key role in the success of the design, from an architectural point of view with the use of concrete, wood, metal and of course glass, in a highly contemporary style; but also in terms of the aesthetics of the interiors, deigned by Zineb Boutaleb and Silvia Michielotto of Studio Z/S, who have managed to ‘warm up’ the atmosphere with fabrics that resemble tapestries, natural textures and wallpapers. In particular the Contemporary Wallpaper collection created by Studiopepe for Wall&decò has been invaluable in creating customised settings, focussed on the thematic development of macro-subjects. True vertical narratives with a high level of visual impact, characterised by bold patterns that each and every day transform the interiors into a different story. Not only for the unique style with which Contemporary Wallpaper creates evocative and characterful atmospheres but also for the complete customisation that has enabled the creation, through use of colours and graphic elements, of a highly original concept. IFDM | 227

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CAUCASUS | ELIE SAAB CAUCASUS | ELIE SAAB MAISON

ELIE SAAB Caucasus is an innovative property project from the renowned fashion and lifestyle brand Elie Saab together with Mira Developments, a property developer based in the United Arab Emirates. Three different locations in the region of northern Caucasus, chosen for their natural beauty and cultural significance, will see the development of new apartments designed and decorated with pieces from the ELIE SAAB Maison collection, conceived to guarantee the height of comfort and refinement. Overlooking the Caspian Sea, in Makhachkala in Daghestan, a house will be built on the seafront along with a luxury sporting retreat, ideal for enthusiasts. Extending across ten thousand square metres it will include indoor and outdoor gyms, playing fields and Olympic swimming pools. To the west, at Vladikavkaz, in North Ossetia-Alania, eco-conscious residences immersed in the mountains will offer a tranquil retreat a few kilometres from the city. Luxury homes in Kabardino-Balkaria will be dedicated to wellbeing amid natural surroundings and facilities immersed in the nature reserves, thermal springs and parks of Nalchik. Elie Jr, CEO of the ELIE SAAB Group said, “We are delighted to collaborate on this extraordinary project, that not only showcases the exquisitely-crafted interiors furnished with pieces from the ELIE SAAB Maison collection, but also provides exceptional services”. 228 | IFDM

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MARRAKECH, MOROCCO | LA MAMUNIA | CASSINA

The sumptuous new ‘Grande-Dame’ lobby speaks a language between Moresque and Art Deco, and in this context seats and accessories by Cassina Custom Interiors rhyme with elegance and harmony. The generous dimensions of the sofas and armchairs are lightened by the choice of materials and colours: the chocolatecoloured leather shells intertwine with the materiality, textures and colours of the upholstery that verge on yellow, beige and ochre. Geometric coffee tables play between oak and travertine. The reinterpretation of the ‘Les Alcôves’ lounge sees, in the discreet niches carved out of the space, six low u-shaped sofas that recall the famous sedari, the classic seats of Moroccan lounges. Canaletto walnut, fabrics and - above all - the solution with the removable side parts provide elegance, simplicity and flexibility, for different uses at events. Completing the set is a collection of coffee tables, also in Canaletto walnut, but with a black Marquina marble top embellished with brass inserts. The Salon d’honneur features the sofas and armchairs in the lobby as well as a collection of upholstered benches in tones that harmonise with the blue of the mosaics on the walls. Next to the benches shine small tables in the shape of blossoming flowers where the thermo-treated oak workmanship to accommodate a hammered brass top reveals all the know-how of Cassina Custom Interiors. The Allée Majorelle living space, serving the bar, offers quilted leather seating and - the real star of this space - an island bench upholstered in ‘nature’ green fabric. The work of Cassina Custom Interiors at La Mamunia leaves its mark on all the hotel’s common areas, including the reception and spa up to Le Grand Hall, the place’s magical crossroads, where red fabric benches and four consoles with backlit glass tops shine.

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ARIZONA, USA | VILLA SOLACE | ANTOLINI

Extending over 650 sqm, villa Solace is one of the largest houses in the Desert Mountain residential complex in the Sonoran desert in Arizona. Having undergone a complete restyling of its interior spaces by the prestigious JSF Design Inc. studio, this private dwelling ‘expresses itself ’ through gentle curves and now with tones that are in harmony with its surroundings. The decision to use a range of natural stones by Antolini® gives an individual feel to each space that is in total symbiosis with the fascinating gradations of colour offered by the exterior. The colours of the earth and native vegetation, the shades of browns, whites, golds and soft greys are thus also found inside the house thanks to meticulous attention given to detail by Antolini, to the material carefully selected in terms of its veining and cut and close collaboration with the team. Italian Paonazzo marble gives depth and character to the large kitchen characterising the walls and surfaces with gold-coloured veining, accentuated by coordinated taps in antiqued brass. The central island is a triumph, clad in four distinct slabs that the master craftsmanship of Antolini makes appear a single continuous surface. A combination that creates a dialogue with the outdoor area dedicated to open-air cooking and made from Cristallo Lumix, a natural quartz that on account of its hardness is well-suited to exterior applications. In the main bathroom, soft tones of grey stand out, made more vibrant by the dark veins that dominate the vanity top and the walls of the generous shower area. However it is the fireplace in the main bedroom that is the true masterpiece, with its open-pore pattern that echoes the role of the hearth, and the soft brown tones crossed by delicate white veins of the Striato Tortora marble with meticulous selection given to the cut and the subsequent matching of the slabs in such a way as to showcase the magnificent details.

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PORTO ERCOLE, ITALY | ARGENTARIO GOLF & WELLNESS RESORT – VILLAS | ETHIMO

Nella natura incontaminata della Maremma Toscana nasce il lussuoso Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort, location a cinque stelle circondata da boschi di querce da sughero e ulivi secolari, dimora di molte specie di animali selvatici. Il resort, di 77 ettari protetti dalla certificazione ambientale BioAgriCert, offre camere di design, suite uniche e ville di lusso – progettate in maniera eco-consapevole – da cui ammirare lo splendido panorama del campo da golf, il paesaggio del Monte Argentario, il mare e la Laguna di Orbetello. Gli spazi per l’ospitalità sono il risultato di un’attenta ricerca sui materiali e sugli arredi contemporanei e ciascuna unità dispone di una terrazza panoramica e delle più moderne tecnologie. A completare l’esperienza ci sono le collaborazioni con partner esclusivi e selezionati che propongono attività autentiche e uniche per gli ospiti del resort. Un luogo dedicato allo sport, al benessere più completo e al comfort, non solo nelle aree private interne ma anche in quelle outdoor. Per esprimere al meglio questa atmosfera l’Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort presenta una selezione di collezioni di arredo del brand Ethimo: le serie Costes, Swing e Knit con i lettini prendisole Sand e le poltroncine dining Kilt, prodotti che esaltano le molteplici capacità espressive del legno. IFDM | 231

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FERRARA, ITALY | EDUCATIONAL CENTRE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF POLO FERRARA | MILANI

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The new teaching centre at the University of Ferrara, at the Arcispedale Sant’Anna di Cona, has been designed to meet the growing education needs of the university. A total of 5200 square metres given over to study, research, meeting and learning designed by Metroplan Architettura Ingegneria, Techplan and Arca engineering, with contribution from the company Milani who have supplied all the furniture, from tailor-made solutions to standard products. The Veneto-based brand acted as general contractor, fitting out all the spaces in the teaching centre, the conference hall, study and teaching rooms as well as social areas, with a total of around 1700 workstations. The colourful Shock modular sofas welcome students into the lounge areas while the study rooms feature wood finishes, tables to seat our people and Seed chairs (totalling 400); the offices and meeting rooms feature the Tam work chair. The project also includes bespoke interventions such as the 482-seat conference hall: from the fabric-covered chairs to the imposing conference lectern along with sound-absorbent panels, curtains and right up to the projectors that were supplied and custom-made by Milani for UNIFE. Tailor-made solutions were also supplied for the workstations in the four teaching rooms (with a total capacity of around 700 students), the wooden structures that overlook the roof garden on the first floor and the partitions and chairs in the laboratory area.

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SHORT STORIES NAPLES, ITALY | GYROTONIC® AL TEMPIO | RIFLESSI

Inside the former chapel of an aristocratic palace of the 16th century, near the Naples waterfront, a charming place that has been restored preserving the historical architecture while updating its structure. The space is distinguished by wide vaults that touch 6 meters, handcrafted marble grit floors and majestic terracotta brick columns, with the base and capital made of piperno monoblock (a precious magmatic rock). A stylistic counterpoint to these elements is the functional structure of the staircase leading to the mezzanine level, made of and glass and the 17 machines that enable the implementation of the Gyrotonic® discipline, a special workout based on circular movements drawn from the key principles of dance, yoga, martial arts and swimming, whose activities are coordinated, in this gym, by Maurizio Marino. Within this evocative setting, where the juxtaposition of old and new creates a visually striking environment that enhances the overall experience, Riflessi has created custom compositions of the Led Loop lamp, whose fundamental element is the circle that evokes the circular movements of Gyrotonic®. The finishes of the lamps, black chrome and galvanised satin copper, have been selected to echo the nuances of terracotta, steel and piperno in the space. Riflessi’s signature lighting points are many and range from wall sconces, to chandeliers with 1, 2 and 6 circles, to 4-circle ceiling fixtures: each composition was made for the occasion with custommade rosettes and special structures suited to the high height of the ceilings. To illuminate the room and create an energetic or suffused atmosphere suitable for dynamic or relaxing moments, a dual lighting system that can be used as needed was implemented.

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BERGAMO, ITALY | SANTINI HEADQUARTERS | TALENTI

Respect, sharing, commitment. These are the shared values put into practice both by Talenti, in the production of outdoor furniture, and Santini, in the creation of technical clothing for running. As part of the design for the headquarters of the sports brand, carried out by Marco Acerbis in an area of urban industrial development close to the centre of Bergamo, the Leaf collection has been introduced, designed by the same architect. The feeling of being suspended, almost floating in mid-air, just like a bicycle speeding along its path, characterises the profile of the sofa. Its structure with slender legs in 100% recyclable aluminium has been combined with a cover in a new fabric made from recycled postconsumer PET plastic bottles, also recyclable at the end of its useful life. The yarn is obtained through a mechanical process without the use of chemical substances, that requires less in the way of processing making for considerable savings in terms of energy and water and a net reduction in carbon emissions. Influenced by the world of fashion, Talenti have created a unique weave for the back and armrests, based on a polypropylene cord and using looms from the 1970s and 80s. With a result that has exceptional three-dimensionality, both visual and tactile. Tables and side tables showcase another new generation sustainable material, Vitter. A compact stratified laminate made from FSC certified cellulosebased paper with no added resins or glues. Free from formaldehyde, high-performance, recyclable, strong and anti-bacterial, suitable for direct contact with food, it contributes to giving the right quality to time spent outdoors. Just as Santini does. Photo © Marco Introini, Paolo Ciaberta

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SANTORINI, GREECE | NEO SUITES | S•CAB

The new Neo Suites boutique hotel resembles a game of Tetris, perched on the cliff of the Greek island of Santorini, at Fira. A position that led the designers at Kapsimalis Architecst to develop an articulated and fascinating architectural structure. Twelve rooms on the ground floor and eight on the first floor occupy two separate levels. The reception, restaurant, spa-gym and ancillary spaces are located on a semi-basement level, inside an existing stone structure. The organisation of the space has made it possible to provide all twenty luxury suites with a terrace, along with a private heated pool. An intimate and personal space furnished with pieces by S•CAB that break out from the total white of the architecture with splashes of colour. The Dress-Code chaiselongue designed by Gumdesign takes inspiration from sartorial tradition and plays with the colour combinations of the seat and frame, leaving visible the texture and workmanship of the different fabrics. The metal Sisi chairs by Meneghello Paolelli meanwhile are combined with Tripè tables in the round version, in a combination of simplicity and functionality. The same combination, in a version with square top of Tripè, welcomes guests into a special internal lounge. Photo © Yiorgos Kordakis

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PRISTINA, KOSOVO | PRIVATE HOUSE | NOMMA STUDIO | FLORIM

Light and shade alternate, along with soft textures and bold shapes, floors and walls in cement interact with finishes by Florim. In a private house in Pristina, Kosovo, Nomma Studio have created a series of materials, textures and colours, where architecture and design encounter and enhance one another: the result is an apartment where emotive illusions and suggestions evoke the idea of living inside a work of art. Crossing the threshold of this dwelling is a unique experience, as are each of the collections by Florim, who not only produce ceramics but have always offered architects modern and refined contemporary suggestions and solutions. In the living area, the concept of fusion between minimalism and bright accents is immediately clear: cladding in Arco Lichene-Conifera and Volta Lichene-Conifera, from the multi-award-winning Collezione Policroma in large 120 x 120 cm slabs, bring balanced geometric forms to the walls and create a backdrop to the Camaleonda sofas by B&B designed by Mario Bellini, emphasising the vibrant orange colour. The setting is characterised by delicate colours and a natural elegance, emphasised by the Listelli Lichene, whose vertical block design enhances the visual composition. The rich expressive potential of Florim’s materials becomes even more evident in the bathroom: the brand offers an extensive range of material effects such as wood, marble, metal, stone, terracotta and fabric thanks to a manufacturing process that blends aesthetic precision with durability. Spectacular in its refined roughness, in this setting, Nomma Studio have used clean and modern lines perfectly portrayed by the Flow colour from the B&W_Marble Collection. This material covers the walls and sink, creating a harmonious continuity that combines functionality and refined aesthetics, similar to the touch of a sculptor.

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MILAN | PORTRAIT MILANO | DEVON&DEVON

Portrait Milano is the latest crown jewel of hospitality from Lungarno Collection, a hotel company owned by the Ferragamo family, born out of the conversion of the former archbishop’s seminary in Corso Venezia. The project was entrusted to renowned architect Michele De Lucchi and, with his unmistakable interior design style, architect Michele Bönan. The result is a place offering five-star hospitality inspired by the elegance of Italian craftsmanship. The rooms and suites, overlooking the glazed loggia or the garden, are quiet, secluded spaces that present elements typical of the Milanese salotti of the 1950s: larch floors, furniture in blond walnut, wood panelling alternated with rattan that adorns the walls and the generous use of red and green. An explicit reference to authentic Tuscan tradition can be seen in the handles in leather and bronzed brass of the doors and wardrobes as well as the surfaces in the bathrooms in Carrara marble or Breccia Medicea, a marble particularly loved by the Medici family, who used it extensively in their Florentine residences. To complete the bathrooms of the most exclusive suites is the Céline White freestanding bath from Devon&Devon, that conveys classic elegance through the use of White Tec Plus, an innovative and sustainable material with a Greenguard Gold certificate that uses Biobased® resins of vegetable origin, has a pleasant feel and is easy to clean.

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PARIS | VAN CLEEF & ARPELS | LACIVIDINA

In the heart of Paris, an unexpected courtyard leads to the new headquarters of Van Cleef & Arpels, the legendary house of high-end jewellery, born right in the French capital. The design of all the communal spaces in a building that dates back to the 17th century - reception, library, collective work spaces and garden - was entrusted to the unmistakable creativity of Constance Guisset. In an openplanned space filled with natural light that enters through a glass roof, the design proposes a kind of journey through the building starting from the street. Responding to the demands of a place that is always filled with movement, where meetings are held by the Van Cleef & Arpels team, suppliers are received and events and parties held, what was needed was a modular system of seating that could function as a whole or separately as well as being very easy to move. Subscribing to the belief that seating systems are very important for establishing use of space as each is able to influence the tone of the room, the decision was made to use the Waves modular system by LaCividina, designed by Guisset in 2018. Inspired by the sea and the soft and gentle waves that ripple over the surface of the water, Waves is a collection of poufs with organic shapes that take on an artistic character, in which landscapes and flowers enter the canvas with sinuous lines and rich colours. The singular element in this system is above all composition: over sixty modules and twenty variations with different forms and volumes, also with a small backrest, can be placed together as desired to furnish waiting areas or display spaces in an elegant and unusual way. Each element has a magnet concealed in the structure that enables the poufs to be connected together. In the Paris headquarters of Van Cleef & Arpels, Waves expresses all its creative potential, combining for the first time on the same seat three different exquisite fabrics. Photo © Clément Barzucchetti

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FAIRFIELD COUNTY, USA | PRIVATE HOUSE | LEIGH STEWARD DESIGN | KREOO

In the large living room of this house in Fairfield County in the US state of Connecticut, the eye is drawn to each and every detail provoking an emotional response. Just like in a gallery of contemporary art. This is the idea behind the interior design created by Leigh Stewart Design, where art and design do not have distinct identities but are elements that complete one another, each giving emphasis to the other to create a complex overall identity. Attention is drawn to the large abstract paintings that stand out from the white rendered walls and unique furnishings, placed like sculptures in space: from consoles made from a mass of metal tubing in different diameters, to coffee tables that resemble irregular boulders, flowing cabinets with a matt gold finish and armchairs with long fringes. Positioned in correspondence with two large canvases featuring bold graphic marks that follow on from one another in spiraling strokes, proves the perfect placement for seats from the Oasi collection by Kreoo, a brand that has always boasted extraordinary creativity and experimentation in working with marble, designed by Enzo Berti in 2010 that evokes the pictorial characters. The bench, available in three different configurations to create unique and continually unexpected combinations, is created by superimposing horizontal parallel layers of marble - in this design in Travertino Paglierino - that constitute permeable layers in organic shapes and in different sizes, fixed together by means of small cylindrical metal elements that are arranged vertically. The seat is in the upper layer, with a material contrast given by the matured larch, carved and modelled to accommodate the shape of the body, while the lower one acts as a support. Customisable in different kinds of marble, Oasi by Kreoo follows the philosophy of this design: a unique, sculptural object, part of this journey between dwelling and displaying, between the idea of a home and a museum. IFDM | 239

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