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Exhibitions and events not to miss during the holidays

Our selection of exhibitions and events not to be missed in December and not only Our selection of exhibitions and events not to be missed in December and not only

The new face of the Torre Velasca, finally with its own square

Asti Architetti's renovation work also involved the urban context with pedestrianisation and greenery for the entire square Asti Architetti's renovation work also involved the urban context with pedestrianisation and gree...

Design hotels at high altitude

A surprising selection of hotels in the mountains: including suspended architecture, renowned designers, spas with views of the Dolomites and suites with every comfort  A surprising selection of hotels in the mountains: including suspended architecture, renowned des...

Palazzo Odeon, a historic icon in central Milan, is undergoing a significant renovation by Progetto CMR

The integrated design firm founded by architect Massimo Roj will preserve its historical roots while adapting it to contemporary needs The integrated design firm founded by architect Massimo Roj will preserve its historical roots wh...

De Montel - Terme Milano: the redevelopment of the former stables

In Milan by March 2025, Italy's largest urban natural spa park will rise.  In Milan by March 2025, Italy's largest urban natural spa park will rise. 

Casa Italia at Expo Osaka 2025: structural Progress on Mario Cucinella’s Pavilion

The construction of the wooden supporting structure for Italy’s Pavilion, designed by Mario Cucinella, has been completed six months ahead of the Expo opening in Osaka, Japan. The construction of the wooden supporting structure for Italy’s Pavilion, designed by Mario Cucin...

Contemporary bivouacs

At high altitudes, architects experiment with bold and original aesthetic choices and structural solutions, designing radical outposts in some of the most hostile environments on the planet. At high altitudes, architects experiment with bold and original aesthetic choices and structural ...

How the Porta Nuova neighborhood is changing

The spectacular skyscrapers of the business center will soon be joined by other buildings designed by, among others, ACPV Architects, Snøhetta and Park Associati. We visited the construction sites to find out how the area around the Gioia underground station will soon be transformed. The spectacular skyscrapers of the business center will soon be joined by other buildings designe...

The CoFactory Designtech project

The new innovation hub in the Milan Certosa District becomes the first Italian laboratory for innovators in the construction sector - the design was signed by Pininfarina Architecture. The new innovation hub in the Milan Certosa District becomes the first Italian laboratory for inn...

The Milan Arch Week looks at weak architecture

From 20 to 26 May 2024 guests and activities extend from the Triennale to the Polytechnic, passing through 80 widespread events and the new format As strong as you can From 20 to 26 May 2024 guests and activities extend from the Triennale to the Polytechnic, passin...

The Berrone bivouac is an origami on the summit of the Alps

The structure designed by EX. in the Alta Valle Susa is a discreet interference in the alpine landscape, in an architectural dialogue with atmospheric agents and an extreme environment. The structure designed by EX. in the Alta Valle Susa is a discreet interference in the alpine lan...

The open call for Milan Arch Week 2024 is now open

You have until March 3rd to send proposals for the sixth edition, based on the theme Weak Architecture. You have until March 3rd to send proposals for the sixth edition, based on the theme Weak Archite...

Ivory is the latest project by Piuarch architectural firm in Milan

In Piazzale Zavattari, the new planning transforms the 1950s building into an innovative business center. In Piazzale Zavattari, the new planning transforms the 1950s building into an innovative business...

Milan among the top 5 cities in Europe for number of sustainable

Along with Madrid, Stockholm, Frankfurt and Istanbul, Milan boasts the highest number of buildings that meet the international LEED standard. Along with Madrid, Stockholm, Frankfurt and Istanbul, Milan boasts the highest number of building...

World's largest Guggenheim Museum in Abu Dhabi expected to be completed by 2025

The timeframe for completion of Frank Gehry's new project announced. The timeframe for completion of Frank Gehry's new project announced.

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures opens in Los Angeles

North America's first and largest museum dedicated to film culture has been designed by Renzo Piano. North America's first and largest museum dedicated to film culture has been designed by Renzo Pia...

GREEN PEA, the world's first Green Retail Park, opens at Lingotto in Turin

15,000 sqm of sustainable products that respect the earth, air, water and people 15,000 sqm of sustainable products that respect the earth, air, water and people

Bosconavigli, the project by Stefano Boeri that follows the Bosco Verticale

The residential complex will rise on eight thousand square metres to be renovated in the San Cristoforo area of Milan. The residential complex will rise on eight thousand square metres to be renovated in the San Cris...

A new concept of hospitality is born: Milano Verticale by UNA Group

It's design is signed by Vudafieri-Saverino Partners, while the kitchen is by an exceptional chef, Enrico Bartolini. It's design is signed by Vudafieri-Saverino Partners, while the kitchen is by an exceptional chef...

Work has begun on converting the Manifattura Tabacchi in Florence

In September 2022 the ex productive spaces of the historic factory in Florence will reopen, one of the main urban regeneration projects underway in Italy. In September 2022 the ex productive spaces of the historic factory in Florence will reopen, one o...

Anne Lacaton and Jean-Philippe Vassal are the winners of the Pritzker Architecture Prize 2021

The prestigious prize for architecture by the Hyatt Foundation in Chicago has been awarded to the French firm Lacaton & Vassal. The prestigious prize for architecture by the Hyatt Foundation in Chicago has been awarded to the...

Valet, modular system to transform city streets into urban gardens

Vudafieri-Saverino Partners, PRR Architetti and Lorenzo Noè present an urban regeneration project, to rethink public space as a place for sociality and collective wellbeing, in collaboration with Italcementi.  Vudafieri-Saverino Partners, PRR Architetti and Lorenzo Noè present an urban regeneration project...

Five reading tips for design and architecture enthusiasts

From Chiara Alessi's new book to Space10. Here are the titles not to be missed. From Chiara Alessi's new book to Space10. Here are the titles not to be missed.

Pure Milano, an app that maps thousands of architectures, buildings and historical monuments in Milan

Since 2017, Sosthen Hennekam has been photographing hundreds of landmarks and buildings, now collected in a really interesting tool to orient and discover the best of architecture in Milan. Since 2017, Sosthen Hennekam has been photographing hundreds of landmarks and buildings, now coll...

Sleeping in a Futuro House in California


It is located in the Joshua Tree desert and was designed by Matti Suuronen. Now you can rent it on Airbnb. It is located in the Joshua Tree desert and was designed by Matti Suuronen. Now you can rent it o...

"Sleep capsules" for the homeless arrive in Germany

Small architectures have appeared in the city of Ulm to welcome the homeless during the cold winter nights. Small architectures have appeared in the city of Ulm to welcome the homeless during the cold wint...

nCaved, a house-cave by Mold Architects, in the wonderful landscape of the Cyclades Islands

The Greek architects' studio has built nCaved on the island of Serifos.  The Greek architects' studio has built nCaved on the island of Serifos. 

The new LAGO Campus, between innovation and sustainability

A wooden structure characterised by large windows facing Monte Grappa. This is Zaettastudio's project for the Veneto-based company. A wooden structure characterised by large windows facing Monte Grappa. This is Zaettastudio's pro...

Pirelli 39: the new project by DS+R and Stefano Boeri Architetti in Milan

An operation of recovery and the creation of a new green tower in the sign of sustainability. An operation of recovery and the creation of a new green tower in the sign of sustainability.

Cats of Brutalism: the Instagram account for architecture and cat lovers

Soft, furry cats interact with international brutalist buildings. To warm the hearts even of the grumpiest. Soft, furry cats interact with international brutalist buildings. To warm the hearts even of the ...

Majara Residence, the colourful manifesto for the island of Hormuz

As part of a larger project, ZAV Architects presents the Majara Residence, a colourful village supporting the island's community and its social and economic rebirth.  As part of a larger project, ZAV Architects presents the Majara Residence, a colourful village su...