Didea architecture firm has completed a project in Sambuca di Sicilia that transforms a ruined vernacular home into a contemporary residence. Developed with Airbnb under the “1 Euro House” initiative, the project demonstrates how architectural intelligence, material restraint, and cultural sensitivity can renew historic villages while addressing depopulation challenges. HOUSING Located within Sambuca’s historic town […] More
Studio Apostoli has unveiled the New Thermal Park in Civitavecchia, a large-scale wellness destination developed for the Sensi family and Terme dei Papi S.p.A. Set on a site of roughly 26,000 square metres, the project pairs a three-terrace outdoor layout with an architectural complex that reactivates the historic rural structure known as Casale dei Bagni. […] More
Dama Studio Associati reimagined a Roman apartment by using color as a central element in both design and atmosphere. The studio took a measured approach, selecting every tone and surface treatment to work in harmony with the apartment’s existing furnishings and finishes. The result is a chromatic environment where deep, saturated colors define the character […] More
Design in a Real World marks the debut of VESTIGIA, a new initiative dedicated to connecting collectible design with contemporary art. Curated by designer Jonathan Bocca and hosted at the historic Villa Marie near Vorno, Tuscany, the exhibition presents a dynamic collection of works that reflect the territory’s artisanal legacy while encouraging experimentation across disciplines. […] More
Awarded the 2025 Maestri Comacini Prize in the category of Restoration and Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings, QuadroDesign HQ – Cabina presents a thoughtful, calibrated intervention that resists spectacle while honoring material clarity and programmatic ambiguity. Designed by studio wok, the project reimagines a disused electrical cabin within the grounds of QuadroDesign’s headquarters in San Maurizio […] More
In Rome’s E.U.R. district, Maria Adele Savioli reinterprets a 160-square-metre apartment, crafting Casa Viale della Tecnica as a study in refined restraint and material interplay. The renovation embraces the property’s original Venetian flooring and exposed concrete, using these elements as visual and structural foundations for a contemporary transformation. INTERIOR DESIGN The redesign focuses on openness […] More
DSCENE Magazine and D’Puglia welcomed a group of international artists to Castro, a cliffside town on Puglia’s Adriatic coast, throughout May. The residency, called Go Where the Wind Takes You, encouraged artists to experience the region’s daily life, stories, and textures firsthand. Instead of following a set plan, the artists let the environment and local […] More
On the Gulf of Mondello near Palermo, MAB Arquitectura has revived Villa Liberty, an early 20th-century villa originally designed as an officers’ pavilion and later converted into a private residence by the Counts Tasca d’Almerita. The project preserved architectural integrity while adapting the space for modern living. Set against the intense blues of sea and […] More
A Siena apartment in the city’s historic core spans two structures, a medieval tower house and an early 13th-century residential wing. The owners, both art collectors, collaborated with Paolo Mori of CMT Architetti to establish a layout that responds to the building’s layered history while accommodating a curated collection of artworks. Materials and Floor System […] More
La Dolce Vita, a new luxury train created by Orient Express and Milan-based Dimore Studio, offers a fresh approach to rail travel across Italy. Designed to reflect the optimism and visual style of the 1960s, the project brings together design, gastronomy, and regional exploration. With eight curated routes stretching from coastal towns to vineyard-rich interiors, […] More
Milano Cortina 2026 and On Location, the official hospitality provider for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, have unveiled their latest premium offerings for next year’s Winter Olympics. These new hospitality spaces extend beyond the competition venues, designed to offer guests comfort, atmosphere, and curated experiences between sporting events. Each location introduces a version of Clubhouse […] More
At Salone del Mobile 2025, Paolo Sorrentino invites visitors into a reimagined space where waiting moves beyond routine discomfort. Titled La dolce attesa and housed in Pavilions 22 and 24, the installation recasts the experience of delay as something active, structured, and emotionally charged. Known for his cinematic approach to storytelling, Sorrentino approaches the waiting […] More