Abraj Kudai Towers, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

New top hotels: investments shift focus to the Far East

In the Old Continent, 2,525 hotels are currently in the design and construction phases, representing a 3.8% decrease compared to a year ago. Of these, 874 are expected to open by the end of...
Armani Hotel Milano - Photo © Gionata Xerra

New hospitality, Armani style

Armani Group announces a new global joint venture with Symphony Global LLC, the private investment company led by Mohamed Alabbar, aimed at developing future Armani Hotels & Resorts across selected international destinations. The agreement...
MT3 by Driade, design Ron Arad

The relaunch of Driade

One year after its acquisition by NEMO Group, Driade is once again reinventing itself, announcing a new governance structure and a new business model that establishes a partnership between two groups of different nationalities,...
Mehdi Benabadji - Photo © Jean-François Robert/Modds

Ginori 1735: Mehdi Benabadji is the new CEO

Ginori 1735 announces the appointment of Mehdi Benabadji as its new chief executive officer. A leading figure within the Kering Group, Benabadji officially takes the helm of the historic Florentine manufacturer after serving as...
Atelier Tapis Rouge, Brera, Milan

Atelier Tapis Rouge in trouble

A year after the inauguration of the new Atelier Tapis Rouge showroom in the Brera district of Milan, the operation led by Aaron Meliech – presented as an important step forward in the international...
Origami DNA Helix © Shutterstock AI Generator

Design & DNA

These days, in addition to Maison&Objet and Paris Déco Off (which we will discuss in specific articles), something else is happening in Paris, something with infinitely less resonance but which is a sign of...
Donald Wich

The positive model of Messe Frankfurt

Creating a virtuous circle around trade shows, bringing quality and innovation, is possible. And desirable. This is demonstrated by the path taken by Messe Frankfurt. Donald Wich, CEO of the Italian branch of the...
Federico Palazzari, Philippe Starck, Francesco Mainardi, Teatro Gerolamo

Winning synergies

A symbol of elegant and functional design, the Costes chair, designed by Philippe Starck for Driade, marked an era and linked the French designer's name to that of the historic Italian company founded by...
Nemo Group headquarter, Sovico, Italy

Nemo Group expands again

Nemo Group, a leader in high-end lighting, is expanding its portfolio by acquiring two icons of Italian design: FontanaArte and Driade. This move represents another significant step in the group's consolidation project, which began...

Ceramic design between innovation and personality

In the field of interior design, ceramics are experiencing a period of renewed glory. Thanks to a mix of innovation and the recovery of old practices and traditions, the ceramic market today is no...