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Three decades and more. A remarkable history of operation on the German market for Porada, through its main trade fair in the furnishings sector, imm cologne. A constant presence that continues in 2020, confirming the brand’s synergy with the territory and its protagonists. Clearly one of the foremost showcases for furniture collections and decor solutions, imm cologne is also...

The strategic expansion of the Molteni Group continues. Dada inaugurates a new flagship store in Tokyo, in the luxurious Minami Aoyama neighbourhood, and adjacent to the Nezu Museum, designed by Kengo Kuma. The space showcases a wide range of kitchens by Dada. The store, based on a project by Belgian designer Vincent Van Duysen, occupies a single floor measuring approximately...

Hay arrives in Italy with its first showcase within the Design Republic store, which thus expands its location at Corso di Porta Ticinese 3, in Milan. 150 square meters on two levels dedicated entirely to the Danish brand which, in its vast selection of products inspired by contemporary and minimalist design, includes everything from furniture to accessories to lighting. A style...

The 2018 Porada International Design Award speaks Italian. The jury selected six winners (three in the professional category and three in the student category) in the competition promoted by Porada Arredi srl and POLI.design and sponsored by ADI, Association for Industrial Design. The award ceremony took place at Villa del Grumello, Como, and the pieces that won first place in...

When artistic mediums meet: that of Tacchini’s designer pieces and that of the theatre, weaving together to celebrate over fifty years of company history with short sketches and brief theatrical representations. “Objects, Stories” is a project curated by Davide Fabio Colaci and directed by Marina Spreafico. Chairs, sofas, vases, mirrors, lamps, and much more will furnish the stage of the...

“We hare happy to export our savoir-faire abroad and, in particular, to Mexico, being one of the five emerging countries with the highest growth and potential.” With these words Ottaviano Borgonovo, co-owner of MisuraEmme, launched the opening of the brand’s second space in Mexico City, after the one inaugurated in 2016.   Borgonovo then explained the reason why MisuraEmme has chosen...

In this period of the year Cologne becomes the world capital of furnishing. Also thanks to LivingKitchen, a biennial event dedicated to the kitchen held in conjunction with Imm Cologne. The event is further enhanced by the presence of the designer Alfredo Häberli, with his installation that seeks to present itself as a “kitchen of the future” within the...

Between past and present. Knoll’s first time in Cologne is characterised by the centennial celebration of Bauhaus, the historic school of architecture and design, and by new products that spark visitors’ curiosity. The company presents a limited version (only 365 pieces) of the Barcelona ® chair, the iconic chair designed by master Mies van der Rhoe. It is this German designer...

From 14 to 20 January, coinciding with IMM Cologne 2019, the exhibition centre of Koelnmesse welcomes LivingKitchen, the trade fair dedicated to kitchens that is addressed both to the world of professionals and to that of end customers. The numbers alone give a very good idea of ​​the importance of the event: 200 exhibitors from over 20 countries in...

Scandinavian design has always been a model, a very recognizable style. How does Muuto stand in this scenario? We want to write new chapters in the long-standing history of Scandinavian design by adding new perspectives to its iconic heritage. We seek to reinterpret the values that defined the 20th century Scandinavian design—functionality, honesty, simplicity and craftsmanship—through close collaboration with the best...