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Cologne is set to become the capital of the domestic and contract office furniture sector for five days only. Between 23 and 27 October, the Koelnmesse exhibition centre will host Orgatec 2018, based this year around the central theme of culture@work At a time when workplaces are focusing increasingly on productivity and wellbeing, Orgatec is aiming to showcase a range...

The Compasso d’Oro – the oldest and most prestigious industrial design award around – is an important award decided by the Italian Association of Industrial Design (ADI), with the objective of recognising and showcasing the quality of Italian design. The 2018 longlist has whittled down the 746 entries to 172 products, which will be on show at Milan’s Leonardo...

The focus is on the USA. Federlegno Arredo is continuing its activity of support for Italian companies: from the 18th to the 20th of October, the association is sponsoring the custom B2B event in Houston and Dallas with the aim of supporting Italian brands in the development of business in international markets. Why Texas? The US economy continues to show...

Absolute comfort, timeless elegance, universal use, technological innovation and material research are part of our DNA. Edra wanted to convey these qualities through the black and white photography of Giovanni Gastel, who is admired for his skill in capturing and expressing the true essence of various products. The new campaign includes Standard, On The Rocks, Pack, Essential and Stand...

The slow shopping revolution continues. 10 Corso Como, Milan’s top concept store, has opened a stunning new space near the East River in Manhattan, occupying an entire floor of the historic Fulton Fish Market Building, which is one of the oldest markets in the USA and dates back to 1822. The store features carefully selected design and fashion pieces,...

While the Milan Furniture Fair in April is Milan’s foremost design event, October is a pretty big month in the city’s calendar too. There are plenty of big events taking place in the Lombardy capital this month, including Milano Design Film Festival and Brera Design Days. The latter – organised by Studiolabo – is now in its third edition...

A combination of sensory perceptions emerges from the architectural frame. A blend of visual and tactile sensations that stimulate the imagination and inspire creativity. The soft coverings in the Giardini Wallcoverings collection become large canvases for free expression, metaphors for a myriad landscape that leads beyond reality and whose keystone is the color and material that forms them. The varied...

Going beyond the simple decorative role and getting to the essence of the design, what defines the spaces and meets the formal and substantial requirements.  Having reached the milestone of 10 years of operation, Mosaico+ is moving up a gear and implementing a physiological transformation, in step with clear ideas and market demands. On the road just taken, petrol is...

The Jumbo Group has a well-established presence in Moscow, including at the sister event of Salone del Mobile.Milano. The 2018 edition will feature four of the company’s brands:  Jumbo Collection, Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors, Gianfranco Ferré Home and Etro Home Interiors. The company’s participation demonstrates that Russia is still an important market for the Group, even if the country’s recent...

The protagonist of the Fantoni Group’s stand at Orgatec will be Outline. Designed by Metrica, Milan, is a storage system created for contemporary executive offices. In addition to its traditional function, and to the display role typical of executive office systems, this decor feature will define your wall space, helping to create a professional environment and maintaining a sense of...