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Meritalia joins Gufram and Memphis in Italian Radical Design

Italian Radical Design, the group founded by entrepreneurs Sandra and Charley Vezza, announces the acquisition of Meritalia, the Italian brand that has contaminated the world of upholstered furniture with its radical philosophy since the 1990s.

Day 1 of GROHE X Summit “Caring for Water”

Keynotes, panel talks, masterclasses and more: On day 1 of the first GROHE X Summit “Caring for Water”, GROHE leadership, experts, researchers and business leaders came together to discuss the numerous social, economic and environmental issues we face today.

David Alan Chipperfield receives the 2023 Pritzker Architecture Prize

Civic architect, urban planner and activist, Sir David Alan Chipperfield CH has been selected as the 2023 Laureate of The Pritzker Architecture Prize, the award that is regarded internationally as architecture’s highest honor.

Salvatori debuts American flagship showroom in Soho, New York

Salvatori, the award-winning Italian design company specializing in natural stone, announces the grand opening of its first North American flagship showroom and boutique at 102 Wooster Street, the epicenter of New York City’s luxury fashion district.

Carlo Ratti Co-Launches Real Estate Firm Focused on the Future of Workplace

Newly-established real estate investment firm IQON, founded by industry veteran Giovanni Gregoratti and MIT professor Carlo Ratti, has finalized its first deal with the acquisition of Vodafone’s global headquarters in the UK.

In London, “Before The Fantastic...”: Reynold Rodriguez Solo Show

The London Charles Burnand Gallery presents “Before the Fantastic…” the debut body of work and solo show by Puerto Rican artist and designer Reynold Rodriguez. The show will remain on stage until 22th January.

Xu Tiantian is the winner of the eighth edition of Swiss Architectural Award

The jury considered the Xu Tiantian work perfectly suited to the objectives of Swiss Architectural Award, i.e. to recognise and raise the public profile of architects from all over the world who, through their work, have made a significant contribution to contemporary architecture.

Venini appoints Marco Piva as Art Director

Italian designer Marco Piva will be taking up the role of Art Director at Venini with the aim of redefining the company’s product-focused creative path, starting from the study of its historic and cultural archival heritage.

GROHE announces the GROHE X Summit 2023 “Caring for Water”

GROHE, a leading global brand of complete bathroom solutions and kitchen systems, announces the GROHE X Summit 2023, which will take place on the GROHE X digital platform from March 7th to 9th, 2023.

The first carbon neutral ceramic floor system by Mapei and Panariagroup

Following the ecological transition towards a sustainable world, Mapei and Panariagroup joined forces to present at Cersaie the first ceramic flooring system certified 100% Carbon Neutral including laying materials and tiles.

SICIS arrives in Dubai

By the 8th November, the inauguration date of the Dubai Design Week, SICIS will have a new hub for the entire middle east: 150 sq. m. entirely dedicated to surfaces, especially the large formats that are the main ones in this new set-up.

Porcelanosa opens its space in the metaverse

This multinational is entering the world of virtual reality too, just like Balenciaga, Gucci, Nike or Samsung did.

The CTBUH awards the De Castillia 23 building with the Award of Excellence 2022

Requalified by Progetto CMR, it was built by using Active Surfaces® ceramic slabs supplied by Fiandre Architectural Surfaces, installed on a Granitech® ven-tilated facade system.

Florim opens a Flagship Store in Rome

Florim has opened a showroom in Rome, very near the famous Spanish Steps and Palazzo Chigi.

Europarc collective wins competition to redesign European Parliament Building

A pan-European design collective has won the international competition organized by the European Parliament to renew the Paul-Henri SPAAK Building in Brussels, Belgium. The proposal underscores the identity of the European Union and the value of democracy, while promoting the principles of circular construction.