Elisa Ossino is a Milan-based designer and architect leading product design, art direction, set design and styling at her multidisciplinary studio. You trained as an architect at the Politecnico di Milano before working in visual communication for the university. Has your architectural background influenced the way you approach creative direction and design? My training is certainly the starting point that I have enriched with continuous research over time. At the Faculty of Architecture of the Milan Polytechnic, I collaborated with a research group formed to explore new multimedia langu ..read more

Italian husband-and-wife team Draga Obradovic and Aurel K. Basedow, who together form multidisciplinary design studio Draga & Aurel, take est through their expressive, material-rich apartment in Como. View products Baxter Rafiki Bookcase Draga Obradovic and Aurel K. Basedow made their debut at Milan Design Week in 2009 with a ground-breaking collection of upcycled furniture and objects, garnering the attention of some of the world’s biggest brands. Since then, the Como-based design duo have cemented themselves as pioneers in reinterpreting vintage items.  In 2019, the coupl ..read more

Maria Porro was appointed as president of Salone del Mobile in 2020. She is also head of marketing and communications at her family’s historic Italian furniture brand, Porro. You are the president of Salone del Mobile and you are also the marketing and communications director of your heritage family design brand Porro. How do you juggle both hats as an event organiser and brand leader? I try my best, as I always have in everything I’ve started or have been involved in. I like challenges! I can do both because I have a good network helping me at Salone del Mobile, Milano or Porro. Luckily ..read more

To set the scene. Nilufar Depot is a cavernous, former warehouse in an industrial part of Milan, reimagined as a showroom and exhibition space by architect Massimiliano Locatelli who used the Teatro alla Scala opera house concept as the genesis of his scheme. Think scale, theatre, lighting and sweeping curtains married with creativity and desire. The internal volume is vast, with 1500 square metres of display space including, a ground-floor atrium for gallery-style exhibits and three tiers of open box-like rooms. Like all ventures by gallerist Nina Yashar, Nilufar Depot, which opened in 20 ..read more

Spanish architect and Cassina art director Patricia Urquiola shares her approach to ‘the masters’ as curator of the brand’s Milan exhibition, Echoes, 50 years of iMaestri. During the 2023 Milan Design Week and Salone del Mobile, architect Patricia Urquiola opened her home to friends, which she described as ‘Hotel Urquiola’ – “I woke up this morning to a friend in my shower and another in the kitchen having breakfast,” she laughs. Welcoming friends to her home aligns with the Spanish architect’s perspective on the fair. “It’s a week to share culture and for people to go away having experie ..read more

Renowned German furniture fittings manufacturer Hettich embarks on its annual ‘iSalone Tour’, commencing at the heart of its operations, the Hettich Headquarters in the German town of Kirchlengern, and concluding in Milan for the pinnacle of global design: Salone del Mobile and EuroCucina. Across the globe, the Hettich brand has become synonymous with unparalleled quality, innovation, reliability and customer service. These attributes shine brightly at the brand’s operational hub in Kirchlengern, where their 2024 iSalone Tour commences. Housed within an award-winning green building, gues ..read more

Located within the Discovery Islands in British Columbia, Canada, Island Ranch by Sophie Burke Design and Laura Killam Architecture embodies an innate connection to nature. Island Ranch is located on a remote, off-grid island at the entrance of Desolation Sound in British Columbia, Canada. The wild and rugged coastline is known for attracting Canadians during the summer months, retreating to seasonal cabins. After camping on site for a season, the clients asked Laura Killam Architecture and Sophie Burke Design to design their ‘ranch outpost’ where they could spend most of their time outd ..read more

Taking its post atop a ridge on the coast of Topanga, California, a secluded home echoes the rugged beauty of its natural surroundings. Tucked away in the Santa Monica Mountains, with unobstructed views stretching across the Pacific Ocean, Saddle Peak House was originally designed by architect Michael Sant of the eponymous Californian studio as his own personal retreat. Shortly thereafter, LA-based film producer and design enthusiast Goktug Sarioz purchased the home and opened its doors to the public, offering a destination where people could come and appreciate the role of architect ..read more

Situated in New York City’s Tribeca neighbourhood — a place that was once the heart of Manhattan’s textile industry — NYC Triplex by Jae Joo Designs and Michael House architecture presents the transformation of a Brutalist style building into an elegant, cosy space fit for modern living. Tasked with the challenge of inviting warmth into the vast space while maintaining a neutral colour palette, designer Jae Joo approached the interiors with a carefully considered collection of furniture, lighting, textiles, and artwork that would complement the striking architecture and interplay of clea ..read more

View products Steel Windows Australia Double Hinged Doors with Lockbox Roll & Hill Modo Chandelier Malvern House designed by Beatrix Rowe | Photography by Shannon McGrath Malvern House designed by Beatrix Rowe | Photography by Shannon McGrath View products HKliving Brown Chrome Glass Vase Established with a commitment to bespoke craftsmanship and customer service, female-led Steel Windows Australia is at the forefront of design. Identifying a void in the Australian construction market, founder and owner Charlotte Atkinson conceived Steel Windows Australia as a ..read more