Privacy is sacred
Situated around two hours from Bangkok and looking out over the Gulf of Thailand, Hotel Bocage is quite unlike the rest of the local offering, which is saturated by oversized, resort-style hotels. Instead, it provides an intimate, sophisticated welcome based around privacy and exclusivity, the fruit of the work of architect Duangrit Bunnag and management company Louis T Collection
The Infiniti “Green Factor Design Contest” is back
Aimed at designers and architects of under 35 years of age from all over the world, the new edition of the Green factor design contest, promoted by Infiniti, chooses wood as the main protagonist of a challenge inspired by the concept of eco-sustainability
G-Rough, the new Dolce Vita
Set against a backdrop of quintessentially Roman architecture, the rough-lux hospitality trend spreads its wings: sophisticated and never ostentatious, this brand of luxury celebrates iconic Italian design
Westway Architects’ Escher-style project in Milan
Every architect dreams of including Escher’s infinite stairs in their project. Westway Architects, in collaboration with Stefano Pavia, has fulfilled this desire in a house in Milan, which has been transformed into a vertical loft
Cosentino Group lands in Denmark
With the opening of a “Center” located in the town of Hedensted, Cosentino has entered Denmark for the first time, thus reinforcing the Group’s presence in Scandinavia where it has been working for ten years
Architecture that brings together business, residential and landscape
Alfa Story, a very well-known contractor with dozens of residential and contract constructions to its credit, and Vox Architects are a tried and tested professional partnership whose collaboration gave rise to the design of the public areas of Koltsov airport in Yekaterinburg
Straight and versatility for Frame by Ex.t
Design by Norm Architect for Ex.t, the modular system Frame is fitting to create solutions for any space in the house
Kurv Architecture, multidisciplinary approach
A unique multidisciplinary team that combines award winning design methodology, state of the art architecture design technology, and a unique and powerful wealth of industry resources. Kurv Architecture D.P.C. is a New York City based architecture, investment and development firm created by professional bond between Karim Rashid and Alex Hughes AIA.
Tecno acquires a majority shareholding in Zanotta
The link between the two companies has been officially announced. Tecno has acquired 80% of Zanotta in an operation – «more business than financial» - targeted at international growth and the world of design
Italian design culture in one of London’s most iconic venues
The Baglioni in London has a new lobby and a new restaurant: Italian expertise in the heart of British tradition, amidst architectural space, materials and some unexpected surprises
Isola Design District debuts at Fuorisalone
The innovative feature of the next Milan Design Week is the debut of a new design district at Fuorisalone in the shadow of Bosco Verticale, within the neighborhood of Isola
Giorgio Collection sets off from Malpensa and heads for Iran
A new chapter for Giorgio Collection exports: the Teheran showroom is confirmation of the international development plan supported by a significant investment in communication
The luxury surface covering has a new name: Vetrite by Sicis
Large glass sheets are the Vetrite strength, the innovative coating system by Sicis
Urban chic atmospheres for Scavolini store in Madrid
The new store Scavolini opened in Madrid's vibrant Barrio Salamanca
FLA: Orsini is the new chairman
Officially elected at the General Meeting of the Italian wood and furniture federation, Emanuele Orsini is the new chairman of FederlegnoArredo. At the top of his agenda are the renewal of the “Bonus Mobili” tax concession and boosting international trade fairs
Trade speaks Italian in Kiev
Interior Mebel in sending positive messages to Made in Italy sector, with a 2017 edition rich in contents and professionalism
A metropolitan loft in the woods
The private home of a young couple in Kiev is dominated by modern architectural choices and furnishings. This dual, new factor is the sign of a trend reversal in an increasingly international market
Marchi Cucine in the Ukrainian market
The company chooses Kiev to open a new exclusive showroom and strengthen its presence on the Eastern European market
Interview with Igor Sirotov
Minimal design is growing in the great archipelago of luxury. For decades Eastern Europe has been preferring a kind of furniture more oriented to Classic, but in recent years the world of design is affecting the taste of Ukrainians that are discovering more linear and essential concepts. IFDM has met the young and brilliant architect Igor Sirotov who’s recording the whole change by offering a global style which doesn’t nedy the past but also overcome the historical parameters of interior solutions.
Improved trade between Ukraine and Europe
After two years of crisis due to the conflict with Russia, the Ukrainian economy is starting to recover. This includes the furnishing industry, which is aiming for greater trade with the EU