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The furnishing of small spaces can offer countless creative and aesthetic possibilities: retractable closets, storage beds, unexpected boxes, niches that become wardrobes and bookcases that become partition walls. Outdoor spaces can present challenges that are just as interesting: furnishing a small balcony or a long, narrow terrace can become an opportunity to carry out large projects in only a few square metres.

The recent lockdown and the various social distancing regulations throughout Europe have forced many of us to reconsider our habits, starting from how we use places. So here's a sneak preview of garden trends for 2021, all in the name of renewed outdoor spaces to be experienced and shared.

Green jungles in airports and train stations, gardens in shopping malls, urban gardens in terminal waiting rooms: when architecture meets green design the effect is surprising.

Sipping a good wine while strolling through a garden-vineyard is an unforgettable experience, satisfying all five senses in just a matter of seconds. For this reason, many wineries have equipped themselves to give their guests an even more engaging emotion that goes beyond the glass but at the same time exalts it. Some have worked with great architects, employing bold choices and hi-tech materials to present themselves as designer wineries.

What does cohousing mean and what are the benefits of shared living? Let's take a closer look at the phenomenon through the projects developed in Turin, Milan and Bologna.

Have you ever thought of your home as a living being in the literal sense? The new frontiers of biodesign research are already very close to this concept, and in the not too distant future the design of buildings and furnishings will involve synthetic biology.

From 2 to 12 September the Corradi Cinema Lounge will once again be the meeting point on the Lido for a special edition of the Venice Film Festival that will not fail to surprise visitors. As is tradition, design and the cinema stars will meet in the...

In recent years the tourism sector has seen a trend that combines the comfort and elegance of a luxurious hotel with the adventurous charm of a holiday immersed in a forest or under a starry sky. We're talking about glamping, the new way of travelling that's all the rage across the globe, from America to Europe, including Italy.