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Cassina presents Modular Imagination by Virgil Abloh at Code Showroom (x)

Cassina presents Modular Imagination by Virgil Abloh at Code Showroom (x)

Cassina presents Modular Imagination by Virgil Abloh at Code Showroom, Budapest. The distinctive installation, characterized by the colour orange, is open to the public from October 5, 2023. Contemporary landscapes Virgil Abloh, a visionary of contemporary culture with a master’s degree in Architecture, worked side by side with Cassina
Italian kitchen design at arm’s reach | Veneta Cucine opens first showroom in Budapest
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Italian kitchen design at arm’s reach | Veneta Cucine opens first showroom in Budapest

Italian design and Italian gastronomy are both world-renowned concepts, combining tradition and innovation with quality craftsmanship and ingredients. The kitchen furniture represents a fusion of the two fields: design pieces that give space to the art of food, contributing to a cozy atmosphere for cooking and dining. Not surprisingly, Italians
The future of transport | Lamborghini’s electric supercar
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The future of transport | Lamborghini’s electric supercar

Lamborghini has taken to Twitter to announce its latest product, the first all-electric car from the Italian carmaker. The brand has been on quite a roll this year, with the newly announced ‘supercar’ being preceded in March by another, the Lamborghini Revuelto, the carmaker’s first HPEV (High Performance Electrified
Legendary Fiat 500 Spiaggina returns
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Legendary Fiat 500 Spiaggina returns

Garage Italia Customs collaborates with Bonacina to make a comeback in the automotive industry, unveiling the new Fiat 500 Spiaggina. This new edition features Bonacina’s signature woven seats, meticulously handcrafted and available upon request through Garage Italia. Garage Italia Customs, founded by Lapo Elkann in 2017, is known for
From an iconic coffee maker to a skyscraper—the dimensions of design by Italian architect and designer Piero Lissoni
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From an iconic coffee maker to a skyscraper—the dimensions of design by Italian architect and designer Piero Lissoni

Design doesn’t equal beauty, it’s rather about idealism and a rational, yet intuitive attitude. The work of Piero Lissoni, one of the most prominent figures of contemporary design and architecture, supports these ideas. His creative behaviour builds on a humanist model complemented by sophisticated aesthetics and—as he
We never thought that ping pong could be so posh | FAS Pendezza SLR
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We never thought that ping pong could be so posh | FAS Pendezza SLR

Ping pong, foosball and pool. As Eastern Europeans, we associate experiences with these cultic games like blood-curdling ping pong ‘world championships’ in the middle school recess or a game of foosball in the corner pub in a sultry summer evening. As much as we love playing these games, we know
The Milanese designer who brought postmodern design heritage to Hungary
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The Milanese designer who brought postmodern design heritage to Hungary

It all started with a dino on the invitation—the Memphis debut exhibition in 1981 was a major game-changer in design trends. The unconventional invitation was designed by Luciano Florio Paccagnella, who, perhaps didn’t even think at the time that he would still be working under the influence of
Design webshop from the future
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Design webshop from the future

The futuristic Italian design brand JCP UNIVERSE transforms everyday objects into items from an imagined alternative reality. Their newly launched digital store is a perfect example. The brand has always aspired to bring culture to the masses and blurs the lines between art and design. Their objects draw attention to
A design competition dedicated to Parmesan cheese
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A design competition dedicated to Parmesan cheese

The Parmigiano Reggiano® Design Challenge combines Italian gastronomy and design: the aim of the competition is to enhance the dining experience through object culture, with a first prize of an Italian dream vacation. The Parmigiano Reggiano, Italy’s all-time favorite cheese has been made using the same methods and ingredients
Object Fetish Part 8 | The objects of Sándor Borz Kováts
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Object Fetish Part 8 | The objects of Sándor Borz Kováts

The designer leads the way, the industry drops behind—the usual story. No one actually used Borz Kováts’ armchair, yet it still made it into the big book of Hungarian design, and it could have accomplished even more. This time, we focus on the Vargánya and the “red Ferrari of
Alessi celebrates its 100th birthday with special collections
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Alessi celebrates its 100th birthday with special collections

This year, Alessi will present twelve new collections inspired by the products of Italian designer legends such as Alessandro Mendini, Ettore Sottsass and Philippe Starck. Made mostly of stainless steel, Alessi household products have become famous for their playful design and colorful details—just think of Philippe Starck’s Juicy
Interior design studio este’r partners unveils new furniture collection
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Interior design studio este’r partners unveils new furniture collection

Dubbed Cosy Living, interior design studio este’r partners selected its 2021 collection focusing on living rooms from the hottest Italian designers. Szentendre-based interior design studio este’r partners brings the Italian way of life into our living rooms. Eszter Radnóczy and her interior design studio, which has now been
Enzo Mari, a dominant figure of Italian design has passed away
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Enzo Mari, a dominant figure of Italian design has passed away

The legendary Italian designer died a day after his retrospective exhibition was opened on October 17, at the Triennale di Milano. We were just about to publish an article about the design oeuvre of Enzo Mari (1932-2020) being showcased in the framework of a comprehensive exhibition curated by Hans Ulrich
Favorite interiors of the week_10 |  The Italian Edition
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Favorite interiors of the week_10 | The Italian Edition

Each week, we share the most gorgeous, inspiring and coolest interiors that we’ve come across in the past few days. Here comes some perfect eye candy to browse through while sipping your Saturday morning coffee, which you can also use as inspiration for your own home. Italy has been