Magazines from the world Revisiting tradition in the latest edition of Living, out now Revisiting tradition in the latest edition of Living, out now Photographer Martin Parr’s shots of his house and a kitchens special channelling smart innovation. A tour of Abruzzo and a special location, signed by the designer India Mahdavi and star chef Massimo Bottura. An edition packed with ideas and inspiration for summer. “Projects that seem to suggest that in order to wind down, away from the city, there’s no need to overfill the space with superfluous objects, all we need to be able to relax and engage with nature is the bare minimum. While in Puglia, the architect Lorenzo Grifantini focuses on the rigour of a mini fortress that integrates furnishing and whitewashed walls and even a panoramic tower, on the other side of the country, in Amalfi, Annarita Aversa reinterprets the genius loci with sophisticated simplicity. Acting as a backdrop for the few pieces of bespoke furniture, carpets of tiles designed ad hoc which bring together Vietrese tradition and Moorish influences, in dialogue with the belltower of the Duomo.” From the editorial by Francesca Taroni, Editor-in-Chief Credits Video: Michele Foti Magazine: Living Publisher: RCS Mediagroup S.p.A. Read full article 29 June 2021 Add to bookmarks Add to bookmarks Share
Stories The holiday library. 5 important books to savor tranquilly From Robert Wilson’s chairs to fables about the Castiglioni brothers. From the Compasso d’Oro to Beatrice Leanza’s thoughts and a bookazine on luxury. Essential reading for all those with a passion for the topic. Patrizia Malfatti
Exhibitions The latest outdoor furnishing, championing sustainability, material and colour Comfortable and sustainable, outdoor furnishing lends itself to many different interpretations, channelling innovation and constantly evolving aesthetics Marilena Pitino
Stories The biology of light, according to Manuel Spitschan What does chronobiology have to do with design? Manuel Spitschan, professor at the Technische Universität München, explains why light is essential to our well-being. And why designers should know more about it to design better. Giulia Zappa
