Andrea Pugiotto
Five days of fun at Salone del Mobile 2025
The 63rd edition of the furniture industry’s premier global showcase took place in April and Monocle had a front-row seat.
Five unmissable pavilions at the 19th Venice Architecture Biennale
From Australia’s interactive exhibition highlighting Indigenous knowledge systems, a pavilion built upon a Korean nursery rhyme and the UK’s earth-based repair practices, here are some of this year’s must-see contributions.
Meet the team behind Milan’s Salone de Mobile
The furniture industry’s prestige annual event relies on the hard work and expertise of a dedicated team.
Anticà mera, the scouting service that knows Milan’s most secret spots
Though beautiful, Italy’s fashion capital can be a little secretive. Enter Anticà mera.
Behind the scenes at Salone del Mobile’s unofficial watering hole: Bar Basso
In the decades-long reign of the industry fair, Bar Basso has been the place where the design world gets drunk. Here’s how it became Milan’s centre of gravity.
Snøhetta’s regeneration of a former slaughterhouse into a social hub
A long-abandoned former abattoir in Milan is undergoing a makeover – and its developers are keen to keep the community involved in its rebirth.
Five creative forces shaping the worlds of architecture and design
From a designer honing Nigeria’s modern craft legacy to a pioneering Milanese gallerist, our interviewees share their thoughts about their work and this year’s Salone del Mobile.
Interview: Giulia Molteni, Molteni&C
A new flagship in a former 19th-century family residence is not only a literal home for Molteni&C – it’s a spiritual one too.
Interview: Draga & Aurel on using resin to create multiple dimensions
Meet the designers whose refined, transparent creations work best in three dimensions.
April showers: How one studio has transformed a former pool into a design showcase
The abandoned basement of swimming pool might not seem like the place for an exhibition but 6:AM Glassworks has risen to the challenge.
