Andrea Pugiotto
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.

What to expect from Salone del Mobile 2025
Salone del Mobile nourishes the cultural life of its home city – and seeks to leave a lasting legacy.Â

Inside the seven-floor Valletta townhouse that sets a new standard for work-from-home spaces
Houses in Valletta once served as both homes and workplaces. Set on reviving this model, architect Chris Briffa refreshed his own 17th-century house and studio, giving an old idea a new lease of life.
