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Milan Design Week and Salone del Mobile, part two
In the second edition of our special coverage of Milan Design Week and Salone del Mobile, we meet the architect who gave away a selection of collectable pieces to the public and step into the trade hall with Luca Nichetto. Plus: Ronan Bouroullec drops by our pop-up studio to tell…
Extra: Loro Piana at Milan Design Week
Argentinian industrial designer Cristián Mohaded and Francesco Pergamo, director of Loro Piana’s interiors division, discuss their collaboration on a new furniture collection and an installation called “Apachetas”.
Milan Design Week and Salone del Mobile, part one
We meet experimental and independent designers showcasing at Alcova. Plus: the collaborators behind the ‘Bar Flora’ installation share their collection, which utilises venetian glassblowing techniques.
Extra: Bonacina
Bonacina, one of Italy’s oldest design brands, is celebrated for its handmade furniture fashioned from rattan cane. This year the family-run company is marking 135 years of activity by inaugurating a museum showcasing its legacy. Antonia Bonacina tells the story of her family’s commitment to timeless design.
Chatsworth House, Toronto and stage design
We visit a stately home in northern England for an exhibition marrying historic architecture with contemporary artworks. Plus: the signs that define Canada’s biggest city and a conversation with the show and set designer bringing lyrics to life on stage for Alicia Keys and hip-hop artist Loyle Carner.
Extra: Simplifying type
Monocle’s design editor, Nic Monisse, ponders the shift to simplified logos across fashion houses and asks whether sans-serif fonts are here to stay.
Coffee and community
We find out how coffee shops can create communities and head to Singapore for a contemporary take on the reusable cup. Plus: we learn how a neighbourhood coffee shop in Toronto approached a brand refresh.
Extra: Material Bank
Material Bank has revolutionised the selection and specification of timber, tile, brick and steel for architectural projects. We talk to managing director Philippe Brocart about the US operation’s plans for a European launch this spring.
Machine-A, Designing inclusive spaces, Marco Campardo
We celebrate the 10th anniversary of cult fashion shop Machine-A and find out how material choice can play a role in inclusive design. Plus, we meet Marco Campardo, this year’s winner of the Ralph Saltzman prize.
Extra: Winter design
As spring finally arrives, Monocle’s Gregory Scruggs reflects on the charms of winter design.
