Italian bank Intesa Sanpaolo has embarked on a mergers and acquisition programme with cultural clout, turning prestigious buildings in Milan, Turin and Vicenza into the Gallerie d’Italia – public art museums displaying the…
Your business need not be the result of a sudden brainwave. Sometimes slow and steady wins the race. We speak to four company leaders about how on-the-ground experience is often invaluable to future ventures, whether it’s…
A ryokan in the small city
of Maebashi with 300 years of history has been brought up to date in stunning fashion. Now the Shiroiya
is attracting premier design
and hospitality talent to
a quiet corner of Japan.
What do Italians think makes their country special? We speak to nine prominent
residents, from actors to art collectors, to find out what they love most about
the Bel Paese – and its ability to bounce back.
The supremacy of the Italian design sector lies in its craftsmanship, use of fine materials and stylistic ingenuity. But our look at recent developments shows that it’s also an industry that knows how to innovate and evolve…
Never has the home been more important to us: an abode that’s functional and well designed is a sanctuary in uncertain times that can offer a huge boost to our quality of life. With this in mind, we’re here to help. As we…
How do you fit out a new office? We created four fantasy firms and gave four very real architects the task of creating the perfect spaces, from home office to full-steam-ahead operation.
In an attempt to attract foreign investment and ditch its Soviet-era image, the Georgian president has enlisted Michele De Lucchi to fill the capital’s skies with ambitious architecture. The Italian is clearly succeeding…