Shaping Beauty

Outside Legoland: Domenico Franco inserts oversize Lego vehicles in Rome streetscape

Rome-based architect to highlight the gap between utopia and reality

LEGO outside LEGOLAND – All images ©Domenico Franco, courtesy of Domenico Franco. In the 70s, while the famous Legoland fun park was being built in Billund, Denmark, Lego designers envisioned…

The Piano Nobile at the Palazzo Molin in Venice to sell at auction

The 15th century contemporary residence will sell through Concierge Auctions.

Palazzo Molin, Venice A 15th century contemporary residence located on the water in the heart of Venice, Italy - a modernized property bringing a rare opportunity to the marketplace -…

Maison Magic: contemporary classicism

In Naples, the brides’ dreams come true in an atelier with bright and ethereal atmospheres.

Maison Magic Atelier, Naples Enhance the content, not the container: this is the intent of the new headquarters of Maison Magic, old wedding dresses shop of Naples. Set in an…

Homage to Renzo Mongiardino (1916-1998)

The exhibition will take place from 28 September to 11 December in the Sforza’s castle.

Renzo Mongiardino - Heinz House, London - photo Massimo Listri From 28th September to 11th December it will be possibile to visit the exposition “Homage to Renzo Mongiardino (1916-1998) Architect…

A look ahead to the 2016 Venice Architecture Biennale

Robotic construction and the housing crisis among the key themes of this year edition.

With the Venice Architecture Biennale 2016 just around the corner, we examined some of the key themes already emerging from the world's biggest architectural exhibition, including robotic construction (pictured) and the…

Good fingertips to win the global competition. Daverio at Expo 2015

How can Italian entrepreneurs win the global competition, exploiting Italian craftmanship? According to Professor Philippe Daverio, there is only one way: through an humanitarian mission, through political project to spread…

Hero, the Homage to David, now in Florence

The beautiful artwork by Italian Architect Antonio Pio Saracino reinterprets the David at Accademia Gallery

New edition of Bryant Park's "Hero" by Italian Architect and Designer Antonio Pio Saracino commissioned by New York-based global emerging markets group (GEM) unveiled and exhibited at Accademia Gallery. Hero…

Syracuse University Creates “Trans(inter)ference” Installation

The project favors the space between idea and resolution, "between old and new."

Courtesy of Daniele Profeta and Maya Alam For the 10th Festival des Architectures Vives in Montpellier, Syracuse University commissioned a team to design an installation in the courtyard of Hôtel Audessan. The…

Addition to S. Maria Convent / LR-Architetti

Urban regeneration to enhance functions and usability of public buildings.

© Marco Introini Architects: LR-Architetti Location: Gonzaga MN, Italy Area: 187.0 sqm Project Year: 2015 Photographs: Marco Introini © Marco Introini From the architect.The redevelopment of the former convent of…

Good fingertips to win the global competition. Daverio at Expo 2015

At EXPO, Philippe Daverio for an humanitarian project to spread beauty and save Italy.

How can Italian entrepreneurs win the global competition, exploiting Italian craftmanship? According to Professor Philippe Daverio, there is only one way: through an humanitarian mission, through political project to spread…