Architecture and Design

All about Gropius’s most significant works, defined by clean lines, functionality and a modern style, ranging from embassies and factories to private residences.

How high did New York’s Twin Towers, part of the World Trade Center, rise? And what stands in their place today?

Filippo Brunelleschi is one of the most renowned figures of the Italian Renaissance, a central figure in shaping its artistic legacy. Here are some of his masterpieces that grace the city of Florence.

Bangkok’s Elephant Building is an iconic skyscraper that challenges traditional architectural norms. Here’s what makes it unique.

He carved movement, passion and ecstasy into stone. With Bernini, the Baroque became a theatre of spectacle, scandal, satire and awe.

Santiago Calatrava has left an indelible mark on the global architectural landscape. This is a comprehensive overview of his most significant works.

It is now part of the common imagination to associate Greece with the image of blue and white houses, but why are they precisely these colors? Find out more.

The sculptor, who died on 22 June 2025 at the age of 99, left some of his most significant works in Milan and Rome.

Discovering the works of one of the most influential architects of the 18th century, capable of combining the magnificence of the Baroque with the sobriety of the Neoclassical.

The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá is one of Colombia’s most fascinating underground wonders. Here’s how to visit, how much it costs, and what to see inside.

From ancient Persia to the present day: what is the history of the balcony and how have its functions evolved over time?

A journey through architecture that reaches for the skies, where soaring arches and stained-glass windows stand as timeless masterpieces, telling the enduring story of Florence.

Sicilian Baroque is a majestic architectural style that defines many of Sicily’s landmarks: here are its most distinctive features.

Gae Aulenti was a world-renowned architect whose works remain iconic to this day. She played a key role in the transformation of the Musée d'Orsay and earned numerous international accolades for her contributions to architecture and design.

The ‘brutalist’ Torre Velasca has inspired other buildings in Milan and throughout Italy. Here are the most important ones.

TEMPORA, the 2025 edition of Venice Design Week, looks forward to welcoming industry experts and enthusiasts to the lagoon.

A journey to explore a monument that is far more than just a tourist attraction, a true symbol of a profound connection with nature.

Here is a selection of the main design events taking place in 2025 in Italy and around the world that are not to be missed.

A roof shaped like an open book, walls built entirely from hardcovers: this is the dream home for book lovers. Here’s where to find it and what makes it so unique.

‘Everyone said that the Nuvola di Roma was structurally impossible’, but Massimiliano Fuksas knows how to turn dreams into reality.