Riccardo’s Locanda al Colle in Tuscany is a Wunderkammer. The host has lovingly placed numerous furnishing treasures in his guest house, a historic farmhouse, and brought them together to create a harmonious whole. The chairs, tables and lamps come from antique markets and earlier times, from contemporary artists and old design icons, from Italy or London. Breathing new life into old objects and placing them in a new context is one of Riccardo Barsottelli’s passions. It’s worth asking where the pieces in Locanda al Colle come from and what stories they tell…

The OLM Nature Escape is definitely a building with a recognisable character. How did it come about to plan a round building, what challenges are associated with the 360° angle and why is the shape also a symbol of sustainability? We spoke to architect Andreas Gruber about his first hospitality project, which has been thoroughly thought through!

In a world where the fashion industry is facing a huge waste problem, Berlin-based label Ucon Acrobatics has come up with a groundbreaking solution. This fall, the company proudly presented one of the world’s first collections of bags and backpacks made primarily from recycled textiles. A step that not only redefines the boundaries of sustainable fashion, but also paves the way for circular production.

For the fifth consecutive year, the digital and physical design platform Isola joins the Dutch Design Week 2023 taking place in Eindhoven (Netherlands) from October 21st to 29th, 2023, and presents two main exhibitions inspired by Isola’s theme of this year, Nothing Happens if Nothing Happens..

Isola, creator of the namesake digital and physical design platform, participates for the second year in a row in the Dubai Design Week which will take place in the Dubai Design District from 7 to 12 November 2023. The Dubai initiative is part of a wider project to introduce the Isola design community to the international audience by participating in the London Design Festival and the Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven…

Rovaniemi, Jan. 17, 2023- Recycling and conserving resources are becoming increasingly important in times of climate crisis. The transport sector is responsible for almost a quarter of total greenhouse gas emissions in Europe, making it a major cause of climate change. The sector is also the main cause of air pollution in urban areas. Car manufacturers such as Polestar are therefore also continuing to look for innovative, environmentally friendly and sustainable materials, as can be seen in the run-up to Arctic Design Week in Finland.