The most beautiful subways in the world: when infrastructure becomes architecture
After describing the new Colosseum station on the Rome Metro, a virtuous example of dialogue between contemporary infrastructure and archaeological heritage, our gaze cannot help but expand beyond national borders. In many cities around the world, the subway is no...
The New Colosseum Station: A Major Urban Hub Between Mobility, Archaeology, and Architecture
The opening of the new Colosseum metro station marks an important milestone for Rome, not only from the perspective of mobility, but also in the way the contemporary city engages in dialogue with its own history. Building a transport infrastructure in one of the most...
Christmas Markets and Contemporary Architecture: Five European Cities to Discover in Winter
December has always been synonymous with Christmas markets, lights, mulled wine, and squares transformed into fairy-tale settings. But for those who look at cities with an architectural eye, the Christmas period can also become a privileged opportunity to read urban...
The collapse of the Torre dei Conti and the fragility of our forgotten heritage
The collapse of part of the so-called Torre dei Conti on November 3rd in Rome has dramatically brought attention back to an issue that too often resurfaces only in the wake of tragedy: the fragility of our architectural heritage. Built in 1238 by Riccardo Conti, the...
Reflections on International Architecture Day
Every first Monday of October, in parallel with the United Nations World Habitat Day, the International Union of Architects (UIA) celebrates International Architecture Day, established in 1985. The aim of this annual observance is to offer points of reflection that...
Design Icons
The icons of Design have no time They enter our homes, our offices and all human spaces leaving a sign in the life’s history of each person. Elegance, simplicity, irreverence, colour, minimal ... everything participates in the creation of an object that travels in...
Salone del Mobile: A Journey Through the History of Made in Italy Design
Salone del Mobile: A Journey Through the History of Made in Italy Design Every spring for the past 64 years, the internationally renowned Salone del Mobile has brought the city of Milan to life, turning it into the global capital of design. The Salone del Mobile was...
Christmas in Rome: 5 Unmissable Exhibitions for Architects
History, Innovation, Inspiration Rome, with its millennia-spanning history intertwined with art and architecture, takes on a unique charm during the Christmas season. Every corner of the Eternal City offers glimpses into the past, but in this special season, certain...
Outdoor as a living space: interview with architect Fabrizio Forniti
How to furnish and organise a studio apartment
In uno spazio piccolo basta fare scelte calibrate Arredare e organizzare un monolocale richiede una pianificazione intelligente e una progettazione creativa per massimizzare lo spazio disponibile e creare un ambiente funzionale e accogliente. In questo articolo...
ArchitectsParty Roma by Towant
The party organised by the FAD studio, with DJ sets, live sax music and beautiful people! In 2020, we took part with four other architecture studios in ArchiChefNight, which involved the preparation of a dish that said something about ourselves. This year Towant the...
Choosing the Right Flooring for Your Home
Types of flooring, rooms, styles and designs Choosing the right flooring for your home is an important decision, and involves more than just its aesthetic appearance. The floor adds to the atmosphere and style of a room, and also impacts the practical nature of the...