50 museums to visit in a lifetime
A global journey in search of the museums that made history, through nearly a century of the Domus archive.
10 stunning land art sites in Italy
From Burri’s emblematic Cretto to the sculptures immersed in the nature of Pollino National Park. A selection of Land Art sites to visit in Italy to lose yourself among artworks and landscape.
When architects design for themselves: 15 signature homes
A selection of architectures designed to express their author‘s lifestyle and poetics of space, from Wright to Boonserm Premthada via Gehry, Gropius and the Eames.
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Exhibitions not to be missed this summer
Summer is approaching, and the desire to travel to new places or to return to the cities we love is growing stronger: from New York to Shanghai, from the Steve McQueen exhibition to the Yu Ji exhibition, here are the unmissable events for the coming months.
Tiny house in the forests of California
Mork-Ulnes Architects embarked on a quest for the language of domestic warmth in a small guesthouse blending flexibility, functionality and sustainability of construction.
In Riyadh, a building combining digital art and traditional architecture
Diriyah Art Futures, designed by Schiattarella Associati, is the world’s first brand new building dedicated to the production, presentation and sale of digital art, promoting culture and innovation in the Arabian Peninsula.
12 labyrinths and “magical” parks to visit in Italy
From Scarzuola in Bomarzo to the Masone Labyrinth, passing through less famous but equally fascinating gardens, a journey between nature and esotericism to get lost and find yourself amidst monsters, arcane symbols and stone gazes.
In California, a lizard-inspired pedestrian bridge
SPF:architects has completed construction of a new crosswalk crossing over a freeway at the edge of Lost Hills Park, north of Los Angeles.
Who was Pino Pascali (1935-1968)
Sculpture, set designer, graphic designer and performer, Pascali is one of the most eclectic and innovative protagonists of contemporary Italian art and is still highly relevant, as demonstrated by the exhibition currently on display at Fondazione Prada in Milan.
AI is reshaping Google search as you know it: here’s how
At Google I/O 2024, the company introduced a flurry of new AI-based tools that will revolutionize how we search the internet and use our smartphones - but failed to explain how this won’t disrupt the web.
La Haine is always relevant, even 30 years later
Some movies age badly, some age well, and others do not age at all. This is the case with Mathieu Kassovitz’s 1995 masterpiece, which comes back to the theaters in a restored 4K version. Here is why you should watch it again.
Rediscovering Ilio Negri’s graphic design: vision, communication, and protest
Author of four Domus covers, the Milanese graphic designer (1926-1974) reached his peak with the communication of grand themes, such as the ecological series “No to civilization if this is civilization.”
Three symbols of Milanese architecture, one new sound: now happening at Terraforma Exo
Gio Ponti’s Torre Branca, Burri’s Teatro Continuo and the Biblioteca al Parco: international sounds and Italian architecture meet at Terraforma Exo on June 15 and 16 in Milan’s Parco Sempione.
Carlo Ratti’s proposal to rebuild the collapsed Baltimore Bridge
The design focuses on sustainability, photovoltaic panels, and some integrated smart features.
Land art in the Alps: 9 must-see parks at high altitudes
Land art is more relevant than ever: in the mountains between Italy, Austria, and Switzerland you can find nine places that uniquely combine art and nature, human creativity, and landscape conservation.
SOM’s new office tower in Miami prioritizes the well-being of its occupants
848 Brickell seems to fully embody the spirit of Miami, where great importance is attributed to psychophysical well-being, which do not necessarily detract from productivity.
Mediterranean contemporary on the Catalan coast
An apartment building in Mataró reinterprets the warm and radiant atmospheres of the Mediterranean urban vernacular between the quest for sustainability and a sophisticated living experience.
Renzo Piano unveils first renders of his Boca Raton project
The Center aims to become a significant and innovative cultural institution, contributing to shaping the leaders of the future.
Rafael Moneo in San Sebastián, from the Domus archive
On the eve of the year 2000, work was completed in the Spanish city on the Kursaal, the auditorium and conference centre with which the Pritzker Prize-winning architect intertwined chance, radical gesture and the urban value of design.
A renovated apartment in Florence reviving 60s and 70s design
Renovated for an art and design enthusiast by architect Caterina Valenti, a home with a profound history unfolds amidst precious details and unique objects.
Tate Modern hosts Gucci’s latest show: browse the pictures
London’s contrasts inspired Sabato de Sarno’s first Cruise collection for the Maison, in the Tanks space redesigned by Herzog & de Meuron.
Dyson’s first all-in-one vacuum and mopping device is launched
The UK firm introduced Wash G1, a great feat of mechanical engineering.
First park in Shenzhen’s new “water city” is completed
The first in a series of public spaces designed by Field Operations that will serve stormwater management and flood protection has opened in Qianhai.
Pneuhaus turns inflatable seats into self-defence tools
The design studio with a new version of its Street Seats hopes to itigate dangers and tensions between police and students during pro-Palestine protests at US universities.
The uniqueness of the Citroën DS as explained by Norman Foster
Domus’ 2024 guest editor, a great car design enthusiast, remembers as a student seeing the iconic French car for the first time at the Triennale di Milano.
Mecanoo converts an ancient city hall in Scotland into a museum
The Perth Museum is a place rich in history, renovated in a fruitful balance between preservation and innovation, to once again house a symbol such as the Stone of Destiny.
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BIG’s new all-wood cube used ancient Japanese techniques
The new architecture completed by Bjarke Ingels’ studio in collaboration with BNIM for the University of Kansas is an educational building made using laminated wood and dowels based on the Japanese carpentry tradition.
At Milano Linate Airport, you can now board just by showing your face
Biometric technology promises to reduce waiting times and safeguard privacy as face recognition replaces document control. Linate is the first airport in Europe to adopt it.
Customised wall coverings for a luxury spa in Milan
The technical qualities of Gavatex fabrics meet the aesthetic beauty of 3D printing in a prestigious setting: The Longevity Spa at the Portrait Hotel in Milan.
Why Bruno Munari was a special graphic designer
A major retrospective dedicated to the Italian designer showcases his extensive work as a graphic designer and publisher, spanning from illustrations to his groundbreaking collaborations with Einaudi and Bompiani.
Now you can spend a night into Up’s hot air balloon house
To celebrate the first 15 years of the beloved Pixar animated film, the Up house in on Airbnb, and who knows, maybe you could even find a snipe.