Chiara Dal Canto – författare

As part of the series dedicated to 'Made in Italy' architecture and design (Carlo Scarpa, Piero Portaluppi), this latest book features a stunning collection of interiors by acclaimed Italian designers and architects from the second half of the twentieth century. Each of these exquisite spaces perfectly embodies the designer s unique creative spirit, encapsulating both the essence of the designer s personal style and taste with the trends of the era. The ten projects, all specially photographed for the book, include such names in Italian architecture and design as: Carlo Mollino, Carlo Scarpa, Ettore Sottsass, Gae Aulenti, Osvaldo Borsani, Piero and Barnaba Fornasetti, among others. Ranging from residential to office spaces, each of these unique spaces has remained largely unchanged, and decades later they still speak for those who conceived of and inhabited them: Casa Fornasetti provides a unique testimony to the world of Piero Fornasetti, and now that of his son, Barnaba, who carries on his work and brand with strength and innovation; Casa Mollino represents the peak of architect Carlo Mollino s ideas, beautifully serving as his aesthetic and conceptual legacy; and the vibrant, ironic, colorful Casa Quarestani perfectly sums up the poetic vision of Ettore Sottsass. This book will be a must have for lovers of bold design and stylish Italian interiors.

Who can resist the story of Milan s journey from the postwar years to the present? Once an industrial center, hastily rebuilt after the war, foggy and polluted, it seemed somewhat provincial. And yet today it is considered trendy, modern, welcoming, international, and green. This book depicts a new trendsetting city, which attracts millions of visitors annually for major fashion, design, gastronomy, sports, and world-class art events. A photographic itinerary of the city illustrates how hundreds of years of layered history the source of the deep Milanese soul coexists with a decidedly contemporary global identity. Vivid photo reporting by Lea Anouchinsky winds through Milan s streets and squares, the historic palazzi and rationalist buildings, and the latest architecture and cultural sites, while spotlighting the city s best accommodations and food and drink spots. A lively text by journalist Chiara Dal Canto identifies the coolest neighborhoods and their most characteristic features. There could be no better accompaniment for anyone planning a trip to Milan, who has visited and wants to recall its magic, and of course anyone who loves the taste and style of the Italian art of living.