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Back in Australia by popular demand: The update from MDF Italia’s Frederik Billiau

Back in Australia by popular demand: The update from MDF Italia’s Frederik Billiau

MDF Italia is now on the floor and displayed to best advantage at Bachli — and every product is an example of beautiful minimal design at its best. Jan Henderson speaks with MDF Italia’s CEO, Frederik Billau.

Calling all visitors to this year’s Salone del Mobile

Calling all visitors to this year’s Salone del Mobile

The team across Indesign is filling the calendar with events in preparation for the year’s biggest international design fair, but the most important question – will we see you there? Let us know!

Lose yourself inside a labyrinth of high fashion and immersive design

Lose yourself inside a labyrinth of high fashion and immersive design

Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum hosts the latest Gucci Garden iteration. It’s an immersive experience bringing together fashion, design, psychology and pop culture in a multisensory walk-through exhibition.

Theatrical architecture: Why Baroque design still holds influence around the globe

Theatrical architecture: Why Baroque design still holds influence around the globe

Baroque architecture is an extravagant design movement which swept through Europe across the 17th century

Eternal summer: The best of al fresco living

Eternal summer: The best of al fresco living

As the summer season inches closer and closer, Pedrali invites you to immerse yourselves in the magic of the outdoors with great design.

A sinuous masterpiece, inspired by the majestic qualities of the butterfly

A sinuous masterpiece, inspired by the majestic qualities of the butterfly

The Butterfly Table by Cattelan Italia is an architectural masterpiece, designed to bring magic to the modern dining experience.

A sight to behold: The magic of expressive lighting

A sight to behold: The magic of expressive lighting

In a magical lighting installation designed by STUDIOX3, Stylecraft extends their European offering with an exciting new collaboration with Italian powerhouse, Artemide.

Manerba’s new collection makes places we work ‘A Place to Live’

Manerba’s new collection makes places we work ‘A Place to Live’

James Richardson Furniture presents Manerba’s latest collection: an eclectic, sculptural collection of 12 pieces to inject a sense of life and wellbeing into the modern workplace.

Leon’s Place: A hidden oasis in the heart of the Eternal City

Leon’s Place: A hidden oasis in the heart of the Eternal City

A magical, boutique hotel by Planetaria Hotels, Leon’s Place is an enchanting symphony of beautiful design both old and new.

How the Manerba sisters make the workplace go ’round

How the Manerba sisters make the workplace go ’round

In today’s workplace where social and activity-based work spaces take precedence, Elisa and Grazia Manerba are curators of ‘exchange’.

Tyron Collection a Testament to Cattelan’s Skillset

Tyron Collection a Testament to Cattelan’s Skillset

Designed by Italian icon Paolo Cattelan, the Tyron Collection is a one-of-a-kind way to put the finish touch on a living space.

Classical, yet avant-garde: La Salita and Viccarbe welcome you to the Mediterranean

Classical, yet avant-garde: La Salita and Viccarbe welcome you to the Mediterranean

Designed by Piero Lissoni for Viccarbe, the Season Chair embraces diners in for a culinary experience that unifies Mediterranean design and a daring epicurean journey.