Aldo Borletti founded the Compasso d’Oro (Golden Compass) competition and the award for product aesthetics at the Italian department store La Rinascente at the X Triennale (see Milan Triennale) in Milan in 1954. In Europe, the award was the first of its kind. Read More →
Argentina has a long history of stunning Brutalist concrete buildings. These residences generally connect the inside and outside through huge windows and a flat, low silhouette, showcasing the country’s harsh environment.Read More →
Symmetry in design and nature creates balance and harmony, drawing attention and triggering intuitive excitement. However, over-reverence may lead to stagnation.Read More →
The J39 Chair, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1947, represents Danish Modern furniture and is known for its durability and refined appeal.Read More →
Max Gradl was a German architect and designer, studied in Munich, worked at Alexandr Koch, and contributed to the 1903 ‘Fine Metals Exhibition’ in Stuttgart.Read More →