Tariffs: the story of a brake
An elegy of barriers between history and art. A concise journey through the history of tariffs, from their archaic origins to their modern implications—read through canvases that portray their economic gesture.
Swimming in a church, thanks to a new project by MVRDV
In the south of the Netherlands, the church of Saint Francis of Assisi in Heerlen will be filled with water and transformed into a public swimming pool by 2027. But that won't be its only function.
Microliving: the paradoxical myth of living in a mini-home
We live in an era of housing compression, and micro-apartments have become part of our imagination. But at what cost?
Photos of the best pavilions of Osaka 2025
There are Norman Foster and Lina Ghotmeh, but not only: the exhibition's ephemeral architecture has been designed by many of the top names in Japanese design, starting with Kengo Kuma.
Send us your project!
Now you can share your work through a new function by Domus where you can upload your architecture, design, interior, graphics, illustration, photography and art projects.
Winning pictures of the 2025 Sony World Photography Awards are absolutely stunning
The World Photography Organisation has announced this year's SWPA winners. Zed Nelson, author of the project "The Anthropocene Illusion", is the Photographer of the Year.
Carola Bestetti: the quiet elegance of Living Divani, between tradition and future
Leading the company since 2020, Bestetti discusses with Domus how she brought Living Divani towards a new phase, maintaining its deep-rooted identity while opening it to a dialogue with new languages and perspectives.
2026 Winter Olympic torches designed by Carlo Ratti
Designed by Carlo Ratti Associati and Cavagna Group, the “Essential” torches pay tribute to Italian design and sustainability.
Voce, Triennale’s new space dedicated to music and sound, is a “monstrous sound machine” in Milan
Triennale presents a new space that is not just a club or a concert hall: 300 square meters devoted to top-quality audio and musical experiences, extending into the garden.
Who shapes beauty today? The algorithm
Algorithms are rewriting the codes of contemporary aesthetics: they favor what’s viral and shareable, generating images optimized for social media. Are we heading toward a standardized visual culture — or a mosaic of emerging aesthetic niches? Artists and theorists weigh in.
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A new pavilion for a new square in Milan, designed by Piuarch
At BiM, Milan's new work destination, the Bicocca Pavilion by Piuarch opens, the new multifunctional hub promoting innovation, sustainability and collaboration among universities, companies and institutions.
In Genoa, an apartment reflects the multi-layered spirit of a neighbourhood
In the heart of Genoa’s Molo district – known locally as “Meu” – llabb studio has completed a renovation project that seamlessly blends tradition with contemporary design.
The legacy of Milan Design Week is a space where to do nothing
Well, almost. Matilde Cassani has permanently transformed the spaces of Base Milano with an installation, and Martina Rota activated it by questioning bodies, strength, and image through a performance.
The world’s first fully AI-driven architectural project is in Slovenia
Tim Fu designs a masterplan with six new luxury villas on the shores of Lake Bled, reinterpreting the vernacular vocabulary and unleashing creativity with the support of AI throughout the entire design process.
Black Mirror isn’t just sci-fi: it’s speculative design fiction on screen
A new season of the Netflix anthology series has just been released: we suggest a different way of watching it—through the lens of design, revisiting iconic episodes like Metalhead and San Junipero.
Hotaru is a floating turntable but also a light
The Japanese brand Audio-Technica has unveiled a limited edition turntable with a base that can light up in different colours.
Manifesto for the new Milan: Bjarke Ingels discusses BIG's CityWave
The guest editor 2025 presents the latest piece of the CityLife puzzle as a symbol of a ‘unifying’ city of the future.
Burj Khalifa penthouse, 400 metres above ground, for sale at 51 million dollars
At nearly 396 meters above ground, inside the world’s tallest skyscraper, the 2,000-square-meter duplex awaits a new owner.
The most beautiful photos of Fuorisalone 2025
Another design week is coming to an end: discover it (or rediscover it) through these images, to look at, look at again, and share.
Bjarke Ingels’ lecture with Domus at the Milan Design Week
In the very halls designed by Gio Ponti for the Politecnico di Milano, Bjarke Ingels – founder of BIG and Guest Editor 2025 of Domus – outlined the vision behind his editorial approach: a revisited form of materialism, where technology and design carry a humanistic imprint.
A jewel of Italian rationalism is reopening in northern italy
The former Asilo Infantile Giuseppe Garbagnati in Asnago designed by Cesare Cattaneo, an example of the purest rationalism and for years out of use, reopens its doors as a cultural space while awaiting renovation work that should begin in 2025.
Weekend at the Fuorisalone: what to see before Design Week ends
Design Week is just a few days away. For those who will only have the weekend to see it, we have selected the best of the best.
Milan Design Week. 6 things we recommend seeing
In these last days of the Fuorisalone, we suggest a selection of places to visit. Don't miss the Artemest apartment and the Nanda Vigo exhibition. A compact but intense edition, ready for the liveliest weekend.
MATER IA, the exhibition between photography, design, and artificial intelligence
During Milan Design Week 2025, the Caradosso space will host a collective project where wood, travertine, light, and sound become dialogue tools between disciplines, balancing human creation and artificial intelligence.
From hacking to restomods: Ora Ïto tells the story of his “heretical design”
Viral before social media, nostalgic but nothing too serious: we met the French designer during Milano Design Week, for the launch of his electric restomod of Renault R17.
Vans installation is the most powerful thing of Design Week
It’s the standout of this year’s Design Week – and possibly many recent ones. Willo Perron, the mind behind it, shares how Checkered Future came to life.
From Le Corbusier to BIG, 15 Expo pavilions that made history
As Expo 2025 is opening in Osaka, we have selected the pavilions built for Universal Expositions that have been fundamental milestones in the history of architectural thought.
Fuorisalone. 6 highlights we loved seeing
For the fourth day of Design Week we seek refuge with you from the chaos, the Fomo and the big flows. From the theatre of Formafantasma to the Lirico Giorgio Gaber to the suspended clubbing of Nike x Pan, this Thursday we offer you six small caves in which to take shelter.
How to see Design Week in 2 hours and leave satisfied
After seeing absolutely everything at Fuorisalone, here’s our ultra-narrow selection for those with very little time.
Last chance to visit Palazzo Piacentini in Milan
There is one place that has gone unnoticed during this Design Week that is actually an architectural treasure by the architect Marcello Piacentini that can be visited during these days.
Domus 1100 is now available
In the fourth issue of Domus, edited by Bjarke Ingels, metal becomes the poetic protagonist of architecture. Steel and aluminium are analysed for their aesthetic, functional and environmental impact through projects, interviews and in-depth articles.
5 light projects that impressed us at Euroluce 2025
Every two years, lighting takes center stage at Salone – and 2025 was no exception. From fresh debuts to brilliant reissues, these are the highlights that truly impressed us at Euroluce.
Design Week spots to take a break from Design Week
Design Week in Milan can be overwhelming, and not just for those suffering from typical FOMO. To combat the madness, we've written a guide to how and where to relax during Fuorisalone, without missing out on any of the interesting places and projects.