Habemus Papam
A new pope rekindles a visual and symbolic genealogy: from the Baroque splendor of Herrera to Raphael’s iconographic vision, the Leos of the past between painting, politics, and faith.
The Triennale Milano International Exhibition has just opened. Here's what we saw
“Inequalities” tells stories of disparity, contemporary paradoxes and urban and social regeneration projects through installations and national pavilions. Between geopolitics, biopolitics and architecture, Domus has selected 10 things not to be missed.
The redesign of the Starbucks cup: now compostable and high-tech
Designed and produced in Wales using innovative Italian technology, Starbucks debuts its new plastic-free, compostable, and highly recyclable coffee cup.
5 proposals for the memorial dedicated to Queen Elizabeth II, from Foster + Partners to Heatherwick Studio
A memorial dedicated to the longest-serving queen in British history is to be built in the heart of St James's Park in London. Five international firms have submitted their proposals, from monumental sculptures to suspended bridges.
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Rotterdam welcomes Fenix by MAD Architects, the new museum dedicated to the history of migration
Domus visited the Fenix Museum, which explores the theme of migration as a universal human experience. It is Ma Yansong's first cultural project in Europe.
The sculpture by Ben Dobbin, from Foster + Partners, is an architectural project inspired by whisky and Buckminster Fuller
In collaboration with The Dalmore and the V&A Dundee museum, Dobbin has created a bronze sculpture to celebrate the Scottish landscape and a rare, 52-year-old whisky.
Oppo’s Pop-Up Store Featuring Graphic Designer Davide Vavalà
Davide Vavalà signs a capsule collection for Oppo Reno13, celebrated with an immersive pop-up in the heart of Portanuova.
Tilda Swinton has curated a design exhibition in Paris
Held at the Paris headquarters of the auction house Christie's, the exhibition “Supersonic Mediaeval”, curated by the British actress, tells of the contemporary potential of the decorative arts and their rootedness in London's urban memory, through the works of Marianna Kennedy.
Twin houses in the Bavarian Alps made of concrete and wood
Buero Wagner's design for twin houses overlooking an alpine lake in Bavaria features archetypal geometries and elementary materials, with a single exposed pillar in both houses.
Why are stuffed creatures hanging from bags and what's their link to blind boxes
The unboxing ritual has a long-standing tradition on digital platforms. But now, anonymous boxes filled with strange puppets are taking over. What is going on?
Open House Milan: 10 architectural gems to visit this weekend
From Terragni to Snøhetta, from Caccia Dominioni to Zanuso, on the weekend of May 17-18 you can discover Milan's rich architectural heritage, including iconic works and hidden gems.
A red ring has transformed a paved area into a public park
In Etne, Norway, Local and Pir2 designed a multifunctional, open and sustainable public park through a participatory design process involving students.
AltoVolo’s new quadcopter could be remembered as the first flying car
The London-based startup has unveiled Sigma, its hybrid aircraft designed to redefine personal flight — it can easily take off right from home.
Farewell to Koyo Kouoh (1967-2025), curator of the 2026 Venice Art Biennale
We remember Koyo Kouoh, the art critic who passed away prematurely, by looking back at her career and her initial comments following her appointment. She was the first African curator to lead the Venice Art Biennale.
This Venetian house is not what you’d expect — and it’s unmissable if you’re going to the Biennale
Over the course of four months, Georgian artist Tolia Astakhishvili has transformed a 15th-century Venetian house — now home to the Nicoletta Fiorucci Foundation — into a total artwork. The result is hauntingly powerful.
Domus 1101 is now available
In the May issue of Domus, curated by Bjarke Ingels, glass is explored as a key element in contemporary design.
The binocular-shaped building designed by Frank Gehry in Los Angeles is up for sale
The complex, which was Google's headquarters for 15 years, was designed by architect Frank O. Gehry. The price is unknown, but it is now on the market.
Biennale 2025 pavilions: we’ve seen them—here’s what we recommend
Here is a preview of the Architecture Biennale, which opens this weekend. Between the Giardini and the Arsenale, these are the pavilions we recommend you visit.
Venice Architecture Biennale 2025: Golden Lion goes to espresso brewed with canal water
The American studio Diller Scofidio + Renfro's Canal Café is a project that purifies lagoon water and turns it into espresso—blending sustainability, provocation, and everyday ritual.
Gaudí’s Batlló chair is back after a century, in a limited edition
This iconic piece of furniture, originally designed by Gaudí for Casa Batlló, is back in production and will be exhibited in New York.
The Domus guide to Venice and its surroundings
Once the Architecture Biennale gates have been opened, the city on the water discloses to visitors. But there is more than an open-air museum: here is a selection of places to understand Venice through its architectures.
What’s with the AI invasion of action figures
Among the many digital aesthetics spawned by the rise of ChatGPT, there are also fake toys: a full-blown mass phenomenon so widespread that their surprise factor has all but vanished.
How ON and Bureau Borsche designed a new logo that “represents a community”
Five years after its founding, On unveils the new logo for the On Athletics Club and the 2025 race kits, sharing in an exclusive interview with Domus the story behind the redesign that shaped a symbol of connection, unity and sporting ambition.
For Bjarke Ingels, glass is the closest we have to space-age
In the May editorial, the guest editor of Domus explores the surprising evolution of glass: from the Venetian monopoly to the technological revival that today sees this material as the protagonist of architecture.
Land Rover revives the classic Defender Soft Top, but it comes at a cost
Land Rover Classics is launching a bespoke version of the iconic Defender variant. All cars will be made-to-order and start from £195,000.
68 million restoration project revives the Sammezzano Castle, Florence’s Orientalist masterpiece
Italy’s most significant example of Moorish Revival architecture is now preparing for a new life as a public museum.
First photos from the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025
A visual journey through the 19th International Architecture Exhibition: images that tell the story of the Biennale pavilions curated by Carlo Ratti.
Design transforms the climate crisis into an opportunity: we visited the Solar Biennial
At the Biennial, hosted this year at the prestigious Mudac in Lausanne, design takes on solar energy and turns climate adaptation into a creative, political, and sensual act.
The architecture of the Conclave
The Sistine Chapel, a guest house – home of the last Pope – born to replace dormitories, a palace stripped of its roof in the Middle Ages: the election of a Pope is also a matter of space, not just of spirit.
When cinema anticipates the future: 9 hi-tech prophecies, from AI to self-driving cars
Through movies and TV series, science fiction has envisioned countless possible futures – many of which have become part of our present.
Il looks like an old cassette player, but it’s a high-tech music device
Pocket-sized, with a color display, dual audio outputs, and up to 15 hours of battery life for high-fidelity listening with retro charm: this is the new SnowSky Retro Mini from Fiio.
A preview of the Architecture Biennale 2025: what we know before the opening
With just hours to go until the start of the Biennale, Venice is preparing to welcome its 19th edition, which will feature both established names and new entrants. Here is a preview of each pavilion.