Stefano Boeri completes new entrance and walkway at Rome's Domus Aurea
Stefano Boeri Architetti has inserted an entrance kiosk and a pedestrian walkway that provides access to subterranean rooms within Rome's historic Domus Aurea palace. More
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Doug Aitken creates kaleidoscopic catwalk for Saint Laurent show in Venice
American artist Doug Aitken has designed a plant-filled mirrored installation for the Saint Laurent menswear Spring Summer 2022 fashion show in Venice. More
Bolza family turns 1,000-year-old Italian castle into Hotel Castello di Reschio
A 10th-century castle in the Umbrian hills has been restored and transformed into a hotel by Count Benedikt Bolza and his family, who created custom furniture for its 36 suites, restaurant and spa. More
"Hyperloop is all hype" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are debating the development of a Hyperloop high-speed transport system in Italy. More
Ferrari unveils glossy lifestyle concept store designed by Sybarite
London architectural studio Sybarite has paid tribute to Ferrari's legacy in the car brand's lifestyle concept store, which features a scarlet glass wall that recalls a racetrack and a terracotta facade that nods to its Italian heritage. More
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Zaha Hadid Architects set to design Italian Hyperloop system
London studio Zaha Hadid Architects has signed an agreement to develop a Hyperloop high-speed transport system across Italy. More
Venice Architecture Biennale
Venice Architecture Biennale
Dirk Somers creates fictional city from fifty recently completed Flemish buildings
Dirk Somers, founder of Antwerp studio Bovenbouw Architectuur, created a "fictional, yet recognisable" Flemish city named Composite Presence for the Belgian Pavilion at this year's Venice Architecture Biennale. More
Fashion brand Forte Forte "drowns" its Rome store in green onyx
Green onyx lines the floors and walls of this fashion boutique in Rome by creative duo Giada Forte and Robert Vattilana. More
Presicci + Pantanella D'Ettorre Architetti creates minimalist Tuscan farmhouse
Architects Valeria Presicci and Carlo Pantanella D'Ettorre have completed a house in Orbetello, Italy, featuring a simple stone exterior and pared-back interiors. More
Dezeen Debate
Dezeen Debate
The latest Apple store features in today's Dezeen Weekly newsletter
The latest edition of our Dezeen Weekly newsletter includes the largest Apple Store in Europe. More
Foster + Partners turns palazzo in Rome into Apple Store
Fosters + Partners has restored and converted the Palazzo Marignoli in Rome into an Apple Store, uncovering historic features and opening up a central courtyard. More
Venice Architecture Biennale
Venice Architecture Biennale
Germany's 2038 pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale puts QR codes on walls of empty building
Germany has divided opinion at the Venice Architecture Biennale by inviting visitors to wander around an empty pavilion and experience digital content via QR codes. More
Venice Architecture Biennale
Venice Architecture Biennale
Visitors share their impressions of "interesting and courageous" Venice Architecture Biennale
With the Venice Architecture Biennale now open to the public, attendees have given their verdict on the first major cultural event to take place since the pandemic began. More
Venice Architecture Biennale
Venice Architecture Biennale
The pandemic has "re-imagined how we can exhibit" says Venice Architecture Biennale curator Hashim Sarkis
The Venice Architecture Biennale opens this week. Installing it during the pandemic has forced participants to work in a more collaborative and sustainable way in line with the event's key themes, according to curator Hashim Sarkis. More
Stefano Boeri named curator of "unmissable" Salone del Mobile furniture fair in September
Milanese architect Stefano Boeri will curate this year's Salone del Mobile, where members of the public will be able to buy discounted products for the first time. More
Plans revealed for Colosseum amphitheatre's retractable floor
The Italian government has approved plans designed by architecture studio Labics and Fabio Fumagalli with engineering firm Milan Ingegneria to create a remote-controlled, retractable floor within the Colosseum arena in Rome. More
Salone del Mobile to go ahead in September 2021 following "constructive internal debate"
Organisers of Milan's Salone del Mobile have confirmed that the furniture fair will take place in September, ending speculation that the event would be cancelled or moved to a smaller venue. More
Tecla house 3D-printed from locally sourced clay
Bologna-based architecture studio Mario Cucinella Architects and 3D printing specialists WASP have collaborated to create a low-carbon housing prototype that is 3D printed using clay. More
Venice Architecture Biennale pavilions set to hold "silent openings" without visitors
The organisers of national pavilions of the upcoming Venice Architecture Biennale are planning to open without guests next month due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. More
Milan's fuorisalone organisers vow to hold events in September despite doubts over Salone del Mobile
Sixteen of Milan's design platforms have joined forces to commit to holding events in September even if the Salone del Mobile is forced to cancel. More