Italy
Let Wallpaper* guide you through the worlds of art, design and architecture in Italy - and discover where to go and what to see when you travel to Italy.
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Moto Guzzi opens a new museum at its historic Lake Como factoryThe legendary Italian motorcycle manufacturer unveils its transformed Mandello del Lario headquarters, with a new museum and production facilities designed by American architect Greg Lynn
By Laura May Todd Published
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Head to Tuscany for a design double bill that treats the object as material researchOutsiders, a new creative residency conceived by Tableau, and the 2026 edition of design platform Vestigia both invite designers and artists to experiment with materials and create unique works
By Reeme Idris Published
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The best new hotels to book nowExplore the most stylish new openings in the world, from Ian Schrager’s sleek next act in West Hollywood to a charming boîte in the Burgundian countryside
By Lindsay Cohn Last updated
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Explore the unexpected noble genealogy of the garden gnomeIn the eleventh instalment of ‘Objectify’, architect Carlo Ratti turns his attention to the garden gnome, the design feature where house and garden meet
By Carlo Ratti Published
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Why we still can’t escape ancient Rome’s most successful housing ideaThe tenth instalment of architect Carlo Ratti's series spotlighting Italian design investigates how the condominio, originating in second-century AD Rome, still defines our summer experience
By Carlo Ratti Published
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Architect Carlo Ratti on the lifeguard uniform, Italy’s unlikely design classicIn the ninth instalment of ‘Objectify’, architect Carlo Ratti turns his attention to the Italian lifeguard uniform, where Ferrari red, seaside glamour and a distinct lack of rules have created an unlikely design icon
By Carlo Ratti Published
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An idyllic Piedmont retreat by Ricehouse uses an unusual materialRicehouse, an emerging Italian architecture studio, features in the Wallpaper* Architects Directory 2026. We highlight its Casa LH, which uses byproducts of rice production
By Ifeoluwa Adedeji Published
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Fancy a turnkey home created by a legendary Italian design house? Pininfarina can helpThe Collection Sei Design by Pininfarina x MV Group USA brings bespoke Italian architectural design to an American audience. Just bring a plot
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Architect Carlo Ratti on why the Autogrill bridge is Italy's testbed for motorway designThe eighth instalment of the architect's series, 'Objectify', investigates how the Autogrill bridge attracted some of post-war Italy's greatest architects and engineers
By Carlo Ratti Published
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The surprising design history of the Campari Soda bottleArchitect Carlo Ratti investigates how the Campari Soda bottle became a part of everyone's favourite summer ritual – and explores its secret Fascist design origins
By Carlo Ratti Published
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Get up close and personal with icons of Italian design at Nilufar's summery New York residencyWorks by Gabriella Crespi, Carlo Mollino and more congregate to create a design lover's beach scene at New York's Galerie56
By Anna Fixsen Published
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From Venice to Sicily, these are Italy’s most exciting new hotelsItaly’s best new hotels for 2026 include revived palazzi, mountain hideaways, beachside takeovers and grand names entering a new chapter
By Laura May Todd Published
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Architect Carlo Ratti on why the Telepass equals freedom with every beepThe sixth instalment of the architect's series, 'Objectify', investigates how the Telepass brought freedom to the motorway
By Carlo Ratti Published
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Architect Carlo Ratti on why the pedalò is the most democratic vessel in the MediterraneanThe fifth instalment of the architect's series, 'Objectify,' investigates how the pedalò shows that 'form follows fun'
By Carlo Ratti Published
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‘We all need a little madness’: Mario Cucinella brings a living garden to Palermo’s Festino di Santa RosaliaA towering garden chariot designed by MCA takes centre stage at Palermo's centuries-old Festino di Santa Rosalia – a celebration of life, faith, liberation and belonging
By Ali Morris Published
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Incoming Triennale president Vincenzo Trione outlines the museum’s next four yearsThe president’s newly announced team includes designer Michele de Lucchi, who will lead the Museo del Design Italiano with a focus on craftsmanship
By Laura May Todd Published
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These are the world’s best hotel pools worth planning a trip aroundFrom cliff-edge infinity pools to volcanic lagoons and desert swims, these design-led hotels make the outdoor pool the main event
By Sofia de la Cruz Last updated
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Carlo Ratti on why the Vibram sole is a staple of the Italian summerThe fourth instalment of the architect's series, 'Objectify,' investigates how Italy's Vibram sole helped the world find its footing
By Carlo Ratti Published
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Carlo Ratti explores the Italian summer through objects. Next up, the MicrolinoThe second instalment of the architect's series, 'Objectify,' investigates Italy's tiniest car, the Microlino
By Carlo Ratti Published
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No Roman holiday is complete without this new guide to the city’s modern architectureModern Rome is the newest publication from Blue Crow Media’s growing collection of architectural city guides and detailed maps. We take a tour
By Jonathan Bell Published
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These were the best collections of Milan Fashion Week Men’s, from Thom Browne to PradaAs menswear month reaches its halfway point, read Wallpaper’s pick of the standouts from the Italian fashion capital
By Jack Moss Published
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This chic bar in Turin reinterprets 1960s office designChrome, stainless steel and bold colour accents define designer Fabio Fantolino’s latest hospitality project, inspired by the golden age of office interiors
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Wallpaper* checks into W Sardinia, a magical stay where vintage nostalgia and folklore meetThe Marriott Bonvoy’s new hotel marks a new chapter for W, venturing away from its party reputation
By Tianna Williams Published
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Carlo Ratti explores the Italian summer through objects. First stop? The mosquito coilThe first instalment of the architect's series, 'Objectify,' investigates the humble mosquito coil
By Carlo Ratti Published
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Feel like a guardian of the sea in a restored Italian watchtowerA historic Tuscan castle on the Romito Coast was layered in mystery; now its charm and spirit have been restored by architectural and interior design studio Tono
By Tianna Williams Published
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Check into South Tyrol’s newest design-led mountain retreatArchitect Matteo Thun’s latest project brings 24 new suites and a wellness complex to a 150-year-old retreat framed by the peaks of the Stelvio National Park
By Daven Wu Published
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‘People were not ready’ for Walter Pfeiffer’s photography in the 1970s; now we can’t get enough‘In Good Company’ at Pinacoteca Agnelli in Italy is the photographer’s first large-scale presentation outside his native Switzerland, featuring 100 works from six decades – we meet
By Zoe Whitfield Published


