From 2 to 12 September the Corradi Cinema Lounge will once again be the meeting point on the Lido for a special edition of the Venice Film Festival that will not fail to surprise visitors. As is tradition, design and the cinema stars will meet in the...

In recent years the tourism sector has seen a trend that combines the comfort and elegance of a luxurious hotel with the adventurous charm of a holiday immersed in a forest or under a starry sky. We're talking about glamping, the new way of travelling that's all the rage across the globe, from America to Europe, including Italy.

The discovery of water in the subsoil of the Red Planet has led science to imagine it as a possible destination, a safe harbour for societies of the future, a new settlement for a humanity engaged in interplanetary travel. Soon living on Mars may no longer be science fiction, but rather an increasingly feasible possibility.

Cottages, farmsteads and farmhouses are three historic snapshots of well-defined rural atmospheres, three postcards of bucolic landscapes surrounded by greenery, three types of country houses that we'd all like to escape to sooner or later.

Art and nature have always been closely interconnected. This is because, ever since the dawn of time, man has had a predilection for changing the landscape, moulding it, while at the same time allowing himself be influenced by its power.

From “Community classrooms” to the social vocation of the outdoors: an interview with the architects of Glasgow-based O’DonnellBrown studio

 
A dimension that symbolises post-pandemic recovery and the use of space for new projects with a social vocation, architects are increasingly looking outdoors to host functions that were traditionally linked to the indoor world. The designers at the O’DonnellBrown Studio in Glasgow are well aware that they have revolutionised the idea of a school with their “Community classroom” project, creating an actual classroom designed as a system of wooden components to be assembled and modulated outdoors. Our interview with the architects of Jennifer O’Donnell and Sam Brown's team starts precisely from this new outpost of learning and sociality to raise the question: what does the future hold for the outdoors?

From the drive-in to home screenings: everybody loves outdoor cinemas

 
Magic and tradition: outdoor cinemas have always been a great summer classic offering both the appeal of a good story and the chance to spend some time together enjoying a film, which is made even more memorable thanks to the outdoor surroundings. After the sun sets, city squares, parks and corners are transformed into movie theatres offering a few hours of entertainment and cool respite from the summer heat. 

Summer at home: how to make your home an ideal holiday place, starting from the outdoors

After the recent lockdown, 2020 will be a year for rediscovering your home, even during the summer. A term that we'll probably all get to know better this year is staycation, taking a vacation while staying home. This means that those having an outdoor space to enjoy start with a big advantage.