Mandarin Oriental, Milan Journal - Issue 02 April 2019

ISSUE 02 APRIL 2019

MANDARIN OVERVIEW: World-class Pastry Chef, Nicola di Lena / Opening of Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como / Oriental Saturday at the Spa / GETAWAY: Golf and relax at Castello di Tolcinasco / SPOTLIGHT: Rossana Orlandi, Queen of Design / DISCOVER MILAN: A walk in Brera Design District / ON SHOW: Innovative designers and master artisans for Doppia Firma

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APRIL 2019, ISSUE 02

Milan on show.

MANDARIN ORIENTAL, MILAN JOURNAL

In this issue we aren’t only celebrating the beginning of spring, but also the numerous novelties which we have introduced at our hotel. April has always been a very important moment for our city as it becomes a global hotspot with the Salone del Mobile and all the numerous initiatives which surround the main event. For this reason, as part of our cover, we have chosen a shot from the Fornasetti suite, our very own interior design masterpiece, a space where the creativity of design meets the excellency of the Mandarin Oriental hospitality culture.

We sit down with Rosanna Orlandi, one of the city’s key players in this field, who has won international recognition for her unique taste and sophisticated esthetic. Finally, we take you on a virtual tour of the Brera neighborhood which has always symbolized the creative heart of the city.

We are also very proud to present to our readers the Mandrin Oriental, Lago di Como, a new property recently opened by our group. A magnificent hotel ready to be explored by our guests.

Happy reading!

Luca Finardi Area Vice President, Operations Mandarin Oriental, Milan Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como

CONTENTS / SPOTLIGHT

/ DISCOVER MILAN

/ FOCUS

04 The wonderful world

10 Brera Design District

22 Design your life

/ ON SHOW

/ MANDARIN WORLD

14 Art in residence 18 Doppia firma

24 Mandarin Oriental

/ GETAWAY

/ MILAN CALENDAR

20 Open air sport and

27 On Stage

of Rossana Orlandi

/ MANDARIN OVERVIEW 06 Food for thought 08 World-class pastries 16 Holistic focus

relaxation

at Como Lake

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SPOTLIGHT

The wonderful world of Rossana Orlandi

The space in Milan, bearing her name, is the mecca of design: crossing the threshold into Rossana Orlandi is like finding yourself in Wonderland, design oriented, of course.

Named the “Queen of Design” by Harper’s Bazaar Interiors – “I’m extremely flattered, but I’m shy and I get very moved” – Rossana Orlandi has exceptional intuition when it comes to discovering new talents – “I trust in the creativity of today’s young people, always more and more avant-garde” – with exquisite taste – she witnessed “the most beautiful years of fashion” as she loves to define them, “in which, in addition to the great haute couture creators, new talents were being born and their défilé were a burst of emotion” – and a concrete vision of “conscious consumerism”.

CYPRAEA COLLECTION, FUORISALONE 2019

Predicting trends: how do you do it?

I would rather talk about the evolution of design; many international magazines have defined me as a “go-to pillar for avant-garde creations” and a “talent scout”. I love to discover and launch young talents from all over the world.

Do you become attached to certain artists and projects?

Yes, most of them call me “mamma”. I don’t just have a gallery, I have what many consider a home for design, where, with a lot of love and passion, true creativity immediately finds a place.

Is design emotion or functionality?

Both!

© GIOVANNI GASTEL

What relationship do you have with the the Icons? Do you feel like a guide to the new generations?

Our teachers are our Icons, I simply seek out and encourage new talents.

STUDIO JOB PLASTIC PORTRAIT 2019

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At Rossana Orlandi true creativity immediately finds a home DINNER AT THE SHOP

Instagram and social media: how have they changed communication in the design world and what is your relationship with these new tools?

Essential and extraordinarily useful, even if I’m aware that they can be dangerous in certain cases.

Milan and design: places not to be missed?

Triennale, Museo della Scienza e Tecnologia and I can’t not say Via Matteo Bandello 14, Rossana Orlandi.

Is Milan still a design capital?

MILAN IS THE DESIGN CAPITAL.

© GIANNI BASSO

How do you see Milan evolving in the near future?

I really trust in our administration which, thanks to our mayor Beppe Sala, has contributed so much to our city, helping it become one of the most interesting in the world from many different points of view.

You mentioned a new era of conscious consumerism, what do you mean by that?

We have to change our habits, eliminating the abuse and waste without going to Marie Kondo-like extremes.

The focus for the next few years will be on sustainability, a topic that is close to your heart. Can you fill us in on any projects that you find interesting?

The world is crying out for help and so I couldn’t help but give my contribution by getting the design world to start recycling plastic before it reaches the sea. Ro Plastic Prize is a competition open to projects dealing with recycled-recyclable plastic and Ro Plastic-Master’s Pieces is an exhibition at Milan’s Museo della Scienza e Tecnologia with original works by famous designers, artists and architects who are using recycled plastic for the first time. The exhibition runs from April 6th to the 14th.

Will e-commerce ever take the place of your magnificent space?

I wouldn’t say it could take its place, but it could be an important sales engine.

Can you tell us what will happen to your space during the Salone del Mobile?

This year, like never before, I’ll have exhibitors coming from all over the world with original and very interesting pieces.

CHRIS JORDAN BARBIE DOLLS, 2008

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MANDARIN OVERVIEW

Food for thought Our hotel is a culinary universe with a range of experiences capable of bringing joy to any palate.

A microcosm which changes at every moment of the day, offering new experiences in a unique and exclusive setting.

THE MANDARIN BAR & BISTROT IS A SEDUCTIVE MIX OF DELICIOUS FOOD, BESPOKE COCKTAILS AND CONTEMPORARY DESIGN.

ONLY AT MANDARIN There are over a thousand labels from all over the world both at the Mandarin Bar & Bistrot and Seta restaurant but the two most particular and exclusive ones are: Evo, a blonde, light and gluten free craft beer, based on rice and malted barley, created in collaboration with the brand Hordeum, Agricultural Brewery of Novara. Second the house Seta Champagne, blanc de blancs, produced exclusively in France. “We purchased the entire production” explains Gussoni “and the customers are thrilled by it”.

“In our hotel, the Food & Beverage service is very extensive” - says Simone Gussoni, F&B Manager of the Mandarin Oriental, Milan “and is offered to our guests through different channels, including the Mandarin Bar & Bistrot, the Michelin starred restaurant Seta and room service, available around the clock.

Our kitchen never closes, giving our customers uninterrupted excellency in service”.

The Mandarin Bar & Bistrot is open every day from 6:30 am to 1 am, and it’s a dynamic space that changes over the course of the day to meet the demands of customers, who know they can always find great hospitality.

The bistrot serves breakfast to both residents and external clients until 10:30 am. As the day progresses, the Bar & Bistrot evolves and it becomes the ideal location for business appointments and business lunches. The kitchen remains open throughout the day and in the afternoon, it offers a select menu, which includes exquisite Middle Eastern specialties.

By 6 pm, as the work days winds down, it’s aperitif time at the bistrot. The atmosphere is always buzzing and on Wednesday nights the atmosphere is even more electric thanks to Alex Farolfi from Radio Deejay.

“The essential cocktail? Obviously the Negroni” says the F&B Manager “every night the Negroni trolley is set up, which proposes one of the most loved Italian drinks in the world, prepared in front of the customer”.

Starting in May, the fabulous internal court enriches the interior spaces of the bistrot.

With its optical and modern aesthetics, the courtyard creates an intimate and refined atmospherewith warm lights and comfortable seating, reaffirming its refined Milanese soul.

Frivole collezione Anello tra le dita, oro giallo e diamanti.

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MANDARIN OVERVIEW

World-class pastries

Nicola Di Lena, Executive Pastry Chef of the Mandarin Oriental, Milan gives us an insight into his world of sweet creations, exquisite both in taste and esthetics, which have earned him a prestigious award.

Nicola di Lena has been running the sweet side of two-starred Michelin chef Antonio Guida’s ventures for the past thirteen years and that is why the Michelin starred chef absolutely wanted him on his Milanese adventure.

Trained at the Parisian three-star Michelin restaurant Epicure under the expert guidance of the famous Laurent Jeannin, by 2007 he was Pastry Chef at the Hotel Il Pellicano in Porto Ercole, and in 2015 he became a Executive Pastry Chef of the Mandarin Oriental, Milan.

His creations are the ultimate expression of desserts interpreted in an Italian way.

“I like to retrace and rework traditional sweets. My pastries are modern classics, that’s why I believe that the desserts at Seta (the two-star Michelin hotel restaurant of Mandarin Oriental, Milan) are those which best represent me”.

Every day he surprises and delights guests with a rich variety of options proposal ranging from croissants and breakfast cakes to single portions served for lunch and dinner to bread and breadsticks prepared by hand for the complete gourmet experience.

© ADRIANO MAURI

The informal elegance of desserts

NICOLA DI LENA, AWARDED WITH THE PRIX AU CHEF PÂTISSIER 2019.

Born in Switzerland, but raised in Puglia, Di Lena brings ideas and aromas from both these countries to his pastry shop: “ I lived in Switzerland until I was 6 and since I was a child I was attracted to butter, croissants and leavened cakes. Puglia has given me the love of almond, cherry and Altamura flour. I would also add a third culinary home, Sicily, where my mother was born and where I went to learn the art of pastry making from my uncle, who was also a pastry chef “.

A successful career born out of a passion earned him the prestigious Prix au Chef Pâtissier 2019. “This is a milestone which is of great satisfaction for me and is the result of all these years of commitment and work” says the chef, “A result which would have been unattainable without my staff ’s help. My special thanks goes to them”.

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DISCOVER MILAN

Brera Design District

During the Salone del Mobile, the Brera district is transformed: there is no building, courtyard, atelier or boutique that doesn’t have at least one installation, one creative performance, or one event. The Brera Design District is one of the liveliest areas of the Fuorisalone, hosting hundreds of initiatives that bring its historic streets to life. Here is our guide for the not to be missed events.

MOOOI A LIFE EXTRAORDINARY MEDIATECA SANTA TERESA VIA DELLA MOSCOVA 28 MOOOI BRINGS A SENSORIAL EXPERIENCE TO MILAN: A LIFE EXTRAORDINARY. THE LIFESTYLE BRAND WILL SHOW WHAT IT MEANS TO HAVE AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE, GIVING VISITORS THE CHANCE TO IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN A LUXURIOUS, EXTRAVAGANT AND ORIGINAL WORLD.

THE SECRET PLACE OF DESIGN CHIOSTRO DI SAN SIMPLICIANO PIAZZA SAN SIMPLICIANO 7 THE SECRET PLACE OF DESIGN, A PROJECT BORN FROM THE MERGING OF FIVE ITALIAN REALITIES HELD TOGETHER BY THE COMMON THREADS OF QUALITY AND RESEARCH: NODUS, EXTO, MATÌ, EXTENDO, LEOLORI, IS ON STAGE IN THE LARGE CLOISTER OF SAN SIMPLICIANO, A RICH HISTORICAL TREASURE CHEST THAT IS BEING SPECIALLY OPENED FOR PUBLIC VIEWING DURING THE FUORISALONE.

© ILLUSTRATIONS BY GIOVANNA GIULIANO

SAINT-LOUIS FOLLISSIMA SANTA MARIA DEL CARMINE PIAZZA DEL CARMINE IN ONE OF THE MOST EVOCATIVE PIAZZAS IN THE DISTRICT, SAINT-LOUIS PRESENTS THE FOLIA LIGHT COLLECTION, DESIGNED BY NOÉ DUCHAUFOUR-LAWRANCE AND INSPIRED BY THE VOSGES FOREST.

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VIA SOLFERINO 11 ANOTHER MUST-SEE STOP FOR HOME DÉCOR ENTHUSIASTS IS VIA SOLFERINO 11. DESTINATION: DIMOREGALLERY, A CAPTIVATING HOMEGALLERY CREATED BY EMILIANO SALCI AND BRITT MORAN IN WHICH THEY PRESENT VISIONI, A SPECIAL EDITION OF ICONIC PIECES BY GABRIELLA CRESPI. AT THE SAME ADDRESS IN THE CIRCO SOLFERINO, COR APARTMENT, A HIGH-END INTERNATIONAL BRAND PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF THE NENOU PROJECT BY DESIGNER JÖRG BONER, WHICH INCLUDES ARMCHAIRS, BENCHES AND POUFFES. IT IS ALSO WORTH IT JUST TO GET LOST IN THE LABYRINTH OF THE BUILDING’S STAIRCASES AND DISCOVER THE MANY SURPRISES THAT LIE HIDDEN THERE.

MONTBLANC #RECONNECT1858 VIA STATUTO 2 MONTBLANC IS INVITING EVERYONE TO MOVE AWAY FROM THE CRAZINESS OF MODERN DAY LIFE WITH AN UNEXPECTED INSTALLATION, ALLOWING PEOPLE TO RECONNECT WITH THEMSELVES THROUGH AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE IN NATURE AND TO DISCOVER THE NEW MONTBLANC 1858 COLLECTION.

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VIA PALERMO 1 VIA PALERMO 1 IS WHERE YOU SHOULD BEGIN YOUR IMMERSION INTO THE ATMOSPHERE OF DESIGN WEEK. ON THE SECOND FLOOR, YOU CAN FIND THE PALERMOUNO APARTMENT, WHERE SOPHIE WANNENES HAS RECREATED A SOPHISTICATED AND WELCOMING HOME ENVIRONMENT, FURNISHED ENTIRELY WITH CAREFULLY SOUGHT OUT DESIGN PIECES (ON SALE ON PALERMOUNO’S E-COMMERCE SITE).

DOWN ON THE FIRST FLOOR, YOU CAN VISIT THE PARISIAN STYLE HOME OF CONSTANCE GENNARI, FOUNDER OF THE INTERIOR DESIGN BRAND THE SOCIALITE FAMILY, WHICH DISPLAYS HER LATEST CREATIONS BORN FROM THE COLLABORATION WITH ARTISTS AND ARTISANS. THE BRERA DESIGN APARTMENT IS ALSO WORTH A VISIT. THIS IS WHERE DESIGNER CRISTINA CELESTINA HAS CREATED PLANETARIO, A DREAMLIKE INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECT INSPIRED BY THE 60S AND 70S, WHERE CARPET SERVES AS THE PROTAGONIST AND IS USED TO COVER WALLS AND FLOORS THANKS TO THE COLLABORATION WITH THE BESANA CARPET LAB.

AN EXTRAORDINARY WORLD PALAZZO CUSANI VIA BRERA 15 THIS UNIQUE EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY BUILDING IN THE HEART OF BRERA IS HOSTING AN EXTRAORDINARY WORLD, AN EXHIBITION BY THE FRENCH-ITALIAN DESIGNER MARC ANGE. FOR THIS SPECIAL OCCASION, THE ECLECTIC DESIGNER HAS REINVENTED THE BUILDING’S MOST FASCINATING SPACES: IN THE COURTYARD, A GARDEN BAR WELCOMES VISITORS, WHILE IN THE ROOMS, THE FURNISHINGS MESH WITH THE FRESCOS AND PERIOD DETAILS.

THE MUSEUM PALAZZO CLERICI VIA CLERICI 5 ANOTHER HISTORICAL BUILDING TURNS INTO THE MUSEUM FOR THE FUORISALONE. THIS SPACE IS DESIGNED BY THE SPACE ENCOUNTERS ARCHITECTURAL FIRM AND PROMOTES RELAXATION AND CONTEMPLATION, A WELCOMED CONTRAST FROM THE HECTIC PACE OF DESIGN WEEK.

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IN BRERA WITH SIMPLE FLAIR SIMONA FLACCO AND RICCARDO CRENNA, ARCHITECTS AND INNOVATORS, ARE THE FIRST ITALIAN INFLUENCERS IN THE DESIGN WORLD. TOGETHER, THEY CREATED SIMPLE FLAIR (SIMPLEFLAIR.IT), A PLATFORM THAT COMBINES DESIGN, COMMUNICATION AND THE DIGITAL WORLD. HERE ARE THE PLACES TO BE IN BRERA: 5 ALLURING ADDRESSES THAT CAN BE VISITED ALL YEAR ROUND.

CAVALLI E NASTRI / VIA BRERA 2 / ONE OF THE MOST CELEBRATED AND VISITED STORES BY VINTAGE FANATICS, IT BOASTS THE ACCESSORIES AND CLOTHES THAT WROTE THE HISTORY OF FASHION. HERE IT’S NOT TOO HARD TO COME ACROSS SMALL TREASURES WITH A RETRO FLAVOR.

PINACOTECA DI BRERA / VIA BRERA 28 / HOUSING A COLLECTION OF SOME OF THE BEST ARTWORK IN ITALY, IT IS ONE OF THE NOT TO BE MISSED PLACES IN MILAN. RENOWNED FOR ITS LOCATION AND WHAT IT HAS INSIDE. MANDATORY PIT STOP: CAFFÈ FERNANDA, THE MUSEUM CAFÉ, A NEW MILANESE LOUNGE.

AESOP BRERA / PIAZZA DEL CARMINE 1 / INSIDE AN OLD DELICATESSEN, THIS STORE THAT WAS ORCHESTRATED AND DESIGNED BY VINCENZO DE COTIIS IS FULL OF NEUTRAL TONES. THE ORTO BOTANICO OF BRERA / VIA BRERA 28 / A LITTLE GEM HIDDEN IN THE CENTER OF THE CITY WHERE YOU CAN ESCAPE THE CHAOS AND ENJOY A SMALL BREAK SURROUNDED BY GREENERY. THE EDICOLA OF LARGO TREVES / A TRADITIONAL MILANESE NEWSSTAND WITH A WIDE SELECTION OF MAGAZINES HAS BECOME A POINT OF REFERENCE FOR THOSE WHO DON’T WANT TO GIVE UP THE PLEASURES OF PRINTED-PAPER.

HOUSE IN MOTION ORTOBOTANICO © ANNAVITTORIA AVESANI

PAUL SEATING SYSTEM— VINCENT VAN DUYSEN D.156.3 ARMCHAIR— GIO PONTI JAN COFFEE TABLES— VINCENT VAN DUYSEN

VICINO TABLE— FOSTER + PARTNERS RANDOM CARPET— PATRICIA URQUIOLA ARTWORK— ALEK O.

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ON SHOW

Art in residence

Camilla Ancilotto’s Ab Ovo series dialogues with the contemporary environments of the Mandarin Oriental, Milan.

“The totemic figure of the Egg points at the creation/regeneration of the Universe”.

AB OVO COCKTAIL

INGREDIENTS: VODKA, LIME, SPARKLING WINE AND 5 DIFFERENT COLOURED ICE CUBES MADE FROM DIFFERENT ALCOHOLS.

Available at the Mandarin Bar & Bistrot

Camilla Ancilotto’s Ab Ovo series comes from a deep and playful reflection on Tangram, the ancient Chinese puzzle that allows for the creations of thousands of figures starting from a few geometric elements. The works are made up of a series of sumptuous modular structures of various independent dimensions. First presented in 2017 at the Spoleto Festival Dei Due Mondi, the installations will mesh with their surroundings at the Mandarin Oriental, Milan, creating a connection and comparison between the ancient oriental tradition of the hotel and a contemporary artistic expression.

The nine objects are either made of polyurethane and characterized by a lively energetic colour inspired by Feng Shui, or steel with a mirrored kaleidoscopic reflecting surface. In both cases, the objects have a strong linear rigor and fit elegantly into the sophisticated aesthetic language of the hotel finding an ideal location within the Mandarin Bar & Bistrot and in the adjoining courtyard.

“The harmonious and dynamic balance at the base of the principles of Yin and Yang,” the artist explains “finds a happy expression in the game of Tangram, which I have proposed in zoomorphic forms, symbolic in Chinese culture. The number of elements in each work recalls the astrological and numerological origin of Feng Shui”.

The works will be exhibited until June 8th 2019.

THE STEEL STRUCTURES WERE CREATED IN COLLABORATION WITH POIGNEE ART.

THE ARTIST Camilla Ancilotto was born in Rome in 1970. In 1999, she obtained her Masters in Fine Arts at the New York Academy of Art. Her first pictorial-sculptural production was characterized by her research on multiple interactive shapes made of rotating parallelepipeds. In 2012, the monumental work Original Sin became part of the permanent sculpture collection of the Wolfson Campus (Miami Dade College). In 2013, she was one of the artists selected for the 55th International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale. In 2017, she created the Ab Ovo series. In 2018, she was selected for the international festival Art Rooms Fair Rome. Subsequently, she took part in BIAS - Manifesta 12 (Palermo) and the Van Gogh Award - International Art Exhibition (Monreale), where she received the award for “the most innovative work” with Katharsis.

Invited to participate in the 45th edition of the international Premio Sulmona, she won third prize with her work Nigredo.

Via della Spiga, 29 • Milano

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MANDARIN OVERVIEW

Holistic focus

Be innovative, be inspired, be energized: this is the philosophy of the Mandarin Oriental, Milan which is applied to all aspects of the hotel, be it tailor made events or Spa proposals.

“A holistic and natural philosophy is the leitmotif of Mandarin Oriental, Milan which is apparent in every activity and every event we create”, says Michele De Feo, Hotel Events Manager. “It is not just about creating unique and authentic experiences, but they also must be in harmony with the Oriental heritage of the Mandarin Oriental group. Every event is designed exclusively around each customer, there are no ready-made packages, everything is tailor-made”.

The brand-new initiative launched by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is called Mindful Meetings and has a highly innovative approach to the business world.

Conferences and meetings can be accompanied and above all enhanced by creative wellness solutions based on five key elements: Wellbeing, Movement, Stillness, Connections, Nourishment. The goal is to achieve better results with less stress and greater attention to mental and physical health.

“We have created different mindful proposals and every meeting can be modulated based on multiple needs” concludes De Feo. “Wellness is an integral part of our identity” adds Anna Rita Di Giacomo, Spa Director of the Hotel “through our expertise we promote health in ethical terms”.

The Oriental Saturday Experience is a perfect example: until the end of May our clients will be able to undertake a holistic journey centered on self-care to regain energy and prepare oneself for the summer. A weekly appointment in which to cultivate one’s deepest self through the practice of yoga and meditation within the Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Milan.

ORIENTAL SATURDAY EXPERIENCE The Spa is introducing a holistic seasonal health programme to alleviate stress accumulated over the winter months.

The experience focuses on healing the mind, body and spirit with meditation and yoga classes on Saturdays from 10 to 11am at EUR 35 per person. *Clients who request Merino wool yoga outfit for the first lesson with compliments.

Untill May 25th 2019

HAPPY SPORT COLLECTION

Milano: Boutique Chopard - Via della Spiga 14 tel. 02.76394950 - www.chopard.com

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ON SHOW

Doppia Firma

A dialogue between design and artisanal excellence.

For the 2019 Salone del Mobile, the Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship presents the fourth annual Doppia Firma: A Dialogue Between Design and Artisanal Excellence, in collaboration with the Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte and Living – the Corriere della Sera magazine for interiors, design and lifestyle.

VITO NESTA AND SAN PATRIGNANO 3 © LAILA POZZO PER DOPPIA FIRMA

producing unique pieces and small series never before displayed in Milan.

BORIS BERLIN AND MIKKEL KARSHOJ 4 © LAILA POZZO PER DOPPIA FIRMA

The selection was also made possible thanks to the Michelangelo Foundation’s network of European partners dedicated to fostering creativity and craftsmanship.

For this 2019 edition, designers and artisans worked with a wide variety of techniques and materials including glass, ceramic, paper, porcelain, marble, wood, silver and brass to make original interpretations of functional or decorative objects.

The exhibition brings together innovative designers and master artisans from around Europe to produce a unique collection of 19 works and small-scale series. Each object is the result of a creative exchange between a designer/artist and an artisan/manufacturer – where project culture and expertise are cross-fertilised in an authentic expression of regional excellence.

This year’s event focuses on the international dialogue between creativity and fine craftsmanship. Several of the works were commissioned specifically for Doppia Firma, while others were sourced by the project’s partners, who searched Europe for creations that embody the spirit of Doppia Firma. In just three years, Doppia Firma has emerged as a methodology and a mark of excellence.

Now in its fourth incarnation, this event shines a spotlight on those who boldly choose to pursue a less prominent form of art or who espouse an artisan-friendly project culture,

BUTTERFLY MATHILDE BRETILLOT + ANTOINE LEPERLIER © LAILA POZZO

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In just three years, Doppia Firma has emerged as a methodology and a mark of excellence.

The creations –will be exhibited at the Villa Mozart, a picturesque gem from the 1930s in the heart of Milan, studio of the designer and artist Giampiero Bodino, author of magnificent jewels.

PATRICIA URQUIOLA AND BOTTEGA GHIANDA 1 © LAILA POZZO PER DOPPIA FIRMA

THE EXHIBITION A DIALOGUE BETWEEN DESIGN AND ARTISANAL EXCELLENCE FOURTH EDITION MILAN, SALONE DEL MOBILE, 9-14 APRIL 2019 VILLA MOZART, VIA MOZART 9 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FROM TUESDAY 9 APRIL TO SUNDAY 14 APRIL, 10 AM TO 7 PM. LAST ENTRY AT 6:45 PM WWW.DOPPIAFIRMA.COM

INVERSI - GUM DESIGN + RISOGAM © LAILA POZZO

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Open air sport and relaxation

GETAWAY

No other activity blends movement and beauty more perfectly than golf. At Castello Tolcinasco Golf Club - located just outside Milan you will find yourself immersed in verdant greens, while calculating the perfect curve for your ball, and connecting to the inner rhythm of your body.

Inaugurated in 1993, the Castello Tolcinasco Golf Club is one of the most prestigious clubs in Italy. Located in Pieve Emanuele, it is only 13 kilometers from Milan’s Cathedral.

The 345 acre course boasts 27 championship holes and 9 executive ones. The uneven greens, which stand out for their variety, modernity and wholeness, are the work of legendary golfer Arnold Palmer. The course is set against the elegant backdrop of a 16th century castle, carefully restored with refined rooms suitable for corporate events, meetings and workshops. The space has two available floors: the ground floor lends itself to a food & beverage area while the first floor is dedicated to meetings or conferences with the possibility of being able to use various technological devices based on your needs.

THE SIXTEENTH-CENTURY CASTLE PRESERVES THE PAST AND DISPLAYS ITS ORIGINAL GRANDEUR.

The golf course has become a jewel in an environment that I’ve tried to enrich” Arnold Palmer, golfer

The restaurant, with its dining room and terrace overlooking the garden and swimming pool, offers organic and carefully chosen seasonal products and cooking techniques that bring out the food’s natural characteristics.

Let yourself be embraced by nature and beauty.

On the golf course you can share moments of leisure and freedom, giving proper importance to friendship and teamwork.

THE CLUB HOUSE WITH ITS SOFAS, THE VIEW ON THE COURSE, THE POOL AND THE WELLNESS AREA WITH SPA, HAIR&BEAUTY CENTER AND GYM - IS THE IDEAL PLACE FOR WORK AND PLEASURE.

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FOCUS

Design your life

Directly from the Salone del Mobile 2019.

LUXURY LIVING

LUXURY LIVING GROUP’S INTERIOR COLLECTIONS REPRESENT THE MEETING GROUND OF INNOVATION AND TRADITION. FROM THE MODERN LUXURY OF BENTLEY HOME TO THE TRADITIONAL ITALIAN LOOK OF TRUSSARDI CASA; FROM THE HI-TECH HOME FURNISHING ACCESSORIES OF BUGATTI HOME WITH STRONG REFERENCES TO THE AUTOMOTIVE WORLD TO THE HARMONIOUS BALANCE OF FASHION AND DESIGN CELEBRATED BY FENDI CASA. FINALLY, THE FIRST COLLECTION OF BACCARAT LA MAISON FURNITURE CREATED THANKS TO THE PARTNERSHIP WITH BACCARAT CRYSTAL.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNIFOR!

THEA ARMCHAIRS BY FENDI CASA

MATERIAL STUDIO

THE NEW HOME COLLECTION BY HERMÈS BEARS THE SIGNATURE OF ALEXIS FABRY AND CHARLOTTE MACAUX PERELMAN: AN EVOCATIVE SET-UP WITH UNIQUE HOME DÉCOR OBJECTS, FABRICS AND WALLPAPERS. WHERE: PELOTA, VIA PALERMO 10 WHEN: 9-13 APRIL 2019 FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM AND APRIL 14 FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM

TO CELEBRATE ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY, UNIFOR – A LEADING ITALIAN COMPANY SPECIALIZED IN OFFICE SOLUTIONS – WILL PRESENT A MULTIMEDIA INSTALLATION BY RON GILAD. A VISUAL JOURNEY THAT CONNECTS THE INDUSTRIAL CULTURE OF UNIFOR, THE STRONG ACADEMIC VALUES OF THE BRERA ART ACADEMY AND THE MASTERPIECES PRESENT IN THE BRERA PINACOTECA. WHERE: PALAZZO DI BRERA, VIA BRERA 28 WHEN: 8-13 APRIL 2019 FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM AND APRIL 14 FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM

FOOD DESIGN

DESIGN CAN ALSO MEAN MISE EN PLACE ARRANGEMENTS AND MENU DESIGN. WITH ITS TAILOR-MADE SERVICES, INTERMEZZO CATERING CREATES SET UPS FOR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, AS WELL AS PROPOSING EXQUISITE DELICACIES THANKS TO THE CONTINUOUS RESEARCH IN RAW MATERIALS AND THE CREATIVITY OF ITS TEAM.

ASIAN INSPIRATION

THIS IS THE RIBBON DANCE BY DESIGNER ANDRÉ FU, A TWO-PERSON “CONVERSATION” CHAIR INSPIRED BY MOVEMENTS OF TRADITIONAL ASIAN RIBBON DANCES. AVAILABLE IN TWO NEW VERSIONS: ONE WITH A NATURAL WOODEN ARM AND CREAM LEATHER, THE OTHER WITH AN ARM COVERED IN BLACK LOUIS VUITTON LEATHER AND TURQUOISE CUSHIONS.

TAKE A BREAK

TALKING, READING, HAVING FUN TOGETHER OR SIMPLY TAKING TIME FOR ONESELF: THESE ARE ALL MOMENTS THAT REQUIRE THE RIGHT ATMOSPHERE BUT ALSO A COMFORTABLE SEAT. MOLTENI & C AND DESIGNER VINCENT VAN DUYSEN HAD THIS IS MIND WHEN THEY CONCEPTUALIZED GREGOR, A SEATING SYSTEM THAT COMBINES STRAIGHT, CORNER OR PENINSULA ELEMENTS TO CREATE DIFFERENT SOLUTIONS, ALL IDENTIFIABLE BY THEIR LIGHT AND CONTEMPORARY LINES.

OOPS WE NEED TO CORRECT A MISTAKE FROM OUR LAST ISSUE WE MISSPELLED THE NAME OF THE FASHION BRAND GENNY IN THIS SAME SECTION. WE APOLOGIZE TO BOTH READERS AND CUSTOMERS.

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MANDARIN WORLD

Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como Starting this spring, guests of Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como will be able to enjoy the unique peace and tranquility of this exceptional place, which brings together the splendor of the end of the century Italian architecture, with the natural beauty of one of the most loved lakes in the world.

Lake Como has been famous as the destination of choice for the international jet set for endless years, but also as the go to place for those in search of relaxation. Located just one hour drive from Milan, the destination is now enriched with a new jewel thanks to the opening the Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como.

The resort is made up of nine villas in all - which include 21 rooms, 52 suites and two private villas – and is placed in an ideal location just a few steps from the shores of the lake. Villa Roccabruna, the beating heart of Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como, has a rich and varied history: built in 1799, it was the former residence of Italian soprano Giuditta Pasta. Today, Villa Roccabruna houses ten beautiful suites, as well as guest services, with large windows drawing the eye outside to the garden and lake. The main Villa also hosts the stylish CO.MO Bar & Bistrot: open every day from 10 am to 1 am and with a spacious terrace overlooking the lake, it’s the place to go for an informal bite at any time of day, a traditional Italian aperitivo or after-dinner drinks, created by expert mixologists.

ELEMENTS OF A 19TH CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL VILLA TOGETHER WITH ITALIAN MODERN DÉCOR.

The hotel effortlessly blends Italian style, oriental charm and natural beauty.

25 APRIL 2019 - ISSUE 02

ENJOYING THE PEACEFUL SURRONDINGS AT THE STUNNING SWIMMING POOL.

Tucked away in a modern lakefront building in the botanical park, the fine dining restaurant L˜ARIA has a distinctly contemporary look.

Floor-to-ceiling windows allow the restaurant to merge with the surrounding landscape, while offering panoramic lake vistas. Here, Executive Chef Vincenzo Guarino expresses his idea of creative Mediterranean cuisine, telling guest a story with each dish. mandarinoriental.com

THE HOTEL IS LOCATED ON THE SHORES OF ITALY’S MOST FAMOUS LAKE.

27 APRIL 2019 - ISSUE 02

MILAN CALENDAR

On Stage

The best events in Milan for the upcoming months.

ANTONELLO DA MESSINA, VERGINE ANNUNCIATA, 1475-1476, TEMPERA E OLIO SU TAVOLA, 34.5 X 45 CM. GALLERIA REGIONALE DELLA SICILIA DI PALAZZO ABATELLIS, PALERMO

EXHIBITION

BROKEN NATURE: DESIGN TAKES ON HUMAN SURVIVAL

ANTONELLO DA MESSINA UNTIL 02/06/2019 @ PALAZZO REALE MILANO AN EXTRAORDINARY REVIEW OF THE GREAT SICILIAN RENAISSAINCE ARTIST AND HIS MASTERPIECES.

UNTIL 01/09/2019 @TRIENNALE DI MILANO AN IN-DEPTH INVESTIGATION INTO THE TIES THAT LINK HUMANS TO THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.

MUSIC / BALLET GIORGIA 6-7/05/2019 @ MEDIOLANUM FORUM ASSAGO WITH HER “POP HEART” TOUR, THE ITALIAN SINGER ENJOYS NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS.

DAN FLAVIN

DIDO

UNTIL 28/06/2019 @ GALLERIA CARDI MILANO FOURTEEN LUMINOUS WORKS FROM THE LATE ‘60S TO ‘90S OF THE LEGENDARY AMERICAN MINIMALIST ARTIST.

8/05/2019 @ TEATRO DEGLI ARCIMBOLDI AFTER FIVE YEARS AWAY FROM THE STAGE, THE SINGER RETURNS WITH A LIVE WORLD TOUR.

AMART. ANTIQUARI MILANESI

17/05/2019 @ MEDIOLANUM FORUM ASSAGO THE YOUNG TALENTED ARTIST RETURNS TO ITALY WITH A MUST-SEE LIVE SHOW.

GEORGE EZRA

8/05/2019 - 12/05/2019 @ MUSEO DELLA PERMANENTE INTERNATIONAL ANTIQUE DEALERS EXHIBIT WORKS FROM ARCHEOLOGY TO CONTEMPORARY ART WITH A RANGE OF DIFFERENT STYLES AND CULTURES.

ONDANCE - ACCENDIAMO LA DANZA ROBERTO BOLLE AND FRIENDS

BROKEN NATURE

PHOTOFESTIVAL 17/04/2019 - 30/06/2019 @ VARI LUOGHI A SERIES OF EXHIBITIONS ON THE THEME OF DESIGN, PERFORMANCES, A WORKSHOP OF INTERNATIONAL AND YOUNG ARTISTS.

ROY LICHTENSTEIN. MULTIPLE VISIONS 01/05/2019 - 08/09/2019 @ MUDEC THE EXHIBITION PRESENTS OVER 80 WORKS INCLUDING PRINTS, SCULPTURES AND TAPESTRIES IN A BROAD SELECTION OF EDITIONS FROM LEADING MUSEUMS, INSTITUTIONS AND PRIVATE EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN COLLECTIONS.

IL MERAVIGLIOSO MONDO DELLA NATURA. UNA FAVOLA FRA ARTE, MITO E SCIENZA

SPORT INTER - JUVENTUS

29/05/2019 - 01/06/2019 @ TEATRO DEGLI ARCIMBOLDI THE NEW EXCLUSIVE GALA WITH THE ITALIAN DANCER.

27/04/2019 @ STADIO SAN SIRO INTER NERAZZURRI FACES THE FIRST IN THE LEAGUE JUVENTUS BIANCONERI.

NOTRE DAME - IL MISTERO DELLA CATTEDRALE

AX ARMANI EXCHANGE OLIMPIA MILANO VS ALMA PALLACANESTRO TRIESTE 12/05/2019 @ MEDIOLANUM FORUM ASSAGO BIG GAME BETWEEN TWO OF THE ITALIAN BASKETBALL TEAMS.

18-19/05/2019 @ TEATRO DELLA LUNA THE ORIGINAL AND UNPUBLISHED MUSICAL BASED ON VICTOR HUGO’S NOVEL ON STAGE FOR THE FIRST TIME.

OPERA MANON LESCAUT UNTIL 27/04/2019 @ TEATRO ALLA SCALA PUCCINI’S MOST FAMOUS OPERA ON STAGE IN THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS THEATER.

© CLAUDETE ALVES PHOTOFESTIVAL

UNTIL 14/07/2019 @ PALAZZO REALE FOR THE 500TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATH OF LEONARDO DA VINCI, THE EXHIBITION ADDRESSES HOW THE REPRESENTATION OF NATURE IN LOMBARDY HAS CHANGED ALSO THANKS TO THE ARTISTS WHO HAVE PASSED THROUGH MILAN.

ARIADNE AUF NAXOS 23/04/2019 - 22/06/2019 @ TEATRO ALLA SCALA THE FAMOUS OPERA BY RICHARD STRAUSS ON THE STAGE WITH SOPRANO KRASSIMIRE STOYANOVA.

BOB KRIEGER IMAGE. LIVING THROUGH FASHION AND MUSIC ’60s ’70s ’80s ’90s UNTIL 30/06/2019 @ PALAZZO MORANDO IMAGES FROM THE PRECIOUS PRIVATE COLLECTION OF THE GREAT INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER TO UNDERSTAND THE BIRTH AND EXPLOSION OF FASHION MADE IN ITALY.

MORBELLI 1853 - 1919 UNTIL 16/06/2019 @ GAM FOR THE CENTENARY OF MORBELLI’S DEATH, THE GAM HIGHLIGHTS HIS ARTISTIC EXPLORATION OF PAINTING TECHNIQUE.

© 2018 ESTATE OF DAN FLAVIN / ARTISTS RIGHTS SOCIETY (ARS), NEW YORK. COURTESY DAVID ZWIRNER & CARDI GALLERY

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