MILAN ARCHITECTURE CITY GUIDE BY DESIGNBOOM & ARCHDAILY
ahead of milan design week 2025, we team up with archdaily to deliver an indispensable resource for those planning to explore the italian city's architectural scene. from key historical landmarks, to archdaily’s selection of contemporary architecture projects and designboom’s handpicked interiors and installations, our milan architecture city guide presents a blend of essential sites to visit, designed by renowned local and international architects.
TRANSLATING BENIN'S ZANGBETO MASQUERADE INTO FUNCTIONAL ART
salù iwadi studio draws from benin's zangbeto masquerade, a vibrant and deeply symbolic tradition representing guardianship, spiritual protection, and communal unity, to develop this meticulously crafted wooden side table. with a structure inspired by the iconic conical shape of the zangbeto costumes, the table is clad in layered wooden fins, arranged radially and in a spiralling configuration. see more submissions by our readers here, and find out how to upload your own project here.
the weekly is an inside review curated by sofia lekka angelopoulou.