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Learning from Los Angeles Fires: Rethinking Safety and Aesthetics.

Learning from Los Angeles Fires: Rethinking Safety and Aesthetics.

Los Angeles, with its sprawling landscapes and multi-million-dollar homes, has long been a symbol of luxury and ambition. However, the city also faces an ever-present threat: wildfires.

Andrea Rossi

17.01.2025

Learning from Los Angeles Fires: Rethinking Safety and Aesthetics.

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Learning from Los Angeles Fires: Rethinking Safety and Aesthetics.

Los Angeles, with its sprawling landscapes and multi-million-dollar homes, has long been a symbol of luxury and ambition. However, the city also faces an ever-present threat: wildfires.

Andrea Rossi

17.01.2025

The Legends of Burano Lace: A Vanishing Art of Italian Craftsmanship

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The Legends of Burano Lace: A Vanishing Art of Italian Craftsmanship

Burano lace, celebrated for its exquisite detail and delicate beauty, has roots deeply intertwined with the folklore and traditions of Venice.

Andrea Rossi

22.10.2024

Venetian Mirrors: Masterpieces of Murano Glass Craftsmanship

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Venetian Mirrors: Masterpieces of Murano Glass Craftsmanship

Venetian mirrors stand as some of the most exquisite examples of Murano glass artistry. Their creation dates back to the 14th century, when the first attempts to produce high-quality mirrors in Venice began.

Andrea Rossi

22.10.2024

The Sacred Art of Stained Glass: Italian Tradition in Religious Architecture

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The Sacred Art of Stained Glass: Italian Tradition in Religious Architecture

Italy, with its deep artistic heritage, has played a pivotal role in the creation of stained glass for religious architecture.

Andrea Rossi

21.10.2024

The Art of Ceramic Stoneware: Functional Design and Decorative Beauty

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The Art of Ceramic Stoneware: Functional Design and Decorative Beauty

Ceramics and stoneware, while often associated with functionality, have long transcended their utilitarian roles to become integral elements of interior design.

Andrea Rossi

21.10.2024

Gian Domenico Facchina: Innovator of Mosaic Art

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Gian Domenico Facchina: Innovator of Mosaic Art

Gian Domenico Facchina, born in Sequals, Italy, in 1826, is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the world of mosaics.

Andrea Rossi

21.10.2024

The Fourth Dimension of Glass: Light Permeability in Livio Seguso’s Vision

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The Fourth Dimension of Glass: Light Permeability in Livio Seguso’s Vision

Glass has been an essential element in interior design for centuries, not just for its beauty but for its ability to play with light and space. No one understood this better than the great Venetian glass master Livio Seguso

Andrea Rossi

21.10.2024

Exploring the Mosaic Art: The Ravenna vs. Spilimbergo Schools

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Exploring the Mosaic Art: The Ravenna vs. Spilimbergo Schools

Two significant centers for mosaic art—Ravenna and Spilimbergo—have contributed vastly to this legacy, each shaping the craft in unique ways.

Andrea Rossi

21.10.2024