Some cities are defined by their monuments. Milan is defined by where you check in. For this edition of THECORE – “Icons & Innovation in Hospitality” – we’ve mapped the city through the hotels and hospitality spaces that best express its character: precise, layered, quietly bold. At Crossing Manzoni, a few steps from Via Montenapoleone and La Scala, hospitality feels like being given the keys to a private apartment: intimate scale, mid-century references, and hosts who operate more like insiders than staff. Mandarin Oriental, Milan turns heritage architecture into an urban retreat, where crafted suites, courtyards and a calibrated spa offer a slower, more tactile Milan.
Eight voices, one through-line: light, gesture, and matter. This annual compendium gathers the artists and designers we published over the year to trace an intimate map of contemporary sensibilities. We open with the suspended clarity of Iraxe Arteta and close with the luminous density of alabaster in Francesco M. Messina—an arc that moves from silence to substance.
El diseño ya no se mide por lo que deslumbra, sino por lo que permanece. Esta edición especial, Premio Interceramic 2025, celebra a quienes convierten la estética en ética y la técnica en cultura; a quienes entienden el lujo como coherencia y el mate rial como responsabilidad.
We are excited to celebrate Palomba Serafini Studio’s 30th anniversary in this special edition of THECORE. For three decades, Ludovica Serafini and Roberto Palomba have redefined luxury design, blending innovation, sustainability, and timeless elegance in architecture, interiors, and product design.
Welcome to Inspired by Design Week Mexico: Artistry in Luxury Design, where we bring you a curated selection of projects that capture the bold spirit of Mexican creativity and its influence on luxury surfaces and architecture.
Discover the pinnacle of design with Lissoni & Partners’ edition featuring iconic projects like Sanlorenzo’s SP110 yacht, Fantini Headquarters, and the innovative Skylines skyscraper. Explore the blend of luxury and innovation showcased at 75 Café and Lounge, Camparino in Galleria, and The Middle House, among others.
Explore Chain + Siman’s 20+ years of architectural and interior design expertise. Led by Renatta Chain and Lina Siman, their projects enhance emotionality and satisfaction through simplicity, natural palettes, and a unique aesthetic, showcased in our special edition.
