In the hills behind Florence, La Marzocco, a company known for its coffee machines, runs the Accademia del Caffè Espresso, a cultural center housed in a former production plant. Interior designer Stefano Zagni found suitable furniture for the fit-out when viewing Magis’ diverse collections.

In our series “Spotlight: Architects” we regularly present the work of architects – for example, the projects by Kim Le Roux and Margit Sichrovsky, who integrate circular planning and building into their work.

For his “BetteBalance” washbasin series, designer Dominik Tesseraux opted for glazed titanium steel. Not only are the basins hygienic and robust, but the material gave rise to designs that combine a refined formal idiom, clear lines and almost weightless lightness.

This year, Pedrali celebrates a round anniversary: 60 years ago, Mario Pedrali founded one of the most important globally active Italian furniture companies in Palazzolo sull'Oglio. Pedrali's creative profile has been shaped by numerous collaborations with renowned designers – with collections that are exceptional in their high quality and innovative design language. We asked them: What makes the cooperation with Pedrali special for you?