The Amphora Guide to Milan Design Week 2026

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COSENTINO

AXIS BY TOM DIXON

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SHALINI MISRA

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NILUFAR

NILUFAR GRAND HOTEL

PRADA

PRADA FRAMES

PRECIOSA LIGHTING

DRIFTING LIGHTS

POLTRONA FRAU

TRUE OVER TIME

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ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
COMMISSION OF SAUDI ARABIA

JUSOOR DESIGN COLLECTION

DRAGONS OF WALTON STREET

THE DRAGON'S HOUSE

CONTE CASA

CASA CONTE ORANGERIE

ISOLA DESIGN

TEN: THE EVOLVING NOW

ALIMONTI MILANO

MEDUSA BY ETEREO

ARTEMEST

L'APPARTAMENTO

C'EST ICI DESIGN X MIAMILANO

MADAR

IWAN MAKTABI

DAVID & NICOLAS,
DE GOURNEY,
IWAN MAKTABI X NILUFAR

VISIONNAIRE

VISIONNAIRE MEETS NM3

GUCCI

MEMORIA

INTERIORS FROM SPAIN
& ELLE DECOR ITALIA

APPARTAMENTO SPAGNOLO

LORO PIANA

STUDIES

CC-TAPIS

CC-TAPIS X FORNASETTI

EAMES HOUSES X KETTAL

AT TRIENNALE

HERMÈS

HERMÈS HOME 2026

ETEREO AT

STUDIOTWENTYSEVEN

DESIGN BOOM

ROOM FOR DREAMS

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ALCOVA

ALCOVA 2026

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RENAISSANCE
OF THE REAL

ROSEWOOD MILAN

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Are you burnt out, or simply tired?

Ghita Mejdi explores the difference between burnout and fatigue, and why understanding what we are actually experiencing matters in creative work.

Watch Episode 1 of AGORA through the link in our bio.

#BeAmphora #AGORAPodcast

How do we protect creativity when uncertainty becomes part of the process?

In the first episode of AGORA, Nada Debs and Ghita Mejdi join Miriam Llano for a conversation on resilience, pressure and what it takes to keep moving forward in creative industries.

Watch the complete episode through the link in our bio.

#BeAmphora #AGORAPodcast

A double feature for HBA (@hirschbednerassociates) in Interior Design magazine (@interiordesignmag): taking the top spot in the 2026 Hospitality Giants index, while the Taj Puri Resort project is featured in the July/August issue.

Read the full article and discover the complete ranking in the latest issue and online.

#BeAmphora #HBA
#InteriorDesignMagazine
#AmphoraOnPress

ORBITA (@OrbitaCollectible), the new cultural platform by ETEREO (@Etereo_DesignStudio) takes shape in Venice.

ETEREO launches ORBITA, an international platform created to open extraordinary residences to art, collectible design and new cultural encounters.

For its inaugural edition, the studio turns to Palazzo Ca’ Donà, one of its own projects in Venice, where historic architecture becomes the temporary setting for a journey across cultures, materials and creative perspectives, bringing together names including Nilufar (@NilufarGallery), Brun Fine Art (@BrunFineArt), Massimiliano Pelletti (@Massimiliano_Pelletti) and Another View (@AnotherViewProject).

On view from 11 September to 3 October 2026. Registrations are now open, with complimentary access by reservation only through the ORBITA website.

#BeAmphora #Orbita #OrbitaCollectible
#EtereoArchitecturalStudio
#EtereoInteriorDesignStudio

In an industry where standing out from the crowd sometimes takes priority over the guest experience, what has become completely overrated when designing a hotel?

Rahul Shankhwalker and Hakan Ozkasikci share their answers in Episode 2 of AGORA.

Listen to the podcast through the link in our bio.

#BeAmphora #AGORAPodcast

The $150M question: If you had USD 150 million, would you invest it in a hotel?

Rahul Shankhwalker and Hakan Ozkasikci share their perspectives in the latest episode of AGORA.

Watch the complete conversation through the link in our bio.

#BeAmphora #AGORAPodcast

Hotels can generate significant value, but how long does it actually take to see a return on investment in 2026?

Discover the realities behind hotel ROI in Episode 2 of AGORA.

Watch through the link in our bio.

#BeAmphora #AGORAPodcast

Aman does not simply market hotels. Right from its online presence, it builds mystery, desire and a world that guests want to enter. What can hospitality brands learn from its approach to Instagram?

Watch the complete conversation with Rahul Shankhwalker (@rahul.shankhwalker) and Hakan Ozkasikci through the link in our bio.

#BeAmphora #AGORAPodcast

“Ultra-Luxury” has become the buzzword in the hospitality industry, but is this segment defined by price, privacy, design or the level of service?

Explore what truly elevates a hospitality experience in the latest episode of AGORA.

Watch the complete conversation through the link in our bio.

#BeAmphora #AGORAPodcast

Would you choose a great hotel in an average location, or an average hotel in an exceptional destination?

The answer may reveal what guests truly value.

Watch Episode 2 of AGORA through the link in our bio.

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Can a bow tie shop become a hotel while preserving the identity that made the building special? This unusual transformation reveals how hospitality is taking increasingly unexpected forms.

Watch Episode 2 of AGORA through the link in our bio.

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We are pleased to welcome Zahar Paints (@Zahar_Paints_ME) to Amphora’s circle of partners.

Founded in Dubai in 1997, Zahar Paints is a multi-generational family practice dedicated to the decorative arts and specialist finishes for high-end interiors. What began with a landmark palace commission has grown into one of the region’s most trusted names in decorative artistry, with work spanning private residences, hospitality, and commercial spaces across the Gulf and beyond.

Now led by its third generation, Zahar continues to combine traditional craftsmanship with technical expertise, translating creative visions into bespoke surfaces defined by depth, character, and individuality.

We are excited to begin this new chapter together and bring the spotlight to the skill, precision, and passion behind Zahar’s work.

#BeAmphora #ZaharPaints
#AmphoraPartners

Can small hotels be profitable? A hotel does not need hundreds of rooms to become a successful business, but what does it take for a smaller property to remain profitable?

Discover more in Episode 2 of AGORA, follow the link in bio.

#BeAmphora #AGORAPodcast

Beautiful design may bring guests through the door, but extraordinary service is what they remember.

Rahul Shankhwalker (@rahul.shankhwalker) and Hakan Ozkasikci discuss how service is fundamental to a successful hotel experience on the second episode of AGORA.

Find the podcast through the link in our bio on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

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#AGORAPodcast

Set in the Tuscan countryside, Vestigia (@VestigiaCollectible) is an ongoing exhibition curated by Cosimo Bonciani and guided by the premise: “Everything is permitted, provided it is fantastic.”

As part of the exhibition, Etereo (@Etereo_DesignStudio) showcases Medusa, its collaboration with Alimonti (@AlimontiMilano), and shares the story behind the piece in this interview with Marie Claire Maison Arabia (@MarieClaireMaisonArabia).

Read the complete article on Marie Claire Maison Arabia.

#BeAmphora #EtereoInteriorDesignStudio
#MarieClaireMaisonArabia #AmphoraOnPress

We close the week with our #AmphoraPickOfTheWeek, taking us to Melides, Portugal, where Casa M by Vincent Van Duysen (@vincentvanduysen) quietly disappears into its surroundings.

Completed after more than three years of construction, the 660 m² compound embraces the landscape rather than competing with it. Conceived as a sanctuary, the project redefines warm Brutalism through exposed aggregate concrete, natural materials, and an architectural language that allows light, wind, sand, and the surrounding cork trees to become part of the experience.

A timeless reminder that sometimes, the most powerful architecture is often the one that feels as it has always belonged there.

Photography by Ricardo Labougle (@ricardolabougle) and Vincent Van Duysen (@vincentvanduysen)

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#VincentVanDuysen

The second episode of AGORA, An Amphora Podcast, is now live!

Following the launch of the series, this new chapter continues our aim of expanding the conversation and dives into the question defining the hospitality industry at the moment: “Why Everyone Wants a Hotel?”

Hosted by our own Miriam Llano, the episode brings together Rahul Shankhwalker (@rahul.shankhwalker), Partner and Design Principal at HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates (@hirschbednerassociates), and Hakan Ozkasikci, Founder and CEO of 3 Square Meters, to uncover why luxury hospitality continues to attract unprecedented levels of investment and why hotels are such desirable assets today.

Recorded in front of a live audience at @isola.space, the complete episode is available to listen to on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and to watch on YouTube. All links are available in our bio.

Venue Partner: @isola.space
Audio Partner: @dubaiaudio

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Amphora welcomes Impey Studio as its latest partner.

This Dubai-based interior design and research studio believes design is not merely a practice, but a way of inhabiting the world with intent, curiosity, and conviction.

Working across cultural and hospitality spaces, the studio shapes environments through people, place, memory, and material. Rooted in craft, context, and cultural understanding, its work creates spaces that connect communities, layer meaning into the urban fabric, and allow memory, movement, and imagination to unfold.

Together, we look forward to amplifying the stories, spaces, and ideas that define their practice.

#BeAmphora #ImpeyStudio
#AmphoraPartners

Now live on Architectural Digest Middle East (@admiddleeast), Shalini Misra’s (@shalinimisradesign) charismatic Chelsea townhouse is explored through its layered approach to heritage, materiality, and contemporary craft.

At the heart of the home, a Gio Ponti-inspired marble floor sets the tone for a residence where restored period details, bespoke finishes, and carefully curated art and design pieces come together with warmth and character. The feature offers a closer look at a historic London townhouse reimagined with depth, personality, and Shalini Misra’s signature sensitivity to context.

Read the full article now on Architectural Digest Middle East.

#BeAmphora #ShaliniMisra
#AmphoraPress

Across architecture, interiors, and design, the region continues to be shaped by individuals whose work carries influence, originality, and purpose. Congratulations to everyone who was featured on identity’s latest id50 Power List (@identityae), and in particular to our exceptional partners:

- Neydine Bak and Dewald Struwig, Founders and Creative Directors at Verhaal (@verhaalstudio)
- Monica Arango, Founder and Creative Director at C’est ici Design (@cestici_)
- Leila Sobek, Founder at BMA Studio (@bma_studio)
- Abdulaziz AlHumaidhi, Principal at AlHumaidhi Architects (@alhumaidhiarch)
- Noura Alsorougi, Founder and Creative Director at Noon Design Studio (@nouraalsorougi)
- Nada Debs, Designer and Creative Director at Studio Nada Debs (@studionadadebs)

Their presence on this year’s list is a reflection of the excellence, creativity, and influence Amphora is proud to represent across the industry.

Discover the complete id50 Power List in identity’s latest issue.

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#AmphoraPartners
#identityMagazine

The opening of our Madrid office has been featured on AD España’s Hot List (@ad_spain), marking an exciting milestone as we bring our expertise in the interior design and architecture industry to Europe.

Read the full article on Architectural Digest España.

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#AmphoraPress

The opening of Studio Nada Debs (@studionadadebs) in Alserkal Avenue was more than inauguration, it was a moment that marked the arrival of a space dedicated to preserving, supporting, and enabling craft in the Middle East. A platform where design becomes a bridge between generations, helping safeguard regional talent while allowing traditional techniques and contemporary creativity to continue moving forward together.

Such a landmark moment gathered incredible attention across the region, from prestigious covers and features in the leading print titles, to digital stories and social media coverage on key platforms. We were thrilled to be part of this project.

#BeAmphora #StudioNadaDebs
#AmphoraPress

We are delighted to welcome NVF (@nvflifestyle) to Amphora’s growing network of partners, joining a group of leading names across design, architecture, and lifestyle.

Founded in 2020 by Nicola Farmer, NVF works at the intersection of interior design, lifestyle, and property investment, bringing a design-led approach to residential investment in Dubai. From acquisition to delivery, the studio focuses on creating homes that feel refined, considered, and deeply liveable.

#BeAmphora
#NVFLifestyle
#AmphoraPartners

What does it mean to protect creativity in uncertain times?

In the first episode of AGORA, An Amphora Podcast, Miriam Llano sits down with renowned product designer Nada Debs (@studionadadebs) and executive coach Ghita Mejdi (@ghitamejdi) for an open conversation on creativity, resilience, and the mindset needed to keep moving forward.

#AGORAByAmphora #BeAmphora

“Faye House”, a project by AlHumaidhi Architects (@alhumaidhiarch), is the centerpiece of Wallpaper* Magazine’s (@wallpapermag) latest article.

A contemporary home in Kuwait City where the vertical void at the center of the building is the architectural and emotional core of the project.

Read the complete article and explore the project on Wallpaper*’s website.

Photography by @ngphoto.com.pt

#BeAmphora #AlHumaidhiArchitects
#AmphoraOnPress

Mindfulness is not only about slowing down, but about becoming more aware of the thoughts, habits, and emotions that shape the way we create.

In this clip from AGORA, An Amphora Podcast, Nada Debs and Ghita Mejdi reflect on the importance of presence, clarity, and inner balance when navigating creativity in uncertain times.

Recorded at Isola Space.
Full episode available on all streaming platforms and on YouTube.

#AGORAByAmphora #BeAmphora

In the latest issue of Identity magazine (@identityae), Rahul Shankhwalker, Partner at HBA (@hirschbednerassociates), reflects on hospitality as one continuous experience, exploring how a clear narrative and an integrated design approach can shape not only how a space looks, but how guests feel, move, and remember it.

Read the full article in Identity’s latest issue, in print and online at identity.ae.

Cover image showcasing Taj Puri Resort, an HBA project.

#BeAmphora #Identity
#HBA #AmphoraPartners

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FOLLOW OUR JOURNEY THROUGH MILAN DESIGN ON INSTAGRAM WEEK

Welcome to Amphora's Guide to Milan Design Week 2026

Milan Design Week remains one of the most important moments in the global design calendar, turning the city into a platform for new ideas, major launches, and conversations that often shape the direction of the industry in the months ahead. Across exhibitions, installations and presentations, it offers a unique view into the creative, cultural currents defining design today.

Within that wider landscape, this guide brings together a curated selection of moments we believe are worth following closely. From standout collections to thoughtful collaborations and immersive showcases across the city, these are some of the presentations that captured our attention for their strong point of view, craftsmanship, and ability to contribute meaningfully to the week’s dialogue.

Reimagining Art Deco: 1930 by Etereo for Cosentino

"Quiet Luxury!": A Synthesis of Design and Well-being

A Tranquil Respite at Dubai Design Week: The Wellness Lounge

"Cellar in the Sea": A Deep Dive into the Lounge's Design & Inspiration

"Reimagining Antiquity" Unveiled: A Prelude to Design Innovation

FEATURED SESSIONS

COSENTINO

AXIS BY TOM DIXON

SHALINI MISRA

SHAKTI DESIGN RESIDENCY

NILUFAR

NILUFAR GRAND HOTEL

PRADA

PRADA FRAMES

PRECIOSA LIGHTING

DRIFTING LIGHTS

POLTRONA FRAU

TRUE OVER TIME

ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN COMMISSION OF SAUDI ARABIA

JUSOOR DESIGN COLLECTION

DRAGONS OF WALTON STREET

THE DRAGON'S HOUSE

CONTE CASA

CASA CONTE ORANGERIE

ISOLA DESIGN

TEN: THE EVOLVING NOW

ALIMONTI MILANO

MEDUSA BY ETEREO

ARTEMEST

L'APPARTAMENTO

C'EST ICI DESIGN X MIAMILANO

MADAR

IWAN MAKTABI

DAVID & NICOLAS, DE GOURNEY, IWAN MAKTABI X NILUFAR

VISIONNAIRE

VISIONNAIRE MEETS NM3

GUCCI

MEMORIA

INTERIORS FROM SPAIN & ELLE DECOR ITALIA

APPARTAMENTO SPAGNOLO

LORO PIANA

STUDIES

CC-TAPIS

CC-TAPIS X FORNASETTI

EAMES HOUSES X KETTAL

AT TRIENNALE

HERMÈS

HERMÈS HOME 2026

ETEREO AT

STUDIOTWENTYSEVEN

DESIGN BOOM

ROOM FOR DREAMS

EAMES X NANIMARQUIN

LUCIA EAMES RUG COLLECTION

ALCOVA

ALCOVA 2026

USM & Snøhetta

RENAISSANCE OF THE REAL

ROSEWOOD MILAN

OBJECTS THAT SPEAK

TECHNOGYM

UNICA MENTE

LOUIS VUITTON

OBJETS NOMADES

SALONE DEL MOBILE

SALONE RARITAS

CROMO

SECRET TEAHOUSE

STAY UPDATED WITH OUR COVERAGE

ON INSTAGRAM

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DAVID & NICOLAS,
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RUG COLLECTION

RENAISSANCE
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