Valcucine’s MATER TERRA calendar 2009 is currently exhibited at the Triennale in Milan until the 1st November 2009 with other 26 best handicrafts. Mater Terra was selected among over 700 graphic design projects from Italy, Belgium, Spain, France, Germany, UK, Irish Republic, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Holland, Brasil, United Arabian Emirates, India, China and Australia.
Read moreMilano design in the city: 22nd-25th October ’09
Milano design-in-the-city is the new urban event entirely dedicated to design enthusiasts. Showroom, culture and entertainment are the three souls of the initiative, linked by a common thread: “Shape of dreams”. From Thursday 22nd to Sunday 25th October 2009, product circuits, cultural initiatives and entertainment activities, a unique occasion to meet the protagonists of international […]
Read moreBlog Action Day ’09: How is global warming affecting the planet?
Today is Blog Action Day! We want to take part to it by analysing the causes of global warming, as the more we know about it, the more we get aware of its risks and be able to act against it. Global warming is one of today’s major plagues of the Earth planet and its […]
Read moreDon’t dream it, be it!
On 22nd-25th October Valcucine will be presenting a made-over space at Viale Piave, 27 in Milan which, for Design in the city exposition, will host a showroom dedicated to the topic of dreams. The showroom, designed by Studiopepe Milano, will lead you into a dream world full of sensorial suggestions starring the new version of […]
Read moreBoomspdesign 2009 – Architecture, Design and Art Forum
On the 23rd and 24th October 2009 in São Paulo (Brazil) the Centro Universitário Belas Artes de São Paulo hosts the second edition of BOOMSPDESIGN – Architecture, Design and Art Forum. “The Forum will be a nice get together of speakers from all over the world, from different fields. The meeting is, that will be attended […]
Read moreUser-friendly design: recognising the importance of ergonomics
Is your design user-friendly? Would your consumers suggest it to their friends? When we talk about design we should keep in mind the final user, that is the characteristics and needs of who is going to make use of the product. For example, why doesn’t a new model of chair, beautiful to us, represent a […]
Read moreSustainable innovation: believe in people, think long-term and save the planet
The importance assumed by the environmental issues has increased over the years with the level of economic development gained by the rich western countries. The fact the natural landscapes are diminishing cannot be hidden or ignored. More and more people are getting aware of the negative effects of human activities, with no exclusion. “Environmental consciousness” […]
Read moreIt’s raining today on Ground Zero
It’s raining today on Ground Zero, falling raindrops with tears. Images, pictures, faces that families keep alive – the memory of the 11th September 2001. Thousands of umbrellas give shelter and hide people’s heart from the inquisitive cameras and reflectors, at Ground Zero. The tragedy of the 11th September 2001 has made clear that who […]
Read morePARTY @ DOM New York/Valcucine
Attention, Valcucine lovers! DOM NEW YORK, the home of VALCUCINE in New York City, will be hosting a party with hors d’ouvres and cocktails at our showroom TODAY, Thursday, August 27 at 7pm! Please come and bring a friend! To summarize: PARTY @ DOM New York/Valcucine! 66 Crosby Street, New York, NY (Between Spring & […]
Read moreValcucine in the heart of Paris
Valcucine is expanding worldwide, this time by renewing its showroom in the romantic ‘parisienne rive guache’ on the the next September 2009. Italia Cucine Habitat Naturale Valcucine becomes the French flagshipstore: the Italian eco-friendly kitchens find a prestigious niche among the Paris centre’ historical buildings. The new showroom in the heart of Paris, 202 Boulevard […]
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