A glimpse into how architects live at the 2014 Salone del Mobile

With just four months to go to the launch, the final touches are being put to the 53rd edition of the Salone del Mobile, which will be held from 8th to 13th April. The focus is on powerfully emphasising Milan´s centrality and its unique position in terms of the quality of its design and furnishing at global level.

The Salone is a valuable resource for the Italian economy, said Cosmit President Claudio Luti. Not only does it need to be preserved, it also needs to be bolstered with innovational services and projects catering to international business and client demand, in order to make the Milan event more attractive than ever.

Works in progress for the next edition include the exhibition to be held at the Fairgrounds − a show that will tell the story of the domestic interiors conceived and inhabited by top contemporary architects from several different continents: Europe, North America, South America and Asia.

Where Architects Live is an original installation, inspired by leading contemporary architects’ own concepts of the domestic space. It will be virtual progression through the buildings in which the architects themselves live, illustrating just what is involved in designing homes for the most demanding people of all − themselves − with the freedom to experiment with visions and language.

The aim of the event, continued Luti, is to explore the art of living today, with a close look at the people who are changing the face of our cities, the configuration of the global landscape and the collective imagination, putting the spotlight on new ways of planning domestic environments from every possible aspect. This is the fundamental mission of the Salone del Mobile, cultural concepts thatndrive the sector.

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