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Dreams of an Italian villa can seem like a stretch when it takes traveling across the ocean, to the other side of the world. But what if the ambiance of the alluring art, ancient architecture, pizza, pasta, and authentic culture could be brought to you instead? Casa Bella Residences by B&B Italia are bringing the best of Italian living and design r...

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For George Ranalli, architecture is not just a simple case of surface-level design. It represents so much more.  “People’s expectations and how they view architecture, it is really fused with their personal experiences,” he said.  One of the city’s top Manhattan-based architects who has worked on all sorts of projects, Ranalli, 76, carries a lot of...

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According to a recent patent filing, supercar specialist Ferrari intends to implement unique engine noises in its upcoming EVs. It just needs to build them first. The patent includes a system that reproduces combustion engine noises that can be synced with the increased acceleration of the vehicle’s electric motor(s). While this may simply sound li...

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This past week, the fashion house of Schiaparelli debuted their couture collection featuring surrealist forms, realistic animal busts, and kitsch designs. The house today is led by Daniel Roseberry, but the designs presented hark back to the founder of this couture atelier: Elsa Schiaparelli. Known for her revolutionary ideas, controversial designs...

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In a small workshop near Vicenza, Italy, artisans make traditional-looking roofing tiles with a hidden difference: Each module contains solar photovoltaic cells. The family-owned company that makes the tiles, Dyaqua, started developing its “Invisible Solar” products more than a decade ago. Solar panels “were spreading much faster than before, and o...

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If you've been waiting for the 2023 Maserati Grecale, the wait is over. The Maserati Grecale has arrived in America, and prices start at $63,500. The exterior of the Grecale offers a low-slung, signature Maserati grille with a prominent trident and an oval logo above. On the sides, you'll find triple air vents, which have been an element in Maserat...

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Boats are meant to float, but a new concept from Italy’s pioneering Lazzarini Design Studio would also have them soar — sort of. The company has released renderings for its latest creation: Plectrum, a futuristic, 242-foot superyacht capable of traveling at speeds of 86 miles per hour above the water line — similar to a hoverboard.   The seven-bedr...

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The market for luxury flats in Milan is booming as bankers, fund managers and private equity investors are flocking to Italy’s financial capital. Thousands of foreigners and Italian nationals have relocated to the country since the government started granting generous tax breaks in 2017 to lure new arrivals. That has helped tilt Milan’s real estate...

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From February 8 to May 15  a piece of the history of Italian fashion will be on display at the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles in the exhibition “Gianfranco Ferré. Design Principles”, curated by the Gianfranco Ferré Research Center of the Politecnico di Milano. The exhibition explores Gianfranco Ferré's unique approach to fashion design t...

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The 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale, the brand's first-ever plug-in hybrid model, is now officially on sale in the United States. Available in three trim levels exclusively with the plug-in hybrid powertrain, the 2024 Tonale starts at $42,995 in the entry-level Sprint grade. The Ti mid-range model has a starting MSRP of $44,995, while the range-topping Velo...

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