❝ International design and architecture exhibitions are the very air the industry breathes — and, in a broader sense, so do we all. Architects, designers, and artists possess a special instinct: they feel the pulse of the times and shape the trends and aesthetics that later become our own unspoken desires. Exhibitions provide the answers to our collective demands. That’s how the cycle works. Futuristic projects are already close at hand. Every idea transforms into practical interior design quickly — almost instantly. Space, and the objects that fill it, help us express who we are. That’s why, in this issue, we focus on the most significant trends of this autumn. Italian interiors—on Lake Como and in the suburbs of Siena — stand out as particularly special. A fresh interpretation of the classic style has once again become something exciting and desirable. Also featured are a strikingly contemporary home in Korea and, of course, new projects in Dubai. Taken together, the geographical diversity of these works offers an accurate cross-section of how the world lives today. We wish you an inspiring read and an engaging visual journey! ❝