London, New York, Paris, Milan … The very mention of Milan by name evokes modern design, elegance and luxury. Milan is without a doubt the most influential city in the world in terms of design and it intends to stay that way. The Milanese’s unique flair for combining commerce with a respect for good design has made it a must-do show venue for premier fashion and product designers, as well as the site of the world’s most prestigious furniture fair.
　　With the new millennium Milan has entered one of the most exciting periods of its urban development. Alongside interventions on a large scale, like the stunning new Milan Trade Fair by Massimiliano Fuksas and the Santa Giulia Apartments by Foster and Partners, Milan is also rediscovering its natural talent for interior design in a number of innovative projects.
　　It is precisely this renewed energy that Design City Milan evokes by showcasing 40 of the most recent interior design projects: gems of understated elegance, such as the Hotel Bulgari by Antonio Citterio and the Prada shop in the Galleria; new concept, lifestyle stores like 10 Corso Como and 11 Store; contemporary dining spaces like Shu and Maru; truly luxurious relaxing zones like the spas designed for Culti and Ferré; cultural strongholds like the Bocconi University and the new headquarters of Abitare; revolutionary premises such as the Hotel Nhow and Gold, the new restaurant by Dolce & Gabbana; more intimate and private spaces, like the residences of Fabio Novembre and Mario Bellini...

PREFACE by Massimiliano Fuksas
INTRODUCTION
A Passion for Design
CULTURE
　Introduction
　Corriere della Sera
　Abitare – Via Ventura 5
　Il Sole 24 Ore
　Bocconi
　Triennale
HOSPITALITY
　Introduction
　Hotel Bulgari
　Hotel Straf
　Hotel Nhow
　Gold
　Shu
　Obika
　Maru
　Princi
DESIGNER BRANDS
　Introduction
　Prada
　Dolce & Gabbana
　Gucci
　Armani
　Vergelio
　Ferré Spa
RETAIL
　Introduction
　10 Corso Como
　Habits Culti
　Spaziostrato
　11 Store + 11 Club Room
　Paolo Lattuada
HOME DESIGN
　Introduction
　Moroso
　Fontana Arte
　daDriade
TEMPORARY SPACES
　Introduction
　Bombay Sapphire Designer Glass Competition 2006
　Molteni & C
　Expo Real Estate
ARCHITECTS’ PRIVATE SPACES
　Introduction
　Gae Aulenti
　Cini Boeri
　Mario Bellini
　Fabio Novembre
WORK IN PROGRESS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSCREDITS