Designed in Italy

In recent years, Milan has risen to become one of the world’s design capitals—and 2016 heralds the exciting return of the Milan triennale. this year’s theme is the 21st century: Design After Design. the showcase will be held from 21 February for three mon

Fondazione prada

Prada’s magnificent cultural centre, which was designed by renowned Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and boasts a Wes Anderson-designed cafeteria, opened in May. It uses innovative methods to explore themes in art, science, philosophy, cinema, literature and music. In An Introduction, which runs until January 10, Miuccia Prada and art historian and curator Germano Celant intertwine elements of the artistic dialogue that led to the opening of the centre. fondazioneprada.org

Villa necchi Located in the centre of Milan, Villa Necchi was once the home of a wealthy family and is now the property of the Italian National Trust. It was designed by local architect Piero Portaluppi and built between 1932 and 1935. It’s a window on the family’s lifestyle and the design trends of both the 1930s and the 1950s, when the house was renovated to include some 19th-century design elements. Guided tours take about 50 minutes and start every half hour. casemuseomilano.it

entratalibera Twenty-year interior design veteran Bruno Rainaldi, who has worked with leading Italian furniture companies, opened this 8,500sqft space in central Milan to display design objects and expressions of contemporary art that suggest new ways of living. Along with a programme of special events, it provides a far-from-conventional point of view on lifestyle. entratalibera.mi.it

Spazio Rossana orlandi This is the place to go to check out the work of up-and-coming designers from around the world and shop for contemporary furniture pieces. The former factory was turned into a creative retail space in 2002, along with a gallery to showcase art and design pieces. There’s also a charming courtyard cafe decorated with an eclectic collection of furniture. rossanaorlandi.com