Friday, April 24, 2015

Milan Issue: Architect Marie-Louise Sciòs Guide to the Art & Design Scene

For the inside guide to the art and design scene in Milan, we spoke to Architect and Creative Director Marie-Louise Sciò, whos behind the look of hotels La Posta Vecchia in Rome and the legendary Il Pellicano in Tuscany. Here, wearing Torys ribbed cotton polo and crochet and fringe skirt, she shares her recommendations.

First-time visitors to Milan must visit

The Cenacolo Vinciano that is the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. In the refectory of the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, one of the absolute masterpieces of history is kept: Leonardo da Vincis Last Supper.

Best places to stay

Grand Hotel et de Milan and La Locanda Solferino.

Architecture lovers should visit

Obvious but the Duomo and all of the Porta Nuova district, which is being built for the Expo and has changed the citys skyline. Piazza Gae Aulenti, for example, is a brand-new landmark in town.

And for those who love great interiors

Any house done by Dimore Studio.

Design lovers should also visit

Dimore Studio Gallery and, every year in April, Salone del Mobile.

My favorite museums and galleries

PAC, the exhibition space for contemporary art in Milan, as well as Museo del Novecento.

Best public art

The botanical garden inside the Brera Art Academy and the secret courtyards at the University of Milan, in the city center.

The best view can be found at

The classical one from the top of the Duomo cathedral and the new outstanding view from Ceresio 7, overlooking the new Milanos skyline.

Best place for local treasures

Cavalli e Nastri and J.J. Martins online La DoubleJ shop for vintage treasures.

The movers and shakers in the Milan art and design scene head to

Bar Basso, an old-school bar.

My favorite local escape

The Bulgari Spa.

One secret only a local would know

Restaurant Latteria San Marco, in the heart of Brera District.

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